Luck
Sometimes photography involves a bit of luck …
Photo of the Day
A candid photo of Melissa.
Wedding photography at the Grand Hyatt New York in Manhattan.
A Sense of Place
Clients usually choose their wedding location very carefully. In telling the story of a wedding, one of my goals is to create photographs that give a sense of the location. This may include architecture, weather, patterns, details, lighting effects, window views and other visual elements. Here are some examples from a wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan.
Black and white
Sometimes photos just ask to be in black and white. A few examples from a recent wedding:
Wedding photography at The Garrison in Garrison, New York.
Amy & Steve in Brides New Jersey
I’m extremely pleased to write that Amy and Steve’s wedding is in the current issue of Brides New Jersey magazine:
Wedding photography at the Middlebush Reformed Church in Somerset, New Jersey, and the Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, New Jersey.
Photo of the Day
During cocktail hour, Elizabeth and Chris take a walk along the pier.
Wedding photography at the Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, New York.
A Sequence
When something interesting is happening, I’ll often keep shooting. This can result in a sequence of photos that together tell a little story.
During cocktail hour, this little member of the wedding party discovers a glass of champagne. His mom promptly takes it away and offers a plate of cheese, crackers and grapes instead.
Wedding photography at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan.
Lisa and Matt at Tappan Hill
Lisa and Matt enjoyed a beautiful day!
Wedding Photography at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown, New York.
Georgia and Kurt at Brooklake Country Club
Georgia and Kurt enjoyed a walk during cocktail hour.
Wedding photography at Brooklake Country Club, Florham Park, Morris County, New Jersey.
A kiss
One of the last photos of the day … I love the hands everywhere.
Wedding photography at Gatsby’s, Cresskill, NJ.
An unposed moment
They were walking toward me, from a dimly lit area toward the windows. The moment was truly unposed and brief, and the light was beautiful.
Canon 5D, 85mm f/1.2 lens @ f/1.4, 1/1250 second, ISO 3200, available light. Wedding photography at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, New York, NY.
At the Swan Club
Ellen and Brian enjoyed a beautiful day at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing, New York.
A few raindrops sprinkled through the sun flare (below); fortunately the rain stayed away!
The perfect cake topper for a groom who loves basketball…
At Laurie House
Beautiful moments from Chasi and Adam’s wedding at Laurie House in Princeton, New Jersey.
At the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
A couple of my favorites from Sydney and Tal’s wedding at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers: Sydney getting ready …
… and enjoying a moment with Tal by the Hudson River.
At the Garrison
During a break in the early evening rain, Joanna and Andrew enjoyed a walk outside. Wedding photography at The Garrison in Garrison, a hamlet in New York’s Putnam County.
Little moments and details
Weddings have their big moments, such as the ring exchange, the first dance and the cake cutting, and these all make for important photos. I also enjoy finding the little moments and details that make each wedding unique and personal. While the whole day presents such opportunities, lovely moments and details are often found before the ceremony, when everyone is getting ready.
At Crystal Springs
A few photos from Kristin and Dennis’s beautiful day. Wedding photography at Crystal Springs Resort, Hardyston, New Jersey.
4th Place, Getting Ready
My photo of Michelle getting ready earned 4th place in the Getting Ready category in the Q1 2008 Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) photo contest.
I’m gratified by a judge’s comment: ”Intimate angle and emotion combine to convey a pure sense of joy in the moment for this bride being helped with her wedding dress. Photographer was able to quietly place him/herself within the activity without interfering to capture an exceptional scene.”
See the rest of this quarter’s WPJA winners at this link.
Liz and Doug on (201) Bride
I’m very pleased that Liz and Doug’s wedding has been featured on (201) Bride. Their wedding appears at this link.
Wedding photography at Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Setting the scene with beautiful details
With the wedding season in full swing, I’ll have many new photos to blog in the months ahead. Today I want to mix in a few favorites from my archives, as I do from time to time.
In telling the story of a wedding, it’s important to include photos of the location and beautiful details. Here are some examples from Allison and David’s wedding at the Angel Orensanz Center.
The Angel Orensanz Center, on Norfolk Street in Manhattan, was originally a synagogue. When opened in 1849 it was the largest synagogue in the country. In 1986, sculptor Angel Orensanz purchased the building to serve as his studio. It now hosts arts events and performances, and is a popular place for weddings. In 1997, it was the site of the wedding of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. About.com includes the Center in its list of Top 10 NYC Wedding Locations - The Best Places to Get Married in New York.
On the boardwalk
Kate looking lovely in the afternoon sunlight. Wedding photography on the boardwalk near the Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club, Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Up on the roof
Shelly and Jim on the roof of the fabulous Tribeca Rooftop, with a view of the Empire State Building in the background.
First dance
Darleen and Darrick practiced their first dance on a beautiful day.
Wedding photography at Davis Johnson Park, Tenafly, New Jersey.
A lovely setting
Beth and Eric had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Sayen Gardens. Here they stop for a photo on the bridge. Wedding photography at Sayen House and Gardens, Hamilton, New Jersey.
One can’t help being reminded of Claude Monet’s Japanese Bridge.
