Small World 2007-03-08

Please read what happened to me last week. A bride called me: she had heard about my work went on my web site and noticed one of her friends weddings was featured on my site. She called her friend and asked what he thought about Martina Konietzny’s work. See below if you want to find out.

Hi Martina,

My fiance and I loved meeting you today, and we are very excited to request that you be our wedding photographer. We feel so comfortable with you already, and your photos are beautiful and artistic. We will complete the contract and mail the deposit to you ASAP.

Below is the quote from Boone Spooner:

“Yes, I HIGHLY recommend Martina - she was amazing. I honestly believe that she is one of the best wedding photographers in the bay area. When Lori and I were looking for a photographer we went to an insane amount of wedding fairs and events to try and find someone, and no one came even close. She is a little expensive, but I really think that you get what you pay for in photography. Not only was she great, but her partner (who also comes to the wedding and shoots) was an amazing photographer. AND, she basically saved / ran our wedding. When things got crazy (which, i think is the nature of weddings) she was the professional and expert in charge - you know, clarity under pressure - she was funny, smart and able to control our families (i didn’t even know that anyone could do that) and get them to line up and take great photos even though we were running late, people were missing, things were going wrong etc etc. I can’t say enough good things about Martina - she is amazing. Another great thing about Martina is that she uses film, 35mm and Medium format (which i love to death) AND, she get’s the photos printed and placed in the most amazing bound book that will last forever - it’s awesome. Man, I feel like I should write a testimonial!

Cheers,
Mary and Darren
2/22/2007

Jeannie to James Berkeley City Club, May 26 2007 2007-07-25

Berkeley City Club in the heart of Berkeley a skip and a jump away from the U.C. campus you can find after driving a couple times around the block (it is a One Way) East bound you will finally check into the parking lot of this all stone building with leaded glass throughout. Crystal Meyers 510 280-1540 helped us with all our questions and showed us around. This Julia Morgan gem is a true find to form the perfect backdrop to a classic, elegant, a touch of the old-world wedding. My lovely young bride in a class of her own looked stunning in her eggshell silk chiffon dress from Casablancabridal. Her flowers by Karen Baymiller www.floralsbykaren.com (baymillers@comcast.net) gave her and bridesmaids a true glow. The groom (English heritage) and groomsmen were golden, silk, taffetta ties by Angela Bockett. Dennon and Doyle did the background and dance music and the guests got wild. Steve from L.A. was the videographer flown in by the couple. His number is 626-799-1939.

Anastasie Martin with Scott Williams, Wente Vineyards July 6, 2007 2007-07-29

Ahh, Wente Vineyards a breath of fresh air provided the location as well as the food and fabulous cake made out of over 200 profiteroles. Please see my picture to get an idea. The colors of the wedding were all my favorites, i.e. greens and blues, turquoise and aqua silk, taffetta fabric were the bridesmaids dresses. They looked like mermaids out of a fable.
The flowers by Annie Sui played in the blue hues as well as magenta and flavors of bright reds. The table design was visually unusual with the greenish-blue gemlike theme almost cian. The gorgeous bride Anastasie carried a bouquet of white lilies to symbolize innocents and pure bliss. One of the groomsman showed up in a black Lamborghini , which seemed only three feet high. The last one I saw of those cars was when I lived in Europe. It was a rocketship.
By moonlight a french inspired meal was served. There must have been six courses topped with exquisite cheeses and breads and fruit of all varieties. The feast lasted past midnight.

Dancing and toasts brightened the dark night with laughter, cheers and tears.

Kathleen & Simon Portrait at the Museum of Modern Art-January 2007 2007-07-29

Kathleen and Simon got married a few years ago. I photographed their exclusive wedding in the Monterey Area. Here we were at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco working with and around the beautiful Mario Botta architecture. Using the glass and stone building as a backdrop to highlight their growing and deepening appreciation for one another. I particularly loved the photos with the glass reflection outside the museum’s café. Next time we will all fly to New York and then probably around the world. Both of them are avid art collectors and visit the Sundance Film Festival every year. Kathleen and Simon’s favorite movie was “In the Shadow of the Moon”. Please read excerpt below and go see it if you have a chance. This couple sits at the pulse of modern times. They rock.

Accolades 2008-01-06

Greetings and Salutations,
I wanted to share praise and gratitude for Martina Konietzny’s magnificent photography. A few weeks ago, my girls brought home their school photos and when I opened them I was greeted by beautifully captured, naturally shining faces. The level of sweetness, naturalness, and expertise with lighting and environment was beyond any other school picture I can remember my girls bringing home in the past. Even my husband, who normally thinks it’s a waste of money to purchase school photos was amazed by the beauty of the photos this year. I actually went out of my way to put them up on the wall immediately when I usually put them away somewhere and finally remember to put them up and give them out around the holidays. I truly hope she continues to be our school photographer for many years to come.

Sincerely,
Ari