Robert Sukrachand Wedding Photography

Margeaux + Blair {Frankie's 457}

2011-10-06T16:06:00.002-04:00

Gotta love a laid back Brooklyn soiree with beautiful details and flowers by Poppies and Posies. Thanks Margeaux + Blair!

Check out their feature on Style Me Pretty here

Stephanie and Ben {Blue Hill Stone Barns Wedding}

2011-08-31T00:37:00.003-04:00

Steph and Ben were wed at the beautiful Blue Hill Stone Barns this past May. Gorgeous flowers by Juliet and Sierra of Poppies and Posies. Check out Martha Stewart for the full story!

Jen + James {The Gowanus Bell House, Brooklyn}

2011-08-17T12:58:00.004-04:00

One of the coolest couples I've ever photographed, and no coincidence they're great friends with Jen + Nick as well as Sarah Ryhanen of Saipua, who did the amazing flowers. Thanks guys!

Published: Brides Magazine

2011-06-22T15:47:00.004-04:00

Check out Rebecca + Philip's wedding published in the recent issue of Brides New York Magazine.

[click to see full sized version]

Emmeline and Josh {Anantara Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand}

2011-06-07T13:01:00.003-04:00

me with the happy couple --- congrats guys!

It was such a pleasure to shoot Emmeline and Josh's wedding at the Anantara Resort in Thailand this past winter. I spend a lot of time in Thailand, it's a beautiful place to shoot and a definite breath of fresh air from NYC. Emmeline, Josh, their families and friends traveled from Australia and around Thailand for this wedding, and they were all so friendly and made me feel as welcome as a guest. Being half Thai myself I seemed to fit right in at this wedding. Thanks again guys!

Published

2011-02-10T14:13:00.003-05:00

Really cool to see a photo from Yuli + Keith's wedding published in The Knot New York's Planning Secrets article. Huge thanks to Juliet and Sierra of Poppies and Posies for the shout out!

Soyoung + Wade {Blue Hill Stone Barns Wedding}

2011-02-07T11:26:00.003-05:00

Had a blast with these guys at their wedding at Blue Hill, one of my favorite places to shoot.

Sarah + Joe {Southbury, CT}

2010-11-22T08:56:00.013-05:00

Sarah + Joe's colorful fall wedding in CT last month was one of my favorites all year. These two had so much personality, and any time you have hay bales and camp fires and smores you know it's going to be a great day. Jillian Clark of Jillian Event Design did an amazing job working with Sarah to style the day, check out some more photos at her blog 100 Layer Cake.

Brides Dress: Elizabeth Dye Event design & planning: Jillian Event Design Stationery design: Thoughtful Day Flowers: Joe of River Flowers Catering: Gabe Staff: Mint Staff 911 Pies: Four & Twenty Blackbirds Band: Carte Blanche from Elan Artist Tent: Sperry Tents Rentals: Party Rental Ltd

Nadia + Eli {Wave Hill Wedding}

2010-11-18T12:56:00.014-05:00

Simply gorgeous fall affair at Wave Hill. Nadia + Eli's garden wedding at my favorite venue was one of the most beautiful I've ever photographed. Check out the feature at Style Me Pretty for all of the details on how this day came together.

Venue: Wave Hill Caterer: Great Performances Cake: Sylvia Weinstock Florist: Hatch Creative Studio (Barb Salzman Band: Urban Guerilla Orchestra (Elan Artists) Makeup Artist: Victoria Moyer TheDown2EarthDiva@gmail.com Hairstylist: CCourtney Benedetti Day-of Event Planner: Daughter of Design (Annie Lee) Stationary: Ceci NY Save the Date: Hello!Lucky Ketubah: New Ketubah Officiant: Rabbi Andy Bachman

Locusts on Hudson Wedding, NY

2010-10-12T11:25:00.007-04:00

Caterer: Oliver Kita / DJ: Israel Vines / Makeup and Hair: Michelle Scott / Invitations: Mr. Boddington’s Studio / Paper Goods: Georgia Fountoukis-Apostolidis / Tent and furniture rental: Events Unlimited Party Rentals / Groom’s Suit: Paul Smith / Groom’s Shoes: Maison Martin Margiela / Wedding Dress: Amsale / Bride’s Shoes: Miu Miu / Jewelry: Daniel K

And here is the amazing Super 8 film by Chris Berntsen.

Rata and Chris - Upstate New York from Chris Berntsen on Vimeo.

Cypress Iris Book's

2010-10-11T16:43:00.010-04:00

I exclusively offer Cypress Iris Book's, because they are the cleanest, most elegant albums out there. My style is minimalist, and it was important to me to find an album that simply let the photos speak for themselves. Cypress uses the highest quality fabrics and each of these books are handmade. Here's a few photos from some recent orders, they turned out gorgeous.

Kate and Rebekah's Wedding:

Serena + Bibin's Wedding:

Megan + Macgregor (Alder Manor Wedding, Yonkers}

2010-10-04T15:18:00.006-04:00

Megan and Macgregor's wedding took place at the Alder Manor in Yonkers, and this place was amazing! Megan had described it to me as 'Gatsby-ish', which pretty accurately paints its distinctly early 20th century estate feel. It was so unique, with swimming pools and statues and alcoves all over the place. Megan and Mac were a ton of fun to work with and the entire wedding just felt classic and cool.

Venue/Caterer: Karen Macgee and Chefs at Work
Planner: Viva Max Kaley
Florals: Cut 1 Floral DJ: Pop Shop! Dessert: Dough and Batter

indoor swimming pool on the second floor? oh yes

Rita + Chris {Asia Society Wedding, NYC}

2010-09-15T16:11:00.005-04:00

I loved these two! So comfortable in front of the camera.

Rita + Chris's wedding took place at the amazing Asia Society on Park Ave. Catering: Gracious Thyme Catering Florals: Dale Black Designs Hair: Stacy Pitt Makeup: Jessica Choi Cake: Cupcake Cafe Cocktail Band: Bon Musique

Kate + Rebekah {Blue Hill at Stone Barns Wedding, NY}

2010-09-10T15:34:00.004-04:00

This was one of my favorite weddings ever. These two are just so in love and it shows!

Venue: Blue Hill Stone Barns (amazing food!)

Juanita + Rehan {Wave Hill Wedding, Bronx NY}

2010-08-17T09:46:00.005-04:00

A year ago I met up with Nita for a consultation meeting, and we were surprised to find out that we're actually old co-workers! About 7 years ago we both worked at a little Thai restaurant on St. Marks Place in New York's East Village. We were both new to the city, I must have been like 18 years old or something tiny like that, so you can imagine our excitement and surprise at having reconnected, especially as Nita started telling me more about her wedding. In fact, I can even recall Nita's stories of that cute guy named Rehan she met one night long ago - fast forward seven years and now they're married!

And what a wedding it was! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Nita is responsible for almost all of the details herself, with amazing-as-always flowers by Sarah and Amy from Saipua. Coordinator: Tracey Goldstein of Polka Dot Events Video: Hello Super 8. Venue: Wave Hill Catering: Great Performances Cupcakes: Kumquat Cupcakery

Also, check out Nita + Rehan featured on Once Wed!

Nita + Rehan's Message Booth!

2010-08-17T09:40:00.002-04:00

Photobooth's are everywhere, but Megan Hill from Hello Super 8 came up with the amazing idea of doing video booths. This is so much fun to watch.

Also be sure to check out Nita + Rehan's Super 8 highlights reel!.

Colin + Aubry {My Moon Wedding, Brooklyn}

2010-08-07T12:40:00.004-04:00

I love relaxed Brooklyn weddings!

Rebecca + Philip {Boscobel Wedding, Garrison NY}

2010-06-25T12:42:00.003-04:00

Rebecca + Philip's gorgeous wedding at the Boscobel in Garrison, NY. Most amazing view of the Hudson I've ever seen!

Flowers: Enza Anastasi, Diana Gould Ltd. Catering: Main Course Catering Make-up: Elisa Flowers Hair: Ramie Roth Planner: Jessica Kouvaros

Serena + Bibin Engaged

2010-05-13T15:50:00.002-04:00

Looking forward to shooting their wedding next month!

New York Magazine Weddings Summer 2010

2010-04-27T12:51:00.004-04:00

I was excited to have another one of my weddings, Jen + Nick's last year in Red Hook, published in the most recent issue of New York Magazine Weddings.

And to my surprise I was interviewed for the 'Ask the Experts' section in this issue. I thought to myself: expert? me? I've never considered myself to be an expert on anything. I'm just doing my own thing, trying to create fun, authentic images, but it's nice to know that there are people out there who appreciate this approach! Click on the images below to see higher-res versions.

Katie + Adam {Cape Cod, MA}

2010-04-21T14:15:00.005-04:00

Phew! After a long hiatus I am now back stateside and getting back into weddings for the next several months.

I haven't updated this blog in ages so I wanted to start with a special post. I shot Katie + Adam's wedding last summer in Cape Cod, MA. The beautiful bride Katie is like a big sister to me. We have literally known each other since we were toddlers and our parents, older brothers, etc. are all a big family. I was so happy to be there and capture these beautiful moments at her wedding.

Congratulations again Katie and Adam!

thats my mom on the left! with katie and ellie, who's like a second mom to me.

proud parents of the bride. i have been taking advantage of pasta dinners at their house since i was a baby.

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it's not the best photo in the world (thanks for trying mom!) but here's a shot of me and katie at the end of the wedding!

Back in Thailand...

2010-01-30T00:23:00.007-05:00

It's winter again, which means I say goodbye to frigid NYC and head to Thailand for a few months. I'll be back in early April to start up wedding season and should have lots of fun things to post then.

In the meantime, here are just a few photos from my trip last year. I traveled all over the country but spent quite a bit of time with a fishing family in Chaloklum village in Southern Thailand, and with a traditional Thai healer and orange harvesters in the north. This was such a busy wedding year that I was only able to print about 10% of the film that I shot when I got back, but hopefully I'll have lots more to share when I return.

See you back here in the springtime!

Chaloklum fishing village:

Da' Som, 80 year old fisherman.

P' Dum and family.

P' Bea, taking a break during squid fishing.

Nong' Tdah with powdered face. Love of my life.

'Ajarn' - literally, 'teacher' - the traditional Thai healer I lived with in Mae Ai province, Northern Thailand:

Traditional massage with herbs, performed with foot.

Ajarn's son looks through the window.

Ajarn's mother, with Junior and kitty.

Nun, novice monk, at Mae Ai temple.

Orange harvesters in Mae Ai province, Northern Thailand:

me picking oranges!!

Laureen + Colum Engaged

2010-01-06T01:24:00.003-05:00

Laureen and Colum were the winners of our engagement shoot during the Brooklyn Pop-Up Wedding Series/Brooklyn Bride raffle a few months ago, and instead of just taking traditional portraits I thought it would be fun to invite Natalie and Indira from éventus Planning to work together with me and style the shoot.

It took place around the West Village/Meatpacking District, which is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city for portraits because the cobblestone streets make a great NYC backdrop, and the Highline and the Hudson River are gorgeous at sunset. You rarely see flowers in engagement photos so Indira designed a casual bouquet for Laureen while we walked through the Highline. By far the most fun part of the shoot was the lovely picnic that the girls from éventus set up for us on the Westside Piers. Check it out below!

Styling & Flowers: éventus
Accessories and table top: Anthropologie

Happy Holidays!!

2009-12-23T16:21:00.005-05:00

Happy Holidays and Happy New Years to all! I've been absent from this blog for quite some time, but I have lots of fun shoots to post after the New Year.

Here's a sneak peak from an awesome engagement shoot I did as a prize for the Brooklyn Pop Up Wedding Series/Brooklyn Bride a few months ago. Rest of the pictures to come after the New Year. See you in 2010!

74th and Roosevelt: Exhibition Opening in NYC 12/4

2009-11-30T22:22:00.008-05:00

I haven't posted on this blog in ages, and that's because I've been spending the last month preparing for an exhibition of my documentary work that opens in NYC this Friday, Dec. 4th.

'74th and Roosevelt' is a collaborative documentary that chronicles a community of people whose lives circle around this one corner in Jackson Heights, Queens. At its core it is a document of the close relationships and singular personalities wrought by the realities of life on the streets.

I have been working on this project for three years and it has been by far the most important and meaningful thing I've done in my short career as a photographer. I'm excited to invite you all to this exhibition of photographs, hand-written text, interviews, and postcards.
December 4, 2009 through January 9, 2010

Opening Reception: Friday, December 4, 6-8 PM

Leon and Michaela Constantiner Fellowship
NYU Tisch Dept. of Photography + Imaging
721 Broadway, 8th Floor Gallery and Broadway Windows
New York City 10003

The exhibition is open until January 9th so if you can't make it on the 4th definitely try and stop by another time!

Jen + Nick {Botanica Wedding, Red Hook}

2009-10-27T01:05:00.009-04:00

Jen + Nick's wedding was one of my favorites all year because it was so intimate and unique. I love how the entire affair took place on one block in Red Hook, Brooklyn where they live - it was almost a block party in a way! The ceremony was in Valentino Park at one end, reception at Botanica Restaurant on the other, and all the getting ready pictures and portraits were taken in between. There's even a photo of Nick literally hopping a fence while walking over to the ceremony!

To top of it off, Jen's best friend and Maid of honor is Sarah Ryhanen of Saipua, so naturally the flowers were stunning! Enjoy.

coming soon... Jen + Nick

2009-10-15T18:33:00.005-04:00

Time Out New York Wedding Guide

2009-10-02T13:18:00.002-04:00

Make sure to grab a copy of the most recent issue of Time Out New York for their wedding guide. If you look hard enough you'll see my tiny photo in the "Photographers We Love" section.

Also, check out Shira + Geoff featured on Snippet + Ink a couple of days ago!

sundays...

2009-09-29T00:26:00.006-04:00

this is how i spend most of my sundays
coffee and ny times crossword at bonnie's house

one month left of wedding season for me
then i start treating lots of days like sundays
photos by damien

Shira + Geoff {632 on Hudson Wedding, NYC}

2009-09-16T13:53:00.017-04:00

Shira + Geoff's amazing wedding at 632 on Hudson, one of the most fun and unique venues I've ever photographed. I love a couple that doesn't let a little rain get in the way of having a fun wedding!

Also check out the Martha Stewart Weddings Blog for some behind the scenes of the planning for Shira + Geoff's wedding.

Justin + Allison {Battery Gardens Wedding, NYC}

2009-09-02T15:06:00.003-04:00

Justin + Allison's beautiful wedding at Battery Gardens Restaurant in New York City.

Stephanie + Terence {Hudson, NY}

2009-08-18T13:01:00.004-04:00

I love country weddings.

Great light, beautiful scenery, and tons of happy people. Stephanie + Terence's wedding outside of Hudson, NY was such a blast, just the sort of relaxed affair that I truly love to shoot.

Check out those goats - Stephanie's mom made her own goat cheese for the wedding too!

so many happy faces at this wedding

Stephanie + Terence {coming soon}

2009-08-11T23:35:00.005-04:00

since i took off all of july to work on a personal documentary, i've been a really delinquent blogger over the past weeks, but i promise that will all change after i return from katie + adam's cape cod wedding this weekend.

there will be lots of beautiful weddings to post, starting with stephanie + terence's amazing country affair in upstate ny. stay tuned for the full post next week!

Rob + Adrianne's Super 8mm Film by Chris Berntsen Films

2009-07-29T13:43:00.006-04:00

Check out this amazing Super 8 film shot by Chris Bertnsen at Rob + Adrianne's wedding.

Chris and I also got a few shots together in the photobooth!

Rob + Adrianne {Loft Eleven Wedding, NYC}

2009-07-29T13:35:00.007-04:00

Rob + Adrianne's beautiful wedding at The Westside Loft in Chelsea.

coming soon

2009-07-23T22:32:00.003-04:00

stay tuned for Adrianne + Rob's beautiful westside wedding next week...

also, I just saw this VERY informative article on how to find the right wedding photographer on ritzy bee, and urge anyone who is currently in the midst of this search to check it out. should save you lots of time in the long run, because i will be the first to admit that wedding photography, the styles, prices, and products can all be a bit mystifying when you first jump into it - it even was for me when i started! this article clarifies a lot of those issues

Roslyn + Andy's Post-Wedding Shoot {NYC}

2009-07-11T20:42:00.002-04:00

keeping with the theme... here's a few photos from Roslyn + Andy's post wedding shoot in NYC. as usual, the girls from eventus put together a beautiful bouquet

Roslyn + Andy's Super 8 Film and Snippet + Ink Feature

2009-07-01T18:34:00.003-04:00

Check out Roslyn + Andy's Super 8 film by Chris Bertnsen below. Also, their wedding was featured today on one of my favorite blogs, Snippet + Ink.

Roslyn and Andy's Wedding in Mexico from Chris Berntsen on Vimeo.

Chris is a good friend of mine who I studied with at NYU photo school. He used to shoot Super 8 skate videos (you can see an awesome clip on his vimeo page) and it just made sense for him to start shooting Super 8 videos with me at weddings. Ahh, there's just nothing like film, whether its the still image or a movie.

Stay tuned for many more of his films to come over the next few months.

Melissa + Pouya {Norwood Club Wedding, NYC}

2009-06-25T19:48:00.005-04:00

Melissa + Pouya had such a fun and unique wedding at the brand new Norwood Club here in NYC. It's amazing how much can be hidden inside one NYC brownstone!

Best toasts at a wedding ever... look at these reactions!

Jenna + John {Hartford, Connecticut)

2009-06-08T18:47:00.004-04:00

Jenna + John's beautiful, simple wedding at the Pond House Cafe in Hartford, CT. The rain held off just long enough for us to do their portraits!

from one beach to another...

2009-06-02T23:34:00.003-04:00

While I was in Thailand this past winter, I spent a month and a half living in the small fishing village of Chaloklum Bay, on the island of Koh Phangan. This is where I did the bulk of my shooting. I have so many images from here and haven't come even close to editing all of the film, but I thought this photo was a great intro to life in the fishing town.

This is P' Chah drinking a cup of coffee on his boat at around 6:00 AM. The night before he and two friends, P' Chiap and Lung' Nap, slept in their boats. As the sun rises they wake up and have a coffee together, a calm moment before embarking the bay for a long (and very hot) day of fishing.

Andy + Roslyn {Riviera Maya, Mexico}

2009-05-21T22:55:00.015-04:00

I'm going to let the photos speak for themselves this time. Thank you Andy + Roslyn for inviting me to be a part of your beautiful wedding, and for being such a fun couple to photograph.

Enjoy.

Indira from éventus did an amazing job running around all day making sure everything looked beautiful and went according to plan. Venue: Dreams Puerto Aventuras Roslyn's Dress: Priscilla of Boston Hair/Make-up: Julia Macheras of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa Andy's Suit: J-Crew Guy's Shoes: Customized Converse Stationery: designed by the groom himself!

I was psyched to learn that Andy and I share a mutual love for the Red Sox, and that Roslyn, a Yankees fan, got him Red Sox cufflinks as a gift - proof that weddings heal even the most bitter of rivalries!

One of the best things about destination weddings is that by the time the weekend is over, you really feel like you've been friends with the entire wedding party for more than only a few days days. So when Roslyn emailed me these photos that were taken with disposable cameras that were given to their guests, I couldn't resist sharing, they are so hilarious (to us at least!) Plus it's always fun to see a little behind the scenes. {click photos to see larger}

On the left I'm smiling with the ziplock bag that Indira gave me full of hand sanitizer and masks for my flight that stopped in Mexico City the next day... remember when everyone thought swine flu was going to end the world? Yes, that was just a few weeks ago.

Roslyn made me pose with the parasol because I had been torturing her and Andy with it all day! (the wind was crazy) By the way, I know I'm skinny but that huge chunk of flesh that seems to be missing from my left hip is actually my flash attached to my belt haha

Me attempting to dance, big mistake as usual!

Andy + Roslyn's Portraits {Riviera Maya, Mexico}

2009-05-18T15:24:00.004-04:00

So any couple who's had a consultation meeting with me has heard me talk about how it usually takes some time (and a few rolls of film) for anyone to get comfortable in front of the camera and for the genuine, natural moments to start coming out. Andy + Roslyn are a clear exception to this rule. I asked them if we could shoot a 'practice roll' the evening before their wedding... and they clearly needed no practice! What follows is literally 5 minutes of shooting and 1 roll of film.

stay tuned for their wedding photos coming soon!

Val + Brett on Once Wed

2009-05-13T13:16:00.008-04:00

Check out Val and Brett's wedding featured today on one of my favorite blogs, Once Wed!

Val + Brett {Pioneertown, CA}

2009-05-12T10:31:00.015-04:00

Whoa, huge post... nothing less would do justice to Val + Brett's like-no-other-wedding-i-have-photographed celebration in Pioneertown, CA a few weeks back. A ceremony in the desert, portraits at an Old Western movie's set, and reception at a local honky tonk - yes, the definition of unconventional, and such a blast! Enjoy the photos..

Reception Venue: Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace Ceremony Site: TK IT House Val's reworked vintage dress: Hay-Lo Brett's Suit: Indochino Hair/Make-up: Al'ke Me Hairpiece/boutinierre: Whichgoose Birdcage Veil: Brenda's Bridal Veils Rings: MnM Woodworks

I started shooting a lot of Holga, so get used to it!

I love the guy on the left holding a dollar bill, and how the flower girl and ring bearer look so unhappy to be squished together! {click to see larger}

Brett asked all of the men to wear black suits in the 105 degree desert heat, which, besides being slightly masochistic, made for some pretty cool photos.

I'm pretty sure Val + Brett are on another planet in this photo.

full NY Mag spreads

2009-05-10T22:34:00.005-04:00

As promised, here are the full spreads from Yuli + Keith's feature in New York Magazine's Summer wedding edition. I was really excited because as you'll see, their wedding leads the 'Real Wedding Album' section of the magazine. Click to see larger images.

Polaroids from Mexico

2009-05-08T18:24:00.005-04:00

Just got back a few days ago from Andy + Roslyn's amazing wedding in Mexico. They were such a blast, and shot tons of polaroids. Andy just emailed me a bunch, I look like a dork in every one of them.

Left to right are Indira, of éventus Planning, me (in the back), Andy the groom, Roslyn the bride, and my friend Chris, who is a Super 8 videographer.

Many more pictures to come from this awesome wedding!

Thone - Luang Prabang, Laos

2009-05-05T21:43:00.003-04:00

Now that I'm back from 4 month trip to Thailand/Laos and finally getting around to developing the film, I'll be posting random shots that inspire me.

This is a photo of Thone, a novice monk I spent a couple of days with at That Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos, with one of the temple dogs. I miss the peacefulness of That Phousi, which is the holiest temple in all of Luang Prabang and located at the top of Phousi mountain.

Val + Brett's Rehearsal Dinner - Palm Springs, CA

2009-04-30T18:01:00.006-04:00

Whoops, I got this ready faster than expected! Enjoy these photos from Val + Brett's rehearsal dinner in Palm Springs, just a warm up for their wedding...

Both Val + Brett have acting backgrounds, so they staged a surprise performance for their guests...

...and it was a success!

Trying out the Holga

2009-04-29T22:14:00.003-04:00

This was taken at Brett and Val's wedding a few weeks ago in Palm Springs, CA. I'm giving the Holga a try. It's a toy camera and the thing I love about it is that you never know what you're gonna get.

I'm back! + NY Magazine

2009-04-17T17:56:00.004-04:00

Wow, it's weird to be back in the US after almost 4 months traveling and photographing in Thailand. But I can't think of a better way to have transitioned back into the swing of things. After a couple of days in LA with my best friend, I'm now in Palm Springs, CA, for Valerie + Brett's wedding. It is BEAUTIFUL here and this wedding is going to be incredible.

And I came back to some more good news, Yuli + Keith's Wedding (which never ceases to amaze me in how much continual press it gets) was just published as the first feature in New York Magazine's Summer Wedding edition. This was the first time I ever submitted to a magazine, and NY Mag is a great way to start. I've only been back here for a few days and haven't even seen a print version yet but I'm going to post it as soon as I make a scan. In the meantime, go pick up a copy!

... see you soon

2009-01-11T06:14:00.002-05:00

I'm going to disappear for the next few weeks (if not months!), so I apologize if you don't see any updates on this blog for a while... so far Thailand has been incredible... the people are as warm and generous as I remember, and it only seems to get better as I get further and further from the big cities. Can't wait to share the photos with you all soon.

Behind the Scenes on POWD

2009-01-06T20:27:00.006-05:00

So I knew this was going to happen. I've been in Thailand for about a week now and now that the holiday season has passed it seems that the engaged couples of the world have resumed there search for wedding vendors... all of the sudden the emails begin flooding in and needless to say it's difficult for me to inspire confidence in a potential client when I'm 10,000 miles away and can't have an in-person meeting!

So when Josie from PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com asked me if I would be willing to do a guest post on her blog about my photos, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to give a little bit of insight into the "behind-the-scenes" of my style and approach to weddings. A lot of what I wrote about are the types of things I discuss during consultation meetings, so I urge anyone interested in my photos to check out the full post here. I picked six of my favorite photos and talked a little about why I like each... whether it was the moment, the environment, the light, or most importantly the couple themselves. Of course this doesn't substitute for getting to know the idiosyncrasies of my personality and work in person, but hopefully it gives some of you a better idea of what is going on in my head!

...kind words from Style Me Pretty

2009-01-06T06:30:00.005-05:00

It's always nice when you stumble upon some unexpected praise out there in the blogosphere, especially when it comes from one of the best weddings blogs out there, Style Me Pretty. Abby was nice enough to mention me and post a few of my photos from Phil + Angela's Wedding in her "Found Inspirations". Click here for the full post!

Happy New Years from Thailand!

2008-12-31T01:46:00.005-05:00

Greetings from Thailand! Now that wedding season is over I'm going to be working on my documentary photography here in Thailand until heading back to the US for Valerie and Brett's wedding out in Palm Springs CA next April.

The guise of photographing fishermen has also provided me a good excuse to live on a secluded beach for the next month! About a year and a half ago I was visiting my father in Thailand and decided to take a little vacation by myself on the island of Koh Phangan in Southern Thailand. After settling into my $10 a night beachside bungalow, I decided to explore the area and discovered a small fishing village that was still thriving on this island that is nearly overrun with resorts, scuba tours, and "bar-beers".

By the time I acquainted myself with the village I only had a day and a half left on the island (my senior year at NYU was beginning in a week) but the fishermen were so friendly and warm with me that in just a day I was able to go deep-sea fishing with Lung Naap, come back and eat the fish he caught that day, spend a night drinking rice whiskey with members of the village in their hut on the beach, and even attend the wedding of P' Dum's niece the next morning. So this is where I will begin my next few months photographing. I'm hoping that with a visit that lasts more than 48 hours, I'll be able to make some photos that do justice to the serene, simple, and contented life of these fishermen and their families, because it is a special way of living that is in serious danger as the forces of tourism and globalization begin to alter even the most remote locales of this country.

Here's a few of my photos from last year:

P' Tawee, a squid fishermen, brings in his boat as the sun rises on Chaloklum Beach. Squid fishing has to be conducted at night because the squid are lured into the nets by an artificial purple light.

At the same time, Lung Naap gets ready to head out for a day of deep-sea fishing. He had been sleeping in his boat and is pulling me towards him by a raft in the second photo.

The fish that are deep in the ocean are huge, and Lung Naap really only needs to catch one or two of these a day to make a living. During the rainy season he'll sometimes go a week without a catch, but later on around Feb-May he can catch 10 large fish a day.

Lung Naap showing the days catch.

Because it gets so hot outside the fishermen only stay out at sea until around noon. In the afternoon they'll take a nap in the hut on the beach. In the second photo P' Dum watches the sun setting with his granddaughter.

Grilling up some of the small fish that we caught in the shallow part of the sea earlier that day. They simply put a fire under a piece of scrap metal and grill the fish whole... this tasted amazing. I have never eaten something so fresh and delicious.

At night we sit in the hut by the beach, drinkig rice whiskey and smoking some kind of local tobacco rolled in bamboo leaves.

P' Dum's niece and her groom at their wedding the next morning. This was a REAL country wedding! Wish I had better pictures of this so you could see how modest yet joyful the wedding was - essentially just a gathering of the entire village with enough food (and whiskey) to feed an army. Unfortunately I had to catch the ferry back to Bangkok but I should have many more opportunities for photos over the next month.

I look forward to sharing more photos after my trip.

Happy New Year everyone!

David + Amy's mini wedding - NYC

2008-12-21T21:13:00.005-05:00

So David + Amy actually got married in Belize a few weeks ago (I know, I was really jealous I didn't get to go too!) but they decided to also have an intimate ceremony and brunch a couple of weeks before at the Brotherhood Synagogue in NYC. It was frigid outside, but luckily Amy withstood the cold and we were able to take some portraits in the beautiful Gramercy Park!

Yuli + Keith - Real Wedding of the Week on Project Wedding

2008-12-15T14:30:00.008-05:00

I'm really excited that Yuli + Keith were chosen as the Real Wedding of the Week on Project Wedding! I have received tons of emails from people asking about various things about their wedding, everything from Yuli's dress to the wooden mustaches to the cupcakes, so I encourage all of you to check out this feature, where Yuli + Keith explain the planning process behind all of the great details that made their day special: click here. It also includes even more photos than I had originally included on my blog post of their wedding.

and Style Me Pretty loves Yuli + Keith's wedding too!

Kathryn + Ben at the Carlyle

2008-12-10T14:39:00.010-05:00

Kathryn + Ben's wedding at the Carlyle Hotel was clean and elegant, a classic NYC affair. Kathryn's a real art buff (I first met her at a gallery opening a couple of years ago), so it was appropriate that we did their portraits outside the Guggenheim and the Met. Check them out below:

Kathryn's Gown: Oscar De la Renta Shoes: Filippa Scott Hair: Fekkai Cake and Favors: Gail Watson Florist: L'Olivier Ben's Tux: Hickey Freeman Band: Lou Davis Music Bride and Groom Cookies: Elenis

Adrianne + Rob Engaged

2008-12-03T15:09:00.000-05:00

Check out some of Adrianne + Rob's engagement photos in Tribeca and Hudson River Park. Looking forward to their wedding next summer!

Raquel + Xavier on the Brooklyn Bride

2008-11-25T22:38:00.000-05:00

I was really excited that some photos from Raquel + Xavier's wedding were recently featured on the Brooklyn Bride. Click here to read about all of the planning that went into their beautiful wedding!

More photos from their wedding can be viewed here.

Dawn + Brandon - NYC FIre Museum

2008-11-18T13:39:00.000-05:00

In alot of ways, Dawn + Brandon's wedding at the NYC Fire Museum in Soho was my ideal wedding to photograph: lots of time for portraits in a beautiful location beforehand, a brief ceremony, delicious food, and then just a big party with great music (their band, The Dream Team from NYCswing, was by far the best music I've heard at a wedding). The flowers at the reception were beautiful, and I especially liked the use of real grass on the centerpieces to reference Brandon's favorite sport, golf. Also, Dawn + Brandon were one of the most naturally photogenic couple's I've ever photographed, I barely had to give them any direction! Check out some of my favorites below:

Dawn's Makeup: Amy Kernahan Decor: Thomas Anderson

Dawn writing her vows at the last minute!

Phil + Angela - Tribeca

2008-11-03T17:14:00.000-05:00

Last month Phil + Angela were married at the unparalleled St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Afterward, they had an intimate dinner at Dennis Foy Restaurant, which served some of the best food I've ever had. Cheryl of Cheryl J Wedding's and Events did an amazing job planning the day, which had a clean and elegant feel throughout. At the end of the night the entire party moved down the street to the Tribeca Grand Hotel for dancing.

Jose Villa Workshop

2008-10-31T19:11:00.000-04:00

A few weeks ago I went up to Pittsfield, Vermont for a workshop with Jose Villa. Jose's a really amazing photographer (one of American Photo's 10 best in the world!), and his style has been a huge influence on my own photography. It was peak foliage season up in Vermont and the leaves were incredibly beautiful, making a great backdrop for our model shoot. Luckily the rain cleared away just in time for sunset. Check out some of my favorites below.

Venue: Riverside Farm Make-up: T.E.A.M Hair and Make up - Make up by Britany Bouquet: Stems Winchester

My friend Katherine came up to Vermont for the weekend too. We tried on hats at the "Scotland by the Yard" store.

Yuli + Keith

2008-10-26T18:46:00.000-04:00

A couple of months ago I photographed Yuli + Keith's wedding at the Beaver Del in upstate New York. It was one of the most fun, unique, and beautiful weddings I've ever been to, and the most amazing thing about it was that it was almost entirely "do-it-yourself". Everything from the giant "cookie-table" (apparently a Pennsylvania tradition), to the campfire with smores, to the more than 1000 handmade paper cranes, was prepared beautifully and a dream to photograph. On top of that, Yuli + Keith's family and friends were so much fun and treated us like we were guests. Also, their food was delicious! I hope these pictures show how fun and unique their wedding really was.

Venue: The Beaver Del Hotel & Campground, contact Barry + Bill at 607-363-7443 Bouquet's: Saipua Catering: Full Moon Resort Cupcakes: Baked Mustaches!: Something's Hiding in Here

Krista + Eric

2008-10-20T23:04:00.000-04:00

Krista + Eric were married last month at the Larkfield Manor in Long Island and were a lot of fun to work with. We all went to a beautiful spot by the beach for portraits and I love their group shots in front of the lighthouse. The highlight of the night was probably Eric's rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline"!

Raquel + Xavier

2008-10-14T15:15:00.000-04:00

Raquel and Xavier's wedding was last month at My Moon Restaurant in Williamsburg. They had a cool urban-industrial vibe at the reception, and I tried to bring that out in their photos which we did at an old brickyard in Williamsburg. It was the first time that I had ever photographed in this type of setting, but I really like how the pictures came out. It was rainy and the sun had practically set by the time we started their group photos which gave them some nice dramatic light.

Natalie Rios and Indira Marte did an amazing job planning the event and coordinating the beautiful details.