Can You Say I'm in Oswego......Trick

I recently made a trip to Oswego to photograph Heather and Zach's engagement session. As we pulled up to their house, we noticed a party going on. First we thought, "for us" and laughed at each other.

Did I mention that my trusty assistant Morgan loves dogs? After formally meeting this great couple, we decided to head out to the shoot. As we left the house, Morgan was surprised that Mady, their best friend wasn't coming to the session. As usual, Morgan quickly convinced everyone that the dog had to be included! Though she kept a watchful eye on all the birds, Mady was well behaved and quite photogenic.

First, we went to the Rice Creek Field Station Trails, the spot where Zach surprised Heather last December. Zach told the story of how he and Mady bought strings of Christmas lights and all the extension cords he could find and strung them above the trails in the freezing cold. He told Heather to bring her snowshoes and then he surprised her with a beautiful engagement ring. We then we went to the shore of Lake Ontario just before the sun was setting and took a few more shots of the happy couple.

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Great Smile

Sometimes when I can't fall sleep I open up the laptop and review images I shot to relax. Last night was no exception.

I found this one that was taken while on vacation in California. Morgan and I had such a relaxing time. We hiked, sampled some great wines, enjoyed wonderful meals and even went to an Italian Circus with dancing dogs. This picture was taken at Point Reyes National Seashore. Morgan was practicing taking pictures of birds along the beach. I think the great smile is proof that she enjoyed the time as well.

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Stacey and Paul's Engagement Session

Stacey and Paul are getting married!

These two are perfect for each other. After finding another location for their engagement session due to the sudden park closures, we settled on Olana State Historical Site. Its location and views are not normal for Hudson, NY. We will be checking this place out again for more shoots in the future.

Being an Idol fan and a golfer myself made it very easy to get to know each other. Enjoy!

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Shannon - Model Shoot

I recently joined a photography meetup group looking to meet new photographers as well as learn more about the Capital Region. I found a great group of people who were all into digital photography with a variety of skill levels.

After attending a meeting, I offered to lead the group in a lighting technique workshop. The response was overwhelming, so much so that I had to schedule a second shoot a few weeks later for those who were shut out of the first one.

Here are some images of Shannon from the second shoot. I am scheduling another shoot with Shannon's sister, Amanda later this month.

Hudson, NY - skyline right off Warren Street

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Meet us on 4/25 at The Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY

Stop by and get your picture taken in our photobooth during the Hudson Valley Bridal Event on April 25th, 2010 from 11am to 2pm. Admission is FREE if you sign up in advance using the link below!

Date: 4/25
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY
Sign up: HERE

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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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