Karenscape Photography

Allyson & Erik: September 19th, 2009

2009-12-29T16:23:00.016-05:00

Tara & Justin: The Day After Shoot

2009-12-29T15:41:00.008-05:00

Tara & Justin: August 29, 2009

2009-12-29T15:29:00.030-05:00

Jackie & Max July 18, 2009

2009-12-29T13:11:00.019-05:00

Cristin & Brian: Glen Island Harbour Club, NY

2009-12-29T12:24:00.023-05:00

Kathleen & Fred June 14, 2009

2009-12-29T11:37:00.012-05:00

Marissa & Mike June 27, 2009

2009-12-28T16:26:00.000-05:00

Spencer & Eliza: Atlantica, Westhampton Beach, NY

2009-06-23T18:59:00.010-04:00

Words can't describe how much I enjoyed Eliza & Spencer and their incredibly thoughtful, passionate, and unique wedding. So I'll leave it to the slideshow I created to tell the story. Just paste this in your browser:

http://www.karenscape.com/clients/McClelland/showit.swf

Kate & Brian: The Woodlands

2009-06-19T14:37:00.014-04:00

Brady & Mike: The Locust Tree, New Paltz, NY

2009-06-07T19:45:00.026-04:00

Allyson & Eric: Engagement Session in Point Pleasant, NJ

2009-06-06T20:30:00.015-04:00

Sofya & Tom: The Yale Club, NYC

2009-06-06T19:16:00.011-04:00

Maura & Justin 10.03.08

2008-10-16T11:47:00.016-04:00

080808: Marc & Wolly

2008-08-12T00:33:00.022-04:00

i had the privilege of shooting Marc & Wolly's very cool wedding this past friday, 080808. they were *excellent* to photograph, so much fun, up for anything, and supremely good models! and their wedding was full of love, beautiful, and original. the kind of event that keeps me doing what i do.

Got Pink?

2008-07-23T23:06:00.019-04:00

On Saturday, Devon and I headed to North Jersey to photograph Lynn & Sherlon get hitched. For me, every wedding has a unique flavor, and this one was...well...pink.

My favorite thing about working with Devon is that he's got such smooth moves on the dance floor that inevitably, the ladies gravitate in his direction, and i get myself a great photo op and some free entertainment!

Adam & Kelly

2008-06-30T23:24:00.017-04:00

It was one of those magical weddings, where everything was just...perfect. The weather, the couple, the vendors, the guests, the place. Adam & Kelly got married this past Saturday at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT and we truly loved being there to photograph it.

Ronke & David

2008-06-25T11:01:00.015-04:00

I've been shooting weddings for more than seven years, but the fates waited until Ronke and David's wedding to introduce me to the beauty that is Riverside Church. And then there's the beauty of Ronke, whose unique and gorgeous features made her an absolute pleasure to photograph.

Trish & Bill

2008-06-24T13:46:00.012-04:00

Trish & Bill are getting married at the Castle on the Hudson in a couple weeks but I had the pleasure of getting to know them in Battery Park for an engagement shoot. Here are some of my favorites.

My Heather-inspired behind-the-greenery shot...

Abby & Nigel

2008-06-07T11:28:00.006-04:00

Maria & I recently shot Abby & Nigel's wedding at The Palace in Somerset, NJ. With a wedding party as gorgeous and fun as theirs, our job was made incredibly easy. Here are some of my favorites shot by Maria:

And here are some of my favorites:

And the Winner Is.....!

2008-05-15T13:39:00.005-04:00

I want to begin by saying that I was humbled and honored by the time and effort all of you put into sharing your beautiful love stories with us. This was the first How I Found the One contest and I had no idea what to expect. What I found was that everyone's stories were so tender, and endeared me to you all so much that I wish I could award a free wedding to all of you just for entering! That said, we had to pick one winner, and we did so based on who had the most compelling story. So the winner is...

Trish & The Hot Cop! We are honored and thrilled to award a completely free wedding photography package to this couple who "found the one" in the most unexpected way...

Trish and HC will receive the following:

*8 hours of coverage by Karen Gordon and a second shooter
*The best 400 images from your day, lovingly opened and retouched until it sings, and presented as 4x6 prints set in an elegant Hudson album
*The best 400 images posted online, making it easy for you and your friends and family to view, share and order prints of your favorite images
*Your digital negatives of ALL the images from your ENTIRE wedding (all 1500 + images—usually as much as 2000!) as high-resolution files on DVD. And, a digital catalog for easy multi-platform viewing
*A fully designed wedding album slideshow set to the music of your first dance, posted so soon after your wedding you may still be lounging on the beach when you receive it. And if you like the design on the slideshow, ordering the album is a snap (albums are not included in the package and are an additional cost).
*A blog entry of our favorite images posted just days after your wedding
*Phenomenal service from beginning to end
*One of the fastest turnaround times in the industry

When we announced the How I Found The One contest, we hadn't considered awarding the most original and creative presentation of your love story. But of all the entries, one video stood out so much for its very comical editing and creative production that we had to acknowledge it. So...we are pleased to announce the (unofficial) Creative Presentation Award to Marc & Wolly. Marc & Wolly have already booked with me for their wedding on 08.08.08, so in recognition of their very cute and funny video, we'll be giving them a free 60-page 9x9 custom-designed wedding album with a leather cover and their names engraved on the front. Congratulations guys!

Next, I'd like to offer a second place award to Jackie & Max for Jackie's video story of her long-distance love affair with Max, a soldier in the U.S. Army who is currently stationed in Iraq. Jackie, I'd be honored to shoot your wedding for $3400, which is $6300 off my normal rate.

And finally, to everyone else who entered the contest, if you choose to book a Karenscape Photographer we'll take $1,000 off our package just for the effort you made in entering. Please contact the studio if you'd like more information.

Thank you again to everyone and congratulations to all of you for having found The One!

Trish & the "Hot Cop"

2008-05-12T15:29:00.000-04:00

What an AMAZING story!!

Tyler & Jenna

2008-05-08T15:29:00.002-04:00

I've spoken to Tyler & Jenna quite a few times since they decided to enter our contest. They're both incredibly sweet, and it's apparent they're very much in love! Check out their video and tell us if you think they should win!

Jackie & Max

2008-05-07T12:49:00.005-04:00

With decision day for the Karenscape "How I Found The One" contest rapidly approaching, we're facing a slight dilemma... how do we choose the best out of so many amazing love stories??

So we're asking for your input.

Over the next week, we'll be posting videos from couples sharing their love stories in hopes of winning a free complete wedding photography package from one of New York's most talented photographers, Karen Gordon.

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Jackie & Max

Our first entry was from Jackie & Max. Max doesn't make an appearance in the video, but since he's serving in Iraq, I think we'll let him get away with it! Below Jackie's video is the e-mail he sent us as a compliment.

26 March, 2008

The following story is an opportunity for me to share how I remember falling in love with my wife, Jackie. Consider this the cliff notes version, written to be a 3 minute read (my attempt to match your timeline standards). I know you prefer a video but let’s just say I am currently living with limited means. I hope Jackie’s submission meets our requirement to submit a video and this may serve as a compliment to her story. It would be an amazing honor if you decide to select us in this contest but I’ve honestly just enjoyed reliving the enclosed moments while writing this story, so thanks for the encouragement. Thank you for this opportunity and I hope you enjoy reading our simple love story a fraction as much as I enjoyed living it.

The Story of Jackie and Max
By Max Ferguson

Jackie and I first met some eleven years ago, after a freshman dance in High School. All of our friends became close and by our junior year, Jackie and I found ourselves dating. Our relationship lasted six months however, and by the end of High School, we lost touch and followed our separate paths.

It wasn’t until the spring of our sophomore year in College, when I saw Jackie for the first time in almost three years, that I rediscovered her: Jackie was simply beautiful, not just “hot,” but beautiful in a classic, timeless sort of way. She was smart, confident, and I instantly adored her. I’d like to say it was “love at first sight,” but we’d been friends for over six years. In a less-than-sober hug goodbye, I unintentionally whispered in her ear, “I love you.” Her reluctant reply: “Happy Easter?” I was instantly embarrassed by my unplanned confession but I now attribute those three accidental words to ultimately bringing us together.

Over the course of that summer, while I was away doing Army training, we exchanged random phone calls and innocent emails. Meanwhile, a powerful and unspoken attraction grew between us. We wouldn’t see each other again until that Labor Day weekend but by that time, Jackie had worked her way into my dreams and I had to have her. Not only was I wildly attracted to her, I admired and respected her and cherished her company. Of course, the timing was horrible. Jackie left two weeks later to spend the semester studying abroad in France.

That semester apart was an incredible tease, but the Atlantic Ocean between us only brought us closer together. When it was over, I had fallen in love with her. Four years later, history seemed to repeat itself when Jackie and I married just three weeks before I left for a 15 month deployment to Iraq. Now 6,000 miles apart and 8 months since our last kiss, I love her more than ever before.

Our wedding day will serve as a culmination of celebrations. The day will mark our two year anniversary, a homecoming, and families reunited. I have a lot to look forward to when I come home, as any Soldier would. But more than anything else, it’s Jackie and our life together that has me the most excited.

Jenn & Dan

2008-04-28T13:42:00.004-04:00

Jenn & Dan were married on April 12 in New Jersey. The wedding was beautiful, as were the bride and groom! Here are some of our favorites, I hope you like them!

Sean & Lyzamarie

2008-04-17T14:51:00.017-04:00

Sean & Lyzamarie were married April 5th, 2008. Their pictures were such a pleasure to go through! I hope you enjoy this sampling of their big day, and of course the obligatory adorable child...