Ta’ana – Children Photography
This little girl did amazingly for being a first-time model. I usually tell the parents at the beginning of the shoot to stay away from saying words like S-M-I-L-E or P-I-C-T-U-R-E (I spell it out so that the kids don’t understand).
Fascinated with the sky.
This shoot was done at the Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn, NY. Most of the photos were taken with the 85mm 1.2 Canon lens and some were taken with the 50mm.
When the child is small enough (and their parents only take pictures with a point-and-shoot camera), may not recognize that the big dSLR camera that you holding to your eye is even a camera, so they might not even realize that they are being taken pictures of. My goal is for them to act totally naturally (and not to force-smile or pose) so I’d rather them not know that I’m holding a camera.
I also LOVE interacting with kids myself and find it a fun challenge to distract them and make them go and do where I want them to. With 2 year olds, like Ta’ana, it’s often enough to get them on your side, and then do exactly what you want them to copy.
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Engagement shoot: Angela and Jamie
I was booked by this bride and groom-to-be without actually meeting with them in person first (it was through a referral from a previous bride whose wedding I shot last summer). I was amazed when I met Angela and Jamie for our engagement shoot, because despite their telling me how awkward they are in front of the camera, they looked like they walked out of a magazine (as you can see for yourself).
Love making my subjects into a small dot with the trees looming over them. It looks dramatic in a fun Thumbelina kind of way.
Before meeting my clients for the shoot, I give them guidelines for dressing and styling (great hair is a biggie). During the shoot I talk about body positioning and what angles look best. Engagement shoots is exactly when I can jump in with a few tips, which can make a big difference, although the adjustments are usually very subtle.
The Central Park in NY is a great spot, because you can get some nature-meets-city shots.
Can’t wait to shoot their wedding!
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Wedding of Adam and Margie
A white photography studio
+ changing background lights
+ my new 85mm lens
= wedding photos that make me want to sing : )
It also didn’t hurt that Adam and Margie were a very good looking couple with an awesome sense of fashion.
Browse the blog post below or visit the more complete music slideshow of Adam and Margie’s wedding.
I’ve been in love with the Canon 85mm 1.2 lens for a while, dreaming about it, fantasizing about our happy days together. This was by far not the first wedding that I shot with this amazing portrait lens, but this was the first time that I didn’t have to part with it afterwards. 
Greeting family.
Margie is a really friendly and open person. I felt like I’ve known her for a long time as soon as I met her.
Adam is a drummer and founder of “New York Soul” – the amazing band that playing throughout the wedding.
The food was actually as good as it looked.
The while walls of a photography studio make the light just bounce all around and create the softest look, which is amazing for portraits. Here are a few of the family formals (that are a little less formal : ).
The wedding was accompanied by Adam’s very own company – “New York Soul”.
They sang a wide variety of sophisticated music on a very high level, from current R&B to jazz classics (the most memorable for me being Nina Simone, whom I absolutely love). 
Talking to a band member.
Margie having a blast with Adam.
The best friend speech.
The band emanated so much positive energy that I almost got a little carried away photographing them.
Guests enjoying the music.
A kiss on the bench.
Before you leave, don’t forget to check out a more complete slideshow of Adam and Margie’s wedding and click “Like”, if you enjoyed looking at the photos!
Wedding Hall: Park Studios
Band: New York Soul
Catering: JPO Concepts
Wedding Gown: Priscilla of Boston
Bridal Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Tux: John Varvatos
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Yana and Ben: A mini engagement shoot!
Here are a few photos from a mini engagement shoot (which lasted only about 15 minutes) from last week!
Love Yana’s eyes.
Oh the over-exposed black and white images. You make me happy.
Anything can be a background… even a beam.
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Eden in a sea of stuffed toys: Children Photography
First of all, Eden is adorable. She welcomes you with open arms right away and repeats everything said by the adults around her in the most endearing, squeaky voice (modifying it a little with random syllables that are easier to pronounce). Second of all, I LOVE working with kids.
Squealing with joy!!! Life does not get more fun than jumping on a bed.
Kids get distracted very easily, so it is definitely a challenge to change settings, watch out for lighting and composition, and think of the next inventive step – all while trying to get into the mind of the child and talk to them in a way that will produce results.
Model time.
Ahh… the negative space.
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