Rockstar is as Rockstar does!

I was recently asked to shoot a few photos for a band. Their name is 'Surgeon' and they are from Philadelphia. Soon to go on a tour, they needed some promo photos. We picked a few 'dirty' locations around the area where we all live and created these:

















You may recognize Dave who is the band drummer. I had a pleasure to cover his wedding in Arizona earlier this season! Surgeon - this was fun, let's do it again some time soon!

Pumpkin Ale with Rachel and Alex!

I dare to say there's very few things in this world that can beat the mood of Fall in New York. Think "When Harry met Saly" or "You've got mail" or at least a dozen other well known movies that are showing it in such a contagiously sweet way. Rachel and Alex live in Texas but they picked the Big Apple as the stage for their wedding vows. I strolled with them through central park on this gorgeous Friday afternoon where their ceremony took place. Then we visited other parts of Manhattan for some pumpkin ale at the Heartland Brewery and more photos at the Southstreet Seaport area. Thank You Rachel and Alex for this lovely day and thanks to my fellow blogger Monika Broz for the referral!

those lovely eyes that bound me- Laura & Leon

'Oh blessed be the day, the month, the year,
the season and the time, the hour, the instant,
the gracious countryside, the place where I was
struck by those two lovely eyes that bound me;'

I had to start with an excerpt from a poem on infatuation (love in other words :) by Petrarca. He actually wrote a collection of verses entitled 'Love sonnets to Laura'. Should I mention that Laura & Leon are Italian?

I absolutely delighted in working with them, their wonderful Families + Friends. Ceremony took place at Fordham University Chapel, followed by reception in picturesque
The Garrison

I had a pleasure of working with my awesome friend, and a truly brilliant photographer Mariann Szucs
Laura + Leon .. we did have most fantastic time on your wedding day, thank you!

One cheerful October day.. Anna + Robert!

Anna and Robert got married on one of these days when the skies were crying, and temperatures reaching low digits but nothing was able to spoil the warm & fuzzy feeling we all felt! Their ceremony was held at an old church in Pennsylvania, and Blue Bell Country Club hosted the reception.. I loved the old Rolls they rode in!

My amazing second shooter was fantastic & super talented.. Josh Lynn

Anna + Robert .. Thank you for having us & Best of Luck!









car interior & bouquet by Josh:




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I love this moody dance shot by Josh!

M+J: Love is meant to make us glad

Wedding shoot. An ultimate challenge for a photographer. Journey through a day filled with emotions, reactions, feelings and one of a kind moments. Capturing it all takes an enormous dose of stamina, perserverence, dedication and involvement. There comes a moment however, when you feel grossly rewarded for all the effort you put into the work you create, a moment that makes your heart skip a beat because you just captured THE image. The one that defines the day, the season, your style... with Michelle and John, an incredibly edgy, creative, truly rock and roll couple all that artistic satisfaction came just naturally. Working with them has been like a trip to Oak Creek Canyon in the Fall - every click of the shutter brings an image that you want to dwell on, print large and feature on your website. The two part engagement session shoot was far beyond ordinary. It was so good that I was a bit (photographically) nervous about the wedding - because the bar has been set high and the higher the expectations the more difficult task ahead of you. Now, a week after their wedding day I can present this set of images that myself and Mr David Lim captured and selected for your visual enjoyment. Michelle and John, thank you for: the amazing atmosphere and visuals of the Ace Hotel in Manhattan, the unique atmosphere of the Brooklyn library that gave your ceremony an unforgettable flavor, the lights, stage and mood of a night club during your reception at the Knitting Factory but most of all - thanks for being the most laid back, entertaining couple ever!



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in this moment- Amy + Paul

Amazing thing about documenting weddings is that I often find myself in a truly remarkable, intense moment . And so this past Saturday trekking through a tough Manhattan traffic in a vintage checkered cab, stealing shots of snuggly backseat Amy and Paul, listening to Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland tunes and stories of old New York, told by Peter (cab's owner) was that magic moment.
Amy's day started at a Maritime Hotel, followed by a ceremony at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and a fantastic reception at one of most unique Manhattan venues - 632 on Hudson..
Everyone loved the music provided by Sir Shorty coolest and best dressed New York DJ :)
Amy's spectacular looks were no surprise.. Her stunning features were enhanced by
Laura Nadeau my favorite make up artist and fantastic Jennifer Brent top NYC hair stylist was in charge of coiffures.
Last but not least, my amazing second shooter was NYC's finest.. Willi Wong

Amy + Paul .. you created a day full of inspiration- thank you!