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,…
Photos from today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Manhattan. Lots of crowds, especially around 47th Street. Color me paraded out for the day. Enjoy the photos.
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. …
If you have ever done a photo shoot with me, you know that I am always advocating to schedule our session during ‘golden hour.’ But what is it exactly, and why is this time of day so important? Simply put, golden hour (a.k.a. ‘magic hour’) is the time just after sunrise and just before sunset…
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…
Last Monday I played the role of tourist with a trip to Staten Island. The original goal of my trip was to have a taste of Sri Lankan food. (Who knew that the largest community of Sri Lankans in the US reside just across the water in the St. George area of Staten Island?) But…
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…
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…
You missed a great party at Cassie and Kevin’s Clover Club wedding last night! I had the pleasure of photographing this delightful couple decided to throw a celebration focusing on friends and family rather than the usual staid wedding traditions. Enjoy the photos.
