Check it out! April and Michael’s wedding was featured in the fall DIY Wedding Magazine. It’s available for download and for purchase – with lots of gorgeous inspiration for you brides to be!
To revisit April and Michael’s amazing DIY wedding, click here: April and Michael!
I realize that there will be a lot of Panama images on here over the next few days, so I wanted to give you a super quick peek at some portraits from John and Vanessa’s ReBar wedding which I shot just hours before jumping on a plane to Panama City! Full blog post to follow!
So, I’m in Panama! I haven’t seen much of it yet, but I figured I’d still use some photos taken while on the job for the SPCA International. It’s been a bit of whirlwind, I’ll admit! My flight got in Sunday around 3 and I went straight to the Spay Panama site to shoot. After a quick dinner, some uploading and bed, I was back on my way to the site today to shoot some more video and images bright and early this morning. Here are a few quick photos I managed to snap along the way. Can’t wait to see and share more!
How cool is her cat tattoo?
During a detour on the way to the site, we stumbled upon this playground.
The seesaw
A day wouldn’t be complete without me photographing my feet!
Kitties in a birdcage? Yes, please.
There’s a slight chance I was favoring the cats today… so here’s a sweet puppy!
Oh… and I ate fast chinese food here…
I finally left my hotel last night and ventured out into Panama City. I didn’t really know what to expect from Panama and being from New York, I always imagine that all cities are walkable and filled with public transportation. I learned quickly that Panama is very much a driving city with no subways to get around (but there are buses!). It’s also a lot more spread out than I imagined. Anyway, I took a taxi to Casco Viejo on a whim. It’s a colonial neighborhood founded in 1673 currently undergoing an ambitious renovation project. If ‘Weird Panama’ existed, I’m certain there would be stories upon stories of the buildings here. I didn’t bring my camera with me (stupid!) because I read in a guidebook that it was dangerous there and that tourists were ‘prey’. It specifically said to not have camera out… I’m not sure why I listened and I intend to go back today or tomorrow with a wide angle and take a ton of photos. But, I did have my iPhone! You can actually crawl inside some of the ruins, which are so beautiful. It runs along the water and you get gorgeous views of the Panama city, lots of textures and local flavor. There was also this adorable vintage store (I may have bought a ring) and a few sweet restaurants. I ate at the Pony Rosso which is an art gallery in addition to a little cafe. I had the Notorious P.I.G. sandwich. Yup, amazing.
Marysol and Jason chose their first date spot, Little Bay Park in Queens, for their engagement shoot. I love getting to shoot in new locations and this park has beautiful views of the Long Island Sound and the Throgs Neck Bridge and lots of photo worthy spots. Working with the two of them was so much fun. They brought a ton of energy and excitement to the shoot, which made it a fun day for all of us. I can’t wait to shoot their wedding next year at Stage 6 Steiner Studios!
I’m very excited to have Nancy and Doug’s NYC Fire Museum wedding featured on Lovely today! Check it out here.
So for a while, I didn’t have an iPhone anymore… well I did, but it was a first generation and it was pretty crappy at photos. But then I sucked it up and bought a new one, so ‘Me and My iPhone’ Mondays are back! This one is kind of (or very) random.
Speaking of random, one day this key appeared in my purse. Is it yours?
I started a small collection of Domos (or ‘Biteys’) and at the same time, wasted my laundry money.
I, yet again, resisted a pair of baby Tom’s to put on Moo…
I did not resist these Campers though.
I attended a pretty amazing reunion show with some wonderful old friends.
I celebrated the (much anticipated) premiere of Glee with a 7-11 Slurpee (slushie!)
Revisited an old favorite book of mine.
And I stumbled upon some cool art after a shoot in DUMBO!
I was really excited to work with Amanda and Jeffrey on their wedding day. After their engagement shoot, I knew their wedding would be perfect and I was right! Every detail was so well executed and it was obvious how much time and thought went into the planning. Their family and friends were a total joy to be around and everyone clearly had a fabulous time celebrating the obvious love the two share.
I also got to shoot at the Montauk Club – a gorgeous venue – and work with some pretty fabulous vendors (see list below!). Congrats to Amanda and Jeffrey. Hope you’re enjoying your ‘mini-moon’.
Embarrassingly, I can’t figure out how to put links into a post from my iPad… so, these will be updated tomorrow.
Planner: Laura from Blue Canary Events
Officiant: Jesse Hendrich
Band: Pearl and the Beard
DJ: Mandy from DJ Gaza
Desserts: Baked NYC
Flowers: Nicolette Owen
Hair & Makeup: Face Time Beauty
Photobooth: We Love Photobooths
Venue: Montauk Club
Jennifer and Jason spent the morning getting ready at the Yale Club and were married at Daniel in Manhattan. The two had one of the most elegant, yet incredible laid back, weddings I’ve ever captured. The entire evening was sprinkled with little touches of ‘them,’ that every guest was able to recognize and relate to. I had such a wonderful day with them, sharing in their moments, but one stands out so strongly that I have to share it on the blog. Before cutting the cake, Jason and Jennifer both gave very touching toasts. During Jennifer’s, she told a story of being a little girl and practicing violin for her first recital along with the record, while her father sat with her, resetting the needle over and over again. Fast forward to five years later, when she was ten, and old enough to get an adult sized violin. It was very expensive and her uncle drove it to her family from New Jersey on Thanksgiving that year. When her parents gave her the violin they told her, “This is your wedding present.” Fast forward years later, she meets Jason and it just so happens that his favorite piece is that same song that Jennifer practiced tirelessly with the record for her very first violin recital. After sharing this touching story, Jennifer played that piece on the violin for her husband, her parents and all of the wedding guests… I have to say it was truly one of the most touching moments I’ve ever had the opportunity to capture (I will admit that even I didn’t have dry eyes as she played!). I loved spending the day with Jennifer, Jason and their family and friends. They’re a wonderful couple and I wish them all the best!
Hair & Make Up: OSH salon
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
Flowers, Cake & Catering: Daniel
Band: Todd Londagin
Hi Blog readers!
I know I haven’t updated like I should be, but I’ve been sick with a summer cold and it hasn’t been much fun… I’ve also been making sure our first week with Brooklyn Betrothed (do you ‘like’ us on Facebook yet?) is going smoothly. In case you haven’t visited the site, I’m going to post a little snippet of it below. But I definitely encourage you to check it out – we will be updating it filled with lots and lots of wedding planning advice and inspiration.
Thanks!
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wonderful shots. Love especially the blue garage door one!
i think it pops the bride and groom out!
Your pictures are wonderful! creative and beautiful.
The shots are nice. I like the emotions of the photos. The poses also are well executed.
Thank you for the opportunity to see such lovely pictures. We are delighted at the level of skill and artistry. The pictures are wonderful and we look forward to viewing them again and again over the years.
from Veronica’s grateful parents
You are one creative photographer kristina!!! A pleasure to browse your postings…. love the warm whimsical originality!