New York Marble Cemetery Garden Party
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New York Marble Cemetery Garden Party

I’m doing a little bit of catch up today, and wanted to share with you photos from this past weekend’s New York Marble Cemetery Garden Party, hosted by the New York Obscura Society.  The Victorian-themed party involved a wealth of odd and historically-accurate activities, including an absinthe tasting, cemetery talk, flower crown workshop, butterfly pinning…

Gettin’ Down on the Dance Floor at an Allegria Hotel Party

Gettin’ Down on the Dance Floor at an Allegria Hotel Party

Last night the Charles family threw one heck of a party in Long Beach to celebrate the 45th wedding anniversary of Bovin and Hermelyn.  This Allegria Hotel party came complete with a beautiful beachside setting, DJ, photo booth, and even a fog machine for the couple’s first dance.  Friends and family surrounded the couple as…

Full Bunny Contact: A Very Scary Easter Bunny

Full Bunny Contact: A Very Scary Easter Bunny

Looking for a warped way to celebrate Easter?  Well, if you’re in New York City then there is no better way than attending Full Bunny Contact.  Think of it as all of your Easter nightmares combined with the Olympics.  Interested in battling it out in a giant bunny sumo suit?  Check.  How about bopping a…

Do You Need a Second Photographer?  Probably Not.
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Do You Need a Second Photographer? Probably Not.

I have been irritated recently by wedding blogs informing couples that they need to have at least two photographers for their wedding. If you are interested in documentary-style photography and your guest count is under 200, then adding a second photographer may not be a wise choice.  Find out the definitive answer to the question,…

Atlas Obscura Burlesque History Lecture

Atlas Obscura Burlesque History Lecture

On Sunday, I attended the Atlas Obscura burlesque history lecture and cabaret performance at Acme Studios in Brooklyn.  Performing that night were Albert Cadabra, Dirty Martini, Gin Minsky, Corvette Le Face, Ms. Tickle and Melody Jane.  Here is a link to a full description of the evening.  Kudos to the barteners; the cocktails were mighty tasty. …

Yoshiko and Matt’s Astoria Restaurant Wedding
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Yoshiko and Matt’s Astoria Restaurant Wedding

Hi everyone!  I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday.  I wanted to share with you photos from Yoshiko and Matt’s Astoria restaurant wedding.  The wedding had a great party atmosphere as Yoshiko and Matt said their vows in front of friends and family.  The couple welcomed guests from as far away as Japan for…

What to Have Ready When the Wedding Photographer Arrives
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What to Have Ready When the Wedding Photographer Arrives

Every wedding I shoot always starts off in a scene of pure chaos. I knock on the hotel room door, say hello to the bride – who is normally getting her hair curled at the time – and start unpacking my cameras. The room is usually filled with the following: champagne glasses, uneaten morsels from…