12th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriages!

May 14th, 2013

Just got the Inequality in Marriage Discount updated on the website to reflect a discount of 39% (representing the 39 states that still don't recognize marriage equality) and  I already have another update to do! Minnesota has voted to recognize same-sex marriages - what a great couple of weeks it's been for marriage equality! 12 down, 38 to go!


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Another One!

May 8th, 2013

Whoo-oo!!  Another state - Delaware - legalizes  same-sex marriage!  Feels like we're gaining some wonderful momentum on this issue!  We're celebrating by lowering the percentage of our Inequality in Marriage Discount to 39%!!


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Inequality in Marriage Discount - updated

May 7th, 2013

Congratulations, Rhode Island on becoming the 10th state to recogonize same-sex marriages!!  While this is certainly the right step in terms of civil liberty, the unfortunate news for same-sex couples getting married and looking for a photographer is that the percentage of our Inequality in Marriage Discount has dropped by one point - we're down to a still heafty 40%...


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Nils & Anthony's New York City Wedding

April 29th, 2013

Nils and Anthony got married this past Saturday in one of my favorite churches in NYC - All Soul's - it's a beautiful church from a photographer's stand point - amazingly light and airy and a joy to work in (I did get a good laugh from the sign I came across when I attempted to access the balcony, though!).  I love the looks of pure joy...

Nils & Anthony's New York City Wedding
Nils & Anthony's New York City Wedding
Nils & Anthony's New York City Wedding
Nils & Anthony's New York City Wedding
Nils & Anthony's New York City Wedding

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Corporate Event Photography for Chapters of Ampersand

April 4th, 2013

Had the chance to work with an amazing team from Kapture Vision who threw an exclusive launch party at The Four Seasons for a new cognac - The Chapters of Ampersand.  As you can see, the presentation of the cognac is amazing - the bottle is a work of art made by famous glass artist, ...

corporate event photography The Four Seasons
Corporate Event Photography The Four Seasons
Chapters of Ampersand Launch Party
Chapters of Ampersand Launch Party
Corporate Event Photography for Chapters of Ampersand

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Aviva Drescher's Photoshoot

April 1st, 2013

So happy to show the latest shot from the "So Gay So What" photo campaign to raise awareness for The Shineout Music Festival - the only LGBT music festival dedicated to celebrating the differences among us.  Thrilled to to have Aviva Drescher from Bravo's Real Houswives of New York on board to help us...

Aviva Drescher's Photoshoot

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Why Headshots Should Matter to a Small Business

March 18th, 2013

When most people hear about “getting headshots”, they think of the actors, models, and singers who use headshots as a tool to get more auditions and book work.  But if you own a small business, having professional headshots...


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Taking an Organic Approach to Wedding Photography

March 14th, 2013

Candid photo of bride getting off taxi

If you walk into the supermarket, look at the products on the shelves of your local pharmacy, or go out to dinner, you’re bound to come across the term Organic. Not surprisingly, more and more people are gravitating to the idea that...


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Amazing Story!

March 12th, 2013

Just wanted to share an amazing story featured on Anderson Live:  http://www.andersoncooper.com/2013/03/07/they-found-their-son-in-the-subway/  Thank you, Anderson Live, for letting us be a small part of such a beautiful story!


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Shineout Music Festival

March 1st, 2013

I wanted to share some shots from a very special project I've been working on over the last year.   I was asked to shoot this campaign by Darren Melchiorre and Chris Ryan who are the co-founders and producers of the Shineout Music Festival which "is a celebration of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight musicians and supporters coming together with pride and love...

J & J Photography participates in Shineout music festival

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