Just a little fun thing to pass on – there’s a website called www.dailycandy.com that has a new little tidbit on something fun everyday – travel, shoes, restaurants, gifts, etc. … it’s almost like a product filter for all things girlie! 

They have different regions including New York and Boston (for us Connecticut ladies) and in April they do a wedding feature.  You can search the archives to see old wedding ideas.  And, if you really love it, you can sign up to be emailed "the daily candy" everyday, but warning…I signed up for too many and got totally overwhelmed…I had to scale back! 

Just something fun…

I don’t even know what to say about this WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association) win except I am so excited especially given the judges came from VII and especially with the portrait of Leslie and Warren – it was one of my favorites this year. 

Here are the images:

1st Place Food and Drink from Agnes and Jason’s Wedding of Jason’s brother and sister in the limo:

5th Place Creative Portrait of Leslie and Warren (with help from 2nd shooter Danielle holding the light that’s highlighting Leslie’s waist):

Thanks guys for being so fun and up for creating pictures!

Just wanted to say congratulations to Tom and Marisa!  I was so pleased to get the following picture via email from Tom and Marisa welcoming little Isabella!

Congratulations guys!  I still have great memories from shooting your wedding!

Please check out talented Tom’s latest work (music) too on youtube. 

I LOVE living this close to New York City.  It’s amazing to be a two-hour drive from the city (I know the native New Yorkers are laughing at me).  I go in with my family several times a year and for work 2-3 times a year.  Anyway, last week I went in to do a portrait session, meet with a potential bridal client, attend a two-day commercial photography workshop and cocktail party, and see two of my dearest friends.

First, can I just rave about my friend and my University of Florida college roommate, Lisa Lindgren.    She’s a great friend and a great artist  I bought a painting of hers about two years ago and it’s  more than tripled in price!  That’s how great she is!  She just spent 6 weeks in Iceland at an all-expenses paid artists’ retreat where she had to be selected from a zillion applicants.  Check out her website:  www.lisalindgren.com.   See "drawings" for her new stuff (from Iceland).  Her work is currently in a show at the SevenGaits Gallery in Southbridge, MA.

I then had a lovely evening with my great friend Hilary (from Boston College) who is 1000% involved in the New York corporate life and lifestyle and has just kicked booty since B-school.  We had a great meal and then I got to experience my first Hanukkah candle lighting which as it was happening, I wished I had my camera in my hand.  It was very cool to share someone else’s traditions (guess that’s why I like weddings!)!

Below are a few shots of the beautiful Hilary:

I also only need to attend one of these New York workshops every once and a while to be reminded what a small world photography is – to have access to the amount of talent there was just amazing.  There was a portfolio review/cocktail party with photographers and art buyers Monday night.  It was great seeing what everyone else was showing.  I got totally motivated to redo my commercial logo and update my commercial site.  Here’s the new logo…

I’ve been working on a jewelry shoot recently for Sally Lerman Jewelry’s new website – all hand-made precious and semi-precious gems.  We decided to do the first part of the project as jewelry on skin as Sally’s designs are all designed with their properties (love, calming, etc.) in mind and are meant to touch the body.  I’m finishing up standard product shots now and will respost information about it when the website is live.  I think it would make great bridal jewelry when you are looking for something special and handmade for the bridal party.  Please feel free to email me if you would like the contact information.

What fun shooting Jen and Dan’s family with a Christmas theme.  Here are some favorites:

Thanks Guys!