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The RoundHouse New Year’s Eve Wedding

The RoundHouse New Year’s Eve Wedding:  Allison + Daniel

What an amazing year 2015 was!  Allison and Daniel’s wedding at The Roundhouse (Beacon Falls, NY) was my last wedding of 2015 and technically my first wedding of 2016.  This beautiful New York City couple met back when they were undergrads at Washington University.  They chose one of the best times of the year to get married which means they start an entire year as a married couple.  They also chose an absolutely stunning location in The Roundhouse in Beacon Falls, NY – complete with beautiful waterfalls and a gorgeous venue hall with high ceilings.  Recall that we shot a beautiful engagement session just a few weeks ago in Greenwich Village.  It was a real honor to be their wedding photographer and meet their wonderful friends and family – some of whom traveled from as far as Israel and Scotland to witness this beautiful couple’s union. It was an absolute joy to document every moment of their wedding day.  Mozel Tov to these two as they start the new year and their new lives together!

Special thanks to Kevin Ferguson for assisting and second shooting.  

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The Loeb Boathouse Central Park Wedding: Rosemary + Stephane

The Loeb Boathouse Central Park Wedding:  Rosemary + Stephane

It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for Rosemary and Stephane’s wedding at The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park – it was a beautiful autumn day rich with amazing light and color.  These two tennis fanatics (more on that later) got ready in their apartment in Chinatown and then made their way up Central Park but first stopped at their favorite watering hole, Top Hops Beer Shop in SoHo, for a much needed glass of IPA.

Stephane and Rosemary met while taking a tennis class at the National Tennis Center. This was also where they shared their first date and where Stephane asked Rosemary to be his wife. On the day he proposed, Stephane scheduled an hour of tennis for the two of them. He hid the ring inside a tennis ball and midway through their session, asked Rosemary to open a new can of tennis balls. While opening the new can, she noticed there was no pop to it. She also noticed an old tennis ball marked with a black X. Rosemary was so focused on the fact that they would need to call the manufacturer because of these defects, but then looked further and found a small cut in the ball with the X, and upon further inspection, a small zip lock bag inside with what looked like a prize. She realized when she opened it that it was a ring and was stunned. Stephane got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, to which she of course, said yes!

The day finally came and they fulfilled their dreams of getting having their perfect wedding at The Loeb Boathouse.

Special thanks to Josh Lynn for a great job second shooting!

 

 

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The Foundry, Long Island City Wedding: Robin and Braden

I knew there was something very special about both Robin and Braden – they booked me the day my son was born! Both Robin and Braden are both devout foodies who love traveling and adventure.  I got to know them better during their engagement shoot shortly before their wedding and I was immediately drawn to Robin’s charisma and energy as well as Braden’s vast knowledge of food and history.

Both Robin and Braden have friends and family travel to their wedding from different parts of the world including Brazil and Japan – it was certainly a wedding worth traveling across the globe for.  The wedding, which took place at the beautifully industrial venue, The Foundry (in Long Island City) was among the most colorfully adorned weddings I have covered. Floral decorations were exotic tropical flowers and fruits that included ginger flowers, baby pineapples, and baby bananas.

But even without the beautiful venue and adornments, the energy and love shared by these two during their wedding day were strongly felt by everyone.  One of the speeches made during the toast summed up their relationship perfectly:  “Robin is a musician and she has an appreciation for jazz comprised of exotic staccatos and beats – a type of jazz that only Braden can play.” (based on my memory).

Special thanks to Joseph Victor Stefanchik (whom I consider my mentor) for traveling all the way from Florida to second shoot this remarkable wedding with me.  

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Venue:  The Foundry

Wedding Coordinator:  Amy Fonseca, Exquisite Affairs

Caterer:  Red Table Catering

Celebrant:  Rev. Mary-Rose Engle

Hair & Makeup:  Face the Day

Florist & Lighting:  Floresta

Cake:  Momofuku Milk Bar

Robin and Braden Fun Engagement Session

Is it that obvious that these two are absolutely crazy about each other?  Their wedding is well…next week!  I’m already thinking about how intensely fun this wedding is going to be.  The wedding will be right here in my neighborhood – practically in my backyard (not literally) in Long Island City at one of my favorite venues.  Robin is originally from Brazil and Braden is originally from Detroit – both have family and friends from many different cultures and backgrounds.  The wedding will be a culmination of color, music, and food.

Second shooting for me will be a very special friend and guest who has inspired me for quite some time – stay tuned!

 

 

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Long Island City Day-After Shoot: Daphne & Gee Part II

After a fantastical wedding at the Mohonk Mountain House, we decided to continue the fun with a day-after portrait session with Daphne and Gee. Daphne and Gee wanted memorable portraits with a view of the Manhattan skyline in Long Island City during the evening.  I love doing day-after sessions since it’s all about having fun and being creative without really having to worry about time constraints.  Congratulations you two – I really enjoyed covering your wedding and meeting your friends and family!

Many thanks to Daphne’s sister (and father) for the fantastic assisting!

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