Missy and Lucas

Missy and Lucas are my new Harlem friends from Pilate class. Missy and I were in the bathroom one day after class when this woman whom we had never seen before came right up to Missy and asked her if she was pregnant! Now Missy, a Pilate superstar was FAR from looking pregnant. When the woman left the bathroom we were in shock over how rude some women can be! Missy went home and told Lucas. Lucas is a big believer in things happening for a reason and decided to get a pregnancy test. Well, sure enough, Missy was pregnant! No one has ever seen that woman again!





I put both the color and the b & w shot of this picture because I could not decide. The whole idea of the photo shoot came about because I had a dream of the above shot. A fall day, lots of colors, Missy and Lucas hanging out on a park bench being the easy going New yorkers that they are. So this shot speaks more accurately to the dream image, but I also just love these two in b & w.





In this shot baby Jackson was doing some Pilate moves! I love the look on Missy's face, so in awe of the the baby growing inside her.



Missy and Lucas thank you so much for allowing me to capture this amazing time in your lives! Missy and Lucas are now the proud parents of baby Jackson! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you 3!!

Our Honeymoon!

If you have been wondering where I have been...well, I have been on a honeymoon adventure! We went to 5 countries in 1 month and had the most incredible journey. Its hard to believe that all the planning, the wedding day and now the honeymoon are all over! Everything went so fast. It was all so amazing! Here are some pictures from our "Adventure Moon"!

Bali



Singapore- Little India



Thailand - Koh Samui



I love this photo of this little girl. It was late at night at one of the night markets. Her Mom was working in one of the near by shops and she was lost in this soap that seemed quite steamy!



Thailand- Chang Mai

This is Kwan, my elephant! Well only for the day. We decided to do something good for animals on our trip and we spent the day at an Elephant conservation Park. Patera Elephant Farm if anyone is interested. It was hands down one of the most amazing days of my life. And it was easily the best day of our honeymoon.

Basically you are given an elephant and for one day you wash it, feed it and ride it bareback up into the jungle to a waterfall and back down!! Riding an elephant bareback into the jungles of northern Thailand was an experience that I struggle to put into words. Elephants are amazing creatures, as gentle and smart as they are large- and when you are on one you really get a sense of how large they are!



Laos




In Laos, every morning at sunrise the monks, mainly comprised of young boys, collect their alms from the villagers. The food they collect in the morning is all the food they are allowed to eat for the whole day. This is a beautiful ancient tradition that was done by Buddha himself. Witnessing this religious exchange between the monks and the villagers is something that I will never forget.





Some young monks bathe in the river as our boat passed by. They were waving, and then we gave them the surfer sign and they cracked up- giving it right back! It was nice for me to see them smiling, so often during the day when you see them they are very serious.



Japan






I hope everyone had a great holiday season and I wish you the best for 2009!

Eyob and his Mom!

Eyob and his Mom seemed to have a bond created by years, yet it had only been weeks since Eyob had been brought home to Long Island from Ethiopia. The two of them are amazing together, each fulfilling a role to the other with so much love and happiness.





Eyob fell asleep on the way to the park to take pictures, he honestly looked like a little angel sleeping!









The above image is a little experiment with Photoshop to make the image look like a watercolor.



I wish the two of you a life full of continued happiness and great health! Congratulations to the two of you for finding each other!

Eileen and Kevin

Eileen and Kevin had an incredible fall NYC wedding! One of my favorite parts about this wedding was Eileen's dress. She wore her Mom's wedding dress but had it redesigned by a good friend of hers. The result- a 2008 version of her Mom's wedding dress. Brilliant idea and gorgeous execution by her friend! Eileen looked fabulous as I am sure her Mom did on her wedding day as well!





This was another one of my favorite ideas...fall leaves decorated the pathway for Eileen and her Mother to walk down! It was such a nice connection to the season!



Eileen takes a peak!









Moments like this are why we all love NYC.





Eileen and Kevin we wish you lots of love and happiness!!! Cheers!

Meghann and Kevin

Meghann and Kevin got married on Fire Island. The days before the wedding were wet and rainy and things were not looking good for the wedding day. BUT the rains stopped and the clouds created a dramatic background and beautiful lighting for photography! The shot above was taken of the church using the reflection in the flooded streets.











The storms had been so bad that there was hardly any beach left and they had officially closed it off!



Kevin and Meghann are adventurous though and climbed to get to this place on the jetty for some portraits.









If only all brides could be as relaxed as Meghann on their wedding day!!!



Meghann's family owns the general store in town and the two of them hammed it up for the camera pretending to be working on their wedding day!







Congratulations Meghann and Kevin!!!!!

NYC Marathon 2008

Every year I say the same thing, the New York City marathon is by far my favorite day in this city. It is one day where New Yorkers come together regardless of age, race or this year- political beliefs, to support those who came from far and near to run this amazing and challenging race. For the past 3 years we have been watching the race from our new neighborhood, Harlem. Harlem on marathon day is EXTRA well behaved as DJ Jazz plays great tunes to welcome the runners into Harlem for their last 5 miles. The following images were my pick to represent the runners of all abilities and humor and the locals that come to cheer them on!

















I had to add this one. Only in NYC, maybe even Harlem would someone push their groceries in a cart across the path of the runners!!







This man was absolutely adorable! He was there all day cheering on the runners by himself and having so much fun! I am sure the runners appreciated his enthusiasm and support immensely at this stage in the race!






Congratulations runners!!!