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Check out the Slideshow of the free wedding photography contest winners Dalilah and Omar.

Enjoy!!

One of the photos from Malina and John’s wedding got recognized in the Wedding Photojournalists Association (WPJA) contest.

Check out the Slideshow of Randi and Michael’s wedding that my associate Maria shot.

Enjoy!!

It was really hard to edit from hundreds and hundreds of photos but it’s finally here.

From Deepti:

“Oh My God, it’s AMAZING! And how did you know that was one of my favorite Hindi film songs? It’s really just beautiful, it made me cry! Thank you so much!!! I love it, and am probably going to watch it a million times!

Seriously, thank you so much for making my day! I’m going to go watch it again! And send it to everyone I know!”

Grab some popcorn, relax and enjoy!

Sorry for not posting since I am back from the vacation! It’s been super busy with all the album and print orders and editing all the fabulous slideshows I am going to post soon. When I get a breathing moment I will blog more about the retreat but for now here is a photo of me and friends I was vacationing with. ( photo taken bu Huy with a remote camera and “borrowed” from www.fwforum.com)

Henry Chan and I taking off to Brandenburg, KY to spend some time with fellow wedding photographers (here). I don’t know where it is, never been there but anything away from computer monitor And I am NOT bringing my laptop! Before that Henry and I shooting a wedding in Indianapolis with a very talented and known photojournalist from Texas Huy Nguyen. That’s exciting!!

While I am away and you need some blog food check out www.loveunscripted.com where photographers I network and vacation with post their favorite photos and slideshows. I also want you to check out www.fwforum.com where you can post any wedding related questions and find a photographer. Unless you want ME to document your wedding Have fun!!

I will be back on November 30.

I am still editing thousands of photos we took but wanted to share some before I take off for a vacation. I had an excellent photographers working with me and I was very excited when George Weir and Tracy Toler expressed their interest to second and third shoot with me. Thank you so much!!

When: November 17, 2007
Where: Birchwood Manor, Whippany, NJ
Wedding Coordinator and Designer: Awesome Samantha Goldberg, Gold Events and Co. www.goldeventsplanning.com

Dresses for two ceremonies- Hindu and Christian

Deepti changed her make up, hair and dress THREE times throughout the day

Brian and his family before the grand entrance

Not just Brian we all dropped our jaws when we saw Deepti

Deepti is a writer at the Associated Press where I used to work.

Samantha did an unbelieveble job on the ball room!

On November 18th, 2007 I photographed the winners of my free wedding photography contest – Dalilah and Omar. You can read their story and about the contest here .

The ceremony took place in their High Schools chapel “St. Francis Cabrini Shrine” in upper Manhattan and they celebrated with their families and friends at “The Riverview”, Hastings on Hudson, NY. I met really wonderful and open hearted people and had so much fun documenting this celebration. After talking to the priest I was sure giving this gift to the right people. Thank you so much Dalilah and Omar!!

It was a wonderful way to finish a very successful wedding season and as my appreciation I would like to announce another contest when I come back from vacation. Stay tuned!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Very tired but happy me with Dalilah and Omar

When: November 17, 2007
Where: Sheraton Stanford, CT

While I was busy shooting Deepti’s and Brian’s wedding my associate photographer Maria documented Randi and Michael’s wedding. Congratulations guys!!

In the evening I went to Mirage Banquet Hall to photograph family gathering with performance from Deepti’s nieces. When I arrived I felt very welcomed by almost two hundred members of Deepti and Brian’s family!! I ate some of the best indian food and enjoyed the music and dances. Because of my mom I am a big fan of the indian culture since I remember myself. Growing up in Russia the indian movies were a big hit every-time it played in theaters. When I was a kid my mom would take me to every one of them and then later at night would dance and sing to me as I was falling asleep. Needless to say I cried as I was watching Deepti’s aunt dancing. She reminded me so much of her, even the face. I miss you mom!

Meet Brian!!

Deepti’s aunt

My mom Rose and 4 years old me

Mom