Hudson Valley Wedding at Onteora Mountain House
It was such an honor and a privilege to witness, and photograph this beautiful event. in the words of the father of the bride, it was a bi-racial, interfaith, same...
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Nikkor 24 -120mm F4G – Lightweight and SHARP
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Ok, I admit it. I’m a bit of a lens snob. I love quality glass, and I carry a slew of lenses to each wedding. I don’t pack a ton...
Onteora Mountain House Same Sex Wedding
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Here’s a very small preview ahead of many other great moments from this wedding. I can’t wait to share the entire blog post soon. It was such a privilege to...
Indian Wedding at The Touch Museum in Philadelphia
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I love everything about Indian weddings. The families, the culture, the emotions, the colors, the decor, the attire, and the images I can create remind me of why I do...
Atrium at the Curtis Center Wedding in Philadelphia
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Chelsey and Blake had a gorgeous Philadelphia Wedding. They were married at the St. Andrews Catholic Church in Newtown PA, and held their reception at Cescaphe’s Atrium at the Curtis...
Kimmel Center Wedding in Philadelphia
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Danielle and James had a gorgeous event at St. Augustine’s church in Philadelphia, and then on the the Kimmel Center where Evantine Design beautifully transformed this unique space. L.A. Starz...
Liberty House Wedding in Jersey City, NJ
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I’ve been living in the Philadelphia area for a long time now, but I grew up on the NYC metro area. The setting for events at the Liberty House Restaurant...
Liberty House Weddings (Using the Nikon D4s)
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I love working at the Liberty House in Jersey City NJ. It’s got one hell of a backdrop, and at different times of the day, you’ll get a wide array...
Nikon D4S – Observations by A Philadelphia Wedding Photographer
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“Can I capture an image I wouldn’t be able to make with another piece of equipment?”…. That’s generally the question I ask myself when I think about a new piece...
Westin Philadelphia Wedding – Leanne and Sam
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Leanne and Sam had a great day for their Westin Philadelphia wedding. The staff at the Westin is always stellar, LA Starz did a great job with the entertainment, and...
Kimmel Center Wedding in Philadelphia PA
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Lyssa and Nir had a beautiful wedding at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. I always love seeing what Brian Kappra and his team at Evantine Design create for our clients....
New York City Wedding on Tribecca Rooftop
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Marissa and Andrew had a terrific New York City Wedding at Tribecca Rooftop in New York City . We had a gorgeous day, and it was a pleasure working with...
2014 WPPI Lifetime Achievement Award
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32 years. Hard to believe. I’ve been shooting and making a living with a camera for 32 years. Last week in Las Vegas at the Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s international...
Lens Essentials – My AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1.4G
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As I gear up for WPPI, I’ve been refreshing my presentations with new imagery for my keynotes. A few weeks back, I posted a blog entry about my essential lenses...
Ashford Estate Wedding in Allentown NJ
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One of my all time favorite photographers, Elliott Erwitt once said “you can find good pictures anywhere, you can even find good pictures in New Jersey”. These images were shot...
Philadelphia PA Wedding – Lauren and Jacob
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This wedding was a blast. I’d had the pleasure of meeting Lauren and Jacob last year at another terrific wedding. We began the day at the Westin Philadelphia , and...
Philadelphia Family Portraits with the Nikon Df
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When I first held the Nikon Df, it absolutely took me back in time a bit to when I shot with an FE. I’ll spare anyone reading this post my...
Appearance with Nikon for Rangefinder Magazine
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It’s always an honor when Nikon asks me to take part in an advertorial. As a Nikon Ambassador to the United States, I love when I’m able to share my...
Waterworks Wedding in Philadelphia – Katie & James-
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Venue-Waterworks Restaurant Ceremony-St. Patricks Hair-Amanda D’Abdrea make up-Beke Beau Entertainment-EBE Decor-Table Art Draping-Affairs to be Remembered Invites, programs, paper goods-Two Paper Dolls cake-Brooklyn Girl Bakery Hotel-Four Seasons Philadelphia As I’m...
Nikkor Lens Essentials – In the Bag
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One of the questions I’m asked most often is what lenses are in my bag. I’ve always believed that varying focal length will enhance my creativity. I’m not a fan...
Congregation Beth Judah Wedding in Ventnor, NJ
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I know. I’m a bad blogger. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. I was slammed in October with 9 weddings, a workshop to teach, and a speaking engagement at...
Bryn Athyn Cathedral + Cairnwood Estate Wedding
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Cairnwood Estate has always been a great place to shoot. When the ceremony is at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral– which is only a few hundred yards from the Estate, the...
Stealing Makes Me Angry, Not Sad
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Today, I have to say that I received the single most ignorant email response I’ve ever read. Now, lets not mistake ignorance with malice. This person wasn’t mean. They were...
The Hyatt at the Bellevue Wedding in Philadelphia, PA
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One of my favorite sayings is “we’re only as good as our clients. Elizabeth, Adam, and their horse- Clinton, were amazing to work with. Couple that with The Hyatt at...
The Palace at Somerset Park Wedding
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I absolutely love everything about shooting Indian weddings. Lena and Chirag had the Garba at the Ukranian Cultural Center in Somerset NJ, and was followed by their wedding day at...
Atrium at the Curtis Center Wedding in Philadelphia PA
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Carla and Dean were married at St. John the Evangelist church in Philadelphia, and then on to the Atrium at the Curtis Center for their reception.Here’s a few from their...
Nikon Ambassador – United States
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When I was 7 years old, I fell in love with taking pictures. My family and I were in Washington DC, and everywhere I turned, I saw people with cameras...
Roadtrip Images – Some Different from Weddings
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Inspiration. We all need it. No matter what we do for a living, a lack of inspiration can leave one feeling a bit empty, creatively speaking. I have some close...
Please Touch Museum Wedding in Philadelphia, PA
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Vanessa and Brian began their day at Four Seasons Philadelphia, and then on to The Please Touch Museum for their event. Elan Artists provided the entertainment, Video by Blossom Productions,...