Joe Sanfilippo Photography NY Wedding and portrait photographer » Capturing memories to cherish for a lifetime

Should we do an engagement session? Absolutely! When you book your wedding package with me, I automatically include a 1 hour “get to know you” session. I call t a get to know you session because it is our time to bond and get to know each other a little bit before the wedding! Its a great time to talk and get comfortable with each other so on the day of the wedding we all know what to expect and no ice will need to be broken! On top of it all, you are going to get some awesome pictures too!

So where should we shoot our engagement session? I suggest a place that holds some meaning to the two of you as couple. Maybe where you first met, or where he proposed, Try to think of a place that you feel you would LOVE to have your photos taken, if you cant think of anything, let me know I have some great ideas!

What should we wear for our engagement session? I recommennd you dress comfortable, photos always come out better when you are relaxed and feel comfortable. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting a little messy, especially if we are doing a beach shoot! Jeans and a nice shirt always looks good – BUT on the other hand this session is about you as a couple so if you like to wear matching pink polka-dots or even your pajamas go for it! I want to capture the essence of you!!

Can we bring a prop? You sure can, I had one couple bring a tandem Bicycle as a prop and the shoot was a blast! Props can be a lot of fun, especially if it has meaning to you guys!

I hope you found this short post helpful, I wanted to answer some of the questions that brides normally ask me about E-sessions. They really are alot of fun and a great way to get some casual photos of yourselves and since they come free with every wedding package you book with me it makes it even better!

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Planning on having a guest sign in book at your wedding? Why not use a beautiful sign in book custom designed with pictures from your engagement session! These books are the same style and quality as the entry -level albums that I offer! Not only do they offer a unique way to show off your awesome engagement photos but most of all its a great way to preserve the memories of your engagement and your wedding day!

Here is a sample of a book that I recently designed for one of my 2010 couples
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Here are a few shots of a sample album!

Took a drive out to the north fork this weekend to shoot an engagement session with this awesome couple. We had an awesome time, and I was completely blown away by how gorgeous the location was, what really blew me away was this was  her grandmothers property!! Right on the sound, with a view of Connecticut! Didnt feel like I was on long island.

Liz and Keith are planning an awesome wedding at Westbury Manor – I cannot wait to photograph their day!!

Here are some photos from the session also check out the slideshow!!

When Amanda and Kurt told me they wanted to do their engagement shoot at Fire Island lighthouse I was super excited! I never been there but have heard awesome things about it. We really could not have asked for a better day. It was in the mid 60’s, not a cloud in the sky and finished the day with the most perfect sunset.

Check out some of the photos below and also check out the Slideshow – Dont forget to leave a comment and let me know you were here!

Just a shot form todays fire island engagement shoot- We really could not have asked for a better day! sunset was absolutely gorgeous! More to come do stay tuned!

I did an engagement  shoot recently with this great couple! It was a GORGEOUS day!! we walked around central park and took a ton of photos – Ive been picking through my favorites as I am editing them, and just loved this picture! I absolutely love central park. You can shoot just about anywhere and get awesome lighting and you can always find a good backdrop. I always stumble upon something new when I go to central park. Gotta love it!!

Recently did an awesome engagement shoot at milleridge village -I always wanted to to do a engagement shoot here since weddings are always alot of fun to shoot in the village. Check out some of the pics!

I am very excited to announce that this year I will be participating in Images for a cure, this a fundraiser to help raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

On October 11th 2009 I am taking on 2 photo sessions, all money received from these session will be 100% donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

If you would like to schedule a session for October 11th please contact me! I would love to hear from you!

Keri and Michael were alot of fun to hang out with – We went into the city for a few hours to do the engagement shoot. We hung around central park for most of the time.

Here are some of my favorites form the day!

I had a ball shooting Megan and Bryans Engagement session – What a fun couple! We went over to the beach at sunken meadow park to do the session it was a beautiful day but the sun was really strong and I really had to battle some harsh shadows, but the images came out awesome!! Check out some of my favorites below -