So i just finished editing the pictures from Patricia and Henry’s wedding. I was very excited to have the opportunity to be one of the photographers on this shoot because it was being held at the same catering hall I had my wedding! Although it wasn’t in the same room my wedding was in, the Fox Hollow did an excellent job as always.
Here are some of my favorite pics from the day. Enjoy!
I have been asked by several clients and friends – How can I be more photogenic? This question comes up especially with brides. The best answer I can give is – Cake on a ton of makeup and let photoshop do the rest!!! Just kidding!!!! I am REALLY only kidding – that is definitely not the answer!
Not everyone likes to get their picture taken. Some people think they need to be a model or a celebrity to look good in photos. Not true. YOU can look your best in photos just by being relaxed, happy, and natural.
Relax, be happy, be natural – whether its your wedding day or a simple portrait session in your home you will be more photogenic if you just follow these 3 things. Im not going to give you a list of ways to make yourself look better by changing your appearance- you are who you are, and thats what we want to capture!
1. Relax- Don’t put on a fake smile, the camera sees right through it. This is one of the reasons why people like candid photos of themselves so much. You are relaxed- you don’t know the cameras on you. You may not even care that the cameras on you after a while! So take it easy, relax its your day!
2. Be Happy – Some brides get nervous during posed pictures – they are wondering how they are going to come out in the pictures, again- RELAX – This is one of the happiest days of your life, let everyone know it! I want you to show me how happy your are that you are marrying your soul mate! I’ll do the rest by capturing those emotions!
3. Be Natural – Most people think its easier said than done. Maybe to some it is. You just need to be yourself. Don’t be afraid to laugh at the corny joke I may tell you, or even laugh at me- I can be a big kid sometimes.. All in all – don’t be afraid to be yourself. Again this is the one of the most happiest day of your life. With out even thinking about it just by following step 2, you are being natural by being happy – naturally..
Of course there are many different poses that will be more flattering for some people, clothes that are more flattering for some people, blah, blah, blah.. but the key to a good picture is to be you, let your true emotions of the day shine through! I will do the rest!
The next few weeks are going to be VERY busy. I have shoots throughout long island – Wedding shoot on sunday which I am very excited for and handful of portrait shoots throughout the next few weeks. Stay tuned for updates and some new pics, one of the shoots is the grand prize winner of the fresh faces contest! Looking forward to the shoots – should be alot of fun!
I haven’t done a session with my son in a while, he’s at the I cant sit still for 5 minutes stage, so its a little tough to get pictures of him when we are alone. Really could have used mom here, but no big deal, we make do..
Heres are some of my favorites!!
Spring is coming! The weather is warming up and start moving shoots outdoors!
Great opportunity to gets some great family portraits at a discounted rate!
I am offering special for easter, if you book your session before April 1st you will receive 25% off total the total package price!
Contact me today to book your session!
This has been a long week as I watched the polls. This must have been a very hard decision for the 1247 voters!! I know It was extremely hard for us to pick the ultimate grand prize winner!
The first group winners from ages 1-5 years old are:
First place Winner
Entry #5 won a free 1 hour portrait session, 1 free 8×10 portraits and a discount on all prints and books!
Second place winner
Entry #2 won a $75 Gift certificate towards all photography services and a discount on all prints and books!
Third place winner
Entry #18 won a $50 Gift certificate towards all photography services and a discount on all prints and books!
The next group winners from ages 0-1 year old are:
First place Winner
Entry #16 won a free 1 hour portrait session, 1 free 8×10 portraits and a discount on all prints and books!
Second place winner
Entry #4 won a $75 Gift certificate towards all photography services and a discount on all prints and books!
Third place winner
Entry #13 won a $50 Gift certificate towards all photography services and a discount on all prints and books!
It was extremely difficult for us to pick an ultimate grand prize winner! Which is why it took sooooo long to post the winners today! We had to pick the ultimate grand prize winner out of the 6 winners above and we decided on
ENTRY #18
NOt only will Entry #18 receive his $50 gift certificate, He will also receive the following:
A Free 1 hour photo session
1 30 page Hard cover coffee table book
1 10 page soft cover brag book
1 11×14 portrait
A discount on all prints and books
An appearance in my new ad campaign!
I would like to thank all of the contestants and congratulate all the winners!!!
I will be contacting all of the winners via email!
Had the pleasure of doing a baby shoot yesterday – it was a great time with a great family! Just finished up the editing- Here are some of my favorites!
Voting has finished! Winners are listed on the above posts!
VOTING HAS ENDED! RESULTS WILL BE POSTED TODAY!
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