Full Bunny Contact event photographed by NYC photojournalist, Kelly Williams

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…

Groom kissing bride on cheek for an article called 'Do you need a second photographer?'
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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,…

Ms. Tickle performing at the Atlas Obscura burlesque history lecture and cabaret performance

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. …

Headshot retouching images before and after of a young blond actress
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Headshot Retouching Before and After Images

Actors and models use headshots – a portrait literally taken from the shoulders up with a focus on the face – as their calling cards. Last week I had the pleasure of photographing an aspiring actress.  As with all of my photo packages, her package included basic retouching. This means color correction and minor blemish…

Bride and groom in front of painting at an 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…

Bride and groom portrait after their Fordham University Church wedding
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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…