Central Park Maternity Photos – NYC Maternity Photographer

Posted on September 7, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Central Park Maternity Photos – NYC Maternity Photographer

It was a beautiful June day in NYC for Vanessa’s Central Park Maternity photos session. Vanessa contacted me weeks ago about having her maternity photos taken in NYC once she knew that she and her husband would be visiting the Big Apple. She chose Central Park for her maternity session because of it’s diversity and I couldn’t agree more with her choice. Central Park truly does offer so much diversity and it is so picturesque. From buildings, to trees, to bridges, the lake, the rocks and the beautiful architecture at Bethesda Terrace there really is something for everyone. It is a beautiful park to visit during any season. We started her maternity photos by one of my favorite spots near the lake and then walked over to the Terrace by the stairs, the mall and underneath the Terrace taking advantage of the beautiful light in the tunnel.

Below are some of my favorite photos from the session. Congratulations again to Vanessa and Gerry on your new bundle of joy!

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Long Island Sweet 16 Photography – New Hyde Park Inn Sweet 16

Posted on August 30, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Long Island Sweet 16 Photography – New Hyde Park Inn Sweet 16

Stephanie’s Sweet 16 party was at the New Hyde Park Inn in Long Island, NY. I first met Stephanie and her mom when I captured her Sweet 16 Pre-Shoot. I knew then that it was going to be a very special party. She wore a beautiful pink princess dress and she decorated the room to go along with her Disney theme. Each table was named after a Disney Princess, the cake was shaped like a castle and disney tunes filled the room during cocktail hour and dinner time.

You can absolutely tell how wonderful Stephanie is just by looking at her photos. She is beautiful inside and out, always beaming with a smile, gracious, sweet and endlessly devoted to her family and her loved ones. From a special grand entrance, to an emotional toast by her dad that had her in tears, to heartfelt candle speeches, non-stop dancing, to a huge farewell hug at the end by all her friends, it was truly a magical night to remember. I am so thankful to have met Stephanie and her family and to have captured this special day for her. Stephanie, I hope your day was as amazing as you always dreamed of. Happy birthday! Thank you all for being such a blast to spend the night with.

Venue: New Hyde Park Inn
DJ: CazzNY Entertainment

And here comes our princess, escorted by her two brothers.

The traditional Sweet 16 Father & Daughter Dance.

An emotional toast and speech by her dad.

I love the many emotions.

Candle lighting.

Party, party, party!!!!

Saying goodbye….

The End.

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Long Island Pre-Sweet 16 Photos

Posted on August 16, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Long Island Pre-Sweet 16 Photos

I am always excited to do a Long Island Pre-Sweet Photos session. Turning sixteen is such a special time in a young lady’s life that it deserves to be honored with not just a beautiful dress and Sweet 16 party, but with beautiful photos that she will have to cherish and remember this special occasion. And having a pre-sweet 16 photo session prior to the party has so many advantages.

Stephanie is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. So full of smiles, laughter and joy. I loved meeting her and her mom. We all got to know each other quite well while I was taking her photos and we talked all about the party. I learned that it was going to be a Disney theme. When I heard this, I felt like a kid again. You see, not only is Stephanie a huge Disney fan, but so am I. She wore a gorgeous pink gown and tiara. Just like a Disney princess. We started her pre-shoot by taking some photos in a pretty white and blue summer dress and then quickly moved on to the pink gown. We took some indoors and then went to one of my favorite parks and finished the shoot over there. Here is where Stephanie got to dance and twirl in her big gown. I was excited about the party, as was she and was happy to be the one that was going to capture the photos for what I knew was going to be an awesome party.

I really love doing these pre-Sweet 16 sessions, because they are such a beautiful season of life for these young girls. If your daughter is having her Sweet 16, I would love to document this time in her life with a session like this one. Contact me today if you are interested in having this special session, or if you are looking for a Sweet 16 photographer to capture the party.

Brooklyn Wedding Photographer/Brooklyn Winery Wedding

Posted on August 2, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Brooklyn Wedding Photographer/Brooklyn Winery Wedding Photos

I was so excited as the Brooklyn Wedding Photographer at Rachel & Scott’s Brooklyn Winery Wedding in Williamsburg, NY. After photographing Rachel & Scott’s engagement photos, I knew that their wedding was going to be a blast. These two are so joyful and are always laughing. Their goofiness and love for each other just made photographing them and their loved ones such a pleasure. It ended up pouring buckets of rain on their wedding day but we all know that a little rain on your wedding day brings good luck. Fortunately they chose to have their getting ready photos at the Garden Vale Residence at the William Vale Hotel — a suite with a covered terrace the size of most apartments in NY. Despite all the torrential downpours and wind that day, the terrace stayed dry enough for us so that we could stage their first look and have their family and bridal party photos taken.

After that we headed over to the Brooklyn Winery for their wedding ceremony and their reception party. There were plenty of tears and laughter and it was certainly a very emotional day for all. We captured some great moments from their day, moments that they will look back upon for many years and remember them as if it were yesterday. Congratulations again Rachel & Scott! It was such a pleasure capturing this special day for you and your families. May every married day be as lovely as the first.

Florist: August Sage and Violet

Cake: Bride’s Grandma and Nicole’s Cake Boutique

Invitation/Stationery: Minted

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Brooklyn Winery

First look with dad and her bridesmaids.

First look on the terrace of the Garden Vale Residence.

Brooklyn Wedding & Engagement Photos

Posted on July 26, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Brooklyn Wedding & Engagement Photos

I had a great time with this couple taking their Brooklyn wedding & engagement photos. Since their wedding is at the Brooklyn Winery and their getting ready photos will be taken at the new William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, they wanted to meet me by the hotel and have their engagement photos taken outside and around the hotel and the nearby streets. It was great meeting Rachel & Scott before their big day and the engagement session certainly allowed for us to get to know each other and for them to get comfortable working with me and being in front of my camera. This is one of the reasons why I highly recommend that my brides and grooms have an engagement photo session with me prior to their wedding day.

Rachel and Scott were so much fun to work with. Both of them just kept laughing and were so bubbly, there is no doubt that they are simply perfect for each other. We started the session by the William Vale and then headed out into the streets to find some funky graffiti.

Enjoy the photos below and stay tuned for their wedding photos at the Brooklyn Winery. :o)