Bridal Show II

A few weeks ago, I had my second bridal show at Radisson Hotel in Freehold, NJ. This show was much better than the first one. The organizer of the show gave me a prime spot!  I was very happy with it despite the fact that it was little too bright for my booth. I never considered myself to be a high end wedding photographer, so it felt great when the show planner introduced me to the hotel manager as one! I had so many brides at my booth at one point that I was disappointed I couldn’t give everyone the attention I feel they deserve. Also, I had some of my brides for 2009/2010 visit me. It was so awesome that they stopped by to say hi! I had the opportunity to meet many new vendors and brides. I am extremely grateful that Iva, a good friend of mine, was there to help me. Overall it was a great day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa & Guy

I was referred to Melissa and Guy by an extremely talented make-up artist, Michelle. I’ve worked with her at Krissy and Jason’s wedding in August. Michelle also left me a sweet endorsement at WeddingWire.com . On my way to meet Melissa and Guy, I was passing by an abandoned factory by the railroad tracks in Helmetta, NJ. I said to myself that if they book me, this is where I would want to do their engagement session. I loved the whole surroundings. I’m adding few pictures from the session. It was a quick session, but as usual it was fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I met them after the session, I loved that she told me she was getting a lot of phone calls from their relatives and friends telling her how much they love the pictures. Even better, a few people were asking for my information  

 

I love engagement sessions, because its my way to connect with my couples.

I’m back

 

I had thought that towards the end of the year I wouldn’t be so busy but, that is not the case.  This is the first time I have had the opportunity to write about what has been happening lately. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I went to the photo plus expo in Javit Center to see the legend wedding photographer Joe Buissink. This was my second time seeing him. I love listening to him, because his work is very emotional and it touches me. I also find some similarities between him and I in the way that we approach our clients. It was great to be at his seminar and continue learning from him. I might go to his workshop next May in Oregon.

 

 

 

 

 

This was my first time at the Photo Plus Expo and I regret not having attended one sooner. I felt like a little kid in a candy store. Anything and everything having to do with photography and my industry was there. I also had the chance to see and hang out with some of my wedding photographer friends. It was such a great weekend and it reinforced my belief I that I’m on the right track.  All of this just makes me so happy.

 

about 10 of us had lunch together, big thanks to my friend Syed for the pictures

 

 

Before the Photo Plus Expo, Jason Groupp hosted an awesome party at his studio in Manhattan. This was my first time seeing so many wedding photographers hanging out and having fun in the same place. I love the field I’m in, because we are all individual artists and don’t view each other as competitors, but rather as colleagues. We all share information, inspire each other, and have fun together. How awesome is that? I had a blast and hope to do it again.

here are some pictures taken by my friend Syed again