February 17, 2024

Beaux Rêves: Unforgettable Sweet 16 Paris Trip

Paris Sweet 16 theme is among the most popular dream parties. But what if your dream is to fly and celebrate your birthday in Paris and get as “Paris” as possible? These hard-working NJ parents turned their daughter’s dream into a reality. There are a […]

November 9, 2023

Mititzah: Fun Bat Mitzvah Photography

If you aim for the best Bat Mitzvah photography for your special girl, add a separate photoshoot to the party coverage! Here’s an example of how to knock her socks off.

October 11, 2023

The Duel: Insane Engagement Shoot in Queens

Wikipedia defines “duel” as an “arranged engagement in combat between two people with matched weapons”. I’ve got an engagement, two people, and weapons that shot, so here’s your insane engagement shoot in Queens!

September 10, 2023

Grit: Badass Couple Photoshoot in Central Park

I welcomed this cool married couple flying from Hawaii to NYC with a badass couple photoshoot in Central Park on their bucket list. Little did I know how much grit the brave woman had.

August 31, 2023

Larinne: Stunning Gothic Wedding at Bill Miller’s Castle

My favorite Goth got married last month. I couldn’t imagine her Gothic wedding at Bill Miller’s Castle falling short of any jaw-dropping expectations, but her US Marine fiance added quite a bit to this uncommon story.

August 26, 2023

Chamakte Sitaaray 2023: Indianica Academy Talent Show

After years of photographing Chamakte Sitaaray (Shining Stars)—a spectacular annual Indian talent show—I was also invited to film this year’s performance. I gotta tell you, the resulting 5-mins highlights film that I spent months editing turned out so high-octane and addictive that I keep replaying […]

July 25, 2023

Bearing: Poetic Fairytale Maternity Session at Hickory Run State Park

Expanding my exploration of the endless photo ops of the beautiful Poconos, I did a poetic fairytale maternity session at Hickory Run State Park. I also recorded running into two black bears mere yards away.

July 17, 2023

Happy 70: Unforgettable Family Reunion Photography in Poconos

Let’s talk family reunions, and one unforgettable family reunion photography in Poconos, in particular. They are rare for most families, so here’s why they are a worthy reason for professional photography that beats all your family phones combined.

June 21, 2023

Grand Loventure: Couple Photoshoot at Grand Central

Here’s a bold couple photoshoot at Grand Central as proof that marriage doesn’t stop the romance and adventure given by professional photography.

June 12, 2023

Gujedding: 3-Day Fun Gujarati Indian Wedding Video

Jai Ho! I have my first Indian wedding video for you! I mean, it’s not my studio’s first wedding video, but for this Gujarati Indian wedding, the couple had already hired a photographer and asked if I could just do a video. There was A […]

June 1, 2023

25th Anniversary Family Comedy Movie: Trezor Hunters

Ready for another first? Here’s what I cooked up when a fun family asked me to create a family comedy movie for their 25th anniversary. The production turned into a challenge, but the result is nothing boring or ordinary: 16 house traps to harass the […]

May 18, 2023

Mama’s Love Free Portraits 2023

Picking up on my tradition brought to Poconos, I had the second Mama’s Love free portraits event in my local studio.

April 29, 2023

Barelywed: Hilarious Cancun Wedding at Majestic Elegance

To rephrase and expand Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 hit title, guys just wanted to have fun during this hilarious Cancun wedding at the Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres in Mexico. My wife and I did both photo and video (a peek at us is at the end). […]

January 3, 2023

Taming Dissociative Identity Disorder With Self-Harm: A Brave, But Risky Choice

What was requested as an “unboring” portrait session developed into an exploration of one brave black woman’s taming a serious mental health condition with self-harm.

December 17, 2022

Tough Destination Couple Photography in Jamaica: MerMarried 2

Just in time for the next round of free couple photography contest, here’s the outcome for the winners of 2022, with their mermaid-themed destination couple photography in Jamaica. Not all went well.

December 14, 2022

Capture the Winning Spirit: Creative Approach to School Sports Portraits of DV Warrior Wrestling

When invited to become a sponsor of junior DV Warrior Wrestling team, I wanted to treat them to a creative approach to traditional school sports portraits. Here are my techniques and tips on spicing them up.

December 8, 2022

Epic Boudoir at Castle Hotel and Spa: Bra Silia

This epic boudoir shoot in a castle gets my “Boudoir Shoot of the Year” accolade. It took eight hours and seven striking outfits, if “no outfit” counts as one. The client crashed in exhaustion, still making an irresistible subject.

November 18, 2022

NYC Dudeoir Photoshoot: Or Noir

Get another load of NYC dudeoir photoshoot for a performer who flew to New York for this. We used his swanky hotel room for half a day with lots of dramatic light. Some images are NSFW.

November 11, 2022

Lesbian Wedding Video at Summer Camp: The OGs

Don’t I love sharing “the firsts” with you? And this beautiful nostalgic summer camp story checks off not one but two boxes! It is my first published lesbian wedding, and your photographer switched hats and performed solely as a videographer! Please give a warm welcome […]

October 30, 2022

Surprise Marriage Proposal: Acapella Serenade

This surprise marriage proposal is as romantic as it gets: a guy brings his love to a unique musical restaurant, jumps into a tuxedo, and sings a serenade with an 8-member a capella! I got it all in a little cinematic story for you!

October 27, 2022

Countryside Chateau Wedding in France: Mon Bonheur

The French couple whose surprise proposal on Times Square I documented back in 2019 not only fought back the COVID cancelations but also stayed true to having me cover their countryside chateau wedding in France. See how this French wedding differed from an American. It’s […]

July 30, 2022

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