Randa & Adam – their wedding day – Crystal Plaza, NJ

I photographed Randa’s sister’s wedding a number of years back, which made it quite special to be invited back to photograph another special occasion in this family. Randa and Adam are quite a photogenic couple, as you can immediately see in the top images here.

The wedding ceremony was Orthodox Christian, which meant it was colorful and vibrant. The St George Antiochian Orthodox church in Little Falls, NJ is also beautiful with huge tinted glass windows. Of course, for photographers this means both interesting and challenging light – but that’s another story. The wedding reception was held at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ which is also great to shoot at. Along with a couple that was wonderful to work with, this all added up to a day where I am quite proud of the photographs.

Randa and Adam – thank you! It was a pleasure working with you as your wedding photographer.

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the wedding experts:
florist: Santos Florists
dress: I do I do Bridal Studio
make-up artist: Gina Brozon
hair stylist: La Sorella Bridal
jewelry: Madama Mathilde & Priscilla of Boston
videographer: Videoccasions
band: Eddie Osama Ensemble

I’m in the top 5% of wedding photographers in New Jersey!

It’s quite thrilling to hear that I won the Bride’s Choice Awards 2012 from WeddingWire! This is the 3rd year in a row. This means I’m in the top 5 percent of Wedding Professionals nationwide. Well, actually, it means I am in the Top 5 percent of wedding photographers in New Jersey. But being a percentage, it still holds true for nation-wide. Working as a wedding photographer has its own reward in how clients appreciate the photography. Even then, it’s a great pleasure to be recognized like this. Swinging cameras around on the wedding day is pretty cool, but the hours and hours spent in the office in front of the computer … I’ll take this award as recognition of that as well.

my favorite wedding details photographs of 2011 – shoes / rings / reception details

During the course of the year, there are detail images that stood out for me. Here are a selection of my favorite images – whether the item was actually very pretty, or whether I just really liked my lighting or how I photographed it.

wedding ring photographs

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There’s a story here behind the flying pig ring.

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wedding reception details

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There was an Alice in Wonderland theme here to the decorations and details

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Vickie & Matt – their wedding day – Primavera Regency, NJ

A surprisingly un-Winter-like December 30th helped make Vickie and Matt’s wedding day even more of a pleasure to photograph. They are a genuinely nice couple and it felt good that 2011 would end on such a highlight – photographing their wedding. Vickie and Matt, congratulations!  It was a great working with you as your wedding photographer.

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Blonnie Brooks, (a Delaware wedding photographer), photographed with me at this wedding.

the wedding experts:
wedding dress by: Demetrios
florist: America’s Florist
band: Fuzzpops

slideshow: my favorite wedding photos of 2011

2011 was another wonderful crazy-busy year for me. Photographing weddings and various photo sessions make up the majority of my work as a photographer. I also presented photography workshops across the USA; and 2 sold-out workshops in Dublin, Ireland! Another major event was that my 2nd book on flash photography was released in March ’10.

Most of what I do though, centers around the weddings that I photograph. This year again I met and worked with wonderful brides and groom and their families. As a thank you – and also to show off a bit – here is a slideshow of some of my favourite images of the year. Thank you to everyone who made me part of a most special day in their lives.

Alli & Scott – wedding photography fusion

more images from Alli & Scott’s wedding day.

other Fusion clips

Justine & Kyle – their wedding day – The Palace, Somerset Park, NJ

I love doing the engagement photo session with a couple, primarily because it helps me establish a rapport with the couple ahead of time, and it helps the couple in knowing what to expect in working with me as their wedding photographer. But somehow, somehow, Justine & Kyle and I never quite got to the photo session in the busy time running up to their wedding. Not having met either of them before the wedding at all, I had no real idea of what I’d be in for … and what a surprise to meet such a photogenic couple. Full of energy and personality! Theirs was one of those weddings where I actually still feel energized afterwards! (It also helped that their wedding reception took place at The Palace in Somerset Park, NJ)

Justine and Kyle, it was such a pleasure meeting and working with the two of you. Congratulations!

to see more, view the album of photos on Facebook

Blonnie Brooks, a wedding photographer in Delaware, helped me photograph this wedding.

Juana & Steve – photo session

Braving a Sunday afternoon with a bit of winter nip in the air, Juana and Steve met up with me in Hoboken. Despite the cold, their energy held up through the entire shoot, and I love the photos that we came away with during this session. Juana and Steve, I look forward to your wedding next year.

to see more, view the album of photos on Facebook

Alli & Scott – their wedding day – Temple Israel of Lawrence, NY

With Alli and Scott’s engagement photo session, I already knew I was in for a treat – a photogenic couple with tons of personality, I knew they’d be a joy to photograph on their wedding day. The entire day took place at the impressive Temple Israel in Lawrence (Long Island). Since it is winter, we had to mostly work indoors, and the location lent itself to dramatic portraits of the bride and groom. The best way I can sum up the day is that it is this kind of wedding and couple that makes it extra rewarding to be a wedding photographer.

Scott and Alli, thank you and congratulations!

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Stephanie Zettl, (St Louis wedding photographer), photographed with me at this wedding.

the wedding experts:
wedding dress by: La Sposa
bride’s shoes by: My Glass Slipper
jewelry by: Erin Cole
catering by: Morrell Caterers
band: Kenny Ford Band

Nima & Peter – their wedding day – Liberty House, NJ

Nima and Peter’s wedding took place at the well-known Liberty House in Jersey City. Part of the draw is the magnificent view of Manhattan, which just becomes more entrancing as the evening progresses and the city lights come on. Of course, as their wedding photographer I just had to use that as a backdrop to some of the romantic portraits of this photogenic couple. With that, this is one of the sets of photographs I am really proud of. Nima and Peter, thank you, it was wonderful to work with you! And congratulations on getting married.

to see more, view the album of photos on Facebook