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Engaged: Allison and Dave – Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay, NY

Although it was FREEZING OUT – This was a very fun engagement shoot for me! I’ve never been to Sagamore hill before so it was cool to check out, but what I really enjoyed was getting to meet Allison and David, Allison had scheduled for me to photograph their wedding day this coming spring, she actually booked me over the phone and never had a chance to meet, so doing the engagement session was a great way for us to get to know eachother a bit before the big day! I am really looking forward to their wedding day, It is being held a Raphael’s Vineyard, a Gorgeous location in Peconic, NY. I truly cannot wait!

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Wedding websites just for you!

I am so happy to be offering these awesome wedding websites to my clients!! You can get a website with many wedding planning sites, but my site is designed to be stylish and it can grow with you!

We start out with your wedding information, location and your engagement photos, after the wedding we will put up your wedding photos and a nice thank you letter to all of your guests and we will keep it up for a year after the wedding!

The cost? FREE this is a 100% free service to all of my clients. Just a little something extra!

If you would like to see a sample of a client site, please click this link :

http://lizandkieth.joesanfilippophotography.com/

I am very excited to be offering these sites and will be posting more as examples!

If you would like to contact me about these new sites, shoot me an email at info@joesanphoto.com – I look forward to hearing from you!!

February 5, 2010 - 6:05 pm Eliza Claire Photography (UK) - What a great idea - the sample site is really nice.

Favorite Photos of 2009 – Number 4 – Wedding at Wave Hill The Bronx, NY

One of my favorite weddings this year, I second shot this wedding with Laura Ryan and had a ball! It was really hard trying to pick a favorite photo from this wedding- But here you have it- My fave!!

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Favorite photos of 2009 – Wedding at Columbus Citizens Foundation, NYC

This was an Awesome venue- old townhouse in NYC, 1 block in from central park on 69th street. The couple was awesome, and so was the family – We had a good time shooting it!

This photo is one of my favorites from the day, I just love capturing moments, especially expressions and natural laughter.

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I am going to be posting more favorite photos over the next few days so subscribe to the blog to be notified of the new posts!

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Favorite Photos of 2009 – Newborn Shoot from the summer

This is one of my favorite shots, from one of my favorite sessions of 2009. This shoot was so memorable to me, since the client was an old friend from high school, who I haven’t seen in over 12 years!! It was so awesome to see her and to meet her husband and awesome little boy.

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Favorite photos of 2009 – Fox Hollow Woodbury, NY

I have been going through so many photos from 2009, It was such an awesome year. I decided to do a recap of 2009 and start showing off some of my favorite photos. This may be a mix of weddings, portraits, engagements and newborns. This is going to be fun for me to look back on these photos and bring up memories from all!

I remember taking this photo, it was at the Fox Hollow in Woodbury, NY. I am a little biased to the Fox Hollow since it is where my wife and I got married, so it is no wonder that at least one photo would fall into this list.

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January 27, 2010 - 1:16 am Robb Duncan - Beautiful image Joe, cant wait to see more of your favourites!!

And the winner is………

So as most of you know, we held a contest this year for the best love story! We had so many responses to this contest with a total of 45 entries! It was so hard to pick the best because in all honesty, they were all very good!

The story we chose comes from Jessica and Mike, a gorgeous couple from Florida. They are having their wedding this fall at the Stetson Mansion located in Deland, FL. Sounds like it is going to be a great wedding at a gorgeous venue!

On with the story -

Mike and Jessica have been together since High School, a total of 14 years! That means they have been legally married for almost 8 years in like…45 states? They are just now deciding to tie the knot. Jessica Labeled her story as true “serendipity” with the theme “True love waits.” And boy did it ever. I love how she included of a photo of themselves from 14 years ago!

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How they met: Firstly, Mike and I met in 1996 at Haines City High School in Haines City Florida. We have been dating off and on ever since. The weird thing is, my mother and Mike’s aunt were great friends in High School, and we found out 5 years into our relationship. In 2000 I went off to College at USF in Tampa. I also cheered for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 6 years. During my rein, Mike was my number 1 fan in the stands!  During my cheer career, Mike supported my FHM Magazine spread of “The top 10 Sexiest Cheerleaders” and the nominations of “Pro Bowl Cheerleader 2007.” What a great guy huh?

The Propsal: My amazing fiancé, asked me to be his wife thanksgiving 2009. I walked into our home, completely surrounded by 200 candles, rose pedals, dark chocolate kisses, and our songplaying the back ground. I turned around to Mike kneeling, holding the most breathe taking vintage platinum ring. The cutest thing was, he was shaking and teary eyed the entire time, just like when he asked me to Homecoming in 1996.  So precious.

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Mike and I would love to have our dream wedding, but our budget is very tight. Neither families can help with the funding, so Mike and I have to do it all ourselves. We could really use some help on our special day….a day that we have waiting for, for almost 14 years. Please help!!!

What did they win?

Jessica and Mike won a full featured wedding photography package valued at $3300 and includes the following:

  • 8 hours of wedding coverage
  • 1 Hour Engagement session
  • DVD of all files
  • Online proofing gallery
  • $500 Album Credit

Congratulations Jessica and Mike! I am so happy that I am going to be a part of this day that you both have been waiting for!! Its going to be a great wedding and I cant wait to photograph it!!

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photo courtesy of  Hersan Escorcia Photography

Are you or someone you know planning a wedding? Consider me for your wedding photography! Email me at info@joesanphoto.com or call (631) 592-9039

January 20, 2010 - 7:08 am Kevin Ford - That's a great story, my wife and I dated for quite some time before getting married as well... I think that it has lead to a much stronger relationship for us. I wish you both the best as you start your new lives together.

January 20, 2010 - 3:53 pm Kristi Wright - What a lucky couple!

January 21, 2010 - 2:42 am Drew - Congrats to them. Very attractive couple. I can't wait to see the pictures from their wedding.

January 21, 2010 - 5:07 pm Kyle - Awesome! I love how strong their commitment is. And they are gorgeous together too so that doesn't hurt :)

January 21, 2010 - 6:59 pm Amanda Basteen - Awesome! I can't wait to see the photos!

January 21, 2010 - 10:41 pm Kirsten Alana - Wow! I had a very very similar couple in 2009. How funny!! Glad to see such a worthy couple win and what an awesome thing that you did this!!

January 22, 2010 - 3:35 am Ben Godkin - Congrats to the Couple! You are in good hands!

January 22, 2010 - 6:25 am matt s - What a sweet story & lucky couple.

January 24, 2010 - 9:39 pm Chavvon Smith - Congratulations! Can't wait to see the wedding pics!

January 24, 2010 - 9:48 pm Kelly Ry - Congratulations to the (gorgeous) couple!

Nia and Mark Engaged – Central Park, NYC

Nia and Mark were a great couple to work with. We had a great time spending a few hours together in central park. Central park is one of my favorite spots in NYC. You could get lost in this park and find a photo in every direction.

Nia and Mark will be getting married  his spring in NYC, it sounds like it is going to be a great wedding!

Contact me: info@joesanphoto.com

January 19, 2010 - 12:59 pm Daniel Dunlap - Super shots Joe! I especially like the one in front of the fountain.

January 24, 2010 - 9:20 am Rima - Your images are lovely, I really like the popping colours of the park, great work!

January 25, 2010 - 3:12 pm Leo Druker - Fantastic shots. I especially love the last one - great expressions.

A little Lovin’ from Polka Dot Bride!

One of my engagement sessions was featured on polka dot bride today! Always nice to get a little love from the wedding planning blogs!

Amanda and Kurt (the couple in the photo session) are awesome! They will be getting married this summer at the West Sayville Country Club. Amanda and Kurt are great in front of the camera and I cannot wait to photograph there wedding! polkadot bride

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Are you or someone you know planning a wedding? Consider me for your wedding photography! Email me at info@joesanphoto.com or call (631) 592-9039

January 17, 2010 - 2:38 am Mike Lichtenwalner - Las Vegas Wedding Photographer - That's awesome, gotta love getting featured on sites like that.

January 17, 2010 - 3:38 am Kyle - So cool to get some recognition for your work!

January 17, 2010 - 11:50 pm Edric Morales - How awesome!! Congrats man!!

January 18, 2010 - 3:04 am Kirsten Alana - Congratulations!!

January 19, 2010 - 1:17 am Teresa K - What an accomplishment...congrats...now go celebrate!!

January 19, 2010 - 6:12 am Paul Von Rieter - Much deserved! It looks amazing!

My Son turns two today!

Today my son turns two! I cant believe How fast time goes by. It seems like yesterday we were sitting in the hospital waiting for him to be born. I cant wait to go celebrate his birthday tonight! We have a great evening planned for him, it involves pizza and alot of cupcakes!

I put together this little slide show of him from birth until now, Its crazy looking back on these photos to see how much he has changed over the passed 2 years! I love this kid so much!! If you have a minute, check it out!

January 15, 2010 - 2:31 am Laura Ryan - cute !!!

January 15, 2010 - 10:49 pm Drew - Nice slideshow Joe. You've got a beautiful baby boy there. If he's 2 now, this is when the real fun starts :-)

January 16, 2010 - 1:39 am JosephS - If by fun yo umean "terrible twos" - it already started!! MOnths ago, and if that wasnt the terrible twos starting, I think we are in big trouble!!

January 16, 2010 - 8:56 pm Teresa K - So precious! Thanks for sharing.