meet my friend Summer

Hey no pictures?

I have a lot of pics of summer but I really want you to visit her site instead of hanging around here.

I did this shoot a little while ago with my good friend Summer, she is a fashionista and was/is a very talented designer as well. She has worked for all of the top names, and you might even be wearing something she designed right now.

Anyway she is stepping out on her own and started a personal styling business.
Lucky for me she is my friend and will be helping me out. I sure need it.
Although after all the press she is getting lately I might have to be patient and get in line.

Check it out!
I rocked all of the photos on there. She rocked the style.

Her blog is also helpful. And popular.

Ok just one.

Meet Summer

Joe Iurato

Meet my friend Joe

For me he is one of the most talented artists I know in real life. I mean I know there are great artists, but I can eat dinner with Joe. That is when he invites me over which lately with his new baby boy has been a while. I also get to call Joe one of my best friends. I haven't met anyone who can draw with their opposite right hand (he is lefty) using a mouse and just nail the art first try. That's just one of many things, the list is long. His talents are multifaceted. He can do anything beyond well, and when he focuses on it for more than a month, well then its just amazing.

I actually have a really talented group of friends, I am so lucky. Its really one of the driving reasons I made it to where I am now. Having all of them to draw from. I am so lucky.

So last night I had the honor of being invited over for some amazing clams and some shrimp and pasta (he is also a world class chef) and of course some amazing Longboard Syrah.
After dinner we headed into his garage to "make art"
Of course I watched, I cannot "make art"
He has been stenciling for a while but he has had a resurgence now that he as found a lamp for his garage, and his son sleeps nicely now without the need for constant vigil.

Here is "the garage" setup

The tool box

the workbench

the artist at work

the testing wall, and spray can check

close to finished

quality control

trim to fit

SO there you have it. Joe is having a gallery show in Bridgeport Connecticut this friday the 5th.

I highly recommend you come and pick up some art. The pieces are really going to be fantastically awesome. Some pieces of course are just outrageous and I have to have them. I have lots of Joe art all over my house. I am really lucky.

You can be lucky too.

click the banner for the link to Joe's announcement on his blog
Click here for his blog proper

pick up some longboard while your at it

Dawn and Relentless

Hey its been a non stop couple of months with so much to write about and no time.
I will do up this one because its hot.
Last Friday/Saturday for a massive amount of hours and at an unhealthy hour I was shooting a new clothing company catalog. Also did some behind the scenes stuff for the record. Friday ended at 2am and I was one of the lucky ones who got to sleep till 7am ish the next day. I was unlucky though because I then had to stand in 20 degree weather for about 5 hours shooting some climbing stuff for the site.

Check it out, they are planning to launch this black friday so keep your eye locked for it.

Dawn and Relentless

Some of my behind the scene stuff made it to some blogs.
ne2c
the parent company

and I also made it onto one of my favorite sports/action/fashion/ type shooter
Tim Kemple
check out his stuff, its always good.

Amy and Colin

Wow whats is up everyone!
Its been wayyy too long since my last blog.
I have been on an extremely busy pace the last month or so.
We have LOTS to blog about.

First up is Amy and Colin.
They had a perfect day at a really great location.
Davids Country Inn in Hackettstown
they had a rocking reception with almost non stop dancing, it was so hot in there!

Here is the slideshow!

Matt and Megan

What can I say.
my camera takes to me to fantastic and awesome locations.
I get to spend time with people in love.
I get to document said love.
I get to meet the people they want to share in the documentation.

Its fabulous.
I am the luckiest.

Click here for the Slideshow!!

Hey everyone!

SO we are heading for Hatteras NC for a super intimate awesome wedding.
I am beyond blessed and humbled that I was chosen.
You can call and email me, just wont be able to see you in person until monday.

I am going to be facebooking a bunch so check it out.

I am cram packed with things to do, I will be taking a meeting on the way down to eventually solidify the entire look here. Some of you have seen and used some of the new features and I am hoping to tie it all together soon.

October is going to be my busiest month.
November is looking to be my quietest (getting some climbing trips in hopefully)
December I have a wedding that is just going to be ridiculous (in a really good way) I cannot wait for that one.

See Ya!

fashion

Hey everyone, one of my dear friends just started a new blog.
Check it out!
What would Summer wear

Carm and Cat

Hey, well here it is.
I have known Carmine for quite some time. We have gone on some amazing climbing adventures.
Our crew of climbing friends are inseparable, (even if we don't get to climb as much as we want to anymore) We have helped each other in any way possible and will always have each others backs.
Cat, you are an amazing person. Every where we go people just hug you. You almost require it as your form of communication. Whenever I am around you I cannot help but smile. I find the hugging thing awkward sometimes with others, but not with you.

Love you both.

Oh yea

Check out the Slideshow...

fav shot

Hey everyone, I am getting ready to unleash!
I have three jobs I need to blog here.
Check out this kick ass ring shot we did at the last wedding, a 10 dollar staples led flashlight is my new friend. I cant wait to break it out again. I really had it in my bag of tricks for something totally different, a spark of inspiration and viola I went from something lame to dramatic.
Thanks to Cindy for sticking it in the bag, and letting me steal it from her in the first place.



Stay tuned for a completely new look soon.

That week flew by

Wow where does the time go?

Cheryl and David, a fantastic event.
I had a really great time doing this one.
My right hand associate (hero) really did an out of the park job. I couldn't have done it without him.
Literally

So check out the show!
I am in the middle of changing alot of things around here.
The slidshows are one of them

Hey everyone

I am so behind in blogging.
The last wedding was fantastic!
And yet there were challenges, my car died on the way there, then I lost my wallet and my house keys.
SO of course I am dealing with all of that, getting all of my replacement items, some of course easy, some take hours(the dmv), and trying to get my car back on the road.

Its all good, I am just behind. Its not like I wont catch up or things wont happen I just need time.

Jasper, anytime

Meet Jasper.
He has amazing neck muscles, and fantastic hair.
Both of his parents are really really nice people. I always enjoy any amount of time I get to spend with them. I was lucky enough to get invited over this sunday and was honored that they considered me to capture some moments with little J.

Just a couple while the rest are still cooking in lightroom.

Wow

All I can really say is a very large piece of my puzzle was given to me today.
I am really not good at being inquisitive asking questions and such, I think my quality is making the leap to go and listening. Always at some point the golden nugget appears that i was not even thinking about.
the aha moment.

And then we went downstairs to the wine cellar...

I cannot put into words

Where my head is at right now. I am in my hotel room. I am trying to get my head right for tomorrow. (chocolate, coffee, water) yea the wines have been flowing. I am in a good place. I am beyond words Tuesday is a 12 hour learning day. I need to be focused.
I know where I want to go.
I am so glad i am here

ear to ear grin

if you really want to stalk me

I dunno why I never posted this before.
Actually its because I just found the time to start using it. I registered early to save my name, but like always just let it sit there. It wasnt until recently when one of my wedding friends added me as a friend, then the wave came on when all my other friends saw me I had to catch up.
So I am using this alot and will be posting about my adventures here also

Facebook

next week

Hey everybody, I will be in ATL next week until wednesday, meeting a true wedding master.
Denis Reggie. I am beyond psyched. It wouldnt be possible without all of your support. I plan on bringing back some insane knowledge and skillz. Denis is really one of the top wedding photojournalists, maybe the top. I have been following his work for a long time. I will try to post some things during my trip. I have been so lazy lately hopefully a change of place will energize me.

From your end it will look like I am not gone, email and web stuff and phones all work there...
:)
I just wont be able to meet you in person.

Things are changing here and really exciting things right around the corner.

See Ya!

Amy and Colin breakin the ice

I always forget that I can put the slideshows right in my blog here, I am kinda lazy and its a whopping three extra steps...
Amy and Colin, I love that we walked right in and just started. And you trusted me to pick a decent spot. I never shot there,and its really 5 mins from my house, but scoped it out the day before. Its has a lot of really nice nooks to get some really great looks dont ya think?

Looking forward to your super special day in October!

new addition to the world

Connor!

Loved meeting this clan. Really super fun people and I felt instantly like I was supposed to be there, and welcomed beyond expectation. Meeting people like this, how could I not love this "job"

A great family and lil' Connor has a fun future with awesome parents.

Slideshow!


Later
the shadow

Hill country BBQ

Just got back form the Launch party of Hill Country BBQ in the city. They are now doing all kinds of catering for parties and events, on and off location.
A great idea for the more casual wedding and really fun events
Check It

the PB&J cupcakes are beyond fantastic. Out of control good.
Of course we got to try every single rib/meat/salad.
Everything top notch.

Thanks to the wedding salon
and 4pm events for putting it together and inviting me!

See Ya

Cheryl and David anytime

Cheryl and David's trip through the arboretum.
It was great finally meeting you Dave and getting to know each other. I cant wait for your wedding, your fun easy going people. With great smiles and great looks to boot!
A great spot

click here