Long Island Sweet 16/Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage

Posted on July 21, 2014April 11, 2015 by Irene Bello

Long Island Sweet 16/Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage

I wanted to share this collection of images from Kiera’s Sweet 16 at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage, Long Island that took place earlier this summer. Kiera is a beautiful girl and the dress that she wore was an absolute stunner. She truly looked like a model. It was a beautiful day most of the day so we were fortunate enough to take some portraits outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park. Just as we began, some dark, threatening clouds came rolling in. And then a few drops came down and all the girls ran back inside before the rain came pouring down. We finished up with a few more shots indoors before the party started. It was a great party. The DJ’s kept the party going on the dance floor as Kiera and her friends danced the night away and everyone had a great time.

It was an honor and pleasure to photograph Kiera’s Sweet 16 at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage. Congratulations again to Kiera on her Sweet 16!

Long Island NY Sweet 16 Photographer/Stuart Thomas Manor

Posted on October 29, 2013April 11, 2015 by Irene Bello

Long Island, NY Sweet 16 Photography/Stuart Thomas Manor

Last month Jeni contacted me to come out and take some portraits of her, her lovely family and her best friends at her Sweet 16 party held at the Stuart Thomas Manor in East Farmingdale in Long Island NY. She looked absolutely beautiful in her red gown and she even rocked out some glitzy red Converse shoes that she blinged out specially for the occasion. Here are a few favorite pics from her special event.

Long Island Headshots/Actor Headshots

Posted on September 24, 2013January 28, 2018 by Irene Bello

Lindsey recently contacted me because she needed to get new updated actor headshots. So she came over one day and we took several shots. We started the session by taking some indoors and then the sun came out so we ventured outside to get a few more. I believe it is important to get different looks from your headshot session. It is equally important to bring a variety of pictures to a new agent or casting director. It is also a good idea to update your headshot every year or two especially if you have recently changed your hair style or hair color. Here are a few photo favorites from the session.

Long Island Sweet 16 Photographer/Melissa’s Sweet 16

Posted on July 30, 2013October 2, 2015 by Irene Bello

Long Island Sweet 16 Photographer/Melissa’s Sweet 16

I absolutely love birthdays. Sweet 16’s are even extra special. It’s not every day that a girl gets to play dress up and wear a beautiful gown and tiara and dance the night away. Last month I got to photograph Melissa’s Sweet 16 at Verdi’s of Westbury in Long Island, NY. She had a very simple affair but make no mistake it was an extremely fun one. Melissa’s family and friends certainly loved to party and you can tell from the pics that everyone had a great time. I was able to get some portraits of Melissa and her family prior to the party and then captured some highlights of the festivities. Below are some of my favorites from the event.

Till next time,

Irene

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Long Island, NY Sweet 16 Photography/ Allie’s Sweet 16

Posted on April 14, 2013April 11, 2015 by Irene Bello

Long Island, NY Sweet 16 Photography/Allie’s Sweet 16

Last month I was asked to photograph Allie’s Sweet 16 at the Coral House in Baldwin, Long Island, NY. We all know how crazy the month of March can be. My birthday is in March as well and I can tell you that I have seen it snow on my birthday and I have seen it as warm as 80 degrees. Sure enough we had a snow storm one week prior to the event, but fortunately on the day of Allie’s big event the weather turned out to be somewhat pleasant allowing for us to get some beautiful photos outdoors on Milburn Lake of Allie and her family. It was somewhat chilly that day, but Allie did not seem to mind going outside to get some pictures taken since she was used to being at ice rinks most of her life watching her big brother Nick play ice hockey. I tried to move as quickly as possible capturing as many shots as I could and then we all moved inside the Coral House to take a few more pictures of Allie as her court arrived.

And then the party began.

Happy Sweet 16 Birthday Allie! I had a wonderful time shooting your birthday party and it was lovely to meet you and your family.

Irene