Julie and Matt's Clam Bake

Weddings have greatly evolved over the years and for the better in my opinion. Weddings often now include a whole weekend of festivities, starting with the rehearsal dinner. Rehearsal dinners used to be more about the rehearsing and less about the fun. These days they can be a great time for hugs, kisses, catching up, speeches and dancing- and all in a more relaxed atmosphere for the bride and groom and family members.

Julie and Matt had a Clam Bake to kick off their wedding weekend. The event took place right on the water at the Mystic Seaport in Connecticut.



















Stay tuned for their wedidng pics that will be posted very soon!

An Adorable Family!

In tune with the summer of 2009, I had a photo shoot that was canceled due to...yes, rain. But this time it was a good thing, because the next day was an incredible day of sunshine!! My favorites from the photo shoot took place in Grandma's garden, a true wonderland!





This little girl was just amazing. She took me on a tour of the garden and showed me all the special plants. I loved watching how genuinely fascinated she was by the nature. If only we can all be as honest and true and open as an 8 year old.



Little brother was full of smiles!



Grandpa!



A tomato that she had grown herself....and to my surprise, she gave it to me. She told me it was a souvenir from the photo shoot!



During some family portraits we also had some big laughs as the little guy starting pulling hair!





Pictures with Grandma and Grandpa!









And finally we made it to the beach...but it was the garden that really stole my attention! It was lovely, and this family- one of the loveliest! Thank you for the great time, the big smiles and the laughs!!

Allison and Michael

Allison and Michael got married on a beautiful day in July on Long Island. Everything about this wedding was perfect. Starting with the gorgeous bride and groom, the quaint church, the rolling hills of the golf course, the amazing evening sunlight and the friends and family that danced all night to the sounds of the band to celebrate with Allison and Michael!!





The happy bride!





I love this shot, Allison practices the position of her bouquet as her Mother looks on.





The stunning Maid Of Honor, her little sister.



The Mom and the sister made sure Allison was perfect before leaving.





The proud Dad and his beautiful daughter.



The look on Michael's face was of pure awe- classic!









This has to be one of my all time favorite shots, pure love and joy and happiness!



And some more love from the Best Man!



Little sister's speech inspired some big tears...



and big hugs!



Wishful thinking...





The get away car, compliments of their buddies!!

Congratulations Allison and Michael!!

Julia & Seaver

Photographing proposals is quickly becoming one of my favorite photo jobs! I love everything about it, from the sneaky plans of the "to be" groom, to the mapping out of locations and places to shoot from, to the stealth behavior I have to use while capturing the moment, as to not ruin the moment!

Meet Julia and Seaver, a couple whose first few dates revolved around getting some ice cream and the good old NYC past time of stoop sitting. There are very few better ways to pass a summer evening in NYC!



After a special dinner they arrived at Tasti D Lite to get ice cream, Seaver cleverly sent me a text message to let me know it was all beginning...



Without even Seaver knowing, I found a location up the street to photograph them walking up 2nd Ave.

Finally the couple is in position, and I was told to be ready when the ice cream was finished...

I crept down the street and hid behind a car on the opposite side of the road. I could see them by looking through the car windows and over the hood of the car parked on their side of the street. The light was fading, and I was wishing the ice cream will get eaten quickly as to not let it get to dark. All of a sudden I hear in a loud and annoyed voice,
" EXCUSE me, what are you doing?"- I turn behind me and I see a man in the front door of his lovely brown stone, obviously feeling suspicious of me ducked in front of his property and maybe even his car! I look and see Seaver and Julia still eating their ice cream. Quickly I crawl over to the man and I explained to him that the couple over my shoulder was about to get engaged and then I crawled away. He smiled and laughed...whew!

Finally the ice cream is finished...



Seaver drops to one knee and asks the question...



Julia admires the ring...



The ring is placed on the finger...



The hug...



And the surprise...out jumps a photographer!! I love the look on Julia's face in this picture!! Pure shock!



Big points for Seaver!



A very happy Julia!



An extremely happy, beaming, and now engaged couple!!

Congratulations Julia and Seaver!!! I wish you both lots of love and happiness!