Recently I had the opportunity to create some images of an amazingly talented, professional woman. whom I admire greatly. This portrait session, as with all the good ones, had incredible team dynamic. Mel was not only the amazing subject, but also put her talent to work as the masterful makeup artist, that many of our clients already know. Prior to Mel’s arrival, Johnny played his role in the studio by creating multiple scenarios to achieve my goals and enable me to work with comfort. The assignment I gave Johnny prior to his efforts was “1930s Hollywood glam” lighting. He gave me plenty of options, as usual! Now it was my turn… This is my favorite part, engage the subject, help them to feel at ease, and gradually bring them into my frame. Executing blindly the usual test shots, I then move forward into the unknown, seeking the geometrical pleasure and aesthetic beauty, which will inspire me to click and adjust. Click and adjust with such a fluid nature that I am amazed each and every time. Upon final review of the outcome, these images ROCK! Melanie and Johnny, thanks for being part of the team. Together we rock!

Hello world, it’s a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day! I love the spring and all it brings and all it stands for. This week we took some time to paint the studio and boy do I love it! I don’t know how we found the time, but my mother was in town, and nobody helps drive a project home better than mom. Our fall dates have really been booking up this year, with the summer months just as strong.

One of the things that we have really been working on this spring, is fine tuning our album offerings. Many of you may know, that we have an in house designer, whose work compliments our photography. We encourage our clients to follow through on their final presentation as soon after the wedding day as possible. As beautiful as final presentations can be, they do require a bit of time to choose just the right images, but the reward far out weighs the time spent. Images belong on a printed page in a book, or on a wall, a table or in a window expressing their beauty for the world to see (not in a proof book or on a CD shoved in a drawer). Through the use of our designer, we have created new pricing structures and new album samples that we are sure will please even the most discerning eye. We will also be offering our design services to other photographers who may not have the time to invest in creating a one of a kind unique album. Not only are albums available for final presentation, this year we are really going to push the other unique products available from our in house, large format printer. Such as, canvas gallery wraps, fabric wall clings, fabric window treatment, and light box presentations.

Below you will find a newly created unique layout from a wedding of the past to showcase the possibilities…

Tina and I were thrilled to have been a part of SOFA NEW YORK 2010, which is held at The Park Avenue Armory. For those of you who don’t already know, SOFA is one of the world’s premier art fairs, containing sculpture objects, and functional art. The SOFA show is held annually in three locations: New York, Santa Fe, and Chicago. By far, the best part of the show, is being surrounded by such beautiful artwork, ranging from large sculpture to fine jewelry, by the world’s premiere designers. Around each corner brings into view a new piece more remarkable than the last. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to arrive during setup to capture a few views prior to the VIP, invitation only, reception, enabling us to focus on the job at hand instead of being awestruck by the works of art. The works of art were not the only thing to catch my eye however, as the company attending also rated high honors. My favorite part, of course, would be the opportunity to meet world re-nound photographer Jay Maisel. Also, bumped into John Lithgow. Love watching him on Dexter! VIP lounge designed by David Ling.