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It’s been THIRTY ONE days since I quit smoking and can now officially say “Bye-Bye” to cigarettes. Yes!!!! I did it!!

For the record I quit smoking with Chantix, the stop smoking aid. It’s been really weird month- I was sleeping ALLOT (10-12 hors a day) and eating ALLOT ( I gained 5 or 7 pounds and still counting:-) and had a very low energy level. But I am getting back to normal with really great benefits like clearer skin, brighter teeth and no ash tray smell

I want to thank everyone who called and emailed. I couldn’t do it without my friends at FWForum, Maria, Amanda and specially Babak. Thank you for the great support!!

Last photos of me smoking taken by a bad ass fab photographer Sergio during One Light Workshop in Arizona

Feedback from Allison after she saw photos on the blog:

“Hi Gulnara,
I wanted to let you know that we are truly thrilled by the photos we’ve seen so far. They are fantastic and we look forward to seeing the rest soon. One of the reasons why I signed with you was because of your attention to detail and your ability to capture the moments and images that we may never have seen, and from the pictures so far you’ve done just this! The day went by so quickly that I can’t wait to see all that you’ve captured on camera.

Best,
Allison”

Click on the photo to see the slideshow. Enjoy!

I was working on Allison and Corey’s photos at 1 am when I heard the explosion and then the sirens. As a good girl I grabbed my camera and went outside where I saw a burning car and then some more. The fire fighters ignored me and I was able to take some photos.

Tomorrow I am shooting a two day assignment for NBC about the makers of “Ghost Hunters”. That should be fun.

When: April 13th, 2008
Where: The Venetian, Garfield, NJ
Event Coordinator: Samantha Goldberg of Gold Events Planning

Gorgeous bride!!!

Allison sees Corey

Very large bridal party!

Some sexy!

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Favorites from Maria:

Click on the photo for Amy and Peter’s slideshow. Enjoy!!

I love my job!!!! The moments after I published the slideshow I received a very, very nice email from Jean:

“Hi Gulnara!

Ok, so I admit – I’ve been stalking your website for the slideshow and I am so happy I did.  I don’t know if words can truly express how happy you have made me and Shehan.  We can only say “thank you” from the bottom of our hearts for documenting our wedding so perfectly.  I know I have said this before but I have to say it again – you have an amazing talent and an impeccable eye for detail.  The wedding was one of the happiest days of our lives and now, through your pictures, we can re-live those moments forever.  I am so happy we were lucky enough to have found you.  We couldn’t be happier right now.

Thank you again!
Jean”

Thank you so much such guys!!!!!!!!!

Click on the photo to see the slideshow. Enjoy!

I am changing the blog’s look and hope you like it better. Please be patient as it’s not done yet

When: March 29, 2008
Ceremony: St. Paul’s Chapel at Columbia University
Reception: Faculty House at Columbia University
Photographer: Gulnara Studio Associate Maria Anguera de Sojo
Guest Photographer: Aga of Aga Images

Favorites from Aga

When: March 29, 2008
Where: Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Wedding Coordinator: Christine Viola of Exquisite Affairs Productions Inc.
Make up: Denise & David Maderich
Flowers: Rose from Designs by Rose
Shehan’s Tuxedo Designer: Hisham Oumlil www.oumlil.com
Band: Hank Lane’s Park Avenue Band
Video: Pennylane Productions Those guys rock!! Check out their blog and book ASAP.
Guest Photographer: Ken Luallen

Feedback from Jean and Shehan:

“Hi Gulnara -

We just got home and the first thing I did was to check your blog. You made us so happy!! We LOVE the photos (both yours and Ken’s). The photos really captured our wedding – but more importantly, it captured our emotions so well!!! I can’t thank you enough for giving us this preview – we cannot wait to see the slideshow!

Jean and Shehan”

One word- seeexy!!!!

Hot!

Favorites from Ken:

Today is day SEVEN since I quit smoking!!! Needless to say I was smoking as long as I have been a photographer, twenty and some years. It’s about time

Why this time I think it is going to work:

1. I do want to live longer. Life is too good right now.
2. I always had a great skin and in the last few years am getting an adult acne. My dermatologist says it is from smoking.
3. I want to kiss my boyfriend a lot!
4. I cough.
7. I am getting wrinkles.

Wish me luck and strength!!