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Corryn & Matthew's Wedding - June 24, 2006

A few weeks back, I shot a terrific wedding at Mansion Hill in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Here are just a few of my favorites. There's a link to check out more at the bottom of the post.

Corryn getting her hair and make up done.

Her bridesmaids getting some snapshots of the preparation.

A toast with all her bridesmaids.

Getting into her gown.

Her mom helping her with the shoes

Putting on her earrings.

The beautiful bride.

Matt getting ready.

A little help from dad.

Matt happens to be a huge Spider-Man fan. Here we see him reading the comic issue where Peter Parker (aka. Spider-Man) married Marie Jane Watson for inspiration.

The groomsmen having a toast.

The handsome groom on the grounds of Mansion Hill.

Matt had a cigar break before the ceremony.

Corryn walking down the aisle with her mom and dad escorting her.

Matt's expression while Corryn walks down the aisle.

Looking at one another.

Matt's parents reading a passage.

The exchange of rings.

The kiss.

The receiving line.

After the ceremony, we took some shots outside the mansion.

We then took some wacky bridal portraits. Here the groomsmen lift Matt.

Here the bridesmaides lift Matt.

The guests entering the mansion for the start of the reception.

The grand entrance.

The first dance.

A toast by Corryn's dad.

A toast by Corryn's maid of honor.

Then the fun begins.

I went to take some shots of the exterior of the mansion.

While I was out taking exterior shots, I ran into these two characters.

Corryn and Matt actually gave a singing performance to their wedding guests. They sang "Santeria" by Sublime. They gave a performance that none of their guests will forget.

Feeding each other cake.

Parent dances.

Matt also danced with his grandmother.

The last dance.

To check out a bunch more photos from the wedding click below:
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Catherine & Vincient Engagement Shoot - June 23, 2006

I had a terrific time shooting Catherine and Vincient's Engagement photos a few weeks back. Here's some of my favorites.

We started the shoot at Central park near the Gapstow Bridge.

We then headed to Billy Johnson's playground.

Probably the most popular spot in all of Central Park for portraits is the Bethesda Terrace and the angel fountain there.

The Bow Bridge is the most popular bridge in Central Park.

Here Catherine and Vincient walk along the Cherry Hill path.

Inside Wagner's Cove.

After Central Park we headed to Lincoln Center. Catherine is a professional opera singer and they both love the ambiance of the halls in the music center.

Next up we headed to Dumbo Pier to get some NYC night skyline shots.

Times Square was the final destination. Catherine and Vincient are big fans of Broadway and frequently come here to check out all the great shows.

We had a fantastic time during the shoot and I'm looking forward to their Long Island wedding coming up in September.

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Natasha & Tom Engagement Photo Shoot - June 18, 2006

A few weeks back I had an awesome time shooting an engagement shoot for Natasha & Tom. Here's just a few of the many fantastic shots from the shoot.

One of the first spots we shot at was the NYC Public Library which has gorgeous marble pillars and amazing architecture.

Around the corner from the library, we went to the Bryant Park Merry-Go-Round for some fun shots. I love the way this one worked out.

Next up, we went to Central Park.

We then stopped off to have a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

We ended the night with some skyline shots at Dumbo Pier.

I had such a fun time shooting Natasha and Tom and I can't wait for their wedding at the Rainbow Room coming up in August.

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Carmela & Carl's Wedding - June 17, 2006

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph a great Italian wedding at the Hyatt Wind Watch Hotel in Long Island, NY. Here's some of my favorites but there's more through the link on the bottom.

Carmela getting her hair and make up done.

The beautiful hair and make up job was done by the talented Pedala Sisters.

Checking out her hanging gown.

Getting into her gown with her bridesmaids' help.

Mom helping out with the earings.

The beautiful bride.

The flowergirl getting ready.

Carl getting ready.

Carmela ready to enter the church.

Walking down the aisle with her dad.

Carl's expression. His brother (the best man) was behind him.

Exchanging rings.

Expressions.

Carmela's parents.

Carl's parents.

Flowergirl.

Ring bearer.

The kiss.

The guests threw lots of confetti.

On the way to the reception.

Outside the Hyatt Wind Watch.

Cocktail hour.

The beautiful ballroom.

Entering the reception room for their grand entrance.

The first dance.

All the guests join in.

Toasts by the Maid of Honor and Best Man.

The party begins.

Carmela and Carl get lifted up on chairs.

Kiss after cake cutting.

Parent dances.

The party comes to an end.

The last dance.

To check out a bunch more photos from the wedding click below:
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Melissa & Michael Engagement Photo Shoot - June 13, 2006

Here's some shots from a fun engagement shoot I had with Melissa & Michael in NYC. It was a beautiful day and we had a blast. We started the shoot at Central Park. This magnificent park is by far the popular engagement and portrait location in NY. It's so big and vast that there's an unlimited amout of picturesque locales to choose from.

At the Gapstow bridge overlooking the great pond (near the main entrance of the park).

Outside the Childrens' Zoo.

Inside the gazebo in Billy Johnson's playground.

After shooting for about half an hour, they decided to take a romantic ride on an authenitic venitian gondola boat around the park. Melissa and Michael are actually going to Venice, Italy on their honeymoon so this was sort of a taste of things to come. It was such a tranquil and beautiful ride. Our boatman also happened to be a great singer and serenaded Melissa and Michael.