Nina and Russell's NY Wedding

My husband and I had the great pleasure of attending a SECOND wedding reception for our good friends Nina and Russell! We felt so fortunate to be included in both the L.A. wedding and the NY party. If only they would move back to New York, life would be perfect!
Nina and Russell had their reception in a converted old brownstone in the West Village. A beautiful staircase circled a hollowed-out center, and you could see up three stories from the ground floor. Each level had little rooms off of the stairs, all eclectically decorated with a mixture of Asian design elements and old Hollywood glamour. The vintage New York postcards were in lieu of a guest book, and guests were asked to write a postcard and stuff it in a vintage mailbox for later viewing. We, of course, chose a postcard of the Williamsburg Bridge.
Nina's dress was a long black gown designed by Monique Lhullier, and her lovely earrings are a vintage item borrowed from her wonderful friend Charlotte.
Congratulations, Nina and Russell! And thank you for another great party! Keep 'em coming!

Sophie

This beautiful little baby was just about 6 months old- not really crawling yet, but very into her silver rattle. She was also the perfect size to fit into her Dad's tennis trophy (lower-left), although she didn't like this spot for long!

Friedlund Farm

My husband grew-up on a beautiful farm in DeKalb, Illinois. His uncles and cousin run the farm, raising the cattle as well as growing corn and soybeans. They have the most beautiful land, and the cows are enormous, with funny curls on the top of their heads.

Berkshires Retreat

About two weeks ago I participated in a "Photography Retreat" in the Berkshires. Three photographs who I admire most were our teachers- John Dolan, Phillipe Cheng, and Holger Thoss. Three teachers to only seven students- it was ideal! All of us were wedding professionals, and everyone shared some very inspiring work. I didn't shoot much, but here are a few shots from the weekend. It's always a good idea to wake-up at dawn to get a good photo- but next time I will bring coffee with me.

Kate and Brady

I recently shot the wedding of an old high school classmate of mine. Kate has been a cheerleader on my behalf for years, referring me to friends to shoot their weddings, and even getting me two fashion accounts. She always told me that when her turn came, she would be calling me! I wanted to be sure to give her the best possible images I could to thank her for how she has supported me over the last several years.
It was a beautiful country wedding, and the weather was perfect. A crisp fall day full of yellows and reds, but just warm enough to be outdoors in a strapless dress. Kate and Brady were married at our high school chapel (same as my husband and I were just a few months before) and it was beautiful.

Jack and Lucy

It's nice to do a family portrait in the fall! The leaves, the colors, the sweaters. We had a beautiful, cool day. It's always a challenge with any family portrait to provide my clients with a combination of the formal and informal shots. You need to get the family shot, of course, but what makes my portraits special are the in-between moments. That's why I love this shot of the two kids standing in the door. It recognizes beauty in the everyday, and it shows the inquisitive nature of childhood- being a little bit shy, but wanting to know who that stranger is with the camera.

After this Brooklyn wedding, the bride and groom led their guests out into the rainy streets for some post-wedding partying at a local pub. It made for a romantic departure shot with the streetlights reflecting off of the wet sidewalks and the newlyweds united under their umbrella.