Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of the most beautiful Islands I have ever experienced. I highly recommend renting a car, packing a tent and discovering all its beauties. Experience it's beautiful white sand beaches, amazing rainforest and wonderful culture.

Cabo Rojo Lighthouse is at the southwest corner of the island. It is like being at the end of the World. The artist who decorated the inside of the Lighthouse used Homer's Odyssey for inspiration and you can find countless editions for the browsing.

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It was beautiful to trek through the El Yunque Rainforest and see beautiful waterfalls and wildlife.
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This waterfall picture was taken after sunset with a long exposure.
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MT Britton Tower in El Yunqen Rainforest had amazing views
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Fort San Felipe del Morro in San Juan
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Inside the Fort
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Came across this building in Old San Juan, I thought the lighting and colors were striking
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It was amazing to witness so many beautiful Sunsets
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Night photography has become one of my new addictions and photographing the ocean at night was amazing.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Jennifer & Robert's Wedding

Jennifer and Robert are amazing individuals and together they form the perfect union. It is rare that you see a union as special as this come together and I felt honored to be apart of it along with my team of photographers, Rob Trenske from Robert & Kathleen Photographers and David Teng of David Teng Photography.
The ceremony took place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood,NJ and the reception at The Tides in Haledon, NJ.
The weather was perfect and love was in the air.


Jennifer placed "I do" diamonds on the back of her heels which could be showcased when she knelt at the alter.

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Jennifer looking elegant as she examines her makeup and hair.

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Jennifer's Dress was breathtaking.
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The details were stunning.
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I love the way Jennifer's Mother is looking at her daughter.
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Jennifer with her Bridesmaids.
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Meanwhile, my other photographer Rob is capturing Robert and his groomsmen.
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Her father's smile in the reflection says it all.
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Rob was up in balcony capturing Jennifer and her father walking down the aisle.
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David captured it from the head of the aisle.
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First kiss as Husband & Wife.
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I loved the way the trees along the side of the church framed Jennifer and Rob
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The reception was at the beautiful Tides Estate.
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Thanks to David and Rob who orchestrated this fantastic group shot
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Robert and Jennifer are the "Luckiest" as it is inscribed in their rings.
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The Newlyweds enter the dance floor.
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I love Jennifer's expression as she dance their first dance.
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Cheers to a lifetime of happiness.
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Happily Ever After...
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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Robert & Jennifer

Excited that Robert & Jennifer's Big day has finally arrived today Oct, 4th 2009.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Shauna & Rob's Wedding

Shauna and Rob were blessed with a gorgeous day. Shauna and I have been friends since high school and it was amazing to see her transformed into one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen. Being one of her 9 bridesmaids was very exciting and it was great to be apart of such a special day. The ceremony and sermon was very personalized and really showcased how Shauna and Robs differences are what makes them work so well together. The party kicked off at the first kissed and went all night... What a wonderful celebration...

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I love the happiness and excitement that shined through on Shauna and Rob's face during the ceremony
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Beautiful First Dance
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I hope this is first of many beautiful days together for Shauna & Rob.

Monday, August 24, 2009

John & Larissa

John and Larissa are a beautiful couple that got married in Wickham Park in Manchester, CT. I shot their wedding with Kiva from Annadale Photography and we had a blast. Larissa and John were great sports and were brave enough to climb up a tree. It was wonderful sharing their special day with them and I wish them a lifetime of happiness.

Larissa is beaming as her father walks her toward the alter.
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I love their expressions.
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First kiss
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Im never thought id meet a bride that was willing to climb a tree in her gown but Larissa broke all the rules.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Kristine & Paul's Wedding

Kristine and I have been best buds since High School so I was ecstatic when she asked me to be her Maid of Honor. It was my first time being in a bridal party and my first time being in front of the camera. A good friend and fellow photographer Carin from Skinner Photography was the hired shooter for the day, but I couldn't help wanting to leap out of the makeup chair to capture my best bud in all her glory. A fellow bridesmaid said I should seek help for my photography addiction when she saw me sneak my Canon G10 behind my flowers on the way to the alter. Once the reception kicked off I put away my cameras and fully joined in the celebration. It was a wonderful day and I am truly happy that Kristine and Paul have found each other and I wish them a grand life together.

Kristine smiles as she receives a text from Paul and our wonderful hairdresser, Courtney from Bella Vita Salon puts the finishing touches in her hair.

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Kristine's amazing dress.
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The cutest flower girls
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Kristine's Beautiful Flowers
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As I was setting up this shot of the flower girl's basket...
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The flower girls surprised me by peeking out behind it.
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The celebration began with an early toast with the bridesmaids.
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The ceremony was in the beautiful gardens
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First kiss as Man and Wife
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and they lived Happily Ever After...

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Jennifer & Rob

It was an incredible day to spend with Jennifer and Rob doing an engagement session in Central Park. We were blessed with beautiful weather and everywhere we went street performers serenaded us. Rob shared the story of how he proposed to Jennifer in a rowboat in Central Park. The day was overcast and gray and as he presented the ring the sun peaked through the clouds making the moment even more magical.

Our afternoon was filled with many amazing moments like this. Thanks to Wally, my second shooter/row boat captain, we were able to recreate Rob's proposal out on the lake. It was a wonderful afternoon spent in the park with my new friends Jennifer & Rob.



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