Started the day with a warm welcome from Peggy Smith (mother of the bride). I could not say how sweet this family are, very sweet indeed. Then the day went smoothly as Jaclyn Fisher (bridesmaid) took good care of the planning, I can’t emphasize enough how much help having a planner on your day. The portrait session was done at Colleen’s aunts beautiful garden. I was so nice to have a private place to work with compared to other places where you have limited places to shoot. Then party was held at The Westin Mt Laurel, where the entire family and close friends celebrated the night away. Yes, I guess I am blessed again. I had a field day photographing this beautiful couple, they are one of my favorites couples in the world and the very reason why I love my job.

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Ceremony: Church of St. Bridget
Reception: The Westin Mt. Laurel
Florist: Flowers by Design
Makeup Artist: Nikki Evans
Music and Entertainment: The Heartbeats
Videographer: Hurricane Productions
Wedding Planner: Jaclyn Fisher of Two little birds planning

Heatwave, thunderstorm, and a perfect sunset. Yes that’s what Maggie and Will’s wedding day was. It was a day filled with laughter, tears and love.

This weird weather phenomenon happened on their engagement session too. We started with a perfect sunset, then a perfect overcast and then a rumbling thunderstorm. I don’t what it is about this couple but their chemistry surely stir up some crazy things. Well aside from being so fun to work with and so natural in front of the camera their love for each other as just as pure as it can be. They are so sweet that I am afraid that I might catch diabetes “lol”. I feel that I am so blessed to witness and photograph their wedding day.

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Last week I worked with the ever most beautiful Ms. Erin H of Erin H Photography.  The ceremony and reception was at Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes, NJ. As usual working with her is always packed with funny jokes and giggles.

The day prior was hot and extremely humid, averaging about 98-100 degrees.  Luckily, I guess we were blessed that day.  It was nice with a mild winds and cloudy during the ceremony. This was just enough to keep everybody nice and comfy as sun came out just in time after the ceremony, which allowed us to get some great sunset shots. Nikki is Cuban, and you know what happens in the dance floor with Erin when the salsa music comes on.  Yes we can’t help it, we dance (for just a minute).  The floor was filled with great energy as Nikki and Dan enjoyed their family and friends company. Lastly they lit some sparklers as they walk out to end the night away and start on their journey together.

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Its not often I get to photograph friends from my own industry.  We are the people with tons of photographic equipment but our faces never make it to the paper somehow.  So whenever I get the chance to take a quick snap while testing for white balance, exposure and frame, I make them count.  Here are some fun clips from my last job with Erin. Photogenic? Yes she is.

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I am so excited to share this short film that I made for my good friend Andres Valenzuela (who is a outstanding wedding photographer based in upstate New York) and his beautiful family.

We shot the film at Muscoot Farms at Katonah, New York.  A perfect place for Ana Sofia to explore.  There were sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, cows, horses and so much more!  I had a blast myself.  Found some bumblebees and chipmunks. For those of you who don’t know me,  I am a sucker for nature’s wealth.  Paired with great weather and good company everything went smoothly to make this special piece.

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PS.
Six months ago I had the great privilege to photograph this beautiful family.  If you haven’t seen it, here is the LINK.

I met Suzanne Dempsey, Sigmund Kulessa and their super adorable dog, Sophie in October of 2011. I am a sucker for dogs, especially Golden Retrievers. Sophie’s presence instantly bonded me them. Their wedding was my first of the season. Sweaty palms? Yes indeed. I always have jitters the first wedding of the season. I guess I am not the only one who is nervous beside Suzzy and Ziggy. But after a couple of chit chats with her and the bridal party, everything calmed down and things went smoothly. I was just a bit sad that Sophie didn’t make to the wedding.It was a dreamlike, perfect, sunny day. The vibrant color scheme that the bride chose perfectly matched the bright and beautiful Spring day. Dave Nase of NJ’s Best DJ’s concluded the night with a packed dance floor and contagious, fun energy.

The ceremony was held at the beautiful Elberon Memorial Church at Long Branch, NJ. First look was shot at the Monmouth University Library grounds and the Reception was at celebrated at Clarks Landing Yacht Club at Point Pleasant, NJ. Make-up Artist: Yvonne Moss, DJ: Dave Nase// NJ’s Best DJ

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This is my last film to edit on my 2011 projects list. I am excited for 2012! Yay!

Last November of 2011 my friend John Defiora introduced me to his friend Laura. He shared me her story and that instantly triggered my creative juices. I said to myself, “YES!!”. It was just the perfect story that I need to film.

Her story is a real tear jerker. Its about a relationship that grew between Laura and Reddy. Their friendship was something really special. I admit that I was teary during the day of filming.

I just want to thank Laura for giving me the chance to film her story. You are such an inspiration to me. I hope this film will do justice to tell the story about the love you have for Reddy.

To view John Defiora’s outstanding photographs follow this link: [click here]

Just spent the day with up and coming pop duo ”Justin & Alina” from the Jersey Shore.  Best known in the area for the last four years to many as “Sibling Rivalry” playing the latest covers in the hottest venues in NJ & NY area have started their new original musical progression under the POP realm.  

I met Grace Brown throughYvonne Moss (make-up artist extraordinaire) on a Vintage project shoot April of last year.  She is an aspiring photographer, a freshman in college and eager to learn everything she can of the trade.  I got to know her better after sharing a couple of weekend meals at the ever popular Moss’s Kitchen gatherings.  She’s such a sweet girl full of inspiration. I knew back then that something about her was different; I just didn’t know what.

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I was so lucky to get invited by my brother “my idol” John Defiora to shoot this absolutely gorgeous friend of his, Ms. Shawn Casey hands down fun, cool, gorgeous, just drop dead beautiful inside out.  What else can I say I think you already know how the session turned out.

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