Happy valentine's day to everyone! Especially to my awesome, beautiful wife and my handsome son. I am truly blessed to have such a healthy, cute family! Here are a few images from this morning. Ant is all geared up for school with his vday shirt and vday cards for his friends. 
tilt shift
or as nikon calls in, PC(perspective control). I rented the 45mm pc lens. I think I'm in love! I only had a few minutes to play around with it. I have to read up on how to use it a little more. Hopefully I can get out more tomorrow and play around with it. I plan on using it a little on saturday's engagement shoot. can't wait! Check out some of the images i captured today. nothing special. 
college hoops
College basketball season is in full swing so i put together a little montage of some games i shot last year and at the beginning of this year. They are mainly from last years big east tournament at Madison Square garden and the Jimmy V Classic also at MSG. I think I'll be heading back this year to shoot some more action. While wedding photography is my main focus and passion, i love to dabble in sports photography when i get the opportunity. Being a basketball fanatic and growing up playing ball, the intensity of shooting a big game is unreal. You always want to get the great action shot, but what I love to shoot the most is the "reaction" shot. What's going to happen after the game winning shot is made or how is someone going to react after getting fouled hard. Its a tough job and I have great respect for those who shoot sports for a living. I put my little touch on the photos by giving them a film look in post-processing. I love the graininess of film and love mixing it into my work when I can.
Enjoy a look back at some college hoop action...and while we're on the subject of sports you have to check out a good buddy of mine and what he's up too. He's rising quickly in the photography game and does some incredible things with lighting. his portrait work in insane. Rob Hammer Photography check it!
in good hands
Just working on a little project with some antique cameras I have. A little sneak peek. Those are the hands of my father. Check back later for more on this.
2010 {a look back}
It's been a busy start to the 2011 year but it wouldn't be right to move on from 2010 just yet. A year that brought so much happiness and opportunities my way. I am lucky enough to make my living with a camera and none of this happens if I didn't have such great people around me. I have to first off thank my AMAZING wife and mother to my little boy. I'm not where I am today without your support and patience. I love you. The next thanks is to my heart and soul - Anthony. 2010 let me watch as my best buddy grew into the cutest 1 year old I know. Words can't possibly describe what Anthony means to Deana and I. And he's got my sense of humor, so that's a bonus. I also have to thank my entire family for being the best support group imaginable. You can't underestimate family. Special thanks to my parents!! Now I see what it means to be on the other end and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for raising me the way you did. Wow this is turning into a Oscar speech! Cue the music. A final thanks to my brides, grooms, friends, clients and everyone else that has made 2010 1 of the best years of my life so far. I'm ready to see what 2011 has to offer.Enjoy a look back at some of the moments that tell my story of 2010.
