New York Photo Blog

New York Playwrights

New York Photo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:09:24 +0000

One of the most enjoyable aspects of photography is the unique situation of every job. One day I may be wandering the beautiful rooms of the Palace Hotel, or strolling across the Bow Bridge in Central Park in spring, and the next day I might be working in a dark auditorium. On this particular day the location was at a restaurant that allowed no pictures at all. We were meeting two well known playwrights for American Theatre Magazine.

They were Tracy Letts, who received the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play August: Osage County and Sarah Ruhl, who at 34 has already won a half-million-dollar MacArthur Fellowship for her plays which include The Clean House, a comedy that was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2005.

Thinking quickly, I saw a old block of tenement buildings and thought the colors behind them would be flattering and not distracting. Also, it shows an older, not so fashionable area of the New York theater district in the background.

Luckily for me my instincts were right and the art director loved the photos.

First Update After a Busy Summer

New York Photo — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:24:05 +0000

Sometimes couples live together for years and start a family before deciding to get married. In this case, after 12 years together and raising a son, Joe and Mike were finally able to be married in New York state. Not long ago they might have not have thought it possible, but here they are sharing their wedding day with their son.

They managed to have their ceremony and take photos around NYC right before the start of Hurricane Irene!

The Lake at Hernshead, Central Park

At Ripley's Believe it Or Not in Times Square

MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NEW YORK!

New York Photo — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:19:40 +0000

What a happy and historic day! Marriage Equality has finally come to New York State. Commitment ceremonies like those pictured below were always beautiful. Now, starting in just one month, same-sex couples will be able to have legal marriages. We are thrilled about this!

Central Park get ready for many more happy couples!

Happy Birthday, Matey!

New York Photo — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:56:44 +0000

I was recently hired to photograph a lavish nautical-themed birthday party at a yacht club in Greenwich, CT. Sometimes my job is too much fun. Not only was this a fabulous costume party in a gorgeous venue on the Long Island Sound, the surprise guests made it amazing! Earth Wind and Fire brought down the house playing all their hits!

Costumed birthday party revelers

Playboy in training

Earth Wind and Fire tearing it up

Double Wedding at City Hall

New York Photo — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:17:53 +0000

This wedding was the first double wedding I have been asked to photograph. Four friends came to New York City to do their marriages together. It turned out to be a perfect day for all of them. We met at the City Hall's Marriage Bureau and each couple got married in the same room one right after the next. We did all their photos in downtown locations. First City Hall Park where the spring flowers were blooming and then Pier 17 at South Street Seaport for a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

A City Hall Ceremony

Spring in City Hall Park

Walking the "runway"

Church Weddings

New York Photo — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:57:24 +0000

As much as I love doing outdoor weddings especially in Central Park, church weddings have a gorgeous look of their own. Opulent dark wood, polished brass and colorful stained glass impart a traditional, timeless quality to the photos. This is made even more apparent by the use of ambient light only. Most churches and temples don't allow flash photography. I've been lucky enough to do weddings in some of New York City's prettiest and most impressive churches, including St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Here are a couple of recent shots from a lovely church in Westchester County.

Spring is in the air

New York Photo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:48:29 +0000

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year in New York City. The buds are opening and the early trees start flowering. New Yorkers are coming out of their grumpy hibernation and everything seems new. I always encourage couples who choose to get married in the spring to take time out for some pictures in a park. It's worth the extra 20 minutes or however much time they have to do it. It's quiet and relaxed and makes for lovely photos.

Engagement photos in NYC

New York Photo — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:11:49 +0000

I think New York City holds a special place in everyone's heart, whether they've ever been here or not. Quite often I get calls for engagement pictures using the city as the back ground. A photo shoot like this is a great way to start off a new life together. The excitement of the couples always shows in the photos. These are pictures that people will keep forever.

Miami

New York Photo — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:06:20 +0000

Everyone needs a break from a long winter and lucky for us, beautiful Miami is only 2.5 hours away. A different world. Instead of snow and short days, lots of red brick and and stately pre-war buildings, it's a completely opposite reality of pastel colors. It's really a touch of heaven. As much as we all love NYC it's great to hop on a plane and escape to someplace so tropical.

January Snows

New York Photo — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:09:09 +0000

January is not a popular month for outdoor weddings and parties, but as far as the lighting goes, you can't ask for a better time to take a picture. Everything and everyone looks bright and beautiful.

The trees are bare and all the original details of the buildings get a chance to show off. It's a great time to visually appreciate the city. If it gets too cold, there are plenty of shops to duck into and places to get a hot chocolate.