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.

Dancer Photos at Robert Moses State Park, NY

Robert Moses/Long Island Photo Session

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Irene Bello

Robert Moses/Long Island Photo Session

I did a fun Robert Moses Long Island Photo session with veteran NY Jets cheerleader, Jackie. We started our photo shoot by the boardwalk and took advantage of the beautiful golden setting sun as we walked to the lighthouse. Robert Moses is a great place to have photos taken as it has so much to offer with so many great scenes, including a lighthouse, beach and a bay. The walk to the lighthouse takes about 15-20 minutes. Along the way there is a nice long winding boardwalk that is surrounded with all that nature has to offer. Sometimes a deer or two may surprise you. Along our walk over to the lighthouse, we stopped along the way to take some creative portraits on the boardwalk.

The sun was quickly setting and it was very windy on the beach side so I opted to go by the bay. I then got Jackie to show off her strength and athleticism by doing some huge leaps into the air. Here is one of them.

Here is another take, this one using flash.

Two completely different looks of the same scene. Which one is your favorite? The top one using the natural available light or the bottom one using flash?

We finished up our session by taking a couple of quick photos by the lighthouse.

If you are interested in having your own portrait session at Robert Moses or at any beach in Long Island please fill out the contact form. Whether you just got engaged, are pregnant, looking to having some family or teen photos taken or even just some cool portraits of yourself the beach is always a great location choice for a photo shoot. Remember to plan and book in advance as the summer somehow always gets away from us. Don’t forget to check out my portfolio to view the rest of my work.

New York Prom Photographer:Pre-Prom Photos

Posted on February 20, 2017January 28, 2018 by Irene Bello

New York Prom Photographer:Pre-Prom Photos

What are Pre-Prom Photos?

Pre-Prom Photos are photos that can be taken either prior to your actual prom date, or, they can be taken just after everyone is dressed and about to leave for the Prom. Typically they are taken the day of Prom Night before heading off for the big party.

Why take Pre-Prom Photos?

Although there are almost always photo packages available by the school’s photographer at the Prom event, the photos are usually taken on regular plain backdrops. Typically the same traditional poses are taken at the same crop for everyone and there is not much of a diversity in crops, angles, backgrounds and lighting as there is if you hire a professional Prom Photographer. A professional photographer can be hired to come before leaving for the event to take some creative photos utilizing different environmental backdrops in addition to taking pictures at unique angles and crops.

What are some advantages of taking Pre-Prom Photos?

There are many advantages of taking Pre-Prom photos some include having more photos taken of yourself, your date, your friends and sometimes even your family and your pet. You can also take them at your home, or another location in route to your prom. You can also take group photos with your friends.

How long does a Pre-Prom photoshoot last?

Typically it takes about 45 minutes to an hour but it also depends if you are adding additional couples or if you want your own private individualized session. If you want to add an additional location that can play a factor. As you see you can make your Pre-Prom photoshoot customized to your needs.

How much does a Pre-Prom photoshoot cost?

It depends. As mentioned before Pre-prom photoshoots can be customized to include individuals and/or additional couples and groups. In most cases Pre-Prom shoots are done in groups as parties. Since most kids split the limo and go to prom in giant groups, a Pre-Prom shoot can actually be a great deal when you split the cost between the other couples and do a group package. You can wind up with professional photos of each individual child, couple and sometimes even the Parents can be included in the photos if they are around. Most parents want at least one really nice photo of their teenager. It’s such a great idea to have a professional photographer come to capture professional photos when they are dressed up for this special night.

If you are interested in a Pre-Prom photoshoot and would like to learn more please get in touch with me here.

Here are a few photos from a Pre-Prom photo session. The Prom was held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, NY. I met Stephanie at her house in Queens, NY and took a few photos of her and her friend before leaving for the city where i took additional photos of her and her boyfriend. I will post those photos in the next blog post. As you can see, I took photos of both girls individually and together. I also took photos of each girl and her family. As I mentioned before it is always great if you can include the family in the photos with the teen. Prom night is a special night. You will definitely want a nice photo taken with your mom/dad/family to remember this.

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