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Kate & Kevin

I had the pleasure of spending a warm sultry evening up on the roof of Kate & Kevin's building in downtown Manhattan. What an amazing view...and what a sweet couple. They'll be getting married in just a few weeks out at Trump National in NJ...so it was fortunate that we managed to squeeze in a little time to get to shoot some portraits and enjoy a glass of wine. Mr Murray...the most gorgeous cat...joined our shoot for a bit while we were inside. Our brief stroll around Battery Park was just too sticky for fun...so off we headed back to the cool breeze of the roof top, where we were graced with a fine NYC sunset.

 

 

Stefanie + Brett...meet the Stolnicks

Stefanie & Brett's wedding was another one of the June days when the weather was going to do what it was going to do...Rain! There were glimpses of sunlight through the day and a full deluge just in time for the ceremony. This was one of the more casual weddings I've had the pleasure of shooting...at Le Club Avenue in Long Branch, NJ...Stefanie & Brett wanted a very relaxed and hip feel to the day...nothing too orchestrated or fussy. I have to say I like their thinking. One extra note on the Stolnicks...they have a very interesting story behind their new last name. Both Stefanie & Brett decided that they would change their last names...choosing a family name from Brett's side, that would not have been carried into the next generation of his family tree.

I'd like to send a few extra thanks to Chelo Keys who helped me out this day as my second shooter....and to 2 of my favorite folks to work with...April Beer who performed this lovely ceremony & Giancarlo who DJ'd the night away.

 

Carrie + Jason @ Skyland's Manor

"I love the rain most when it stops"....these are the words of a song I've fallen in love with by Joe Purdy. I know Carrie was hoping the rain was going to hold off for her wedding day during one of the rainiest Junes ever. Carrie & Jason had been planning an outdoor ceremony in the gardens of Skyland's Manor.  We don't always get our wishes fulfilled, but as I always try to remember...the day is about coming together to celebrate...rain or shine. And so as the downpour came, Carrie & Jason walked a slightly shorter isle, amidst tons of friends and family, inside the gorgeous mansion of Skyland's Manor. And happily, as they walked arm in arm, back down the isle, the sun was shining again...enabling us to take some lovely garden photos and enjoy an amazing pink sunset.
Here's a glimpse of some of my favorite shots created that day....and their slideshow.