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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Saying goodbye to the home you grew up in...
This family gathered with all the siblings and grandchildren to say goodbye to their home. Each family member wrote memories and put them in a box and buried them.
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Litza and Ari {wedding}
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A few weeks ago, my cousin Litza, one of my favorite people in the world, got married in Manhattan. Litza has always been a person who knows her own mind. She is brilliant and passionate. Her interests (too many to list) range from cultures, music and books, to computer programming and web design. I first heard about a strange new way to communicate with friends across the country on a computer (e-mail) from her--when she was 9 years old and learning hyperlink on a primitive mac computer. Litza loves entertaining, she loves bees and ants and all sorts of natural creatures, she loves her family, and now she loves Ari.
Ari and Litza are amazing together. He matches her in many ways, especially in his zest for life.
Litza and her hair stylist worked together to find a style that would suit her and her beautiful vintage dress. They decided on a style incorporating the 1920's flapper finger waves. Megan at Lift Hair Studio in Astoria, NY, says stylists still take the same licensing exam that stylists in the 1920's took. She was very excited to have a chance to use her knowledge.
Litza loves vintage dresses, so of course, she researched and found the perfect vintage wedding dress, one she could dance happily in on her wedding day. Several times throughout the day, I was struck by how much she looked like a Degas ballerina in her dress.
Litza and Ari LOVE to dance. And they are very good at it. Here they are practicing their first dance together one more time.
I love the joy on their faces in this shot. I'm also fascinated by how they look like they could have been dancing together in a ballroom 80 years ago.
Thank you, Litza and Ari, for an amazing weekend, and for such a lovely wedding celebration.
A few weeks ago, my cousin Litza, one of my favorite people in the world, got married in Manhattan. Litza has always been a person who knows her own mind. She is brilliant and passionate. Her interests (too many to list) range from cultures, music and books, to computer programming and web design. I first heard about a strange new way to communicate with friends across the country on a computer (e-mail) from her--when she was 9 years old and learning hyperlink on a primitive mac computer. Litza loves entertaining, she loves bees and ants and all sorts of natural creatures, she loves her family, and now she loves Ari.
Ari and Litza are amazing together. He matches her in many ways, especially in his zest for life.
Litza and her hair stylist worked together to find a style that would suit her and her beautiful vintage dress. They decided on a style incorporating the 1920's flapper finger waves. Megan at Lift Hair Studio in Astoria, NY, says stylists still take the same licensing exam that stylists in the 1920's took. She was very excited to have a chance to use her knowledge.
Litza loves vintage dresses, so of course, she researched and found the perfect vintage wedding dress, one she could dance happily in on her wedding day. Several times throughout the day, I was struck by how much she looked like a Degas ballerina in her dress.
Litza and Ari LOVE to dance. And they are very good at it. Here they are practicing their first dance together one more time.
I love the joy on their faces in this shot. I'm also fascinated by how they look like they could have been dancing together in a ballroom 80 years ago.
Thank you, Litza and Ari, for an amazing weekend, and for such a lovely wedding celebration.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Neha and Rahul {wedding commission}
Every wedding is unique to me. It's always exciting to see different families as they celebrate and all the details that go into creating that celebration. This wedding was exhilarating because of the beautiful Hindu traditions and all the amazing colors. But the very best part about it was the joy and the love that filled the air. Here is a SLIDE SHOW of a few of the images from their wedding day.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Matt and Kristin {engagement portraits}
One of my favorite parts of wedding photography is the engagement session. I enjoy getting to know a couple before their wedding day. Here is a slide show from a recent session with Matt and Kristin. Thank you Matt and Kristin for a wonderful afternoon. You were both so much fun, and I am very excited about photographing your wedding! Click here to see the slide show.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Cole and Emily {wedding commission}
Emily reminded me of Grace Kelly...the whole wedding had a classic 1940's feel to it with touches like the white tuxedo jackets and Emily's beautiful veil passed down through her family. Thank you, Emily and Cole for giving me the opportunity to document your joyful wedding day. CLICK HERE to see a slideshow with highlights from their wedding.
Monday, March 24, 2008
{Catherine and Nick} wedding commission
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
FREE!
Last night I had an amazing experience. I attended a benefit performance of the Axis Dance Company of Oakland, California (www.axisdance.org). The performance was hosted by Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center (www.hope-haven.org). The Axis Dance company features dancers with and without disability. From the moment the curtain went up, I was mesmerized and enthralled. I loved the way the dancers integrated their movements with each other, and the way the disabled bodies and the non-disabled bodies became more buoyant through the support of the other. I also LOVED how the wheelchairs and the prosthetic devices became a part of the performance, and I loved how beautifully each body expressed itself.
I was so moved, it was all I could do to keep from jumping out of my seat and moving with these amazing dancers (good thing I restrained myself)! Watching them, I began to get an understanding of why photographing people with special needs is such a powerful experience for me. Watching each dancer fully embrace the capability of his or her own uniquely beautiful body, I glimpsed how powerful it would be if we were ALL able to embrace exactly who we are--disability, hardship, talents, blessings and all. I got a picture of how exciting it would be to see each person expressing their own individual creativity, and joining with the creativity of others by being fully themselves--embracing the strength and the fragility that is a part of every human life.
I was so moved, it was all I could do to keep from jumping out of my seat and moving with these amazing dancers (good thing I restrained myself)! Watching them, I began to get an understanding of why photographing people with special needs is such a powerful experience for me. Watching each dancer fully embrace the capability of his or her own uniquely beautiful body, I glimpsed how powerful it would be if we were ALL able to embrace exactly who we are--disability, hardship, talents, blessings and all. I got a picture of how exciting it would be to see each person expressing their own individual creativity, and joining with the creativity of others by being fully themselves--embracing the strength and the fragility that is a part of every human life.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
IN MEMORY OF GUY
I was invited over Labor Day weekend to capture the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration of Guy and Ruth at the family's beach house. At the time, Guy knew he was living with advanced bone cancer. 
One of the most amazing things about my job is the opportunity I get to see inside families and to learn from each of them. Several times during the day, I noticed Guy peacefully and adoringly gazing at one of his grandchildren, or one of his sons, or his wife. 
He looked up to see me watching him at one point and he said that over the past few years, God had opened his eyes to the inner beauty in people. With tears in his eyes, he told me just how amazingly beautiful we are.
I am so honored to have met him and witnessed his beautiful love for his family. He passed away on January 1st.
One of the qualities that moved me about this family was how fully in the moment they lived even in the face of saying goodbye. They especially love to play. Ruth planned a game for everyone to enjoy. She showed the kids her wedding photographs and told the story of how Guy proposed to her.
Then she divided the group into two and gave them their assignments: one group would make a wedding dress for her and the other group would make a tuxedo for Guy. Their materials: all different colors and sizes of garbage bags and duct tape!
I have photographed quite a few brides and grooms preparing for their wedding days, but this one stands out. It was fun to watch all the different ages compete to make the best outfit --the laughter and the creativity exploded all around the room.
No detail was left out--Guy even had a new ring out of duct tape to put on his beautiful bride's finger.
They even tossed the garter and the bouquet!
After the wedding fun, we all headed out to the beach for some fun family portraits:
One of the most amazing things about my job is the opportunity I get to see inside families and to learn from each of them. Several times during the day, I noticed Guy peacefully and adoringly gazing at one of his grandchildren, or one of his sons, or his wife. 
He looked up to see me watching him at one point and he said that over the past few years, God had opened his eyes to the inner beauty in people. With tears in his eyes, he told me just how amazingly beautiful we are.I am so honored to have met him and witnessed his beautiful love for his family. He passed away on January 1st.
One of the qualities that moved me about this family was how fully in the moment they lived even in the face of saying goodbye. They especially love to play. Ruth planned a game for everyone to enjoy. She showed the kids her wedding photographs and told the story of how Guy proposed to her.
Then she divided the group into two and gave them their assignments: one group would make a wedding dress for her and the other group would make a tuxedo for Guy. Their materials: all different colors and sizes of garbage bags and duct tape!
I have photographed quite a few brides and grooms preparing for their wedding days, but this one stands out. It was fun to watch all the different ages compete to make the best outfit --the laughter and the creativity exploded all around the room.
No detail was left out--Guy even had a new ring out of duct tape to put on his beautiful bride's finger.
They even tossed the garter and the bouquet!After the wedding fun, we all headed out to the beach for some fun family portraits:
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