Cory and Rob

Cory's brother, a NYC fire fighter, used to warn her to stay away from firemen. Well, you know a sister hardly ever listens to advice from a brother on men....meet Rob, also one of NYC's bravest, a fire fighter in Brooklyn! Cory works for Project Hospitality and also is a sign language interpreter. What a match!

Although we had to wait out a storm in the rain, when it did let up the the wet trees and the grass made for a beautiful setting.

















Cory and Rob also have matching tattoos, the symbol means "fate that leads to marriage". Oh and by the way, this was not Rob's first professional photo shoot- he was also Mr. July 2008 for the FDNY calendar!!!!

Congratulations to you both!

Dana & Dave!

I met Dana and Dave after taking my favorite NYC transportation, anyone? Yes, the Staten Island ferry.

We had a lot of fun going from one location to another and even getting kicked out of one, because no pros were allowed! I tried to pretend I didn't know how to use my equipment, really work the dumb blond thing, but we still got booted! It didn't really matter because we ended up at the boardwalk where Dave had proposed to Dana and it was wonderful! I loved hearing all their stories about how they met and fell in love!









Dana is a sign language interpreter in training, she is telling Dave " I love you!"



And last, a kiss where they got engaged!


Congratulations you two, you're a perfect match!

Michael Jackson follow up!

The day of Michael's funeral I decided to take a ride back to the Apollo and see if there was anything going on. I was stunned to find 25 yards or so of paper filled with messages for MJ. There was even a plastic tarp placed over the paper that then got signed as well!

It was very touching to see the range of ethnicity and ages that this man and his music influenced. I am sure that that very fact, that his music can bring people together who may not normally be together, was a great source of pride and happiness for Michael.


















And the vendors! 125th Street has become lined with vendors selling everything MJ you can imagine!





..even home made silver gloves!

Michael Jackson

Surely, the death of Michael Jackson will be added to a long list of historic flashbulb memories. "Where were you when Michael died?"

Well I was in Harlem at Dinosaur BBQ having way too much pork and mac 'n cheese than I needed with Greg and a couple of good friends. I was shocked, stunned, saddened and covered with goose bumps as I stood at the bar watching the news on TV with other New Yorkers. I still remember clearly when I was a little girl trying to perfect my "Moon Walk". Our kitchen floor, which was linoleum was perfect for the sliding technique!

After dinner, Greg and I jumped on the bikes to go to the Apollo Theater. There, hundreds of people had gathered to mourn and celebrate the loss and life of this great pop icon.
Forty-two years ago, when Michael was only 9 years old, he and his brothers won the amateur night at the Apollo with "I Want you Back".

In my pictures you will see people crying, laughing, dancing, singing, remembering and some in shock of the current news.

Thank you Michael for the endless great songs, videos and dance moves! RIP













This man was videoing his sentiments on his laptop...you can see me in the reflection...he was at 48 minutes already!

Peace for Iran

Two days ago at dusk, several hundred people of all ages and nationalities gathered at Union Square NYC. They came dressed in green, holding signs, candles and flowers. They stood side by side to honor those who have lost their lives in the recent political turmoil in Iran.







































There is a lot of conflicting information and opinions on the role our American government should take in this situation. I also know that in the past there has been media coverage that depicts the Iranian people in a way that scares some Americans. I am lucky to have a friend from this country and to have a first hand experience at knowing how good these people are, and that they are not all like the scary images we often see via the media.

I hope that my pictures can portray that the people from Iran are beautiful people that want the same as us; freedom, safety and rights for themselves and their children. We fought the battles long ago to have these rights and now it is their turn to fight for what they deserve. No matter what our government decides to do, we can support the Iranian people by staying informed and opening our eyes, ears and our hearts to this situation.