Window Light Portrait of Bride, NYYC, Harbor Court

A relaxed portrait Alex taken in the library of the NYYC, Harbor Court just before her wedding.  I like the way showing some of the environment enhances the mood and feel of this image.

Artistically Enhanced Image Example

I am often asked "what is an artistically enhanced image?". “Artistically enhanced” images are those edited selects that are given additional creative enhancements in post-production, that include my signature B+W conversions and painterly color enhancements. Here is a visual example...

Belle Mer Island House Wedding, Laura and Josh

A few favorite images from yesterday's Belle Mer Island House wedding of Laura and Josh.

Belle Mer Island House bridal loft.

Jenny applies final touches before ceremony to Laura as her parents look on.

Belle Mer ceremony site at sunset.

Mr. and Mrs.

Belle Mer Island House wall with Newport Bridge in background.

Bride and groom sunset walk at Belle Mer Island House.

Oceancliff Wedding, Caitlin and Alex

Here are a few of my favorite images from Caitlin and Alex's Oceancliff wedding last weekend. As you can see, they had a good time!

A friend of the bride's is a shoe designer, who personalized her wedding shoes.

Mother of the bride attaches the bride's veil.

Window light portrait of bride.

Groom and bride see each other for the first time at Oceancliff.

Toni Chandler Florals created a beautiful ceremony site at Oceancliff.

Portrait of the bride and groom on the lawn of Oceancliff..

Cake by Newport Sweet Shoppe.

"Splash" the band had the guests dancing all night.

Impromptu "Hora" surprised the groom.

The guests tied dinner napkins together to make a jump rope. The groom and his father catch some air time.

End of the reception and still rocking the dance floor.

Oceancliff Wedding, Caitlin and Alex, Preview

Evening mood image from Caitlin and Alex's Oceancliff wedding on Saturday.

LegacyBook Sample Spread

This is a wonderful example of a narrative spread from a LegacyBook that I am designing. It shows in a series of images of the best man delivering and the bride opening a present from the groom on wedding day. I love the emotions in this spread.

Sample spread from LegacyBook.

Castle Hill Inn Bride Portrait

Window light is my favorite way of using natural light to create a portrait with mood and drama. This image of Holly was taken at the bottom of the stairs in the Chalet at Castle Hill Inn.

Window light portrait of bride at Castle Hill Inn.

Portfolio Image

One moment, one shot. Serendipity plays an important part of the wedding day coverage. I started photographing Jessica, as she was helped into her dress, from behind her (see previous post) using the window for back light and a view of the back of the dress. I started looking for a better angle from the side and this moment presented itself. Beautiful light, expressive gestures and very natural. A portfolio winner!

Castle Hill Inn Wedding, Jessica and Deepak

Part 3, the wedding day! Yes, it rained. Fortunately, the ceremony was held outside between showers. The rain held up enough for us to get some photos at the Lighthouse. Jessica and Deepak selected the following vendors: Hair and makeup by Allison Barbara, Flowers by Semia, Henna by Manisha Hennacafe, Villa One Twenty, the band Cover to Cover, and just for fun Flip Book City. The talented Jaclyn L photographed the "guys", all the wonderful details and some nice moments. What a unique opportunity it was spending the wedding weekend with these two families.

Jessica and Deepak share a moment after the ceremony at the Castle Hill Lighthouse.

Window light portrait of Jessica getting ready at Villa One Twenty. 

  

Deepak relaxes at the Castle Hill Inn bar before the ceremony

The "girls" admire Jessica's gown before everyone leaves Villa One Twenty.

Jaclyn L captured this window light environmental portrait of the groom before the ceremony at Castle Hill Inn.

Love letters.

Even the cake had a Henna theme.

Jessica and Deepak are introduced.

First dance moment.

Jessica's matron of honor and mom watch the first dance.

Flip Book City was a big hit with the wedding guests.

A dancing moment.

Three Generations

I love an image that says family and generations. This is from Jessica's wedding and is symbolic of three generations: Jessica, her mom and her grandmother. I think it speaks volumes and will be treasured in years to come.

St. George's Chapel, Kendra and Max

This is an artistically enhanced image from Kendra and Max's St. Georges Chapel wedding.

Annamarie + Frank, Castle Hill Inn, Newport, RI

Annamarie and Frank wanted their wedding day to be about not only their commitment to each other but about two families becoming one. They grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same High School. They each married other people and had families. After becoming single again they reunited and rekindled their love for each other. Two great Italian families have now become one big family. Here is their slideshow...

Lauren, Portrait with Flowers

Portrait of Lauren just before the reception begins at Castle Hill Inn.

The Flower Girl, The Ringbearer and The Junior Bridesmaid

These are from Shana and Joe's Regatta Place wedding...

Shana + Joe, Regatta Place, Newport, RI

Shana and Joe exchanged vows at Regatta Place on Saturday. Perfect day, relaxed couple,
and a fun group of family and friends. Here are a few teasers...