ATTN Photographers Heading to Vegas (WPPI)

Hey Hey!!!

If you're a photographer planning on heading out to Las Vegas in February for the WPPI Trade Show & Convention, Southwest Airlines is running a 50% off Sale!!! You have to act fast though...the sale ends tonight at midnight.

Clicking on the image below will get you to the Flight Search page.

I hope to see you all there!!!

Buon Anno tutti!
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Destination Wedding Photographer gearing up for good times in the Sin City

Gratitude - Anton Lorimer - Lorimer Works

Hello Dear Friends,

So the big push is on. Yes indeed, the .:tomas flint photographers:. rebranding effort is in full swing. This all began months ago when I arrived at the realization that it was time to loosen the reigns and invite individuals into the organization to breathe new life into what was beginning to feel stale. I finally accepted that I simply could not be all things and that the strength of many is so much more significant than that of one. ...and I am ecstatic to report that what (and more specifically who) I've discovered along the way has enhanced not only my work and my approach to it, but my life as a whole. This influx of creative energy has benefited my entire existence, recharged my batteries and re-affirmed that I am on the right path.

Over the next few blog posts, I intend to pay tribute to those who have enhanced this experience by virtue of their honesty, enthusiasm and creativity. I am doing this in NO particular order as it would be impossible to rank their contributions.

Anton Lorimer - videographer/editor/producer/genius/father/husband/friend
www.lorimerworks.com

Anton and I met in San Francisco back in June of this year. I was "west-coastin' it" to work with my friends Ann Hamilton and Joel Serrato on a wedding in San Jose that week. Already being a fan of Anton's work, I was pleased to discover that he was, in person, everything that I wished he would be. We were introduced via Ann & the fabulous Gene Higa and the rest is, as they say, history. Anton exceeds expectations. Anton is the uber. I simply cannot say enough. What we forged over the next few months was more than just hours upon hours of footage...we forged a significant bond. I thank you Anton, for your dedication to this project, for your numerous edits and for simply being you.

Anton's production is featured at the top of the blog and will be for the next couple of weeks. Check it out if you have a spare 3 and a half minutes. It won't hurt...much :) And if you're a photographer considering a video element for your business, feel free to contact me. I like to talk :)

Thanks for checking in friends. ...and thank you for the wonderful feedback. You've given me a case of perma-grin. This entry wouldn't be complete without sending a shout out to Lindsey Thorne, Traci LaVallee-Snodgrass and Brendan Snodgrass. Thank you all for being yourselves and allowing me to see it.

Here's to a New Year filled with love.laughter.light
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Destination Wedding Photographer who is so darn thankful

Imagine all the People

Hello Friends,

This past December 8th marked the 28th anniversary of untimely passing of the extraordinary yet altogether ordinary poet, musician, philosopher, activist, hero, villain, beatle, human being...John Lennon. John was many things. Regardless of whether those were right or wrong, good or bad, he was EXACTLY what he said he was. Simply a dude with a very thin protective coating, blessed with the spirit of wonder and a penchant for articulating his life experience in a way that anyone could understand. This is not to discount his genius (as it is indisputable), but moreso to point out that greatness walks amongst us. In fact, greatness lives within each and every one of us. It is finding the courage to broadcast that which we possess that prevents us from believing in our own potential. ...and the world from appreciating it! John was beautiful and so are all of you my dear friends. Beautiful just as you are. Bursting with potential.

So...

I played hookie for a good portion of that day to listen to some of John's music, read up on old interviews and play some of the tunes that inspired me to begin my musical journey. I wanted to share a few of those with you. Now even though they display no greatness in any way, they sure do beat the heck out of working :) I hope that you enjoy...or at least don't throw tomatoes at your monitor...





"Time that you enjoyed wasting was not wasted."
-John Lennon

Thanks for stopping by friends. I hope that this finds you all well.

love.laughter.light
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Rochester Wedding Photographer in need of a voice coach

Not a Dry Eye in Sight - Misha & Michael

They laughed...a lot. They cried...a lot. They danced and sang and hugged and kissed and made the absolute MOST of their biggest day. Did I mention that they laughed and cried?? ...a lot?!?!

Misha and Michael were married this past October at The Fountainhead Conservatory & Gardens in New Rochelle, NY. And let me tell you, dear friends, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. I told Mike after the ceremony that it was like shooting fish in a barrel! There was so much emotion in that room...you could literally feel it. It was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget as Mike and I go back to grade school together! That's a lot of history so you can image how honored I was/am to have played a roll in creating memories of this time in his life. Yes, I love my job!

The party that followed did not disappoint. There was Caribbean fare, Italian pastries, a live steel drum band...the works. The speeches were heartfelt, the wine was flowing and the dance floor bumpin! good times indeed :)

A super huge special thanks to Miss Kelli Marsh for her (once again) tireless curiosity and stunning imagery. And an enormous thank you to Inez Bennett from Elaborate Parties by Bennett for her masterful coordination of this fine day. If you're a couple in the NYC area looking for someone to help you plan the perfect day, you need look no further than Inez. She's committed, knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic...a real pleasure to work around.

Misha and Michael: From the very depths of me, I am grateful for the experience. Much love today, tomorrow and always.

Misha & Michael - New Rochelle, NY

Credit this one to Kelli Marsh. Spectacular capture Kel!!!




















So you may have noticed the new photo tag featuring the new tomas flint photographers logo. That is the first in a string of huge announcements that I plan to unveil between now and the new year. Stay tuned dear friends. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

love.laughter.light
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Westchester County Wedding Photographer

Santa's Inbox

Hello Friends,

Here's a screen-shot of ol' Saint Nick's gmail account that Kelli sent over this afternoon. It's got me laughing out loud. er...um...lol. Any who, I hope that your pre-holiday season is a little less stressful :)



love.laughter.light
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Grown up Wedding Photographer who still believes in Santa Claus

The difference a day makes...

Greeting Dear Friends,

This was yesterday...

...and this is today:


Did you ever wonder what difference a day can make??

love.laughter.light,
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Destination Wedding Photographer in grave need of anti-depressants

Lindsey - Headshot-ted

Greetings Bloggers & Bloggettes,

December Blog-vember marches on! I hope that you all have been enjoying the ride so far. I have so much to share... Like this collection of portraits of the extremely beautiful, yet equally talented Lindsey Thorne. Lindsey & I got together recently on her turf...the urban paradise that is Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She needed some images for her modeling portfolio and I was looking for a subject to cameo in my upcoming promo video so...as fate would have it...we found each other. Believe it or not, Lindsey says that she is more comfortable with the camera in her hands and not on her face as she is a photographer first.

I'll let you all be the judge of that...










Linds - thank you for your love, energy and trust. You're amazing! And thank you to Mr. Anton Lorimer for tagging along on the shoot and capturing some killer live footage. (He even put his camera down for a few to hold my reflector...image that, T-Tone Lorimer assisting me :]) I'm so incredibly jazzed about the video...you are a master.

So tomorrow I board a plane for The Bahamas. I will try to keep up on blogging down there and hope that y'all can forgive me if the sun and sand inhibit my ability to do so. I will return with a full report.

love.laughter.light (smiles & sunshine)
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New York City Headshot Photographer

Perfect Harmony - Jinny Kim & Koo Chung

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"
- Arthur O'Saunessey

Jinny Kim & Koo Chung were united through music, fell in love through music and will dance the rest of their days together - surrounded by the music which is their lives. It was a magnificent thing to witness and a day that I will not soon forget. I am so honored to have worked with them as I am a huge fan of their work, individually and collectively. I encourage you to check them out...really great stuff :)

They were joined by those who mattered most to celebrate their wedding at The Colonial Terrace Mansion in Westchester, NY. A morning marked by cool temperatures and gray skies gave way to a sun-drenched afternoon and good times were had by all.

I found myself in the roll of "3rd Shooter" as I was invited to come along to lend a hand to Mr. Kenny Kim and the lovely Vanessa Joy Scavone. I invited this roll openly as I was given the freedom to kick back and tune in. Here are a few that I came up with...





Chucks as groomsmen gifts?!?!? ...a man after my own heart :)
















I love how they laugh together. May your bellies always ache and your cheeks be forever sore :]

Here's a random tid-bit:
One of my favorite '70's rock tunes is a song called Black Betty by Ram Jam. Turns out that the lead singer of the band, Myke Scavone, is Vanessa Joy's father!!! How cool is that?!?! Black Betty was my profile song on myspace for years. Small world :) Click here to give it a listen if you're not familiar. ...and turn those speakers up LOUD!

Thanks for tuning in my friends. See you at the next installment of December Blog-Vember.

love.light.laughter
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Westchester County Wedding Photographer

Traci & Brendan - A Caribbean Love Story

Greetings Dear Friends :)

Brrrrr. As the snow-covered freezing rain debacle accumulates outside the studio window, I take great pleasure in sifting through these images from not so long ago. I take equal pleasure in thinking about boarding a plane this Thursday bound for The Bahamas to reunite with my man...Mr. Kenny Kim...on another destination assignment. Good times lie ahead, indeed. In the meantime, I'm counting on these images to keep me warm.

Traci and Brendan were married this past September at El Conquistador Resort in sunny Puerto Rico. It was an honor, a joy & a pleasure to tag along to document this amazing journey. I've known Traci for some time and couldn't have picked a better mate for her. Both have such huge personalities that blend together perfectly. They share a love that walks the line between passion and comfort, and leaves hope in all who observe it that anything is possible. I love the love that they share and am so thankful to have witnessed it.

I am also thankful for the amazing crew that came along to make it all possible. Special thanks to Kelli Marsh, Kenny Kim and Anton Lorimer for your hard work and boundless enthusiasm. It really was one for the books! ...and to all who flew in to celebrate, thank you for making us feel so welcome.

So dear friends, I present:

Traci & Brendan

There is some pretty serious stew cookin' at Flint Studios. Please stay tuned all December-Blog-vember to find out more!!!

Thanks for stopping by, y'all :)

love.laughter.light
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Destination Wedding Photographer - Puerto Rico & Beyond