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.

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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 :)

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Destination Wedding Photographer - Puerto Rico & Beyond

Around the World & Back Again...

Greetings Blog Nation!

In an effort to keep my workflow and delivery times on track for the many wonderful couples that I've worked with this past year, I've had to bump 'time spent blogging' to the end of my priority list. As a result, this year's Blog-vember has required a schedule revamp and will extend into December. Yes...Blog-vember in December. It's got a nice ring to it and what good are rules anyway?!?!? Who's to say that we can't have Blog-vember stretch into December?? I mean, 80's fashion has come back and no one could have ever seen that coming... So, no need to riot in the streets here, my friends, there is plenty slated for the upcoming month that is sure to satisfy. I appreciate your understanding and hope to hear from many of you throughout this exciting time ;)

The following are images gathered from Joanna & Keith's early fall wedding at Bristol Harbour Resort in Canandaigua, NY. Joanna & Keith share a genuine love and a sense of adventure that has taken them from their roots in the Northeast to the West Coast, South America and beyond. Being around them makes you believe that anything is possible, and from what I can gather, the sky is the limit for this new couple. Thank you for allowing us a glimpse into your life...it was an inspiring vision to behold. And thank you to the Olsen and Touger Families for accepting us so openly and enthusiastically...it was a real honor. Finally, a big shout out to Kelli Marsh for once again giving so much of your time, passion and talent. You are a shining star :)

Joanna & Keith - Bristol Harbor, NY

Happy days dear friends. Thanks for stopping by.

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Wedding Photographer - Finger Lakes & Beyond

What are you up to today??

Hello Bloggers & Bloggettes,

I don't mean to nag here, so I'll let my friends from yesterday do it for me. Get out...speak your voice...be part of the process.



Wishing you all nothing but the best.

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What are you up to tomorrow??

Hello Dear Friends,

I hope that this finds you all well...and healthy, and happy and all things good. Tomorrow is election day in the States. Now I've never used this blog as a platform to spew political commentary or my opinion of the world at large...and I don't intend to start now. I did, however, come across this video, dug it's message and figured that I'd pass it on. Do with it what you will. Here's hoping that our collective decision will get us going in the right direction.




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Buon Viaggio Nonna

Hello All,
My grandmother on my mother's side, my nonna, is heading back to Italy tomorrow after a two month visit that culminated with my baby sister's wedding this past weekend (More on that coming soon :] ). While she was here, I promised her that I'd gather some images from our tour through Italy this past Spring to take back to friends and family. Sure enough, two months went by in a flash and with a heavy workload & travel schedule I never found the time. Booooo.
Nonna understood and lightened her request to images from the days spent with her sister, my zia, in the Northeastern mountain towns of Belluno & Cortina. Going through these images was a real treat, as I hadn't seen any of them since they were captured. I have over 60 gigs of photos from that trip and HADN'T SEEN A SINGLE ONE until yesterday. Again...Booooo. The following are a few of my favorites:


This is the vista of the Italian Alps from Belluno Centro. Not bad, huh??



My Zia...

...86 years young and wouldn't think of letting us help her tidy up the house.









The great Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vercelli was born in the town of Pieve Di Cadore, near Belluno. This was his kitchen...




There is so much more to share from this amazing adventure. Stay tuned as we ramp up into Blogvember!

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All Grown Up...Sarah & Chris

Hello Friends,

I wanted to share a small collection of images from the recent wedding of Sarah & Chris. Chris is the younger brother of a dear old friend whom I've known since high school. Over the years, I've watched Chris grow from an all-too-easy-to-pick-on younger brother to quite a spectacular human being with a voice & presence all his own. In Sarah he has found a vibrant spirit, his perfect compliment. It was such an honor to share this day with them and the people that they care about most. A million extensions of gratitude to all who attended for making this homecoming so special. ...and, of course, a big shout-out to Kelli Marsh for once again exceeding all expectations. Your images just keep getting better and better and better :) Be sure to check her blog soon for some of her images from this fine day.

Sarah & Chris

...I'm really excited about this last image. maybe because it's so weird...but interesting...but strange...but... Any who, it's a single exposure. NO extra layers were added. No textures...nothing. Just standard color treatment...

It's one of those images that seems new every time that you look at it...you know?? Anyway...

So...I'm still in the midst of wrapping up a very busy season and have soooo much to share. That & a few big announcements will make this year's Blog-vember II - The Return Of Blog-vember - one for the books. Stay tuned kids.

I hope that you have enjoyed your visit. Holla @ a brother and let me know you're out there!!!

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