"One belongs to New York instantly...

Posted Mon, 09/21/2009 - 21:50

...one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years." ~ Thomas Wolfe

Oh how I love New York! I recently had the opportunity to revisit that magical place for a wedding--as a guest, not a photographer.

You know how during interviews, so many actors spew the "But what I'd really like to do is direct" sentiment? Well, I've spoken to so many photographers who lament, "But what I'd really like to do are weddings." Well, not me! I don't think I'll ever tire of child and family portraiture. In fact, one of my favorite photographs from the trip wasn't of the wedding at all. It's of my first meeting with a college friend's son. I have a weak spot for those moments when child looks at his parents with an expression of absolute love, total trust, and utmost joy.

Don't get me wrong, I had a blast at the rehearsal dinner...

and the wedding too!

The reception itself was amazing, mostly because the wedding couple possesed such overflowing and infectious happiness! Of course, sitting at the kids' table helped too. The best guests sit at the kids' table, you know.

But since we didn't actually have our munchkins with us, I was able to wander around and take pictures of the wedding cake...

and the really unique bridal bouquet. It's made of buttons!

Now I need a reason to fly back to New York!

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Comments

I think your reason to visit

by Ivan Chan - 09/24/2009 - 22:10

I think your reason to visit New York again is in the above photographs--not for an event, but for the people you capture with so much love and tenderness. I am transported by your photographs, and therefore, I'm grateful.

It's so odd to be in

by Lam - 09/24/2009 - 23:13

It's so odd to be in Manhattan, a place so visually-rich, and come out with only photos of people. But I suppose it speaks to what I'm truly interested in.

This great!!

by Vanessa - 09/24/2009 - 09:23

This is my favorite picture of Theo!! We are flattered this is one of your favorite photos. He is an excellent subject, if I do say so myself! As fro reasons to come back to New York: 1. we would love to see you again

2. The City itself is also an excellent subject.

I wish I could have captured

by Lam - 09/24/2009 - 23:14

I wish I could have captured the whole family! Maybe next time. :)

Reason to Return to NY

by The groom - 09/22/2009 - 08:45

Oct 24, 2009 Long Island Roller Rebels roller derby championship.

We are framing the rehearsal dinner photo.

James

Roller Derby is definitely a

by Lam - 09/22/2009 - 21:45

Roller Derby is definitely a compelling reason. As is the St. Edward's reunion. You're attending, right? By the way, it's nerve-wracking as heck to have my little snapshots seen by a "real" photographer.

I, too, love New York, and

by Brett - 09/22/2009 - 08:19

I, too, love New York, and the shot of your friend's child is adorable!

Thanks, Brett! By the way,

by Lam - 09/22/2009 - 21:46

Thanks, Brett! By the way, I've been checking your site and enjoying the use of your DIY lightbox to really showcase the products!

Love it!

by Jennifer Macy Floral Design - 09/22/2009 - 00:11

New York is infectious. Like the Swine Flu.

Beautiful shots, as always! And even though I'm a florist and it pains me to not see a bouquet of fresh flowers, I have to say that is the coolest bouquet I've seen in a long time! I hope that cake was a tasty as it is gorgeous!

Very good post, thanks a lot.

by dido - 01/13/2010 - 07:18

Very good post, thanks a lot.

The cake was in fact very

by Lam - 09/22/2009 - 21:48

The cake was in fact very delish. In fact, the ENTIRE wedding was perfect, just perfect!

And...ahem...wouldn't it be nice to fill in that homepage field with an actual website address? Hurry! I'm so excited to see how your develop your website!