Evelyn and Michael's Engagement

Evelyn and Michael are the sweetest couple you could ever meet. Even though they've been extremely busy with school and work, they've been working hard to get ready for what promises to be a beautiful September wedding. To show just how much they value pictures, they took the time to come all the way from Chicago to New York to meet us for their engagement session. We were thrilled to see them again and took the chance to spend a little extra time with them.

Both Evelyn and Michael are very gentle souls, and they showed complete trust in us even though Jenni and I are sure they must have at times been wondering what it was we saw through our lenses and no doubt wondered how the pictures would turn out. There was a lot of fun, a lot of romance, and plenty of memorable moments as we spent time walking through a beautiful park during the late afternoon. As we said our goodbye's, Evelyn said with anticipation, "I can't wait to see the pictures." She visits our blog regularly, and so we can't wait for her to see them either!

For now, enjoy the image posted here on the blog (click to see a larger version). In the meantime, we'll be working to get their gallery online as soon as possible. You'll find it in the "Client Proofs" area of our main website.

Melissa and Ethan's Engagement

With their wedding only a little over a month away, we were anxious to join Melissa and Ethan for their engagement session. When we were talking with them about what they wanted to see in their portraits, Melissa made it clear that she wanted to stay close to Ethan. As regular readers of our blog already know, our most common encouragement to couples is to "Get CLOSER!!" So we knew the day would go smoothly. :-)


Melissa's quiet intensity really energized the pictures. The camera loved her; we loved her; and we truly can't wait to see her again on her wedding day. Ethan's boundless personality and friendly smile also made the session a complete joy for us.

We'll post their online gallery shortly, where you can enjoy the rest of their pictures. Go to our main website, and access the "Client Proofs" area in the pullout menu.

Lynn and Bryan's Engagement

When we met up with Lynn and Bryan for their engagement photo session, I know we were all in a great mood. How could we not be happy, with clear blue skies and near-perfect conditions for their informal and relaxed shoot (BTW, the first azaleas of the year are starting to bloom — it's going to be a lovely spring season!). Bryan was totally cool with whatever we asked him to do. Since his biggest job was to simply keep his eyes and attention on Lynn, he had no trouble at all. Lynn had the giggles early on in our session, which actually made things really fun for us from the start. She held on to her groom and looked at him with loving eyes, and we could easily see how well they were made for one another. Both of them were absolutely adorable, and we had such a good time getting to know them better.

Their online gallery will soon be made available, so keep your eye out on our "Client Proofs" area at our main website. Click on the preview picture above for a larger sample. Enjoy!

Stephanie and Brian's Wedding

Stephanie and Brian are definitely our kind of couple!! We've enjoyed them for months, ever since their engagement session with us in the autumn of 2005. The wedding day was bright and sunny, and their party of some 19 others contributed toward a lively and completely enjoyable day. What a fantastic group, each and every one! We were so happy for the way everything went for these two.

Warm sunlight poured in through the stained glass windows of the church as they said their vows to one another. After being pronounced as man and wife, we all drove to the grounds of a local mansion for some fun wedding party photos. Once those were done, we got some "alone time" with Stephanie and Brian. The gorgeous setting sun provided the soft lighting that worked so beautifully for their romantic mood. We couldn't have asked for better.

The reception was held at Patriot Hills in Stony Point, NY. What an excellent and friendly staff they have there. We've always enjoyed the food and helpful service there and knew they would take good care of our couple (Steph & Brian, thank you for the incredible meal. You made us feel like honored guests at your party!). Music was provided by DJ Dalen, and the sounds of soulful jazz played in the background until it was time for everyone to get onto the dance floor. Video services were expertly handled by Jennifer Cassaro of Masterpiece Video Productions.

As the evening drew to a close, Stephanie and Brian pulled us aside for a private and romantic photo session to close the evening. What an awesome time we had! They mentioned how they were able to forget any nervousness about being in front of a camera, and simply enjoyed themselves. We know they're going to love the results that came out of these small pockets of time they created through the day. Thanks so much, guys, for allowing us to be a part of it all. We love you both, and appreciated your call from the airport!! It meant a lot to us. :-)

Their online gallery of photos will be released following their return from their honeymoon. So in about a week or so, look for them in the "Client Proofs" area of our main website. Until then, enjoy the photo included in this blog entry for a taste of just how much fun we had with this awesome couple! Feel free to click it for a larger version.