Well Wed Magazine Shoot - Sweet Nothings - Linda Laestadius

What a small world we live in! Even since I saw this magazine, I fell in love with it. Well Wed Magazine has the best of the best when it comes to weddings and events. They have several regional specific issues including a New York issue as well as a Vermont one. I often travel to New York City to buy my issue. Now to the craziness.

My friend Morgan while snowboarding at Hunter Mountain last winter was introduced to Linda Laestadius, a cake maker living in Elka Park, NY. Linda and Morgan shared a common interest in snowboarding and while riding together, they talked about many things. When she found out she made cakes she told her about me and my photography.

About 6 months go buy and Linda calls me to shoot a cake for the January issue in Wed Well Magazine. I said, "Really, you've got to be kidding me!" Check out her company Sweet Nothings. I'm sure I will shoot some more for her!

Well the rest is history and I cannot wait for the issue to hit the newsstand.

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Miss Teen Maryland 2009

Wow....what an opportunity I recently had. While continuing my education I attended a seminar in New Jersey where I met Emily Pettine. She was our model for 3 days. During the shoot, she was professional, fun to work with and followed direction like no other! Little did I/we know that she was was actually famous.

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AnnMarie Turner & Kevin Jermy Engagement Session

What a great couple to shoot. Can't wait for the wedding next May.

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Best Pizza Possible - L & M Spumoni Gardens

If you've been here, you know what I am talking about! I even got a free slice for taking this photo.....

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Photo Booth - I've got one for RENT!!!!

A friend and I decided that it was time to expand. Here is it! Paint just about dry and ready for rent......fully automated. Your next party needs one of these!

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Giselle - Backyard BBQ

Carrying my camera almost everywhere these days, I have recently had some unique opportunities to photograph some people. For example, while at a friends BBQ in Vermont I got the chance to spend 10 minutes with Giselle. The light was just right!

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beehner

What a spectacular day to have a wedding on top of Hunter Mountain! Charlie and Wendy must have said some special prayers because not only did it not rain, the sunlight was just perfect in the sky for a summit ceremony.



Wendy Nordone looked stunning outside of the Kaatskill Mountain Club.


You gotta just love those bridesmaids dresses. The color was so cool!


Charlie too cleaned up well. This image was taken in front on the Learning Center at Hunter Mountain.

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Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Soliday

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Matt and Katie's Rehearsal Dinner, Sylvan Beach, NY

Matt and Katie's rehearsal dinner at Captain John's was smooth sailing. The lucky bride and groom arrived just before they had to batten down the hatches from the storm. As for the wedding, all hands on deck and more photos to follow!




Matthew Soliday


Katie Blasi


Captain's John's Restaurant

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Jennifer's Portrait Sitting, Hunter, NY

Jennifer and Alan are getting married on October 10, 2009. During our wedding review, I figured I would try out a new light setup. I'm happy with the results. Hope you enjoy them too!





Can't wait for the "official" engagement sitting later next month!

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Cedar Hill Barn, Sugarloaf, NY

Got a chance to catch up with an high school friend that I haven't seen in 25 years. He's in the horse business. Since I too am trying to photograph horse jumping next summer, I thought it might be a good idea to visit his place.



From the gate to the inside of the barn, my friend Joe has left nothing up to chance in his business. Looking forward to coming back when he returns from vacation for a full shoot.



As you can see, lots of detail all around. More to come........



Did I mention they have a dog........Harley?

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Wounded Warrior Project - Burden Lake, NY

If you are not familiar with this organization and you like your freedom, you should take a little time and volunteer for this great cause. The Adaptive Sport Foundation located in Windham, NY hosts 3 events annually for wounded vets through the Wounded Warrior Project program.

This weekend brought back several vets I knew and a bunch of new ones all trying to learn a new sport - water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. Again, it's hard enough when you have all your parts but these men and women don't. They have overcome what most of us could never even dream of.







Enjoy......and start volunteering!

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New Photo - Me of course!

Just needed another FB image of myself....trying to relax. I'm not very good at that.

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Bolt the Superdog

If you have kids, you must see this movie. After talking about it, I noticed my friend's dog jumping off the deck and we went with the idea........cape and everything!


Take 1.....


Take 2......


Bolt the Superdog!

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Stephanie & Bradley @ The Coppertree

While at work yesterday I noticed that we had a wedding booked in the Coppertree Restaurant. I called to confirm and found out that the bride's mother was somehow in the flower business. So.....in the car I went and got my camera gear. Hope their photographer got the same pictures I did.


I think they were red M&M's but not 100% sure.


The centerpieces really complimented the room nicely.


The deep rich red really made this arrangement special.

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Supercross Wednesday - 1 more time!

Isn't it amazing how time flies. Last weekend I shot a wedding, went to my 25th High School Reunion, played a round of golf and went to a relaxing BBQ. Before I could even post some other photos, I found myself back in Mark's car driving to Royal Mountain again.



Having sold a few images last week right from my computer, I was stoked to try it again. Trying not to repeat the same shots from last week, I took to some other angles to see what I could capture.



I was so excited to come in and show my work. By the end of the night I expected to see a lot more sales but I was wrong. Many people looked and many riders said they were awesome but minimal sales. Hope the online galleries do better or this could be my last!



This one's for my BFF! She loves the Quads...............

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Royal Mountain Supercross, Caroga Lake, NY

Another photographer friend, I seem to have a lot these days, asked if I would come and shoot some Supercross with him. Never seeing an event before, I was somewhat interested and said sure. Little did I know it was going to take almost all night and into the wee morning by the time I got back home from shooting.



Selling your images there on-site too was a new experience. Not only being a professional photographer but being a professional salesman was a little trying at times. Many people could not believe their eyes when they saw their print coming out of the printer. The quality was amazing! If only more people ventured inside to view their sons or daughters photos.



I guess I might try this again next Wednesday night. I made some money and for the people who purchased, their excitement in holding an 8x10 was breathtaking!



But my passion is really photographing people and weddings. This sports thing is really just taking up time until the next big weekend shoot.

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