This month's image is from Kristin and Curtis' wedding in Bermuda. The shot was taken just before sunset at Elbow Beach. The image captures the spectacular location and setting of their special day.

While weather comes up frequently in our blog discussions, we couldn't talk about Ro and Tom's wedding day without noting the weather. It rained buckets pretty much right up until Ro's limo arrived at the historic church on the campus of Fordham University. In fact, the rain stopped briefly as Ro exited her parent's house and then kicked up again heavily during her trip to Fordham.






After the ceremony, the skies were clear and the sunset couldn't be better. This was important as Ro and Tom's reception was held at the picturesque New York Botanical Gardens. One of our favorite photos of the year is this one of Ro and Tom walking the grounds at sunset.



If you'd like to see more of Ro and Tom's wedding photos, click on their online slideshow below.

Arcenia and Andrew's engagement photos were shot by Jerry and Marek at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, NY. We chose a late afternoon time frame for the shoot, which worked out perfectly. The Arboretum’s grounds are a diverse shooting environment and we took full advantage of the dynamic location. It helped that Arcenia and Andrew are truly in love and not camera shy at all.




  

Lisa and Frank’s wedding day was a nice mild fall day. Lisa got ready at the quaint Roslyn Claremont Hotel and the couple arranged to meet before their ceremony at the Swan Club. Meeting before the ceremony is becoming more common as many couples want to reserve time to enjoy their cocktail hour. When their ceremony and reception are at the same venue, this becomes even more necessary, in order to allow enough time for photos. We were grateful for the time we had with Lisa and Frank prior to their ceremony and their relaxed mood made for some great photos.

  

Nothing like a trip to Bermuda to break up the busy month of October. What a great time of year to escape to the middle of the Atlantic. Kristin and Curtis’ wedding was held at the Coco Reef resort in the Elbow Beach area of Bermuda. This trip was a family affair for our photographer Michael, as Kristin is his cousin.



Kristin arrived early on her wedding day having spent the previous few days on Royal Carribean's Explorer of the Sea cruise ship. She got ready in her waterfront suite at the Coco Reef Resort, just steps from her beautiful ceremony area. The weather was perfect and their intimate gathering of family and close friends was unforgettable.

  

John is one of our videographers and Lisa was recently a maid of honor at Jessica and Brett's wedding. Jerry shot their engagement photos this past weekend at the Jersey Shore. John and Lisa's love for each other and love of life is evident in their photos.

Occasionally, as our schedule permits, we book engagment photo sessions. We find that they give us a chance to get to know our couples and the photos usually make their way onto a table at the wedding reception.

This fall season is just whizzing by and it was a nice change of pace to spend some time all the way out on eastern Long Island in Montauk this weekend. Kate and Brian’s wedding day was held at the exclusive Gurney’s Inn and Spa.

  

The ceremony and cocktail hour were held outdoors and it was a picture-perfect October day; mild enough for beach photos at sunset without a jacket. Beach locations don’t always work out; high sun at midday and windy conditions can make photography extremely difficult. For Kate and Brian, the time of day was ideal and there was no wind to speak of. It also helps to have a beautiful bride and a handsome groom!



  

Check out Kate and Brian's online slideshow by clicking below.

Arcenia and Andrew's wedding day photos were taken at the Gerry Park in Roslyn, NY. Since we had already spent an afternoon with them during their engagement photo shoot, we found them both relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. This almost always equates to great photos.





We love this nighttime shot with the moon in the background. We find that the few minutes we ask our couples to be away from their reception after dark are always worth it.

This month's photo is from Kate and Brian's wedding in Montauk, NY. The photo was shot just before the ceremony on a private balcony at Gurney’s Inn and Spa, their wedding day location. Curiously, the image was taken in full sunlight, which is usually a no-no, but having Kate turn her head away from the sun accomplished two things - she didn't have to squint and the image reminds us of her last minute reflections just before tying the knot.

Occasionally, when our schedule permits, we photograph some of our couples after their engagement day and prior to their wedding day. These photos are often displayed at the wedding reception in the form of framed portraits and also in a unique “sign-in” book. (Call us to learn more about this special service.) Becky and Ralph chose the picturesque Arboretum on the campus of LIU C.W. Post in Brookville, NY.



  

We chose to shoot at the perfect time of day, just before sunset, to take advantage of the late fall sunlight. Becky and Ralph appear to be very much in love and we look forward to shooting their wedding in August of 2007.