Jennifer & Efren....Mexican New York Wedding

When I first met Jennifer and Efren, we had a fabulous engagement session in Central Park. Originally they were to wed in their family's homeland of Mexico, but they ended up reciting their nuptials here in New York. To honor their culture, everything about their wedding had Mexican flavor and it was so lovely to witness the joyous celebration of two very happy people, joined by their ecstatic families and celebrating with authentic Mexican cuisine and music. It was quite an event!

Pretty detail in the bouquet.



I like the use of empty space here.



Absolutely stunning detail in Jennifer's gown.



This dress takes my breath away....and Jennifer's not even in it yet!



Fits her beautifully.



I love capturing these first moments of wearing a bridal gown on the actual wedding day.



I really love when more than one thing is happening in an image.



Vibrant blue sky, puffy clouds and magnificent church.



I opened the church doors just enough for some great light. The limo guy was super sweet and I really love Jennifer's face here. (And that's her papa fussing with her dress.)



Lovely ceremony.



I love when couples raise their arms up like this. Your mind completes the picture that lies before them.



Married!



You may kiss the bride. So he did.



I'm really into this lately.



This is my absolutely favorite shot of the day. I just love their pure expressions and the drama of the veil just makes it all the better.



Love the strong background here.



Traditional and gorgeous.



Super cute.



If you haven't noticed, I had a mild obsession with Jennifer's gown. But I tried to not make it the exclusive focal point of every image. It does play an important role here. With this angle, it serves to draw your eye to the happy couple.



This little girl (their niece) was absolutely adorable. I like this little moment and especially Jennifer and Efren's casual body language.



More casual stuff, even though it's posed.



The room at the Elmwood Country Club in White Plains was spectacular.



The layers of Jennifer's dress were just calling for a spin. Love the colorful lighting in the background, too.







Jennifer and Efren wanted a shot of themselves in the main reception area before everyone got there. Good call.



Pretty details.



Loving their first dance.



Nice moment.



Efren shares an emotional dance with his mom.



As a wedding and children's photographer, I just love when I can blend the two like this.



The party has officially begun and stayed at this level all. night. long.



People were swingin' and movin' in ways I didn't think was possible!



Fabulous!



Haven't quite figured this one out, but I really like it anyway.



More dress, um, I mean dancing.



(To see more dancing from this fantastic wedding, check out this highlight from videographer Chris Fig Productions. )

Jennifer's mom and little bro. Super sweet.



Group hugs are the best.



Another special dance for the bride and groom.



Enjoying the moment.



These handmade signs say it all but it's the moment they are sharing that is even better.



Jennifer and Efren, I had a blast shooting your wedding. I wish you all the best today and always!

Jessica & John Went to the Chapel and Got Married!

I've been looking forward to Jessica and John's wedding all year long. I actually met Jessica for the first time while I was in high school (a LONG time ago) as I was friends with her older sister, LeaAnn. But you see, Jessica was but a wee little one, still a toddler, I think. Who'd a thunk that all this time later, I'd be shooting her wedding? I was thrilled that she and her super sweet guy John chose me to be their wedding photographer. I knew it would be a great day.

I like this candid moment featuring Jesse and her mom during her bridal preparations.



Gorgeous bright flowers.



And a gorgeous bride to match.



Seriously amazingly pretty. It was slightly drizzling outside so we didn't want to go outside for photos yet, but I just had to capture Jesse in natural light. I popped outside, told her to stand in the doorway of her room, shot through some bushes and click.



Hi LeaAnn!



And the hosts of many of my high school sleepovers...Mr. & Mrs. Hutter! (Sorry, just can't call them Richard and Sandy.)



I like blurring the background but still getting a sense of the bride.



Groom John waiting for his bride at the chapel at Manhattan College, where Jesse and John first met.



A dramatic angle during the ceremony.



Best man and bro was clearly happy for this union.



As were the moms.



I know I'm biased with this shot, but I think it's my favorite of the day. It's awesome when there's more than one thing happening in a photo.



Getting some shots on campus (which is lovely, I might add).



The ladies patiently waiting while I was shooting with Jessica and John. I love how casual this is.



Thought I'd incorporate the bride and groom and the guys. A bunch of family and friends that just happened to be really dressed up that day.



Another one of my posed shots that I am really into lately.



Textured in the front with great landscape in the background.



Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!



And so very happy.



Formal portrait. I like zooming in close.



Onto the lovely Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY to get some images in the lovely setting before the cocktail hour.



WAY impressed with this very in sync couple!



John, this shot's for you! ;-)



I think this is my favorite image of just Jessica and John. So natural.



Just couldn't get enough of these two.



Jesse's eyes just light up when she looks at her new hubs.



There I go in the bushes again.



Lookin' good John!



Lovely settings in the reception area.



A grand room.



They look so elegant as they dance for the first time as husband and wife.



How every mom should look as her child gets married.



BIG cheers following two wonderful toasts.



John giving his bro a high five during his speech. That is pure joy on his face and I love it.



Rock it, girl.



My competition in a few years.



Another biased shot of my friend LeaAnn. ;-) All kidding aside, I really love capturing reactions like this. It is so nice for the bride and groom to see after the wedding.



John is a great guy, very family oriented, as you can see here with him and his brother.



For the record, I witnessed Jessica giving John FULL permission to do this. (I got your back, John!)



A sweet dance with dad.



And another special dance for the lovely couple. May you dance like this for many, many years to come!



Thank you, Jesse and John, for having me as your photographer. It was truly a special day.