So Close...Wedding Style Fall 2007 Issue

This past April I posted about shooting the Fall Bridal runway shows in NYC for Wedding Style Magazine. Well... the National Issue just arrived at my doorstep yesterday and I almost fell over! The cover was chosen from the same Monique Lhuillier show that I was at. For a split second I held my breath, but I knew after a short glance that the photograph was Mike Colon's, as he was shooting from an angle that was higher up. The shot was his and well deserved, as he is a tremendous photographer. Several of my images made the magazine as well as their website, so no complaints. Looking forward to future shows and working with many other amazing photographers!



Same Model...Different Angle.



Same Model...Different Gown.

A Graduation of Sorts

Last night I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph one of my closest friends in her 9th month of pregnancy. She approached me with the idea and I immediately said yes. I have never shot anything as intimate as this, and walked away with a wonderful experience and some fun and tasteful images. Thank you Lauren and Oscar for being so fun to work with and such great friends!







Also involved at my studio for the shoot was assistant Maria (hair, makeup), my grip Chris (setup, lighting, and music), and of course, father-to-be, Oscar.

Geese of the Garden

Just thought I would share this image taken this past weekend at the Boston Public Gardens. Had to carefully navigate thru a ton of geese landmines and step on a few webbed toes, but got the shot, lol.

Ask The Photographer

The Fall/Winter 2007 Issue of Elegant Wedding by Boston Magazine has just hit the book shelves. In it you will find on page 202 the "Ask The Photographer" section. I am featured here as I answered a question regarding "wedding albums". I hope you will be able to check it out on the bookshelves, and if not, I have free magazines here at the office for all.

4th Place & a Great Ranking

The results are just out for the Q1 2007 [AG]WPJA contest and I took a 4th place finish for this photo. I enter contests such as this lightly, never expecting a particular photo to place, but I have been pretty consistent with taking winning images that seem to impress the judges. An added bonus is the 12th place ranking on the front of the [AG]WPJA website. Keep in mind that amazing photographers from around the world enter this contest! Check it out!

This image was shot at the State Room in Boston at a wedding this past April. For other winning images from the WPJA click here to check some out... WPJA

Subway Sandwiches in the Red Sox Dugout

On Friday, I assisted argueably the foremost sports / portrait photographer of our time, Walter Iooss of Sports Illustrated . We went to Fenway Park to photograph Red Sox closer Jon Papelbon for the magazine.

It was an intense day that started early with picking up a van full of power packs, strobes, and tons of other lighting equipment. The shoot didn't start till 3PM so after setting up we had a few extra hours to kill. Enter the Subway Sandwiches...

Here, the best part of my day wasn't working with a star athlete, nor working with an iconic photographer whose S.I Swimsuit pictures are ingrained into every American males memory, but it had to be my eating a crummy Subway turkey sub with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and onions while sitting on the Red Sox bench in one of the most historic ballparks. And even while I am not a die hard Sox fan, the moment just could not be overlooked and was very much

appreciated.

End of an Era

Yesterday, my last remaining grandparent passed away at the young age of 93. And just over a year ago he was still leading an active life and living on his own. A truly amazing person whom I admire and love dearly.

My grandfather was a successful entrepreneur who would work for no one. After being the first in the family to graduate college, he started and ran his own businesses like a furniture store, water softener-co, newspaper, and even, get this, a dating service, lol. He was always ahead of the curve. I own him much thanks for the knowledge and confidence he instilled in me to go out and work for myself, live my life on my terms and not someone elses. For this, I will always be greatful!

Grandpa had survived his wife Grandma Josephine by 16 years. He leaves behind all 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and many great-grandkids as well. Family kept him going. And while he never lived his dream of achieving the century mark, his spirit and love for family will live on much much longer.

Wedding in Jamaica

I traveled to MontegoBay, Jamaica, to photograph a wedding for a local Boston couple at the beautiful Half Moon Resort. Here is a shot of the awesome couple I would just love to clone for every wedding!



"Dat is fe mi bredda"..That would mean "this is my brother in Patois (Rasta Jamaican). Met this Rasta at the beach in Negril. Very nice guy but he only wanted to sell me one ting... herb, and no, not the herb you would find in your mother's cooking, lol.

Here are some more pics of mine throughout our week trip!

Cliff Diving at Rick's Cafe in Negril!!