Catching Up

Now that things have settled down I am getting a chance to go through some of the weddings from last year that I didn't have time to post images from. A few months ago, when the weather was still warm and there were leaves on the trees, I helped Matt Mendelsohn with Sarah Greenberger and Matthew Engel wedding at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda. Here are a few shots from the day. Matt and his dad comparing suits while getting ready:

The signing of the Ketubah (the Jewish prenuptial agreement, considered an integral part of a traditional Jewish marriage):

Here is Sarah coming down the steps for the ceremony, we really lucked out with the light...30 minutes earlier and the ceremony would have had really harsh sunlight.

Of course I found some kids to take some shots of:

At the reception they set out a polaroid camera for guests to take pictures of themselves and put in their guest book, I thought it was a really cool idea:

And last but not least, one of my favorite parts of Jewish weddings...the Horah:

Three Sheets

My new favorite show. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the show Three Sheets on MOJO (www.mojohd.com/mojoseries/threesheets), its great. "Embark on this international drinking tour with comedian Zane Lamprey who takes you around the world to master the local drinking customs." Basically he goes from bar to bar throughout the day (usually they shoot it in one day...sometimes two) and by the end he is usually pretty hammered...good stuff.

Christmas Break

Karin and I went up to Brockport to see her family over Christmas break. It was pretty cold up there and we actually got some snow, which was nice since we haven't had snow on Christmas in the DC area for a while. Here is a shot of downtown Brockport from Java Junction where Marc and I stopped off for some coffee and to warm up.

Here is Lisa and Tula on Christmas eve in between wrapping gifts.

And a goofy picture of Karin and I.

We flew back to Virginia on Christmas morning to spend the day with my family, and in between throwing the football, opening presents, eating and drinking a I took a few pictures of my niece Allison. I only got a few of her dressed up before she got into more comfortable clothes:

For some reason she decided to see what one of her socks tasted like...evidently she liked it, because she walked around with it in her mouth for a lot of the day.

Checking out the gifts (I think she liked the wrapping paper as much as the actual gifts)

Happy Holidays

I don't have any of my own shots to post...things have been too busy and I have far too many pictures to go through from my own wedding, honeymoon and previous weddings I have done. The wedding went great and we were fortunate to have my friend Matt Mendelsohn as our photographer, here is a shot that he took of Karin:

Once things settle down I will have plenty of pictures to post.

Hello Donna!

About a month ago I shot Donna (Cohen at the time) and Dan Goldberg's wedding at Tregaron in DC. The weather was perfect and everything went off without a hitch (well except there was no wine during the ceremony so someone had to make a mad dash to the bar and get some, but that was it...pretty impressive). Interestingly enough, they used the same caterers that I am using for my wedding, so I got to see them in action and taste the food. Anyway, I don't have much time to write, but the day was a blast and I couldn't have asked for a better couple to shoot for my third solo wedding. Here are some shots from the day.

It's been a long time...

It's been a while since I have posted anything, but its been a busy couple of weeks/months. I have done a few weddings on my own and a few with Matt Mendelsohn, and been planning my own wedding. So along with all that and my full time job, I haven't had time for the blog. I will try and get a few images up soon...I have plenty to choose from, it just takes a while to get through them all.

Lisa and Derek

I helped Matt M. with Lisa and Derek's wedding the other weekend. Here are a few shots from it:

I showed this picture to the kid after taking it (another nice thing about shooting digital) and he loved it...followed me around all night asking to see it again and again, pretty funny:

At the end of the night, these two were dancing together...ah young love:

Also, don't forget...this Sunday is Matt Mendelsohn's Photo Marathon event in Old Town Alexandria. This is a great opportunity to get a cool portrait done by one of the top photographers in DC (hell, in the nation as far as I'm concerned) and to contribute to a great cause. Take a look at his blog for the details:

http://www.mattmendelsohn.net/

18 years...

After 18 years of dating, two of my good friends, Dan and Lauren, got married last weekend. They had a small, family only ceremony held at Dan's brother Paul's house in Purcellville VA (they live on Lovers Lane):

After the ceremony there was a reception held at the Blackthorne Inn in Upperville, VA. Here are a few shots from the day:

Had to get the pre-wedding jam in:

Dan's cousin Nate's kids:

And Paul's daughter Samantha:

Last dance of the night:

and the Woodbridge crew:

40 years and new beginnings

Karin and I went up to Brockport (upstate New York) over Labor Day weekend to celebrate her parents' 40th wedding anniversary. They threw a party at the American Association of University Women house (where Mr. Toth works) to celebrate the anniversary and both Karin and Lisa's engagements. Over 60 people came to the event, which I thought was really impressive.
A few details:


Karin, Marc, Lisa, Greg and Natalie mingling with the guests:

Alex giving the bunny ears:

Mr. and Mrs. Toth:

Marc and Lisa flirting as usual:

Greg and Natalie:

A goofy picture of yours truly and the future Mrs. yours truly:

I think I like Matt Mendelsohn's engagement shot of us better:

Matt Mendelsohn in the Post

For those of you who don't know, Matt Mendelsohn wrote a great article for this Sunday's Washington Post Magazine, check it out if you have time:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/29/AR2007082902031.html

I'm a bit behind with the blog (as usual), but I should be putting up some pics from this weekends 40th anniversary party for Karin's parents and a wedding I did with Matt M a few weeks ago. I also have a wedding coming up this weekend for a good friend, so there will be plenty of material for the next few weeks.