Tradition was a major part of this wedding…

An ancient Torah was borrowed from Ari’s Grandmother …

Grandparents precious shawl, veil and watch …

These were Alex’s cowboy boots as a child and that were then bronzed …

We had the pleasure of of once again working with the very talented florist, Carla Steele of   ” Elements Flowers “

Carla is the one who very sweetly recommended us for this wedding… Thanks Carla!!

We did the formal groupings before the wedding but had a special moment

where Ari and Alex saw each other all dressed up for the first time.

I highly recommend that formal groupings be done before a wedding,

It takes the pressure off  and allows the couple to completely enjoy and be present at their cocktail hour.

I just love this light at sunset …

These glowing balls were just amazing!

Ari  is an amazing musician and  she sang a few songs for everyone …

What a wonderful wedding … Congratulations Ari and Alex!!

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Once again Joyce from Stoneblossom has outdone herself!!

I  love these cool little green poppers …

I always try to get a beautiful candid portrait of all those who are a part of the getting ready.

I love this scene of  the whole family getting ready … so sweet and real.

This is one of my favorite images …

What amazes me most about Black and White images is the timeless quality.

Another fabulous wedding!!

Congratulations Sarah and Tim … It was such a treat to be a part of your beautiful day!

These new images will be part of the  more extensive “Albums” section.

I started making these slinkie books as a gift for my beloved … one of my clients saw it and it was a hit!

My son Rumi is always asking me to make one that holds photographs of all his friends …

Our albums are made in the same way that the finest albums have always been made … heirloom quality.

Bookbinding is becoming a lost art and we are proud to have these albums made locally

by an amazing team of bookbinders that work  closely with us on each step of the creation.

The spine can either be flat or round … a slip cover is a great way to protect the album.

We can do any kind of cover … this was designed by one of our amazing brides

who is an artist and designer herself … she included fabric from the wedding table cloths as well as

their names on a copper plate set deep into a window … Gorgeous!!

Decorative Inlay Papers and printing personalize any Hand Bound Album.

These “Accordions Albums” are a beautiful  alternative to the hand bound albums.

These are made in much less time and can be a perfect last minute gift idea.

Aside from our “Heirloom Hand bound Albums” we offer “Flush Mount Albums”

Everyone loves “Coffee Table Books” …

I love them too … I made these of  our travels  and trips this past year.

They are perfect for party shots from a wedding,  as well as “Family Chronicles” that happen yearly.

These are “Proof Books” which hold each and every image from the wedding.

A nice option when you need to hold the images in your hand rather than viewing the images online.

There are so many different, creative possibilities to best show off all of your beautiful images!!

Making these albums is like a meditation … a real labor of love!

Please donate $10.00 to the Japan Eathquake and Tsunami Relief fund

by texting  JAPAN to 50555  – http://www.globalgiving.org

I just finished editing the images from the Moss Salon shoot …

Moss was named as one of the 50  best salons in the US by ELLE Magazine.

The very talented and sweet Kelly Tourtelott did the amazing hair styles and

Lena Tsukatos, with whom I have done many fashion shoots with, did the fantastic  makeup.

Carolyn Cotter is our lovely model … she did a great job for her first model shoot!!

Check out the incredibly talented stylists at Moss Hair Salon on North Main Street Providence.

The sun came out as a sneak peek to the arrival of spring.

But in Santa Monica, it is a balmy 60 Degrees … here at  Shutters on the Beach for the getting ready.

The talented Kathy Nosek from A DIVINE OCCASION organized and materialized her vision for this Beautiful wedding!

Annabel and David are not only gorgeous, but so wonderful as well!

Loved shooting at the lifeguards chair! The couple was so relaxed and natural …

This is one of my favorite images from the entire wedding.

The Adams house in Malibu is where the wedding took place.

The beautiful Jennifer Grey and Family … Her adorable daughter was the flower girl.

These flowers are from the amazing design team at Asiel Design in L.A.

This photo sums up the celebration, as well the  love … So sweet!!

Thank you California for the Sunshine and warm welcome … we had a ball!!

Love, Rainbows and the 2 loves of my life …

I first met Samara and Andy when I photographed their engagement portrait in the west village in NYC …

Next was a boudoir shoot of Samara as a gift to Andy.

I then photographed Samara and Andy’s wedding 2 years ago which was featured in Inside Weddings.

Click here to see more.

Onto a pregnancy shoot …

And now baby makes 3 … Beautiful, sweet Maya … I was so happy to meet you!

Isn’t she just perfect … like all babies …

Congratulations Sam and Andy!!

This is Lisa, who was just fantastic to photograph …

On our way to a small tour of Newport, where we had a blast photographing this stunning couple.

Sayles Livingston did the beautiful flowers.

Venessa at Belle Mer was just wonderful to work with!!

It was such a great wedding, with such a sweet couple!!

But this year we explored Nosara Costa Rica.

We had such a wonderful relaxing time … Pura Vida!!

There was nothing to do except swim, sun, and being together … Pure Joy!!

These are my 2 amazing guys … you make life so much more beautiful!

I LOVE big trees!!

I LOVE this sweet boy!!

Rumi learned how to swim … yippee!

Love you mama!!

This is my amazing mother … it was such a treat that she came to join us.

along with my sister and brother and the cousins …

We had a much needed blast!!

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And if you happen to have a craving for some really outstanding chocolate, check this out.

It feels like a time full of potential … with work, with life,  with new ideas and possibilities. And that this new,  demands to be implimented in creative original new ways … Sometimes this can bring stress as in “out with the old, in with the new” it is one of those such times. I also love being challenges to grow and shed my set ways of doing things to be invited to see something new and original ….

I am so thrilled with Yoga and it’s amazing ability to support the body through these new unknowns. One of my favorites is Alyssa at Synergy Power Yoga in Barrington, RI she has spunk and so much spirit …. check out her Africa program!! so great!!