How to Get Perfect First Dance Photos
You will definitely be nervous during your first dance. With the spotlight on you as a couple, how do you focus on your feet yet channel your nerves into the perfect first dance photos? Find out in today’s blog post.
Event Entertainment Ideas: What Works, What Doesn’t
For most events that I photograph, there seems to always be a party within the party. It’s not enough anymore to just feed your guests and have a DJ. Now you have to entertain them as well. As an outside observer to several events a year, here is my take on what works and what…
A Trip From Queens to Coney Island: Dead Horse Bay Photos
Wednesday provided a much needed break from the rain and humidity, so I decided to celebrate with an adventure to Dead Horse Bay. Not your typical way to spend a day off, but a fascinating lesson in NYC history nonetheless. Find out how this beach got its name and enjoy my Dead Horse Bay photos…
The Schwartz’s Prospect Park Family Photos
We had some dismal weather yesterday, but there was a definite bright spot — the Schwartz’s family portrait session. Daughter Robin had organized this family portrait to celebrate her mother’s birthday, and we were not going to let a little rain get in our way. So put your galoshes on and enjoy this set of…
NYC Rainy Day Photo Tips
What To Do When It Rains on Your Photo Shoot It’s going to be a raining all weekend here. However, yesterday’s forecast for dismal skies turned into a nice day. That’s New York City for you. The weather here is as unpredictable as a subway train’s arrival. With rain on the brain, I thought I…
How to Get the Perfect First Look
If you read my previous post about seeing each other before the ceremony and have decided you want to get the majority of your photos out of the way before walking down the aisle, you might be wondering how to get the perfect first look. Well, have I got tips for you.
Should You See Each Other Before the Ceremony?: Tradition vs. Practicality
For most of my couples, tradition is not at the forefront of their wedding plans…except when it comes to walking down the aisle. While many couples are eschewing the usual wedding cake, bouquet toss, and especially the garter, several brides and grooms are holding to tradition by not seeing each other before they meet at…
A Peek Behind the Curtain: How I Edit Photos
I’ve been asked countless numbers of time to ‘just take a few quick photos and send them to me.’ Not such a quick request, as it turns out. For every hour spent shooting, I have to spend at least three hours editing and processing the images. Want to know what takes so damn long? Go…