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Erin and Mike’s Wedding

Monday, August 30, 2010 Posted in Weddings

Erin and Mike had a full day of wedding activity recently at Gedney Farm in Marlborough. Erin began her day relaxing and getting made up down the road at close by Mepal Manor, while Mike and his buddies played and relaxed back at the venue. Some morning rain brought the ceremony inside, but the weather cleared up and became beautiful in time for outdoor formals and portraits.

Here are some photos from their day…

: Erin got her hair and makeup done off site earlier in the day at nearby Mepal Manor.

: A reflective moment at the spa with a Richard Avedon photo looking over Erin’s shoulder.

: Mike and his friends played a little baseball outside Gedney Farm before getting ready. (Photo by Lesley Arak for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: Mike cooling down in the shower before getting dressed for the wedding.

: Erin waited patiently for her dress to be finished buttoning up.

: Cooling off a bit before the ceremony.

: Erin being escorted by her father up the stairs to the waiting guests for the ceremony.

: A view of the ceremony from the rear of the venue. (Photo by Lesley Arak for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: After the ceremony, Mike showed Erin the tissues he’d had on hand in case she needed them during the ceremony.

: A Quick Portrait behind the venue.

: Another Quick Portrait among the guest’s vehicles.

: Some details from throughout the day.

: Some cake cutting shenanigans.

: One guest surprised the grandmother, an enthusiastic Red Sox fan, with his Yankee colors.

: A view of the dance floor just as the wild dancing was beginning.

: There was no shortage of spirited dancing during the reception. (Photos by Seth and Lesley.)

: As the night went on, the dancing took its toll and some guests sat out for a bit to rest and chat. (Photo by Lesley Arak for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: Mike and Erin embracing during a slow moment.

: Later, Mike showed off his stylish moves on the dance floor. (Photo by Lesley Arak for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: As the reception concluded I followed Erin and Mike back to their suite and captured this last frame of the whole day as they hugged one another, tired from their full wedding day.

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Laura and Tom’s Wedding

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Posted in Weddings

Tom and I knew each other from the local wedding scene as he’s a DJ who owns Hard at Play. He introduced me to his then fiancée Laura once they got engaged, and shortly thereafter asked me to photograph their wedding. They had an amazing day filled with color and laughter.

I started early at the Residence Inn in West Springfield where Laura and her bridesmaids were getting ready, and 2nd photographer Sandra Costello of Studio SMC went to Tom’s house in Springfield to follow him and the guys until we all met up at Holy Cross Church in Springfield for the ceremony.

One party bus ride later we found ourselves at the Log Cabin in Holyoke for a spectacular reception where the dancing went on all night long. The day’s flowers were from Durocher’s in West Springfield; the huge, beautiful cake was provided by Cerrato’s in West Springfield; the colorful room lighting was by CJC Event Lighting; DJ services were supplied by Rob Alberti’s DJ Service; and cinematography was by Steven Fowler Films.

Here are some photos from the day…

: The conference room at the hotel filled up with hair and makeup activities, and mirrors were all around.

: Laura and her dad shared these emotional moments as he left to get ready for the ceremony.

: Tom finishing up some last minute details before getting ready. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: Laura’s friend jumped into her arms upon arriving at the hotel.

: Everyone got their first look at the bouquets, and Laura teared up a little.

: Tom waves goodbye to his family as he heads to the party bus and the church. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: A prayer before leaving for the church.

: Some details from throughout the morning.

: A portrait of the guys in silouhette. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: Tom peeking around the corner to see who’s arrived at the church early. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: The ladies arrived at the church on the party bus in the pouring rain.

: Laura’s father was overcome with emotion just before walking her down the aisle.

: Tom and Laura exchanging their vows.

: Laura was visibly pleased at how things had gone so far.

: Being blessed at the altar.

: The newly married couple receiving congratulations from the priest.

: Tom and Laura having a moment (almost) to themselves after the ceremony.

: On the party bus on the way to the Log Cabin for the reception.

: Everyone waited for their cue to be announced into the reception.

: One more smooch before being introduced.

: Laura and Tom’s first dance. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: Laura giving an enthusiastic thumbs up after her grandmother’s toast.

: Tom tucked a napkin into his shirt to keep any cake off of his tux.

: Some details from throughout the reception.

: Crooner Jimmy Mazz entertained the crowd for part of the evening.

: The DJ kept the crowd dancing with great tunes and a cool lightshow. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: Laura dancing up a storm with her bridesmaids.

: The bridesmaids and the lightshow. (Photo by Sandra Costello for Seth Kaye Photography.)

: The dancing went on all night long.

: Tom dipped Laura during the final song of the night, just as he did during their first dance.

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Tamar and Kris’ Wedding

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Posted in Weddings

I started photographing Tamar and Kris’ wedding day at the Black Walnut Inn in Amherst, and from there we drove to Amherst Center to take in a local arts fair. After grabbing a bite to eat we walked around town for a pre-ceremony portrait session and then headed back to the Inn to prepare for the rest of the day.

The ceremony and reception were both held at The Red Barn on the Hampshire College campus, and once the Tamar and Kris exchanged the vows they wrote themselves, the party really got going. Here are some photos from their day…

: The couple leaving their suite at the Black Walnut Inn, headed for Amherst Center.

: Stopping for a quick smooch in Amherst.

: At the art fair in the center of Amherst, Tamar and Kris danced to one of the performers.

: Next the couple decided to grab a quick bite to eat in town.

: We ran into some family in town, and their nephew couldn’t wait to get into the toy store.

: One of the Quick Portraits from our portrait session in Amherst.

: Another Quick Portrait from our session in Amherst.

: Kris having her eyes shielded from the hairspray before putting on her suit.

: Tamar’s friends all helped button the back of her dress.

: Kris and Tamar having their first look at one another all dressed up for their wedding.

: Waiting patiently for their friends to pull the car around.

: Kris and Tamar were all smiles as they walked down the aisle together.

: Exchanging vows surrounded by friends under the chuppah.

: This little guy found a way to amuse himself during the ceremony.

: A great moment between Tamar and Kris near the end of the ceremony.

: The couple went off on their own for a short walk away from the crowd.

: Some details from throughout the day.

: The couple thanked their friends and family for their heartfelt words during the ceremony and their toasts.

: Being carried aloft during the hora.

: A great way to end a great day.

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Leonard Nimoy’s “Secret Selves” Exhibition

Friday, August 6, 2010 Posted in Commercial

On July 31, 2010 I was the official photographer invited to document the opening of Leonard Nimoy’s “Secret Selves” photography exhibition at The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, MA. Many of these photos, and others from the day, were sent across the country and around the world as part of Nimoy’s promotion for his “Secret Selves” book.

Large and small prints from the “Secret Selves” project lined the walls at Mass MoCA, and as the evening went on one of my duties was to photograph Nimoy in front of selected prints with the models he originally photographed.

Throughout the event I additionally photographed Nimoy with buyers of his work, with Mass MoCA patrons and leaders, and with his family. I did my best to also document the event unobtrusively, photographing people enjoying the art and Nimoy interacting with the crowd. Here are some photos from the event…

: Due to the large turnout, smaller groups were let into the gallery so as not to crowd the room.

: The Pavillion was closed off for a reception where guests could mingle before and after taking in the exhibit.

: Nimoy met with fans and well-wishers during the exhibit’s opening.

: Nimoy posed with several of his models in front of their respective photographs, such as with poet Martín Espada and his son.

: Nimoy stopped briefly to collect himself while the crowd around him sought his attention.

: Nimoy and friends, with security close by, rested for a bit after moving to the outdoor pavillion reception.

: Later in the evening Nimoy enjoyed the company of family as the recpetion drew to a close.

: At the end of the day, the question remains…

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Leonard Nimoy is Back in Town.

Monday, July 26, 2010 Posted in Commercial

In November of 2007 I was working behind the scenes at the R. Michelson Gallery in Northampton, MA while Leonard Nimoy photographed models for his project that would become “Secret Selves”. That project is now complete and Nimoy’s work will be on display at the R. Michelson Gallery beginning this Thursday, July 29th, when Nimoy himself will be in attendance autographing copies of his new book. The event is open to the public.

On Saturday July 31st, life size prints from “Secret Selves” will be on display at Mass MoCA in North Adams, MA where Nimoy will be on hand during an invitation only event. Both exhibits are ongoing and specific dates can be obtained through their respective web sites.

You can read more about Nimoy’s “Secret Selves” photography project on the Boston Globe’s web site here, and on masslive.com here.

Here are some of my behind the scenes photos from the making of Leonard Nimoy’s “Secret Selves”…

: Nimoy spoke with each model before he photographed them, trying to ascertain their secret self.

: Nimoy chats with a model off camera while Richard and Marisa Michelson look on in the background.

: Rocking out while being photographed by Nimoy.

: Northampton Mayor Claire Higgins was one of Nimoy’s models.

: Painter Matt Mitchell poses for Nimoy.

: Photographer and author Jeanne Birdsall brought one of her cameras along to be photographed along with her.

: Leonard Nimoy talks with a model off camera.

: Some behind the scenes footage from the making of “Secret Selves”.

: One of my favorite photos from the day of Nimoy enjoying himself, caught up in the moment working on his project.

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