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Heather and John

Ellen — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:14:49 +0000

Pepsico Campus Art Park and Garden in Purchase, New York.

Spring Wedding on Long Island Sound

Ellen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:15:37 +0000

Emily and Daniel were married in Saint James Church in the Connecticut town of Manchester. Daniel, an officer, has been deployed to Iraq and has a chest full of medals to prove it. He was married in his uniform. After the ceremony it was on to Branford House Mansion at the Avery Point campus of University of Connecticut, where the bride attended college.

Avery Point juts out into Long Island Sound. On a very clear day I suppose you could see Orient Point, the tip of the North fork of LI. It was really beautiful there. We hoped for sunset pictures but during dinner the fog rolled in and totally enveloped us creating a very romantic haze. Emily’s mom tented the grounds for a sit down dinner and you can barely see the tent in the fog – the fog got so dense.

The bride and her groom make their way up the aisle at St James Church in Manchester CT

Photography is fast becoming everyone’s favorite thing to do, it seems – at weddings anyway – Emily and Daniel were followed by a gentle but persistent pack of family paparazzi where ever we went! I made the most of it, there was no stopping them. Then I managed to get in a few shots of my own…

bridal couple family paparazzi

Avery Point

Art of Celebration

Ellen — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:46:48 +0000

Congratulations to Larry for his beautiful spread in a lavish, new coffee table book: The Art of Celebration – The Making of A Gala – New York Style, published by Panache Partners.

The book has 340 pages and a DVD, depicting some of the most visually stunning social events ever.

The Book Cover.

He selected several of my images to show off his amazing talent. Two appear here.

pages 36 – 37

page 42

Tricia + Danny

Ellen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:26:10 +0000

Tricia’s brother is the best. She planned an intimate ceremony and then a great dinner at one of their favorite restaurants. Bobby, her brother, had something else planned. He surprised her with a limo, a violinist, Dom Perignon champagne and me! It all came together in Lloyd Harbor on the beach in perfect weather.

Tricia and her brother.

Mr. and Mrs. Love

Pamela + Ilan, The Wedding

Ellen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:19:49 +0000

On October 25, Pamela and Ilan were married at Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn Heights. The bride wore a luminous vintage gown inset with beautiful floral panels and exquisite detail. Her mom told me it was purchased at an antique store.

Two years ago, I photographed Pamela’s sister get married. And at that wedding we made some of my favorite pictures together while in the dressing room. Mom wanted to do this again. Here are a few moments from Pamela’s dressing room:

It was time for the first look.

Pamela and Ilan selected a laser cut design for their Ketubah.

The ancient custom of Bedeken was followed.

The bride and groom after the ceremony.

The first dance.

The celebration would be incomplete without freestyle dancing.

You can see a few images from the engagement session by clicking on this link.

Claudia and Omer

Ellen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:14:04 +0000

On October 5th, eleven months after their original date, Claudia married her love, Omer, at the Woodmere Club on Long Island. The bride and groom observed Jewish marriage rituals some of which include circling the groom seven times, placing the wedding band on the pointer finger, drinking wine and, privacy immediately after the ceremony. The bride was so present and in the moment, that I found her to be a captivating subject. I made hundreds of photographs of her. A few follow.

Claudia circles her groom 7 times.

I love Eileen, the mother of the bride, signaling to her daughter that she completed “seven” circles.

I love picking up the detail of Claudia’s veil as she drank from the cup of wine.

The Rabbi reads the Ketubah.

After the seriousness of the ceremony, Claudia and Omer were ready to do relaxing portraits, so I borrowed a club car and off we went to the far-flung corners of the golf course for landscapes and a few romantic shots.

Andrea and Brian, Brookfield CT

Ellen — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:48:45 +0000

The day was clear as can be. And as I made my way up to photograph Andrea and Brian, sprinkles of water began to fly down from above. Out of the blue came the big grey cloud! I met Andrea at her parents home. They have lots and lots of windows, perfect for some of the natural light portraiture I love to do. Well, we get started with pictures in front of the windows, and just like that! the sun comes blazing through the lace curtains creating a beautiful shadow all over her shoulder. It reminded me of the bridal custom of henna. Gorgeous.

The groom spent one year in Iraq. This was quite a celebration. I love photographing grandparents at weddings. I pay special attention to make sure I get good coverage of them. Brian and his grandpa look like brothers to me. I just want to soak in grandpa’s joy. In each photograph I made, he is so full of vitality.

Andrea had only one request really. She wanted me to capture her and her husband “walking away.”

Jess + Pete

Ellen — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:40:46 +0000

Jessica and Peter got married in a Church in Cold Spring, New York, walking distance from Main Street. Cold Spring, N. Y. is a 19th Century town located in the Hudson River Valley. It is block after block of restored brick buildings and is dotted with antique sellers and cafes. Although hurricanes and tropical storms threatened from every direction – the weather remained perfect for outdoor bridal portraits. The town is perfect backdrop for a photo shoot. Jessica and Peter agreed to walk into town for relaxed, fun, spontaneous portraits. It was fun to photograph the bridal party in a fun style too!

Olga and Steven at Waveny House

Ellen — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:56:01 +0000

On August 30th, I photographed the lovely Russian beauty Olga, marry Steven at Waveny House – a photographer’s dream. Every spot inside and out, is a great location. We had gorgeous weather and started early which allowed me to use natural light for the interior bridal portraiture. This helped me to create a very journalistic feel.

Lisa and Michael Mansion at The Woodlands

Ellen — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:44:04 +0000

On Thursday, August 28th, in the most beautiful weather imaginable, I captured Lisa and Michael get married at Mansion, located in Woodlands Golf Course in Woodbury, Long Island. Lisa was striking in that gown. I couldn’t get enough of her. And the groom, well, he was the most casual ever.