Last night was the commencement exercises for the Minisink Valley Class Of 2010! Looking back, it feels like just last week was the beginning of football season. As we listened to the speeches and watched the smiles on the graduate’s faces, we couldn’t have been more thankful to have shared their last year together! We would like to wish all the graduates the best of luck as they enter an entirely new world!
Just about the time they were both out of high school, Brenda and Justin began their long and loving relationship. Brenda went to school with Loretta in Eldred and Justin graduated with me from Minisink Valley. After having lost touch with each other after a few years, we were all reunited when Brenda and Justin were referred to us by another wedding couple we had the pleasure of photographing!
Their engagement session started out on the Hawk’s Nest along the Delaware River in Sparrowbush, New York. With the morning sun not having crested the mountain, there was a bit of a breeze along the rock face that gave us some challenging shots with blowing hair. As the two began to warm up to our cameras, we moved on to the Elks Brox Memorial Park overlooking Port Jervis and Matamoras, Pennsylvania. Though the drive took for what seemed like forever, the view was absolutely perfect. The rest of their session took them to the tracks near Eddy Farm, a quiet little park and a side lot next to the Erie Depot.
Once everything was done, we finished the engagement session with a few cold drinks, sandwiches and stories from “back in the day”! With their July wedding fast approaching, we even discussed some of the last minute details of what to expect when the big day finally arrived!
Photographing their wedding is going to be a lot of fun and we cannot wait for it to come! Check out some of our favorite shots of the engagement session!
Back in April, we began our 2010 Hot Air Balloon Ride promotion for couples who booked with us before May 31st. With the promotion, each couple who selected either the Diamond or Platinum package would receive a complimentary hot air balloon ride courtesy of Wanamaker Photography and Above The Clouds. Each of those couples also received a free entry into our grand prize drawing – exclusive photographic coverage of their experience as well as a 10-page mini-brag book of the flight and a special photo!
Originally, we wanted to announce the winner on June 1st, but were so backed up with work that we missed the deadline by a long shot! Needless to say, we decided to wait until the middle of the month for the announcement! After throwing all of the names into a hat and mixing them all up – we have picked our grand prize winners …
Congratulations to the both of you! We cannot wait to capture beautiful memories of your romantic flight!
Last week was the 2010 prom for S.S. Seward High School in Florida New York. A combined Junior and Senior event, it was held at the Falkirk Golf Club in Central Valley New York.
Now, I know that I may not be what you would consider old. Having only a year left before my 10-year high school reunion may not seem that long ago – but a quick visit to any recent prom will certainly change that thought! All kidding aside, it was so much fun to be able to attend this event. From the staff to the administrators and the students, everything was perfect and it seemed like the night ended before it should have!
Last year, I was unable to attend the S.S. Seward prom because we had a wedding booked where I was the primary photographer. Though the Tropical Paradise theme worked well, this year was done as a Masquerade. Many of the students came dressed to match and there were some awesome masks made for the prom king, queen and court.
We’re already looking forward to what next year will bring! Until then, enjoy a few shots from the night!
For me, I know how important it is to document wonderful moments in life. I especially enjoy photographing babies and children because it allows me to capture moments that Mom or Dad would miss because they are so involved in what is happening.
Baby Jack was born to Tim and Mandy of Eldred, NY on March 2, 2009 and I had the privilege of photographing his first session. As I always say, the baby runs the show – and boy was this the case. We had so much fun and I cannot wait for his next session!
