Liz & Dean's Wedding - L'Escale Restaurant in the Delamar Hotel 2009-04-16

We are so excited to kick off this years wedding season with a HUGE congratulations to Elizabeth and Dean. I have a good story here. They were referred to us by Samantha and Matt and hired us without meeting us in person, which sometimes happen. So my friend Julie and I went to the NY International Gift Fair. There are 1000's of booths and 1000's of people. While we were at a booth this lovely girl was telling us how she was getting married soon. Perfect opportunity for self promotion right? No way - I am way too shy and rarely speak up in these moments. But my friend Julie was all over it. She quickly shouted, sooo do you have a photographer? And the lovely girl says YES, Be Creative Photography. SAY WHAT? At first I was embarrassed because I thought, why don't I recognize her? What a coincidence and fun little meet up right? I was so excited for their wedding!

Needless to say Elizabeth is beautiful. Below, her friend and amazingly talented makeup artist is doing her thing.


Love the strong lighting from behind.





She was so excited to have her dress on.

I guess I've been into the "serious" looking bridal portraits lately. I realize this is the 3rd one I've posted. We have tons of Liz laughing too but I just loved this profile that showcased her hair, earrings, and dress detail too.

It was a windy, windy day in Connecticut. Eric had fun with the guys before the ceremony started.

This is our signature wide angel shot, we love it and almost all of our couples request it.
I love this shot. It was taken through the rear view window of their getaway car.

The girls were FREEZING! They were troopers though and stepped outside where there was enough room to capture images of them all together.

After the chilly outdoor photo session we brought Liz and Dean inside the church to warm up. With our awesome 5D Mark II's we were able to capture some really beautiful shots in the church - no lights or anything. Just the wee little bit of light coming in from the stained glass windows.





Dean was/is so sweet to Elizabeth. He really appreciates photography and was a wonderful subject to photograph and work with. We fed off of both of their enthusiasm.

Elizabeth's dress was whimsical, nature inspired, and went perfectly with her vintage and wildflower wedding decor. I really wanted to capture some etheral, white-washed portraits of her. The church doors presented the perfect opportunity.

I love their flowers so much. The cluster of vintage vases, the color, and the Kolo signing books that doubled as table numbers. The Delmar Hotel was a perfect setting.



A few planned and some impromptu speeches by friends and family had the bride and groom cracking up! You should have heard Dean's friends boasting about what a stand-up guy he is and then quickly cracking a joke about him. They were all so great.



Some of the girls captured by Eric.

I love this shot so much, they were in the middle of the dance floor surrounded by craziness in all directions. But they were so into each other, as if nobody else was around.

I love this woman - her happiness makes me melt!


Thank you so much Liz and Dean for choosing us to photograph your wedding. We had such a wonderful time and love your images! Your pictures are ready and waiting for you when you return from your honeymoon! Can't wait to work on your album.

Sincerely,
Brooke and Eric Lagstein
Be Creative Photography


Dress: Carolina Herrera
Florist: Gary Z of Stamford
Makeup: Piret Aava, Warren Tricomi Greenwich
Hair: Edita Evon, Warren Tricomi Greenwich
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Bubbles = Happiness 2009-05-11

Happy Birthday to our niece Lauren who apparently looooves bubbles. If only bubbles made us all this happy! We had our family over yesterday for a combined Mother's Day and Lauren's Birthday celebration. Here are some pics that made us really happy.


This little one, she is such a character! She talks 100 miles per minute and every little word out of her mouth will bring a smile to your face.

Our present for Lauren was her Princess themed birthday party and this little bubble maker that cost me $12. Only the best $12 ever spent!

Of course we can't leave out our beloved puppy Maggie. This was her first time seeing bubbles, so first she investigated...


then started to sniff them, but they were exploding on her nose.
Finially she learned the fun of trying to eat them instead.

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All About Babies - Welcome Grace! 2009-05-25

Welcome, welcome little one. Say hello to baby Grace.

I photographed her on her 14th day of life. She was a sleepy, little peanut and still craving the warmth of mommies tummy. My solution, lay her ontop of mom and cover mom with a blanket. Worked like a charm! Although in this photo she was moved to comfy pillow.

Her proud parents John and Jen are in heaven. Thank you for having me photograph her guys! Grace is such a beautiful, little sweet heart. I can't wait to watch her grow up.Eric & Brooke Lagstein of Be Creative Photography www.becreativephotogrpahy.com (more...)

Elyse & Brad's Engagement Session in Central Park 2009-06-05

Congratulations to Elyse & Brad. Another couple from California, for some reason we photograph a lot of couples from California who have their wedding in the tri-state area. We had an incredibly sweet and fun e-session with them in Central Park recently. And they thought they were not photogenic?



We loved the music of this cellist, it added even more romance to Bethesda Terrace.






Eric shot this photo in the middle of the shoot. Love it




I love this photo. Eric and I were scoping out a new spot, I turned around they were snuggling just perfectly, so I snapped a shot with my long, telephoto lens.


Thank you Elyse and Brad. Can't wait for your July 4th wedding!
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Backyard Kids Shoot in Wyckoff, NJ 2009-06-12

Eric only had to travel a few blocks away for this fun, backyard photoshoot. Chelsea and Connor's parents won a Be Creative Photography session at a local fundraiser for the elementary school. Yay to benefits for good causes! Now that we live in the suburbs we love to be a part of our community and help to make a difference whenever we can. How sweet is Chelsea in her darling purple dress.


Cute stuff on Mom and Dad's bed. This one will be a large canvas hanging in the parents bedroom.

Eric really knows how to pull out the giggles! I love this one of Connor.

More giggles!

And some end-of-the-session, who cares if we get sweaty, craziness.
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