Carol & Byron's Wedding Portraits

Carol called us a few months ago with a most intriguing request: She and Byron would be traveling to their homeland of Hong Kong for a reception with family and friends, but they wanted to take wedding portraits here in New York so that they'd have wonderful pictures to bring with them to Hong Kong. We were incredibly excited, and here's why: Imagine the thrill of dressing up for a wedding complete with gorgeous gown, beautiful hair, lovely makeup, knock-out jewelry, killer shoes, and a sharp tuxedo — all so you can spend a few hours with Ulysses & Jenni for a fun-filled session resulting in awesome portraits. We literally could not wait for the big day to arrive.

Carol and Byron were every bit as adorable as we knew they would be. To show how important this session was to them, they not only brought along complete wedding attire for the session, but they also each brought a more casual but fashionable change of clothing for a more laid-back look. That's right. Session "A", and session "B". They also employed a driving service to bring them from Manhattan to a cozy little town of our choosing, where we could take advantage of breathtaking views of the Hudson River and walk the streets lined with shops and tourists.

Carol was without a doubt a most beautiful bride, and Byron was the perfect gentleman and compliment to her. As people would pass by, they would take second and third glances at the joyous couple, and they would often give their "congratulations" while continuing to watch the photo session in progress. Whether it was dogs and their owners passing by, the ice cream lady watching from her cart, shop owners looking outside their doors, or other couples passing by, everyone who saw them was very happy for this special pair. Carol and Byron had no problem being themselves even when surrounded by onlookers, and in fact enjoyed every single minute of their celebrity status. So did we!

For the "B" portion of our photo session, we took a short trip to a park with incredible views of the Hudson and surrounding valley. A small beach gave us opportunity to enjoy the setting sun while Carol and Byron cooled their feet in the water that lapped up onto the sand.

I don't think any of us wanted the session to end. Even though they extended their time with us, we were each surprised by how quickly it all went. Carol & Byron, we are so glad you found us! You are beautiful people, and we can't wait for you to see your gallery of photos. We just love you guys, and we're going to miss photographing you. :-)

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