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Denise to Peter

2009-11-27T19:37:00.006-05:00

When I first met with Denise and Peter I realized how much fun their wedding was going to be. Their craftiness was apparent in every aspect of the wedding, from hand made garters to a woven hand bind they added special touches throughout. They rocked their wedding out through another one of the Falls rainy days and I have to say they did not let the rain impact them at all. Everyone had a blast and the rain even caused the ceremony to become very intimate with the many guests that came to witness their union! Thanks a lot for having me capture your day!

-Drew

Sun and Rain??

2009-07-27T23:27:00.004-04:00

So Steven and I had the pleasure of shooting two very lovely girls but the skies at the beginning of the day just plotted against us. Every time we got things set up it would rain (in direct sunlight??) It was a pretty interesting time. But even though we had some setbacks (I dropped a pocket wizard - a very dear piece of equipment into the ocean :-(..... ) we still grabbed some incredible shots. Here's a few from our day... just in case you were interested in looking!

Emma to Robert

2009-07-22T20:37:00.014-04:00

So Steve and I packed up our gear and headed down to Ocean City Maryland for the weekend. Checked into our hotel room (that had a microwave and mini-fridge - hell yes - I'm easily excited) and went out exploring the island to find some shooting spots. The next day we grabbed some breakfast and headed off to shoot Emma and Robert's wedding. Emma and Robert were a ton of fun and even with some small Snaffoos? (spelling) They kept it together and still rocked out till the end of the day. It was a gorgeous days with sunny skies and then in the evening we had clouds roll in (my favorite) And you can see the shots we got came out amazing! Props to Emma and Robert for taking some extra time to go out and grab some amazing shots and for just being all around awesome people! Good luck you guys!

"YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I CANNOT wait to see the rest!!! you are so talented!!! thank you so much for being a part of our big day and capturing it like NO ONE else could!!"

Very Big Mirrors.

2009-05-21T20:22:00.008-04:00

So today I had the opportunity to get some really cool shots for Quantum Coating Incorporated which does some pretty amazing things. I pretty much felt like I was in a Bond film as I was suiting up to enter the clean room where they were working on coating a 6 foot piece of glass with silver for a space observatory (I think). Anyway the president of the company asked me to do some cool lighting for him to really show off the finished product... I have to say it turned out pretty awesome. Anyway, here's some shots.

Check out Quantum Coatings post HERE

Gotta love the self portraits.

Alisha to Jason

2009-05-04T00:07:00.012-04:00

A little rain won't stop us from having an awesome time. I have to say my favorite thing to hear from a couple is: "Drew - I don't care what you tell me to do... if you have an idea and you tell me it.... I'll do it." It's this kind of mentality that allows you to get the shots that stand out far above "average." It's very hard to not get awesome photos when you're working with a couple like Alisha and Jason. - and I can't wait to see Alisha's new bar that she's opening up soon! The atmosphere was incredible (though the atmosphere may have been a bit damp) and it's these kinds of weddings that make me happy to be a wedding photographer!

Click for SLIDESHOW

SLIDESHOW

I made it to the CAKE!

2009-04-29T22:30:00.002-04:00

I have to say that Tammi and Dan are one of my favorite couples! I shot their wedding last year and was invited to celebrate and photograph Dan's Surprise Birthday Party. Talk about a blast - the entire night was very enjoyable, especially seeing all the familiar faces that I had not seen in almost a year. I'm going to have to be selfish though and have to say the best part was seeing one of my photos of Dan on his Birthday Cake. Pretty sweet.

Kate to Chuck Dec. 31st 2008

2009-01-02T00:50:00.006-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

So this year I celebrated my new year a little differently. Instead of going out partying and not coming back with any evidence other than a slight headache. I went out to Cape May and had a blast with the newlyweds you see here! Though our original plans of beach shots were foiled (by below freezing temperatures and 50mph wind gusts) We made the best of things and toughed it out grabbing some great shots along the way! So here's the spoilers, a slide show will be up soon and then for the rest of the pictures.... well you'll just have to bug Kate or Chuck to see them in 2 or 3 weeks. Have a great year everyone!

and once again. THE SLIDESHOW

Whoops

2008-12-17T20:39:00.000-05:00

Haven't updated the blog in a little while - rest assured that I haven't taken a leave of absence.
From Babies to bands again it would seem I can't get out of that combination. Along with that I shot the Gregster and his Girl to send out for christmas. I've also been busy getting things set up for next year. Lots of meetings and booking appointments as well as some album designs. So all in all I've been having a blast meeting new people and showing photos to past couples!

Bands

2008-12-17T20:35:00.001-05:00

I actually did two bands, One was Vaona, and the other was I Call Fives
Both I had a blast with and can't wait to work with again. I've been enjoying more and more of the no holds bar music photography. It allows me to develop new and interesting shots that I can apply later to different types of photography. Anyway here's some shots.

VAONA

I Call Fives

The Lovebirds

2008-12-17T20:30:00.003-05:00

Greg found me hanging around the computer lab one day and asked if i did pictures. I told him I did. He asked if I could do photos for him. I told him I could. He asked if we could set up a date to shoot. I told him we could. We set the date and lived happily ever after.

Becky's Baby

2008-12-17T17:37:00.000-05:00

These were the one year photos for this little guy who's drooling habit seems to still be in full swing. But it's amazing how much better he was with following the lens of the camera!
It was a pretty good time until Nathan started getting tired... that's when all hell broke loose ;-)

2008-11-05T00:33:00.000-05:00

I have to say that even with the day being cloudy and rainy these two definitely pulled it off! I had a great time (even though Brandie was an hour and a half late ;-).... and I had to give her a ride back to her room.... and had to button up her dress... and.... I'm sure there was more - what can I say... always a brides maid never a photographer.... or something like that) The ceremony was officiated by a wonderful woman named Celia Milton who was so dedicated she actually searched me out just to see how the photos turned out from her bride and groom's day. Now that's commitment from the commiter!. (yeah I know cheesy but I laughed)
Also, I got the best comment from Eddie when he said "Drew, you could tell me to stand on my head and after seeing how you use light, I would not think twice." Thankfully I didn't ask him to since he was wearing a kilt.... and the cash and prizes were for later that night! Anyway... here's some shots from their day!

And of course... the SLIDESHOW

Oh My Josh!

2008-10-28T21:12:00.000-04:00

Last week I did a fun shoot for an EP album along with some Choreography advertisements. We shot on location at the club in Asbury Park. Anyway here's some of the shots from the day. Thanks to Josh for putting in the 110% to get these rockin shots!

Katrina to Mike

2008-10-22T23:12:00.001-04:00

This was a wedding I was looking forward to for a long time! I've known Katrina since I could pretty much remember. Mike I've known since they started dating some time ago and I've got to say he's a pretty awesome guy. They make a great couple and you could tell by their first meeting BEFORE the ceremony. I don't know if I've seen so many emotions fly out of two people in such short of a time! It was definitely a memorable moment for me (as I'm sure it was for them.) Once again they were up to anything I was into doing and were VERY understanding when I made suggestions for shots (that would replace the "traditional" ones). They saw first hand that I'll do anything to get the shot I'm looking for... this includes hanging off the front of a speeding golf cart - check out the shot in the blog!

Anyway. Thanks for the awesome day and the great memories!

-Drew-

As normal, here's the SLIDESHOW
Feel free to leave me some comments!

Tammi to Dan

2008-10-13T17:27:00.000-04:00

Tammi to Dan
October 12th 2008
Mays Landing Country Club

All I can say about these two were that they had the energy that I love. They let me capture the day in the way that I want to - not adhering to stereotypes of normal wedding photographs. - For this I say Thankyou, I hope you had as great as a time as I did. Feel free to leave me some messages on that people say about your photos! I'd love to post them!

-Drew

If you'd like to see the slideshow click: HERE

2008-10-12T01:00:00.000-04:00

These are some teasers, and yes I told you I'd put up that funny fisheye I got of you! The slideshow is officially up and there's a link under the photo teasers from this wedding. Anyway I've got to say it was a blast and definitely a wedding I was looking forward too! They were another couple that put up with my crazy - non traditional - ideas and their photos came out awesome :-D. I was also really excited about the flowers provided by Twisted Willows of Columbus - there's a great shot of them in the slideshow! Can't wait to finish their dvd and let them take a look at their photos.
Feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

If you'd like to see the slideshow click: HERE

2008-08-18T15:50:00.000-04:00

Kids Shoot!
It's been a while since I've shot kids and I have to say its always a blast. This shoot took place in Clermont, FL. While I was on my shoot and drive road trip. These three little girls were a blast to shoot and I can't wait to get the comments back from their parents! Here's a few of the shots from that day!

2008-07-30T18:43:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I went out shooting with my friend Steve again (http://www.stephengovel.com) out in Manasquan. I had the great pleasure of having one of my friends from back in highschool come out and shoot with us. Here's some of the shots from the day. Enjoy!

Finishing

2008-07-23T15:24:00.000-04:00

So what do I do during the week. Taking pictures is just the first part of the process. After the photos are taken I then upload them and go through them optimizing them all. Then I take the images and design a CD case design. Then Finally I take the images burn an image onto the front of the DVD and then burn the full res images onto the DVD's and they are ready to ship! Finally you guys pick out files you'd like print and voila! The job is finally complete!

2008-07-22T15:03:00.000-04:00

A few days ago I shot Mario and Drea. It was a great day and they put up with some crazy heat to get some great shots. I can't wait to shoot them again sometime in the future. Here's a few shots from the day.

Charlee and Jamie

2008-07-16T17:56:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure of shooting two models, Jamie and Charlee. These were two awesome models as there photos will show. These are some of my new favorite shots and it just goes to show that when you have the time and people who are willing to go with some of your crazy ideas your shots will come out amazing! Feel free to comment and let me know what you think!

Bands

2008-07-11T16:26:00.001-04:00

This is actually from a little while ago but I realized I never posted it anywhere. I shot The Wonder Years out at the Troc in Philly and had a blast. Talk about an awesome setting. My friend Julianne held a second light for me and together with the band performing live we rocked it out. Check these:

You can also listen to their music at:

http://www.myspace.com/thewonderyearspa

Babies and Bands

2008-07-07T09:23:00.000-04:00

So yesterday I started off the day with taking 6 month photos of my little cousin Nathan. Talk about a pretty cute kid (minus the spit ups and constant drooling ;-)... ) I've been having fun with this new lighting and seamless. Here are some shots:

After Nathan left I had the the fun of shooting four musically inclined guys. They were a blast to shoot and their pictures definitely show their willingness to throw themselves in front of the lens and get captured. The shots came out awesome, next time they shoot I'm going to try and get them outside to shoot because I'm definitely starting to miss the sky with all this studio work going on. Anyway here's some shots.

Studio

2008-07-06T09:16:00.000-04:00

So I finally fessed up and bought some seamless. My friend Kimberly came a long for the ride and after the family shoot that I had today I headed up to Princeton to set some stuff up for today for another shoot I have scheduled. Here are some of the shots from the new seamless set up.

Talk about loving your job

2008-06-30T00:10:00.001-04:00

A few days ago I got together with my friend Jeff Tisman and we did some improv shooting (our original plans fell through as the rain drops came falling on our heads.) We ended up shooting our model Erika (an awesome model by anyones standards) in the parking garage of my sisters apartment. This is just an example to show how awesome shots can be created anywhere even if your original ideas don't follow through exactly right. Props to Erika for giving us that high fashion style we've been looking for!

Test test test.

2008-06-27T16:32:00.000-04:00

Every now and then (or all the time) I get the urge to go out shooting just random shots to test out new new ideas and such. Yesterday a fellow photog Steve came by to play along with the new lights. We tried to get a few models together but they all seemed to call out sick. I guess no one wants free photos these days? But anyway we started out in the studio, took some shots, then moved outside, took some shots, then we got to play with Steve's underwater housing. Check out these photos from the day.

One of the first shots of the day, Steve (sorry to put your photo up) was an excellent model since all of our other attempts to find some failed :-(

Playing with the strobes a bit gave us some really cool shots:

I decided to try some low light strobing (and it worked awesome) to create some crazy bokeh in the background. (Bokeh is just a crazy name for depth of field blur)

We take advantage of natural light situations whenever possible as shown below.

And of course, how could I end the night without one of my favorite lenses: The Fisheye.

This is how we started to the day outside, Steve took this one. Just so he can't be upset that I only put photos of him on my blog.

We played with water. Thanks to Steve's underwater housing and my studio strobes (not recommended to use strobes by a water source*)

Crazy Poltergeist Shot.

Sorry Steve, had to put it. Looks kinda cool.

Marianne to Christopher

2008-06-23T00:54:00.000-04:00

Over the weekend I shot a wedding that was three houses down from my house! Talk about lucky locations! My Groom and Bride did an awesome job with the limited time we had after the ceremony and even put up with me wanting to grab shots during the reception and then again even after. Their willingness definitely shown through and the pictures rocked. My assistant Troy, (or as he wanted to be called for the day - "Assistant McAwesomepants" ) did an awesome job as well, setting up and breaking a brand new light system for him in record time. I wish them great luck in the future and can't wait to see them to give them their photos!

2008-06-23T00:34:00.000-04:00

A few weeks back I shot Lindsey and Priscilla in Ocean City, NJ. They trooped it out through blistering temperatures to get some amazing shots! I had a great time with them and can't wait to see them again in the future. It was baptism by fire with my assistant Anastasia who did an awesome job figuring out how the whole shoot process worked. Here's a little preview of the shots from the day!

-Drew-