How I spend the Christmas Season, preparing for future flower girls and ring bearers 2012-01-03

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New Blog 2009-08-16

We’ll give this a spin folks, hope it works out.

A family reunion 2009-08-16

With five members visiting from Hong Kong, and 15 more meeting them in the mountaintop town of Windham for just a few days – the window of opportunity to capture the family all together was slim.

We achieved terrific shots of the whole group, but my favorite shot from the day was this candid.  It was the last frame I shot during a three-hour session.

I thank the family for selecting me as the photographer to capture these memories, and for letting me know they were thrilled with the results. I plan to share comments from clients as they become available.

Erwin & Liza 2009-10-10

Have been meaning to share this photo from the wedding of these two great individuals.

Your Most Memorable Day 2009-10-23

Long before I read the thoughts of others on the subject, I told several friends, colleagues and advisors the following: “It’s great to be a part of the most special day of most people’s lives.”  I’ll revise that here as part of the “most memorable day, “ the wedding day.

Theresa and the Admiral, 1971 Thunderbird, Windham NY in the Castskills

As a photographer, working to capture every special moment of the wedding day, it’s my job to preserve memories in photos (or sometimes video).  It’s also my pleasure.

If I see a butterfly on a guest’s shoulder, I’m taking the photo – ok, Ashton Kutcher, I’ve seen your Nikon ads – and whoever wrote them, knows what they’re doing.  Weddings are often outdoors at a time of year when the flutter-bys might make an unexpected appearance.

If the flower girl is just too shy for the job – isn’t that why you picked them, more great photos.

Tasha and Clarence get married, Catskill NY

If the cake is great, the guests elated and the ’57 Chevy that brings you to the church too cool, more great photos.  You’re inside the car. You didn’t see what it looked like when it pulled up to the curb – but you picked it for a reason, right?

My job, that of any event photographer, is to capture all of these small details along with the big ones – the ceremony, the reception, your first dance as husband and wife.

It’s one of the most wonderful days of your life, and I get to be a part of it.  Others feel the same.  I’ll say that a few folks in the business are less enthusiastic.  If you get that vibe, no matter how shiny their website, or slick their sales pitch, run.  You want a photographer who’s genuinely happy to be there.  There are enough of us in the world, that you should be able to find one who’s a good match for you. ` Jonathan Ment, Photographer