Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Interns

Julia

Greetings Blog Viewers!

We've taken control of Armen's blog for a brief post while she is off climbing Mt. Everest and scuba diving in Cyprus.  Actually, she's preparing for her Ocean City beach wedding.

Anyway, we are her two-week interns, Eliza and Julia.  Armen has allowed us to work with her as part of our final project before graduating high school.  During our two week internship, Armen has been showing us the keys to studio portraiture, editing, post-processing, and seeing through a photographer's eyes.  In addition, she has given us tattoos (fake ones of course) to get in the mood for Julia's photo-documentary of tattoo parlors. She also taught us how to play the dulcimer and the secret to whistling at previously inconceivable decibels.

On our second day with Armen, we spent the morning photographing each other using her studio set-up, basking in the glory of being both model and photographer while Armen coached and edited photos from her weekend wedding.  We were so inspired that Armen thought we could take our modeling to a new level, and she bestowed upon us the sacred fan and backlight, as you can see in our photos.  The afternoon was devoted to more portraits using various lenses, editing and post-processing techniques.

Here are a few of the results from our photo session. Photos of Julia were taken by Eliza and vice versa.

Photo of Julia by Eliza
Photo by Eliza
Photo by Eliza
Photo by Eliza
 Eliza
Photo of Eliza by Julia
Photo by Julia
Photo by Julia
Photo by Julia

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Jacqueline & Steve (Easton, Pennsylvania)

If Jackie and Steve, both pharmacists, could bottle the chemistry between them they'd make millions!
This iconic image incorporating classical ionic columns was a perfect setting for the groom whose Greek ancestors came from Cyprus.
Jacqueline and Steve were married at Our Lady of Mercy Church on south side Easton, Pennsylvania.
The reception was held on Steve's grandmother's property in Palmer Township.
Steve's buddies surprised the couple with fireworks to end their wedding day.

Videography by: Deswert Productions Thanks Wayne!
DJ : Ricky Lee Kept everyone up and dancing!
Catering: Donna Burdi from Moscato's - Delicious, complex flavors and combinations....wow!
Hair by New Attitude Salon & Spa in Easton.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Engagement Photo Session in Alburtis, Pennsylvania

This past weekend was another fun photographic adventure with Nicole and Greg, two adorable high school sweethearts, who'll be getting married next year at the Brookside Country Club.

For most guys, coming to an engagement shoot is an act of faith.  I can guess how the conversation goes: "Honey, I don't know what I'm supposed to do but if you really want me to...I guess I will."  After explaining what I'm looking for, there's usually great relief and an exclamation of "Oh, so you want us to ignore you!?" After that it's easy, because I've always felt that authentic interactions and emotions make the best photographs.