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April at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Will Hunt and Justin’s Wedding

admin — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:02:30 +0000

I’m partial to April weddings as it’s also the month that I chose for my own. The trees are getting their leaves back and the flowers are starting to bloom. Winter is fading into the background and the season of new beginnings is under way. There might be no place better to feel the best of early spring than the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Palm House. The cherry esplanade is exceptionally gorgeous and we caught it at peak for Will Hunt & Justin’s wedding. While April showers moved the ceremony indoors, we still had a break in the rain to catch some blooms for portrait time. Soraya Jollon of Soraya Weddings brought together a fabulous team for this event. Putnam & Putnam floral designers were at the top of the list, but fabulous didn’t stop there. Music and a great party were also important to the grooms, and so, Meadow Lark Quartet provided the beautiful ceremony music, while Kinky Spigot & the Welders blew it out of the park for the reception. L&M Sound and Light created a wonderful party environment and shot off a confetti cannon during one of the groom’s favorite songs. King David Tacos supplied the late night treat before guests headed out to the after party. Beside the month of April we also shared an officiant, Bettina Yiannakouru, loved her then, love her now. If you were lucky enough to be a guest, this event will be on your list of all time favorite weddings. Thanks guys, for an amazing day to photograph and another big thanks and shout out to my second shooter, David Willems.

Getting ready at the Conrad NY Hotel

Putnam & Putnam florals

Putnam & Putnam Florals

Formals at the Cherry Blossom Esplanade

Bridal Party shots at the Lily Pool Terrace

Signing the Katubah in the Conservatory

The Palm House at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Cocktails in the Conservatory

Putnam & Putnam Florals

Music by Kinky Spigot & the Welders

Music by Kinky Spigot & the Welders and Confetti Cannon by L&M Sound & Light

Music by Kinky Spigot & the Welders

A Small Tour of South Vietnam and Cambodia

admin — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:37:42 +0000

This past February I met up with my bff Linda for a three week visit to Southern Vietnam and Cambodia. Both of us had never been to Asia and this was an easy choice for our first trip. Many people claim it as a favorite destination and it’s not hard to see why. The cities will keep you on your toes with sensory overload on top of whizzing motorbikes and cars. The written language uses arabic letters, so much less confusing than signage in characters. The food is delicious and crazy cheap most of the time. It’s possible to stay in the most amazing hotels and resorts without breaking the bank and there are just so many things to check out. We searched for cinnamon and kitchen tools in the food markets, shopped for the ingredients we used in our private cooking class, had some custom tailoring done in Saigon, became Vietnamese coffee fanatics, had our fortunes told by a monk at Angkor Wat, and were sad that the lanterns of Hoi An were too big and fragile to bring home safely.

We will return for sure. Next time we’ll add the Northern part of Vietnam to the itinerary. I hope you enjoy the photos. leave a comment and let me know which ones you like the best. Happy trails!

Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Maison Marou Chocolate – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Caramelized Pork Salad – L’Usine – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

The Workshop Coffee House – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

the Night Market and Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Noodle Factory near Can Thon – Mekong Delta Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Food stall in the forest near Can Thon – Mekong Delta – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Food Stall near Can Thon – Mekong Delta – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Angkor Wat – Cambodia ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Angkor Thom – Cambodia ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm – Cambodia ©Kathi Littwin Photography

The Imperial Enclosures in Hue – Vietnam©Kathi Littwin Photography

Boat on the Perfume River and fish at the Palace – Hue – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Locksmith or doorknob sales cart – Hue – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Street Scenes – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

The foods we ate in Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Cooking class at the Vedana Resort and Spa outside Hue – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

The lanterns of Hoi An –
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

A Stunning Summer Wedding at the Wainwright House in Rye NY

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:04:02 +0000

The Wainwright House is a beautiful wedding venue and if you don’t already know it, one of my favorites. The location is close to Manhattan but feels like it’s worlds away.

For their summer wedding day, Kristen chose an incredible Oscar De La Renta gown with a fishtail train and had her bridesmaids choose their own unique dresses in shades of grey. Jeremy’s suit was Vera Wang

“Jeremy and I are not the type to “over theme” anything- he wanted a great band, Hank Lane Music and I wanted amazing flowers, Ariella Chezar. Given that we met in Manhattan and both love nature, we thought the Wainwright House would be the perfect venue to reflect our love for city culture as well as the outdoors. We wanted to focus around local and seasonal- everything from the vendors we used to the summer themed menu and floral varietals. The most important part of the day was for our guests to feel at home and to enjoy an evening together with a delicious summer themed menu, by Cornerstone Catering, and great music in a warm, inviting ambiance. Having our families all together made for the most perfect wedding day. We truly felt so blessed to have everyone together for our special day!”

It also rained that day. Not a big downpour but enough so that we couldn’t have the ceremony on the lawn by the water. I wanted you to see how lovely the site is even if the weather isn’t totally on your side. To fill out the list of credits the invitations were by Lion in the Sun, Markup Artist Meredith Hayman and hair by Melissa Scorfani. And my great thanks to Miana Jun, my second shooter. This wedding was also featured on Style me Pretty!

Maddie & Hawkins’s Wedding at Mashomack Preserve Club

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:54:14 +0000

What is a wedding about and what makes for great wedding photographs? As much as we love to gush about all the lovely details and personal touches, a wedding is about people. It’s about family and friends coming together to celebrate the beginning of a new family and to share some joy. Great photographs can, bring you back to the day, run the movie in your head and hopefully bring a smile to your face. That said, the details are what make wedding planning so much fun. They make up the canvas for this story to play out on. The best images strike a balance between these two elements. The details and scenics give you a sense of style and place while the candid photos show who these people are. Add some formals, because we know how important they are, and you have a wedding story. The photos below tell you a lot about this beautiful day last May. It was elegant and lovely without being fussy. The weather was perfect, the setting sublime but most importantly you can see the love and happiness in the faces of Maddie & Hawkins and all of the their guests.

And because a blog about a wedding is very much about the details, here are the credits: The ceremony venue was Good Shepard Catholic Church in Rhinebeck, NY. The reception venue was The Mashomack Preserve Club in Pine Plains, NY. The Event Planners were Every Little Detail, thank you Danielle, Kayla and Matthew. David Thieringer at Mashomack was the florist, Stortz Lighting lit the place up. Music was by the Band of New York. 1st Student Bus Company provided the little yellow school bus for the bridesmaids. Wheels of Time furnished the gorgeous baby blue vintage Pontiac for the bride & groom. Maureen Pedala on Make-up. Claudia Pedala and Jennifer Hetherington on hair. Last but certainly not least my wonderful second shooter, Miana Jun.

Dana & Ben have a NY wedding at the Wainwright House

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:57:09 +0000

The wedding of Dana & Ben at the Wainwright House in Rye NY was chosen for the current issue of Westchester Wedding Planner Magazine. I thought it was a good time to post it on my blog and coincidentally it is their anniversary today. So please enjoy a look at a beautiful waterfront gathering, at one of my favorite venues, to celebrate the wedding of Dana & Ben.

Other vendors include: Cornerstone Catering, Carolyn Dempsey Design, Hank Lane Music, Styles On B, Renee Made U Look, Pronovias, Sunnyville Films and of course The Wainwright House

Kristen & Jeremy’s Engagement Portraits in NYC

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:15:54 +0000

Kristen & Jeremy are having a lovely summer wedding at the Wainwright House. For their engagement shoot they wanted to me mix it up with some gritty city backgrounds and Central Park. It was fun getting to know them while we moved around the city. I especially like the graffitied building at 190 Bowery. The gentleman on the steps was happy to play along as well. This area is on the verge of some major changes and the couple wanted to freeze it in time. It will be great to look back as these spaces as they evolve.

Kate & Patrick’s Wedding at Belle Haven Club in Greenwich

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:54:42 +0000

Kate & Patrick were married this summer in Greenwich, CT. with the ceremony at The First Presbyterian Church and the reception at the Belle Haven Club. What I love about this wedding is how natural and relaxed it was. Of course it had the energy that comes from anticipation but the day just flowed in such a fun and beautiful way. A Polished Plan led by Jessica Tocko kept the day running smoothly. The Floral Design was done by Elegant Effects. Lighting and Party Decor by Social Decor. The tent was by the Cove Tent Company. The cake by Sweet Lisa, video by the Lightmill. My second shooter was the always fabulous Miana Jun.

Mel & Mike Celebrate at Haven’s Kitchen NYC

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:38:14 +0000

Melanie & Mike’s wedding earlier this year consisted of two parts. The first was an intimate ceremony on Thursday at Mike’s parent’s home. Then that Saturday they invited friends and family to celebrate with a cool cocktail party at Haven’s Kitchen. The venue is a unique space near Union Square. Part cooking school, part specialty food shop and varied event space, it has a mission and a vibe that resonates with people who care about food. They even took care of the floral arrangements. Mel’s dress was a fabulous choice by Alice & Olivia. The cake was made with love by the bride/pastry chef at Mini Melanie, yes there is a connection. The light that afternoon was gorgeous and we all enjoyed a wonderful time.

Alexandre & Andrea – Portrait Shoot in Dumbo Brooklyn

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:53:49 +0000

You might recognize these two. Alex and Andrea were here on January 1st and we had an early morning shoot in Central Park. Well they came back to NYC for another visit before the baby is born. This time we shot in Dumbo and even though it was too early to ride the Carousel, we had loads of great spots to use as a Brooklyn backdrop. The light that morning gave a beautiful soft glow to many of the pictures.

Isobel & Brian a DC Wedding at Cherry Blossom Time

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:33:37 +0000

Just this April I had the pleasure of shooting Isobel & Brian’s wedding in Washington DC. It was planned for the day which is usually the height of cherry blossom season, however because of this year’s cold spell it ended up being a week before peak. It didn’t really matter because the weather was beautiful, the couple had smiles all day long, the ceremony was intimate and the party was a blast. As I scroll through the photos the feelings of love, connection and joy all come back to me.

The ceremony took place at The Friends Meeting House of Washington DC. The space is the simplest of venues. Without distractions the couple and their guests became the focus. The room was enhanced by white pillows on the benches and candles lined up in front. A single guitarist provided the music. At one point of the service everyone joined hands. It created a real feeling of connection.

The reception was held at The Metropolitan Club where the style moved from simple to elegant. The floral arrangements by Petals Edge were white with soft pink accents. The centerpieces were cherry blossom branches. Sara Muchnick was the planner who with her team did a fabulous job. Miana Jun was my always wonderful second shooter.

As I look through all these photos I love how they weave together to tell the story. The energy builds and really connects you to the celebration even if you just know them from my blog. Thanks to everyone who made this a most wonderful wedding.

Some of the other vendors:

Band: Millennium

Invitations- Michelle’s Memos

Hair- Thania Trieu

Make up- Beauty N the Bride

Transportation- Linder and Associates

Lighting- Digital Lightning

Rentals- Party Rental LTD