Well as part of my "Catching Up" series, LOL Here's another post.
Carlos and Shavonne said "I Do" at the Swan Club before family and friends. Considering it rained like cats and dogs the day before, they were truly blessed with a great wedding day. I really have to admit. My hero of the day had to be the ring bearer, he was everywhere, which really means everywhere with his mother at all times. He wasn't trying to leave her side.
I sure hope that title came out correct, I used a widget on my MAC to figure out how to say Ligia and Gilles got married. And if it isn't correct don't tell me so quickly, give me a moment here. It's been so long since I've posted I thought I'd do something like that.
Ligia and Gilles were actually married during the monsoon of 2008, anyone that got married that day, or in the case of my peers, covered a wedding that day here in New York, know exactly what day I'm speaking of. One man heard of the approaching storm, cleaned and drained his pool, and let the rain water fill it back up in 2 hours flat. Ok, I totally made that up, but you should get the picture, (no pun intended)
This awesome couple exchanged their vows at the Church of Our Lady of Esperanza, then took chartered a boat down to the United Nations, where after running from the front gate through the monsoon, proceeded to celebrate their union in the Delegates Dining Room. Yeah, I didn't know you could do that either. The plan was to take some beautiful shots in the Japanese Garden in the UN, but that monsoon had other plans. So to make up for mother natures abundant blessing of H2O, we decided to meet up at a later date and take some pics. Check back later for those, and for now enjoy these.
It was not too long ago that Trina and Leo were with me in Brooklyn being passionate in front of my camera, and the rest of the world. Now they've taken their relationship to yet another level. They exchanged their vows at Windows on the Lake, in Lake Ronkonkoma, in New Lake, Lake City.... Ok, I'm just joking about everything after Lake Ronkonkoma. At the beginning of her day Trina kept trying to figure out why she didn't feel nervous. Besides her beautiful mother, she was about the coolest person there the whole day. I'm not going to talk about the start of Leo's day, "lol" but I heard a couple of things. But us "MEN" must stick together, so Leo, your secret about the socks is safe with me. Now weather or not James Ravenell will write to the tabloids about it is up to him. Jame blessed me with his presence, and his camera that day. Thanks James.
All in all it was a beautiful day, and a serious honor documenting the union of this great couple.
I met this couple through a mutual friend and I'm truly honored. Ft. Tryon Park up in Inwood is a really cool spot that over looks the Hudson River. This park seems endless, a couple of hills here and there, but still a great park. Ligia kept bragging about being able to pick Gilles up, and I tried not to provoke her into doing so. I didn't want to take a chance in her hurting herself before the wedding. But after all is said and done on their wedding day, I may very well ask her to pick him up over her head when I tak their protraits. Put her to the test.
You can check back in a few weeks for their wedding preview, it should be a blast.
It was a great day when these two exchanged their vows. It was suppose to rain, and actually did twice. But during the course of the day it stopped every time Anitra stepped outside. Must have been a lot of praying going on. My friend Chad Pennington came out to shoot beside me for the day. Thanks Chad!!!!
Anitra and Elijah were married at St. Paul Community Baptist Church. This happens to be the church that I attend..... When I do attend church... That said, it was a great ceremony. From there we headed off to DUMBO to take some shots, and made a quick stop at BAM on the way. No for those of you not from this planet, DUMBO stands for Down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass, and BAM is the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The celebration took place at the Midtown Loft & Terrace. It was a really cool evening, with friend's and family of Elijah and Anitra sharing in their celebration.
