{minna sneak peek} – Jacinta & Trevor
June 29, 2009
Yes, it’s true, love happens at any age! Jacinta & Trevor enjoyed every moment of their wedding as they celebrated the look, the smells and the sounds of Trinidad and Tobago! More coming soon…
love is in the air...
Orange
June 24, 2009
minna slideshow – {Jestine & Par}
June 19, 2009
Honeymooners, Jestine & Par celebrated their recent wedding in New York City and took these
EngagementNewlywed Session photos. Here’s a slideshow of their stroll through the Meatpacking District as they managed to stay cool and embrace the downtown vibe as the Sun made its exit. Enjoy!
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{minna tip} #16
June 16, 2009
Prep for the bridal-prep – Most couples do enjoy ‘getting ready’ shots as the bride slips into her wedding gown to whisk away and meet her groom. So let’s talk about the bridal preparation area. In all honesty, most bridal prep rooms look like a grenade hit them and left behind dry-cleaning plastics, wire hangers, tissue paper, street clothes, and candy wrappers everywhere! The key is to create an organized-mess. Your wedding-day details will be captured – from crinolines to champagne flutes…but let’s move the organized-mess to the sides and in background so the bride (and her bridal party) can take their rightful place at center-stage. Don’t let the extraneous stuff become the main event!
Tulip heaven…
June 12, 2009
Central Park is undeniably gorgeous, but when the tulips are in bloom the Conservatory Garden is absolutely heavenly! Sabrina & Sean enjoyed their ceremony, surrounded by beauty.
sometimes, we pick our own bouquets...
Wheeeee!!
bridesmaid smooch
point and shoot
all set...
ring exchange to Pavane
the kiss...
in b/w & in color
bouquets on display...
Once in a Lifetime
June 9, 2009
Celebrate Brooklyn kicked off its season of summer concerts with David Byrne last night. He performed my favorite Talking Heads songs (except the one I really wanted him to perform). So, no Psycho Killer (Qu’est Que C’est) for me…oh well…that’s how it goes. Nevertheless, a huge, enthusiastic crowd filled the park to the rim. And just as he finished singing Take Me to the River, the sky opened up and it began to drizzle.
so near and yet so far...
look! a glimpse
fiery byrne
experimental dancing
tutu
experimental office chair dance
more synchronized chair-dancing
check my front...now my back
set over
minna slideshow – {Nicole + Jim}
June 5, 2009
It’s another rainy day in NYC. But does it really matter if it rains or shines? Nicole & Jim certainly knows love transcends both states. Here’s a snippet from their wedding reception. Enjoy!
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{minna tip} #15
June 4, 2009
Have a smoking reception – You and your groom will be smoking-hot for sure during your reception, but forget the fog machine. Piping in smoke for dramatic effect is beautiful initially, but as the smoke-bomb thins out around the room, it may cause a few issues – residue, digestion problems, and if you have sensitive olfactory senses, the smell may be unpleasant. An added concern I have as a photographer is keeping my assortment of lenses residue-free. Plus, the dispersed-smoke generally makes the photos look as grey as the fog. If you really must use a smoke machine, go for it, HARD! Not halfway. A constant and steady stream of the fog makes your photos look terrific, especially when accompanied with laser effects. If you’re looking for alternatives though, I highly recommend laser lights, strobes, glow-sticks, sparklers (while outside), disco balls, & crystals.
The Ring
June 1, 2009
Cinthya & Pablo are beyond adorable! The first hot day of the season drew tons of folks to Central Park. Luckily we found a few cozy spots and voilà, the pair brought the magic!
enthusiastic smooch
lake view
blue skies
back-to-back
snuggling up
branches in black-and-white
smiles & park benches
sunshiny flowers bloom
finally, the ring!
