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Lindsay & Michael Wedding - September 8, 2007

Back in September, my talented associate photographers Julie Skya and Mary Maris photographed a beautiful wedding at the Crabtree Kittle House in Westchester, NY. They did an awesome job. Check out the slideshow below to view some of the highlights from the great wedding.

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Susan & Michelle Wedding - September 8, 2007

Back in the beginning of September, I shot an amazing lesbian wedding in Manhattan, NYC. The wedding was one of the most touching and special weddings I ever photographed. Below are some of my faves and there's a link to more at the bottom of the post.

Their wedding gowns.

Susan & Michelle got ready together at the Affinia Hotel.

Susan getting her make up done.

Michelle getting her makeup done.

Susan and their bridal party checking out Michelle.

Both of them finished with their hair and make up.

Susan getting her gown on.

We then went out to take portraits.

We walked over to Central Park.

Susan & Michelle had their ceremony on the World Yacht.

The NYC skyline served as the backdrop for their ceremony.

Their bridal party gave touching and poignant speeches during the ceremony.

The ring exchange.

I love these expression shots.

They had a first dance on the yacht.

After the yacht ceremony, Susan and Michelle traveled to their reception party.

Their reception was held at the Hiro Ballroom in the Maritime Hotel, located in Chelsea.

The Hiro Ballroom.

They had a reception first dance.

The party got going pretty fast.

The guests had a blast.

They had Chinese dragon and lion dance performers for entertainment.

The last dance.

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Lisa & Jason Wedding - September 3, 2007

On Labor day this year, I photographed a magical wedding at Oheka Castle in Long Island, New York. Oheka Castle is such an incredible venue. The grounds and the interior rooms of the castle are unreal. When I get married one day, this place would be one of my top choices. Joining me on this great assignment was my super talented associate photographer, Julie Skya. I rarely get to shoot with Julie anymore since she's so busy shooting her own jobs for my company. Below are some of my faves and there's a link to more at the bottom of the post.

Some shots of the incredible castle.

Lisa's dress and shoes.

The fabulous hair and make up was done by the Pedala sisters. I've worked with them dozens of times and they're always such amazing artists.

Having a few laughs.

Getting into her gown.

Lisa looked so beautiful. I did some classical window potrsaits with her. I really love using window light for photography.

Jason getting ready.

Seeing each other for the first time on that day.

Their expressions here are so cute.

Lisa was a little emotional.

We went to take some portraits on the beautiful grounds.

Some bridal party shots.

The guests at hand for the ceremony.

Lisa walking down the aisle, escorted by her parents.

Some of my favorite shots are the cute ones where they're just looking at each other.

The kiss.

The beautiful ballroom.

The grand entrance and first dance.

The Jewish hora tradition.

Toasts.

The crowd getting wild.

Cake cutting.

Parent dances.

Lisa's mom was pretty emotional.

The last romantic dance.

We took a few more portraits at the end of the wedding.

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Margenett & Andrew Wedding - September 1, 2007

In the beginning of September, my talented associate photographers Julie Skya and Mary Maris photographed a beautiful wedding at Riverside Church in Manhattan, NYC. They did an awesome job. Check out the slideshow below to view some of the highlights from the great wedding.

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Nicole & Ed Wedding - September 1, 2007

Back in the beginning of September, I photographed an exciting Jewish wedding at the Hilton at Woodcliff Lake in NJ. Here's some of my faves from the wedding with a link at the bottom to check out more.

Nicole getting her hair and make up done.

Nicole getting into her Vera Wang gown.

The beautiful bride.

Ed getting ready.

Ed's groomsmen help out by mummifying him in toilet paper.

The guys were really campy.

Breaking out of the cacoon (ala the Incredible Hulk).

Ed also is an expert at playing guitar riffs of "Lola" by the Kinks.

Seeing each other for the first time.

Don't they look so cute.

Walking down the aisle with her father by her side.

The kiss.

First dance.

The Jewish Hora.

Feeding each other dessert.

Parent dances.

The crowd having a great time

Bud Maltin of the Bud Maltin Orchestra playing the sax.

The last dance.

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Lina Jang's Winter Boudoir Session Special

Since the wedding season winds down for me in the winter months and since I love shooting boudoir sessions, I'm announcing my first boudoir photography winter special. The photos from the session would make a beautiful, sexy and special gift for the man in your life for either Christmas or Valentines' Day. It'll be a gift he'll never expect and cherish forever. The special starts November 1, 2007 and ends March 31, 2008. The winter boudoir special must be booked within the designated months and I must shoot the session within these months. Also, the special is only good for sessions shot at my boudoir bedroom studio. To check out lots of samples of my boudoir photography, here's a link to my Boudoir Website:
www.swankyboudoir.com

The specials will be as follows:

For clients who are NOT my brides:
10% off for the Pink Package
15% off for the Purple Package
20% off for the Red Package

For clients who are my brides:
30% off for all packages

Here is the turnaround timeframe for the winter holidays:
Christmas - Session must be shot by Dec 5 in order for me to have proofs ready for you by Dec 22
Valentines' Day - Session must be shot by Jan 15 in order for me to have proofs ready for you by Feb 10

Please contact me if you are interested in booking a package with a Swanky Boudoir Album so I can give you the turnaround timeframe for album productions.

Anita Boudoir Session - August 23, 2007

I absolutely love shooting boudoir photos and Anita was one of the most beautiful boudoir subjects I've ever had. Most of the time I don't showcase these photos on my blog because my brides want to keep the photos private (we can all understand why). Anita was fine with me posting these and sharing them with my blog audience. We had a blast doing the shoot and I loved the photos. Below is a slideshow of some of my favorites.

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WARNING:
The photos are really hot and may not be suitable to be viewed at work or around non adults.

Parul & Andrew Wedding - August 19, 2007

Back in the middle of August, I shot an awesome inter-faith wedding at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ. Parul was an absolutely beautiful bride and the wedding was so fun. Here's some of my faves from the wedding with a link at the bottom to check out more.

Parul's ceremonial gown.

Her shoes.

Parul holding the wedding bands.

Getting her hair and make up done.

Her bridesmaids helping her with all the jewelry.

Andrew getting ready.

Andrew playing with his nephews.

The rendevous.

We took some portraits on the outside deck of the Hyatt which has an awesome NYC skyline view.

Part of the Indian wedding traditions had the groom arive at the ceremony in a horse followed by his entorage.

Parul checking out the action from atop a balcony at the Hyatt.

The ceremony begins with an unveiling where the bride sees the groom.

It was very emotional for Parul.

The kiss.

Twilight outside the Hyatt Regency.

Toasts by the best man and maid of honor.

The first dance.

The guests had a great time.

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Laura & Ross Wedding - August 17, 2007

In the middle of August I shot a small intimate Wedding at the Rainbow Room Grill in Manhattan, NYC. The couple Laura and Ross are from Scotland and brought their closest friends and family to NYC to have a beautiful destination wedding.

Laura's bridesmaids helping her with her tiara and veil.

On the lino to the Rainbow Room.

Just before the ceremony, Ross and his best man look at the magnificent NYC skyline views in the Rainbow Room.

Everyone helping Laura get her veil on before the ceremony.

Walking down the aisle.

Ross's expression.

They had a string duo providing elegant music for the ceremony.

Taking their vows.

Exchanging rings.

The kiss.

Fred's Birthday Party - July 28, 2007

At the end of July, my good friend Tina Krause held a birthday party for her longtime boyfriend Fred at his Brooklyn home. I came along and had a blast and took a few snapshots.

Me with my pal Tina.

Tina and Fred. Fred is such a cutie. Remember I did a bridal portrait shoot with them in 06'.

Bringing out the birthday cake.

Blowing out the candles together.

They had a live band for entertainment.

Tina with her sister Karen (whose wedding I'm shooting in 08'), her mom, and her sister Jesse.