Jayne & Clint's Wedding

Jayne grew up in Rockville Centre in a house which backed on to one of our favorite bride's parents' house - if that makes any sense! In any case, Jayne came to us via her network of friends and as you already know, referrals are our best clients!

Jayne had chosen a beautiful dress with straps (which is not so common these days) and lovely lines that wrapped around her body.

I don't know why, but there's always something special about a pale tourquoise box!

This picture was sitting in the kitchen and caught my eye. Drawn by Sam, it really is a beautiful and accurate representation of the Bride and Groom. With artists like this in your family, who needs a photographer!!

I absolutely love this next image and was happy to include it on our website. Taken early in the day before the dress went on, there is an extreme sense of calm and serenity in the image as Jayne's make up is applied.

Art alert!!

Some of my favorite shots are accidental. You know, the flash misfires, the ISO was wrong, lens didn't focus, etc. and this is the case in this next shot. Maybe it was a combination of all of the above but regardless, I think it is an awesome portrait of Jayne, her sister and her mother.

What do real estate and portraits have in common? Location, location, location! Funky backgrounds, splashes of color and tapestries all add to an interesting portrait..

Jayne and her sister...

The limousine was a gorgeous old 1930's Cadillac...

....with a nice touch on the dashboard..

Meanwhile, over at The Royalton, the guys were busy plane spotting!

Because the Ceremony took place at The Royalton (along with the reception), Jayne was able to get a birds eye view of the pre-Ceremony activity and the guests arriving from the comfort of her Bridal Suite which overlooks the courtyard..

The happy couple with Jayne's limo right after the ceremony...

I love this next image of Jayne and Clint - the colors are so rich and saturated and the lighting is perfect, shot just before dusk. The splash of pink and white breaks up the green foliage nicely.

.and of course, we end the post with the obligatory 'pretty girl enjoying the reception' photo!

Jayne and Clint, good luck with your future plans and the exciting times that lay ahead of you and I look forward to seeing you both again in May!

Planting Fields Portrait Event!

Yes folks, it's that time of the year again ~ the cherry blossoms are blossoming, the leaves on the trees are budding and Spring is finally springing!

Join us for our annual Portrait event at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay on Saturday April 25th as we say farewell to Winter and hello to Spring.

Please call or email us for more details and to reserve your time slot ~ space is limited and we are working on a first come first served basis. This is a great opportunity to give Mom a special portrait for Mother's Day on May 10th

www.cousinsphotography.com
info@cousinsphotography.com
(631) 424-4626

Alix & Craig's Enagement Session

Kim and I have known Alix for several years now, in fact ever since we photographed her older sister Jessica's wedding back in 2005. Then a couple of years later we photographed her sister Corinne's wedding and now it's Alix's time for the spotlight. I cannot express how excited I am to be working with Alix's family again as they are such wonderful people and in the short time we have known Craig, he too has become one of our favorite grooms-to-be and I know it will be an awesome wedding day!They came out to Huntington a couple of weeks ago for an engagement session with me, a kind of warm up for the big day and although there was still patches of snow on the ground from our big snow storm at the beginning of March, the weather was very mild and well into the 50s

Alix looked absolutely fabulous and was excited for the photo session..

I love the look a TS lens allows, especially when it's not over used and something like the location below is perfect for it - notice how the legs are completely out of focus but the faces are sharp...

I asked if they were willing to pick up a goose for a shot and Alix took it to heart immediately by chasing down a nearby foul. In the end, the goose was able to cut short the chase by hopping in the pond...

OK, so Alix looks fabulous but Craig's not so bad either. He is affectionately called 'Aquaman' in some circles due to his nautical vocation and undisclosed super powers...

I like this non-traditional way of shooting the engagement ring....

...and I absolutely LURVE this next image. Shot, again, with my TS lens to add the dreamy focus effect, I just adore the expressions on Alix and Craig's faces ~ their serene contemplation of just being together perhaps. And then there is also quite an interesting backdrop happening at the same time with a man crossing the stream with his children and an elderly couple strolling through the park - a indication of the future perhaps?..

Another great expression from Craig, caught completely unaware..

So towards the end of the shoot, a policeman just happened to be walking by and Alix asked to borrow his hand cuffs for an impromptu 'ball and chain' image. Keys were present and no arrests were made!

Alix and Craig, you know that you are a special couple to us and I can't wait to shoot your wedding. Even though this is our "last hoorah", I hope we can remain friends for many years to come!

Barbara & Jonathan's Wedding

So while Kim was at The Head of The Bay Club in Huntington Bay with Katie and Matt, I was at my favorite wedding location on Long Island with Barbara & Jonathan - the magnificent DeSeversky Center in Old Westbury. The rain came down in Old Westbury too that day but it really didn't put a dampener on the wedding so to speak as Barbara & Jonathan put on their best smiles and were a delight to be with.

Last minute Maid of Honor dress alterations...

There's something very beautiful and serene about this photograph - I think it's perhaps how the window light is gently bathing Barbara's fingers and bringing out the rich texture and delicate design of her dress..

If you ladies are contemplating on wearing a lace up wedding dress, take note - they do look beautiful for shore, maybe take a little longer to put on...

...but just wait for that last tug of the ribbons!

A quick informal shot of all the lovely ladies in the Bridal Suite..

Jonathan looking very dapper!

DeSeversky Center has so many beautiful shooting locations both inside and out. The main staircase is flanked by massive white stone walls which make for an awesome backdrop..

Barbara & Jonathan decided to see each other before the Ceremony ~ in fact, because the Ceremony was part Jewish, it was actually a requirement so I was able to get Jonathan's great reaction to his beautiful bride the first time he saw her in her wedding dress as she came down from the Bridal Suite...

The signing of the Ketubah...

...and on the way to the Chupah..

Cheers!!

Tender moment as Jonathan dances with his mother.

Cheers (Part II)

The band was phenomenal! This is actually Jill from The Jill Gioia Band. They rocked the party all night and had some amazing musicians, several that perform in the band for Billy Joel's 'Movin' Out' Broadway play.

Barbara & Jonathan, thank you for sharing your special day with me and I look forward to seeing you next time you are up from Boca!