Jocelyn Filley Photography

New Blog!!!

2009-06-24T07:08:00.000-07:00

Well I took the plunge this winter and decided it was time for a fully customized blog. Lucky for me I had Zoe from Zoe Ink and Ross at Flosites to make it happen. I am really excited with what they came up with and hope you enjoy it! I've got a bit of catching up to do so I'll be adding more pictures soon!

You can bookmark the new page at: http://www.filleyphotography.com/blog/

Independence Day

2009-05-12T17:55:00.000-07:00

I apologize, I have been a very bad blogger! It's all because I am very excited about my new blog, which is undergoing some final tweaks before it goes live. So stayed tuned for a new and improved blog. In the meantime here are a few pics from Independence Day in Israel the end of last month. We camped out on the beach about 45 minutes north of Tel Aviv. It was a great way to spend one of my last nights there and now I am back on Martha's Vineyard gearing up for the summer wedding season and some more frequent blogging!

WPJA Contest

2009-04-05T05:15:00.001-07:00

I just saw the results of the most recent WPJA Contest and one of my favorite images from 2008 placed in the Cake Cutting category. It's an honor to be recognized alongside so many talented photographers that are a constant source of inspiration.

From Amsterdam with Love

2009-03-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

We just returned to Tel Aviv last week after a few days in Amsterdam with my sister, her husband and their one-year-old daughter, Moxie. This was my first time visiting Amsterdam and I was totally taken with the city. It felt like something out of a fairy tale. In lieu of postcards, here are a few of my favorite shots posted with love. I'll be back stateside in six weeks!

Devon & Russ in Brides Boston!

2009-03-02T07:35:00.000-08:00

I am so excited that Devon and Russ's beautiful wedding is featured in the Spring/Summer issue of Brides Boston. Looking at their photos brings back lots of happy memories from their amazing day!

In the Land of Milk & Honey

2009-02-26T06:33:00.000-08:00

Anne & Kurt : New York, NY

2009-02-08T06:46:00.000-08:00

My first wedding of 2009 was unlike any other I've photographed. As Anne's daughter said during the ceremony, they are like the real life version of the Brady Bunch. In Anne and Kurt's case one and one makes seven, which made their wedding a wonderful celebration of family. From the touching speeches to the bustling dance floor it was an incredibly heart warming experience to photograph. Congratulations to all the members of the SL-7 clan and thanks for including me in your day!

Special thanks to Jen Davis for second shooting with me!

Flowers: Stone Kelly
Ceremony: Unitarian Church of All Souls
Reception: Country
DJ: Choimatic

The slide show is below and also here.

Caroline & Jeff : The Knot

2009-02-07T09:19:00.001-08:00

Just in time for their first anniversary, Caroline and Jeff's beautiful winter wedding is one of the features in the latest issue of The Knot! For more photos and details from their wedding checkout The Knot online.

Joanna & Kevin: Little Italy NYC

2009-01-16T16:41:00.000-08:00

My last wedding of 2008 was the perfect way to round out the year. Joanna and Kevin were married in Little Italy between Christmas and New Year's. One of my favorite parts of the day was the wedding procession from the church to the SPQR Restaurant on Mulberry street where the reception was held. Everything about it was just so New York, I almost felt like I was in a movie. Thank you two for including me in the festivities and thanks to Tracy and CJ for the recommendation!!

Click here for the slide show!

I love this one Ilan got of the guys.

Some of the gang from Tracy & CJ's wedding.

Happy New Year!

2008-12-29T15:24:00.000-08:00

I feel incredibly luckily to have worked with so many lovely people and to have been a part of such wonderful celebrations this year. I was really excited at the start of 2008, but it exceeded even my highest expectations. As this year draws to a close I am humbled and honored to do the work that I love and very excited about the coming year!

GiGi & Archie: La Bella Bride Magazine

2008-12-23T13:39:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited about the new issue of La Bella Bride Magazine. GiGi & Archie's lovely winter wedding is one of the featured Love Stories and I had the pleasure of photographing some of the amazing talent for the editorial features.

For the editorial features, I met up with the La Bella crew at the Winvian in Litchfield Hills, CT. The Winvian is a charming hideway that seems to have sprung right out of a fairytale. Being there has such a calming effect I hardly felt like I was working. It's a great spot for a little break from city life and an absolutely divine location for a wedding!

David Beahm's "Upside Down Tree" table arrangement is a spectacular work of art!

I love this elegant arrangement by Wildflowers.

Flowers Rock had some awesome creations for tables and bouquets.
Check out La Bella for more beautiful creations and sweet love stories!

Kate & Curt: Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

2008-12-05T08:28:00.000-08:00

I love fall on the Vineyard. The light is awesome and the island is quiet. One of my friends described the Vineyard in the off-season like a movie set after the film has wrapped up. Just right for engagement portraits. I had so much fun photographing Kate and Curt last weekend all over Edgartown and on South Beach. I can't wait for their wedding in June!

Click here for their slide show.

Christy & Sean: Blue Hill Stone Barns

2008-11-30T19:25:00.000-08:00

I felt like a kid in a candy shop on Christy and Sean's wedding day, which seems appropriate since it was on Halloween. The grounds at Blue Hill at Stone Barns are stunning and we could not have had a more perfect fall day to experience them. There were so many pictures I wanted to take, I could hardly contain myself. It's a little something like the photographic equivalent of a sugar high. Luckily, photos are one good thing you can never really have enough of.

Christy and Sean thank you so much for the opportunity to document your lovely day!

Click here for the slide show.

Preparation: Castle on Hudson
Ceremony: Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Reception: Blue Hill at Stone Barns

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Hillary & Dwight: Southhampton, NY

2008-11-28T12:06:00.000-08:00

Before I fell in love with photography, I was immersed in all things equine so when Hillary suggested photographing her and Dwight's engagement portraits on the farm where Dwight proposed, I was delighted. It was the perfect combination of two of my favorite things not to mention that we had an absolutely beautiful day and these two are tons of fun to photograph!

Liz & Sean on Snippet & Ink!

2008-11-23T06:30:00.000-08:00

Most brides imagine that their wedding day will be beautiful and sunny, but sometimes it rains. And boy did it rain on the weekend of Liz & Sean's wedding! When the tent floods, the cake gets ruined and every thing else you so carefully planned goes awry, there's just one thing left to do: celebrate the love.

If you are at all worried about bad weather ruining your day, check out Snippet & Ink for Liz' s account of her beautiful rainy wedding day.

Erinn & Nate: Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

2008-11-19T20:09:00.000-08:00

When I met Erinn's mom and dad, they told me these two liked to party, but I had no idea how much! The dance floor was packed every second that The Sultans were playing and Ilan and I were in fierce competition for the best dance shots :-) You'll have to check out the SLIDE SHOW and vote for your favorite to settle the debate!

Flowers: Lynda Dandeneau
Wedding Coordinator: Julie Hatt
Catering: Truly Scrumptious, 508-645-8002
Band: The Sultans of Swing
Ceremony: The Federated Church
Reception: The Daniel Fisher House

Jennifer

2008-11-17T16:12:00.001-08:00

Jennifer and Andrew just welcomed the arrival of their baby girl last week and a couple weeks before that I photographed Jennifer at their apartment in NYC. It's always such an honor to record special moments like these. Here's one of my favorites from our shoot.

Elizabeth & Nick: Bronxville, NY

2008-11-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

Elizabeth and Nick had an absolutely beautiful wedding at Elizabeth's parents home in early October. Elizabeth and her mother planned the wedding and the results were just perfect. It had all the warmth and coziness of being at home mixed with exquisite flowers and an excellent band that had everyone dancing.

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Flowers: Stephen Bruce Design
Caterers: Main Course Restaurateurs & Caterers
Band: The Rhythm Dogs

Liz & Sean : The Beach Plum Inn

2008-10-17T19:59:00.000-07:00

Liz and Sean had a wedding day unlike any other. It poured and poured and poured. The cake had an accident, the tent flooded, the band had to evacuate...and everyone kept smiling right through it all. I thought I had a good bad weather wedding story, but that was before September 27, 2008. There is something about nasty New England weather that really brings people together, it might be because they have no other choice or that what the day lacked in sunshine was made up for in spirit and for that reason I could not have been happier to be there documenting it all!

Location: The Beach Plum Inn
Flowers: Donaroma's
Hair: Maggie's Salon
Band: The Mike Benjamin Band
Cake(s): Cakes by Liz
Officiant: James Pringle, 508.693.3224

Click here for the slide show!

Jennifer & Warren: Country Club of Darien

2008-10-08T08:58:00.000-07:00

It's always a pleasure to be a part of a wedding, but there's something really special about working with the same family twice in eleven months! Last October I photographed Jennifer's sister's wedding and by the time Jennifer and Warren's wedding rolled around it was like hanging out with family. Plus I got to work with my favorite videographer, Matt of Digital Media Oddyssey and I was photographing the day for my friend and mentor Bruce Plotkin. I started out photographing weddings with Bruce and one of the early jobs I shot with him was in Antigua, so after that I was pretty much hooked on weddings.

Jennifer and Warren thank you so much for including me in your lovely day! Kitty and Steve, I still wish you had more daughters :-)

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Hotel: The Delamar
Flowers: Elegant Effects
Ceremony: The Congregational Church of New Canaan
Reception: Country Club of Darien
Videographer: Digital Media Odyssey

Maura & Patrick

2008-09-29T18:09:00.000-07:00

Luckily the showers held off for Maura and Patrick's wedding day and we had just a little sprinkle for good luck! Even without the sunshine it was a beautiful day and tons of fun to document.

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Flowers: Marlene DiStefano (774) 563-0824
Ceremony: St. Elizabeth's Church (508) 627-5017
Reception: The Harbor View Hotel
Band: Sultans of Swing

Kim & Mike 8.26.08

2008-09-01T12:05:00.000-07:00

Kim and Mike had a killer day for a wedding, it was one of the most beautiful days of the summer up here. They had a small family affair on the water in Oak Bluffs. Kim had threatened to jump off the dock in her wedding dress after the ceremony, but she heeded her hubby's warning and stayed dry. I suppose sitting down to dinner in a soggy dress would not be much fun, but it would have been a fun photo :-)

Flowers: Donaroma's
Catering: Austin Racine
Location: Heart Haven (Oak Bluffs, MA)

I love the ascot, kilt and croakies :-)

Tanya & Paul 7.26.08

2008-08-26T06:03:00.000-07:00

Tanya and Paul got married at the beautiful Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, RI. It was a storybook wedding day with incredible weather, a lovely location, adorable kids and charming couple. Congratulations you two! A huge thanks to Marcie Revens for shooting with me!

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Cassie & Chris 7.20.08

2008-08-21T12:53:00.000-07:00

Cassie and Chris have the most exuberant love. They were filled with so much emotion and energy throughout their wedding it was an absolute joy just to be around them witnessing the events of the day. The lovely Katie Lyman shot with me at the Bronx Botanical Gardens and we just couldn't get enough of the beautiful day!

Venue: The Bronx Botanical Gardens
Catering: Abigail Kirsch

Click here for the slideshow.

I loved this moment, it was really quiet as Cassie came out to see Chris for the first time all day and she yelled out "Hey handsome!" Sometimes I wish I could record audio too.

One of my favorites.

There is this big beautiful field (well maybe it's more like a patch of grass, if you are coming from somewhere outside of NYC) and there's a nice little sign next to it that forbids you from stepping on said grass. So when I told Cassie and Chris that they weren't allowed on the grass, they had just the reaction I was hoping for!

Julie & Michael

2008-08-18T14:43:00.000-07:00

I'm blogging out of order, but I just can't help myself! I love surprises so I was super excited when I got a call from Michael about photographing his proposal to Julie. He had the most romantic plan and I felt like I was part of a top secret mission as we coordinated everything (not that I've ever been a part of a top secret mission). Michael sent flowers and a note to Julie earlier in the day and then a car picked her up and drove her out to the Cape Poge Lighthouse where we were waiting. It was just before sunset and the light was incredible, the view amazing and there was no one else around. It was a magical evening and so much fun to photograph!!! Oh and she said yes!!! Congratulations you two!

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Our fearless leaders: The Trustees of Reservation. For the record we were never stuck in the sand, but someone put air in the tires and we were going down fast!
Location: Cape Poge Lighthouse, East Beach and the Dike Bridge
Flowers: Flowers on the Vineyard

Meet Grayson

2008-08-14T07:09:00.000-07:00

I spent half of July off island for shoots in New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut. To kick it all off I got to meet Grayson! She is such a joy and it was great to hang out with her and her parents, Amy and Jason, whose wedding I shot just over two years ago on Martha's Vineyard. One of my favorite parts of what I do is catching up with couples over the years and getting to see their families grow.

We started off doing some portraits at home, which went something like this: Amy or Jason would put Grayson on the bed, she would charge towards me, one of us would catch her and put her back at the other end of the bed and then charge....

Finally she slowed down a little.

And then we were off to the park.

This little chickadee really knows how to travel in style!

From Tuscany

2008-08-13T17:36:00.000-07:00

All you NY Times readers have probably seen this, but in case you haven't my sister's mother-in-law was featured in the Dining & Wine section today! Laura makes the most amazing food and it's super exciting to see that the Times agrees :-) I can remember exactly, every meal of hers that I have eaten and my mouth waters just thinking about it. If you're looking for cooking classes or an amazing place to stay in Italy, this is 100% the way to go! After all since meeting Marco, Laura's son, my sister's culinary repertoire has gone from Ramen noodles and ice tea to excellent Italian home cooking. Needless to say I have always been a willing taste tester!

Clyia & Kofi 7.5.08

2008-08-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

The day leading up to Clyia and Kofi's wedding was full of enough rain showers for A LOT of good luck. But that didn't stop these two for one second. As Rob, the lighthouse keeper, told me: "there are two types of brides, those that make it to the top (of the light house) and those that don't." :-) So far all my brides have made it to the top!

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Ceremony: East Chop Light House
Flowers: Donaroma's
Caterers: The Kitchen Porch
Delicious Cake: Martha's Vineyard Gourmet Cafe & Bakery

Ama & Tariq 7.4.08

2008-08-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

As soon as I met Ama and Tariq, I knew they were just my kind of couple. They are two of the sweetest people who were planning a wedding in one of my favorite places and they offered me a brownie at 10 am in the morning so I knew it was meant to be :-) Their wedding took place at a beautiful house they rented for the occasion in Vineyard Haven.

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Ama's stunning dress was made by her sister.

I love the centerpieces that Ama made.

Rebekah & Joshua 6.28.08

2008-07-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

Rebekah & Joshua's family and friends gathered from all over the world, and right here on the island, for their lovely wedding ceremony and celebration. The lovebirds have been living in Barcelona, but I'm happy to report that they'll be on the east coast soon! Thank you two so much for the chance to document your day. I must have been smiling the whole time because my cheeks were killing me at the end of the night.

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Beautiful Blooms: Krishana Collins & Victoria Phillips
Delicious Eats: Tea Lane Caterers
Rockin' Tunes: The Mike Benjamin Band

Aryn & Peter 6.21.08

2008-07-11T05:23:00.000-07:00

I knew Aryn was a girl after my own heart as soon as her mom told me Aryn's wedding plans. She and Peter had their ceremony on one of the Vineyard's most spectacular beaches, Lucy Vincent, and a lovely reception at the Beach Plum Inn. The day could not have been more perfect. Thank you so much Aryn & Peter for the chance to be a part of your beautiful day and for being so much fun to photograph!

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Ceremony: Lucy Vincent Beach Chilmark, MA
Reception: The Beach Plum Inn
Flowers: Krishana Collins
Tunes: The Mike Benjamin Band

A little something that makes my heart sing

2008-07-08T10:55:00.000-07:00

I got this note from Jenn the other day and it made me soooo happy I just had to share it.

Jocelyn!!!
These are unbelieveable. One of my most treasured possessions - really. You did an incredible job. I am so thrilled with how they came out. The slideshow you did brings me to tears every time I watch it. It's perfect, absolutely perfect.
Thanks again for all that you do.
Jenn

Snippet & Ink

2008-07-04T20:12:00.000-07:00

One of my dearest friends and style gurus turned me onto Snippet & Ink a few months ago and I can't get enough of it! Everyday is full of great wedding inspirations and beautiful images from photographers around the country. So I was thrilled when Kathryn, the editor, wanted to feature Toni & Pietro's wedding!

Jenn & Emmett 6.14.08

2008-07-01T07:22:00.000-07:00

I've been looking forward to Jenn & Emmett's wedding for about a year now and my only regret was that the day went by so fast! Despite the sweltering heat during the day and a brief, but welcome rain shower in the evening everything was picture perfect. The ceremony was held in a sweet little church in Rhinebeck, NY and then we traveled to the beautiful Clermont Historic Site on the Hudson River for the reception. Thanks Jenn & Emmett for the opportunity to share in your beautiful day. Special thanks also to Jordan Van Aken for second shooting!
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Ceremony: Church of the Good Shepherd, Rhinebeck, NY
Reception: Clermont State Historic Site, Germantown, NY
Wedding Coordinator: Allyson Kidd
Band: Dynasty Entertainment
Caterer: Bridge Creek Catering
Florist: Sara Salazar

Jenn looked absolutely stunning and was all smiles all day long.

Devon & Russ 6.7.08

2008-06-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

Being on the Vineyard has always been about spending time with family for me. So it was a special treat to photograph my cousin Russ's wedding and I could not be more thrilled that he has added someone as sweet and lovely as Devon to the family!

Their wedding encompassed all that I love about Vineyard weddings: a breathtaking setting, great music and wonderful food all with an effortless elegance.

Devon & Russ, I can't thank you two enough for the opportunity to document your lovely day!

Below are a few highlights from the day, for some more pics check out the slideshow.

Location: Allen Farm
Flowers: Donaroma's
Band: The Sultans of Swing
Wedding Planner: Patrie Grace
Caterer: Jaime Hamlin & Sons (508) 693-6313

Did I mention Russ is a rockstar!

Junebugs

2008-06-16T10:22:00.001-07:00

I'm blogging behind, but wanted to share a few images from Devon and Russ's rehearsal dinner on June 6th. More on the way!

The festivities kicked off at one of Martha's Vineyards coziest and most delicious restaurants Cafe Moxie.

Could they be any cuter?!?

I love this one of Russ, he looks sooooo happy!

Jenny & Al 5.31.08

2008-06-05T10:31:00.000-07:00

Jenny & Al's ceremony was the first Quaker ceremony I've attended and I will remember it forever. The ceremony is conducted in silence punctuated by readings and guests have the opportunity to contribute as they feel moved to. For the most part everyone sat together and listened to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. The rest of the day was full of laughter, great speeches, lots of dancing and amazing pie made by Al's sister-in-law! Thank you Jenny & Al for the opportunity to share in such a special day. Thanks also to Tara for planning another spectacular day and Lindsay Flanagan for second shooting! Click here for the slideshow.

Event Planner: Tara Lallo of Elegant Events by Tara
Florist: Bakes and Baldwin
Venue: The Madison Beach Club

The Moxster

2008-05-30T16:59:00.001-07:00

I'm just on my way back to Martha's Vineyard after a few days in CT for a little work and a little play. Here's a quick snap of Monster Mox working her core strength at Gramps & Meem's house. I promised her some of Gramp's fried eggs & bacon if she let me take some pictures, I just didn't tell her she'd have to wait till she had some teeth to eat them :-)

Trading Sidewalks for Sand

2008-05-13T11:45:00.001-07:00

Ever since I was little I've dreamed of living on Martha's Vineyard. I use to cry when we packed up the car and left the island at the end of the summer and was thrilled when Hurricane Bob put the Chappy Ferry out of commission and a swim with a bar of soap constituted a bath. So after several Manhattan summers, I've taken the plunge and relocated for the summer. Below are some pics of my new office on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven. I've spent the last week and a bit getting settled and gearing up for an exciting summer season with weddings both on and off the island.

The reclaimed wood frames are from the lovely folks at the Frame Center in Vineyard Haven.

Thanks to Sofya at Nochi for the beautiful flowers!

The chairs are ridiculously comfortable, thank you Joanne!!!

As soon as I laid eyes on this trunk I picked it up and put it in my office. I'm lucky enough to have my studio in a building full of creative folks. When you enter the building you'll see some of the super cool creations by Gristmill Builders, who made the trunk. Thankfully I am not strong enough nor do I have room for some of the other fabulous furniture in their showroom.

Essential elements. I am strategically located within walking distance of the best coffee on the island.

The view. My office faces the shipyard and the inlet where I attempted to become a windsurfer...I wasn't terribly successful.

You know you're not in Manhattan when...

2008-05-12T09:07:00.000-07:00

...you have to stop for a wild turkey crossing the road on your way to work. More on my new summer headquarters coming soon!

I've been branded!

2008-05-08T05:59:00.000-07:00

My new business cards arrived last week and in my humble opinion they are beautiful!!! Huge thanks to Zoë of Zoë Ink for her lovely creation and being such a joy to work with. Whether you are looking for a new logo or a wedding invitation, definitely check her out! And a huge thanks to Mike Colón for recommending Zoë. I took a workshop with Mike back in February where he shared a ton of great info as well as his super cool business card, which I like almost as much as mine :-) Actually I'm totally envious of his signature, I wish mine looked as cool. Thank you both!

I can't get enough of these two

2008-04-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago over a couple glasses of wine at Jessie's website launch party I suggested to Caroline that we take her dress for a spin around town. At first we weren't terribly serious, but then we got to planning! It all seemed like so much fun, everything fell right into place and it just so happened that this past Saturday, the day of the portraits, was the sixth anniversary of Caroline & Jeff's first date.

Jeff thought we were just talking crazy, but he humored us between reading articles in the Economist.

Thanks to Jessie for some more or her awesome floral creations and to Annie at the Union League Club for letting us do some pics there. I love the staircase!

I have no idea how that got there :-)

This is the first time I've done a post-wedding portrait session, but I could get use to it! It was a blast and it seems like the perfect solution for folks who don't want to miss a second of their party. Huge thanks to Stevan, stylist extraordinaire, and Kiva for hanging out with us all day!

Rountree Flowers

2008-04-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Rountree Flowers is live! I am so excited about Rountree's fabulous new web site designed by Reddish-Blue. If you are looking for fabulous flowers just click below and check out some of Jessie's incredible work. I've been lucky enough to do three weddings with Jessie of Rountree and each time her flowers take my breath away. Her creativity is endless and the flowers are always just right for the occasion. Of course I'm a big fan because I get such beautiful inspiring arrangements to photograph!

Nicole & John 4.05.08

2008-04-11T12:19:00.000-07:00

Wow what a day! The forecast said rain, but Nicole and John had the most beautiful Spring day to celebrate their NYC wedding. I was feeling the love all around from their friends and family to the suprise guests. Caroline and Jeff were walking by the church just as we came out after the ceremony. It was such a treat to see some more smiling familiar faces! Ooo and I have to thank Anthony for the rockstar parking spot at the reception!

Jordan got this great shot of the guys hangin at the Coffee Shop on Union Square.

The ceremony was held at the Church of Our Saviour on Park Avenue.

Then we headed across town for the reception at Studio 450. It's a pretty killer place to watch the sunset and everytime I've been there the dance floor has been rockin'!

I love this pic that Sharon took. By way of brief introduction, Sharon was a guest at Caroline and Jeff's wedding in February. She came up to me on the dance floor and said "I've been watching you and your team work and I want in!" Welcome Sharon :-)

I can't go anywhere these days without meeting another wedding photographer! But I'd say Jacob was pretty happy to trade in his cameras for his dancing shoes.

I think it's safe to say a good time was had by all. Now I can't wait for Nicole and John to get back from their honeymoon, John said we could hang with the gang. Whoo hoo! For more pics check out the slideshow!

Anna's Bat Mitzvah 3.22.08

2008-03-31T08:04:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from Anna's Bat Mitzvah at the Penn Club last week. It was great to see so many familiar faces from the years past. I realized on my way to the club that I've photographed a few of these folks every year for the last four years. Then I started to feel old and realized that it's probably not the light in my bathroom, I really am getting grey hair!

I love seeing familiar faces, watching families grow and being a part of special days like this one.

Got Moxie?

2008-03-19T15:33:00.000-07:00

I'm just back from two weeks on the road. My first stop was in Evanston, IL home of my new niece, Moxie Liel Zises (bet you don't hear that everyday!). She just reached the one month marker and is the most chill baby I've met. Although I suspect she's got a little fire in her. My favorite thing about both my nieces at this age is their facial expressions, they change so quickly and for no particular reason. Actually I'm not sure about that maybe her mirror neurons are at work, I'll have to ask Ilan. For those of you that don't already know, Ilan is not only an amazing photographer, he's a brilliant neuroscientist. Sadly I've lost him to science, but I'm really proud of him. He's been published in two wedding magazines and multiple scientific journals in the last year. Mazel tov hamoud! If you need a little light reading click here! Actually click there regardless, it's fascinating.

Curious Moxie

Disgusted Moxie

Fighter Moxie

Before I go any further, I should introduce two of my favorite 4 leggeds and Moxie's predecessors. Meet Lynx.

And Nula

Lynx helps out cleaning Moxie's face.

But it's exhausting.

So the water babe takes a real bath.

And Nula tells me what Pitbulls really think about babies-doh!

After Evanston, I went to Vegas for WPPI, a huge wedding photography conference. It was my first time going and it was AWESOME! I got to hang with a bunch of my NY buddies, including the other members of the "J" Crew (Jason, Jen, Jordan and Julia), as well as meeting a bunch of new lovely and inspiring photogs. And well, it's Vegas so I didn't sleep much, but I have two non-photographers to blame for that! Two of my oldest and funniest friends came for the weekend with suitcases stuffed with dresses and high heels. My feet are still recovering and my sides are sore from laughing. But really I was there for work, I learned a ton too!

GiGi & Archie 3.01.08

2008-03-19T14:12:00.000-07:00

I love small intimate weddings and I was thrilled to be a part of GiGi and Archie's day. I don't think these two stopped smiling all day long, except to do a few Zoolander inspired poses :-) I had so much fun working with them, I want to do it all over again!

The ceremony was held in the chapel at The Brick Church, my nursery school!!! And Archie's too ;-)

The reception was held at the beautiful Eleven Madison Park Restaurant.

Thanks for trooping out into the bitter cold!

Caroline & Jeff 2.09.08

2008-03-03T09:37:00.000-08:00

What a night! I don't know where to begin. I had so much fun photographing Caroline & Jeff's wedding it went by in a flash. First off a huge thanks to my team of ladies in black, Jen Davis, Jordan Van Aken and Rebecca Havekost.

Caroline mixed traditional beauty with a bit of her own flair. Her stunning lace jacket was custom made by a friend of a friend and was just the right touch for a winter wedding.

Jessie of Rountree Flowers did an amazing job with the floral arrangements. Her work is so elegant and inventive, it blows me away everytime!

The ceremony was at the beautiful Church of the Incarnation. It was pretty special to photograph there since it is the church my great-grandmother attended.

The reception was a few blocks away at the Union League Club. I think the smiles say it all although I was probably still in shock at this point after Jeff's sister had me convinced that she was actually their father's wife and I had just totally insulted her by asking her to stand next to her actual husband (yeah I'm a little gullible). I just love this photo Jen took of one of the centerpieces, it was just the right touch for the dining room.

Caroline & Jeff made a grand entrance to Fever and looked like pros out on the dance floor. This was definitely one of my favorite parts of the evening although I had to stay on my toes to keep up with them!

Winter Wonderland

2008-02-28T05:38:00.001-08:00

I am just wrapping up what has become my favorite winter ritual. For the last few years I've spent the quietest week of the year on Martha's Vineyard when the population has dwindle to just the year-round folk and the schools are on winter break. Without fail there was a little bit of the white stuff (a few pics from my drive up last Friday are below), but the following days were mild enough for some long long walks through the abundant network of trails and on the beach. I love the beach in the winter, it is so amazing!

The Love Child Has Arrived!

2008-02-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

My new and soon to be named niece arrived at 12:29 this morning just missing her Valentine's Day due date. Vaness & Zack (the proud mama, my sis, & papa) were doing well after 16 hours of painkiller-free labor and a water birth in their Evanston, IL home! The little bundle weighed in at just over 7lbs and measures 22 inches long. In the completely unbiased opinion of her parents she is quite a looker! Can't wait to go visit the new wonderous one and take some pics!

Martha's Vineyard Wedding Magazine

2008-02-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

Check out these two cuties! Amy & Greg are one of the featured weddings in the latest issue of the Martha's Vineyard Wedding Magazine. What a great day that was! Stay tuned for updates from the last two weeks (Help USA and 10 hours without a bathroom break!!!)

Hard at Work

2008-02-06T06:50:00.001-08:00

Jen Davis caught me slackin off during the Mystic Model Shoot :-)

Edgartown School 8th Grade Auction

2008-02-05T10:50:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Lil & Rick, the highest bidders on the portrait session I donated to the Edgartown School's Class of 2008 Auction to raise money for their trip to DC! Have fun guys!

Mystic or Bust!

2008-02-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

I hit the road with fellow NY photographers Jason Groupp, Jennifer Davis, Jordan Van Aken, Rob Munroe, John Schafer and Punam Bean for a model shoot in downtown Mystic (brrrrrr) and Walter Van Dusen's awesome Mystic 3 photo workshop.

These girls rock, I asked Rae to run up the dock and she kicks off her shoes! I'm embarrassed to say I can't even count the number of layers I had on. I'm still debating whether or not to post an incriminating photo of me drinking hot chocolate on our break.

Tracy & CJ 1.19.08

2008-02-04T14:26:00.000-08:00

I'm loving the winter wedding! Click here to see the slideshow. Thanks again to Jordan Van Aken for taking some more killer shots!

JLo in the house! I was wondering why there were so many people hanging around the hotel, did they all know about the stunning bride getting ready upstairs? Turns out JLo was having her baby shower at the Gramercy Park Hotel where the girls were getting ready. Needless to say one of our diligent look outs spotted her and hubby Marc Anthony making their entrance. Gotta love New York!

Tracy & CJ had a lovely ceremony at The Church of Our Saviour

Next stop the Westside Loft.

The paparazzi never looked so good.

The happiest camper :-)

Brrrrrrrrrr.

La Bella Bride 2008

2008-02-04T14:04:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Catherine & Thom on being featured in the 2008 issue of La Bella Bride Magazine! These two had an amazing wedding at Catherine's family's farm in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Ilan and I had such a blast photographing that day, we didn't want it to be over!

Flowers: Rountree Flowers
Event Planner: Exquisite Events
Caterer: Fine Catering by Russell Morin

Videographer: Gnarly Bay Productions
Bridal Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Lana & Brandon 1.12.08

2008-02-04T12:51:00.000-08:00

Lana & Brandon got married at the Midtown Loft & Terrace on January 12th. Nothing like a good party to get the year started! Take a look. Special thanks to Jordan Van Aken for second shooting!

Hyde Yoga Spring 2008

2008-02-04T11:41:00.000-08:00

I started off the year with a trip up to Boston to shoot for Hyde Yoga's spring look book. Thanks to all our lovely models for making the shoot so much fun! And an extra special thanks to Taryn Toomey for scouting, modeling, doing make-up, hosting us, making dinner....

Marc McDonald in the new men's pant.

Master T on Acorn Street

Just for fun we convinced AK, Hyde's owner, to jump in with the North End Yoga girls, Taryn, Alessandra, Jasmine and Alicia.

Here we go!!!

2008-02-04T11:35:00.000-08:00

I did make a New Year's resolution to blog regularly and it seems I have already fallen behind! I am awaiting some blog renovations, but in the meantime I will catch you all up on the beginning of what looks to be an exciting year. Thanks to Ilan and Jen for keeping me on task!

A few of my favorite things...

2007-08-10T02:32:00.000-07:00

What a whirlwind! I can't believe it's already August. We had some awesome weddings in the last month and now we're travelling in Israel after attending a friend's wedding in Tel Aviv a few days ago. I'll be posting some more July pics when I return, but until then here's a sneak peak at an amazing wedding!

Jesse Weidinger did an amazing job with all the flowers. I could have spent a whole day just photographing them!

and the dancing was awesome!!!

Yet another beautiful day on MV

2007-07-02T20:24:00.000-07:00

I had a blast photographing Mia and her kids at Farm Neck last week.

And I can't forget Brady...

Sight Unseen

2007-06-30T20:03:00.000-07:00

Colleen & Matt planned a beautiful wedding on Martha's Vineyard for their first trip to the island.

Congratulations to Nkechi & Oribi!

2007-06-19T20:45:00.000-07:00

Nkechi & Oribi had a beautiful wedding at West Point this past Saturday. And no one will be forgetting their anniversary since it's on the same day as both of their birthdays!

Hyde Yoga Photo Shoot

2007-06-19T20:30:00.000-07:00

I had a great time photographing my friend Taryn last Thursday for Hyde Yoga's fall line. I still can't believe we found this first spot in NYC!

Valerie & Tom's Engagement Portraits

2007-06-13T08:40:00.000-07:00

I had a great time photographing Valerie, Tom and their Shepard Huskie, Pete, Sunday afternoon in a few of their favorite NY spots. The sun came out right before we met and as soon as I put my camera down it started to rain!
Check out the slideshow.

Welcome!

2007-06-13T07:37:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new blog!