May 12 2015

Amber & Eric’s Wedding at The Metropolitan Club

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Eric & Amber planned a stunning wedding at The Metropolitan Club, a historic venue just off the Southeast corner of Central Park.  I was particularly excited about this wedding not only because the venue itself is gorgeous and rich with atmosphere, but because Eric is a theatre director and clearly was bringing his sensibilities to the wedding planning process– everything from the everything from the groomsmen’s tuxedos (and Morning suits for the ceremony!) to the invitation suite were meticulously designed with an eye for theatrical detail.  I started the day with Amber and her bridesmaids getting ready upstairs in the Club and then we took a round of pictures with the wedding party down in the Billiards room while the couple shared a private moment for their first look.  After some photos in the library and rooftop balcony we took a walk across the street to Central Park and then loaded into cars to head to St. Jean Baptiste on the Upper East Side.  What a gorgeous church this was–the ceremony was particularly moving as it was performed by Eric’s own father, who is a Deacon!  Upon return to the Metropolitan Club guests were treated to a cocktail hour that concluded with a surprise dance performance before heading upstairs to the ballroom for dinner & dancing.  Eric & Amber delighted onlookers with their incredible first dance choreography, and later on we were treated to a surprise performance by another dance troupe!  The next morning their nuptials were announced in The New York Times Vows section, too.  I could not be more thrilled for this wonderful couple– congratulations, Eric & Amber!

Vendor Credits:

Ceremony Location: St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church

Reception Venue: The Metropolitan Club

Wedding Day-of Coordinator: Eileen, An Affair To Remember

Wedding gown: Augusta Jones

Bride’s shoes:  Jimmy Choo

Bridesmaid dresses: Alfred Sung

Morning Suits: Baldwin Formals & Groomsmen’s Tuxes Ike Behar

Groom’s Custom Tux by Alton Lane

Videography: Amanda Rose Wilder

Makeup: Khadeen Ellis

Hair: New York Bridal Hair

Acrobats: Ken & Lani from 2ringcircus

Dancers: Jenny Rocha and Her Painted Ladies

Officiant: Deacon Paul Vitale (Father of the Groom)

Floral Design: Belle Fleur

Catering: The Metropolitan Club

Music: Gerard Carelli Orchestra

Rings:  Elleven

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May 12 2015

New custom flash drives: bamboo!

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As fewer people have disc drives I have found it useful to give clients their purchased image files on USB sticks… I had been wondering what my logo would look like on the new bamboo drives from USB Memory Direct-– today my samples arrived and they look pretty cool!  I love that bamboo is sustainable.  The fact that the caps are magnetically held to the body of the drive is pretty great too.usb memory direct flash drives-04

USB Memory Direct Flash Drive, Thumb Drive, Custom Bamboo Memory Stick

USB Memory Direct Flash Drive, Thumb Drive, Custom Bamboo Memory Stick

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May 08 2015

Aviva & Jared’s Coney Island Engagement Portraits

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Aviva & Jared are getting married this August at the lovely but lesser known venue The Wainwright House— I was so thrilled to book them as I’ve never had the pleasure of shooting there before and no doubt it will be a gorgeous location for a shoot, plus these two couldn’t be more delightful. Aviva is a lawyer and Jared is finishing medical school, so when they suggested Coney Island for their engagement portraits I couldn’t have been more thrilled– what better way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives than a few hours at an amusement park by the beach! Though the weather was nice it wasn’t quite as warm as either Aviva or I had assumed so we were both a little chilly, but we made the best of it and I love what we shot. Check out this sweet, fun couple– my favorites were when they were sharing some cotton candy on the boardwalk. Who doesn’t love sugar?!


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Apr 30 2015

Laura & John’s Engagement Portraits: Upper West Side

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Laura & John are getting married this coming October at Current, a beautiful new venue with water views over at Pier 60 on the west side of Manhattan. I was excited to book this wedding– not only is the venue exciting and beautiful but this couple is absolutely the sweetest. Just look at the way they make each other smile and laugh, it was such a breeze shooting with them.  We started the shoot at their place on the Upper West Side and walked towards Central Park, grabbing shots of this happy couple outside some of their favorite spots in the neighborhood and generally capturing the atmosphere of their neighborhood.  Once at the park we made our way to the sweet little bridge that John proposed on.  We couldn’t have asked for a more lovely day for this shoot.  Congratulations to Laura & John!


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Apr 24 2015

Jessica & Ross’ Wedding at Meadow Country Club

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Jessica & Ross contacted me all the way from Texas when they were planning their wedding on Long Island for this April.  They planned their wedding carefully and beautifully with the help of Jessica’s mother, who was living closer to the venue, Fresh Meadow Country Club.  They did a fabulous job planning and the event was marvelous, featuring a plethora of white orchids, a fabulous Oscar de la Renta gown, and of course, Jessica & Ross themselves were beaming with love and happiness throughout the day!  I started upstairs with Jessica getting ready up in the bridal suite and brought her outside for a first look with her handsome groom.  The wind was a bit too much for us to continue shooting portraits outside but we gave it a shot (I mean it was seriously windy, you guys!) before heading back indoors.  The Chuppah area where they’d have their ceremony was beautifully decked out with white orchids and roses and a lovely crystal chandelier, so naturally I shot the couple and their group portraits with this as a backdrop.  Cut to a little while later and Ross is breaking the glass under this gorgeous Chuppah!  Their cocktail hour featured an amazing array of delicious foods from around the world— meanwhile the staff expertly transformed the ceremony room into a reception complete with dance floor.  The band kicked off this beautiful evening with gusto as Jessica & Ross enjoyed a first dance and a lively Hora—even their folks got in on the chair-lifting action!  Probably my favorite part of the evening was hearing the wonderful toasts made by their fathers, maid of honor, and best man— these were such a testament to the couple’s character and commitment to one another, it was moving and beautiful to get such a window into their lives together.  I couldn’t be happier for Jessica & Ross— congratulations on a beautiful wedding and the beginning of a fantastic marriage!
 

Vendor Information:

Venue: Fresh Meadow Country Club

Wedding gown: Oscar de la Renta

Bride’s shoes: Lanvin Paris

Hair: Veronica from Essa Salon

Makeup: Make up by Anne Demarco

Bridesmaid dresses: Lazaro

Groom’s suit/tux: Hugo Boss

Officiant: Rabbi Jerome Davidson

Floral Design: Metro Flowers
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Gayle Forman Israel - April 25, 2015 - 1:42 pm

Make sure you hire Sarah for your wedding!!! A true artist capturing every moment. Her attention to detail shows in every picture and what I love most is how she captured the love that Jessica & Ross have found in each other. A million thanks Sarah Tew. We will treasure these pictures forever

Dawn Levine Goldstein - April 28, 2015 - 8:10 pm

STUNNING! Indeed Sarah captured the love and beauty of the evening. I am still smiling! Mazel Tov!

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