What I love most about each wedding his how unique one is from another. Eileen and Bill chose to have a casual sit down dinner wedding, no dancing or traditional events rather a casual wedding concentrating on good food, friends and most importantly great photos.

Allow your photographer time to do what you hired them for, creating amazing photos.

Great photos require time and great light and we had both for the photos. It rained on and off throughout the day, but we had plenty of time to concentrate on photos as Eileen and Bill chose to have a first look prior to the ceremony. Traditions have changed and I find that the best first looks don’t have to be in the church or at the ceremony as sometimes the best emotion is captured in a more relaxed environment. Eileen and Bill met at the hotel prior to the ceremony allowing me plenty of time for great portraits and best of all they enjoyed their cocktail hour and allowed time for formals.

As I mention in all my meetings I need at least an hour for photos, although I work very fast, great lighting and great photos do take some time.  Even if you are going a more traditional route and waiting to see the groom or bride until after the ceremony, please allow enough time for photos, if you are having a receiving line after the ceremony, take into consideration this time as well. We generally find that after the ceremony, guests want to say hi to the Bride and Groom and the  bridal party and family want to enjoy cocktail hour and we rarely have the time we would like for pictures or we spend that time trying to gather people for formals. If you want great pictures allow us the time needed for photos, after the portraits are taken we will document the rest of the day in a totally photojournalistic manner.  Group or family formals can be done fairly fast as long as lists are kept to a minimum. The more time we have with just the Bride and Groom  the more amazing your photos will be.  As Fall is here, keep in mind lighting and sunset times, we need light and time both of which we had for Eileen and Bill’s amazing wedding.

Eileen and Bill’s ceremony was held at the Union Church in Pocantico Hills, NY. The reception dinner took place at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, amazing food and amazing service equals a great dinner reception. Ai Love Hair did a great job with Eileen’s hair and makeup as she looked stunning all day.

Too many great images too choose from so here are just some of my favorites from the day.