This is your life make it beautiful!

This couple put so much heart into the details of their day and it truly created an elegant, yet fun and relaxed feel.  From the signature cocktail the "Vinetta", to the custom shoes, personalized purse, forks and more there was nothing factory about this occassion. It was designed to reflect them, beautiful, vibrant and chill..yes it was quite cold. The bride radiates a sophisticated elegance...behind the scenes she may have almost...I say almost lost her sh*T at one point but if you knew the laundry lists of items that she had to roll with...she for me...WOW relaxed...and the ease you could see she felt in her grooms presence..yeah this is good stuff. One of my favorite parts was her toast to him a quote from a movie that she cannot recall so if you recognize it let us know. On a piece of paper she has held onto for many years read...

 " I promise in our next life  I will look for you harder, find you sooner and not waste so much time with the others". 

I love that she had that for so long and they both waited to make their life beautiful together. Thank you for trusting me to share your story.

How do you tell a story?

How do you tell the unique story of a couple and their wedding day? Sometimes I like to start at the VERY beginning. I  ask  my couples to share a photograph or two or their parents or grandparents etc.  I'm still working on the grooms side, but here is where the brides story starts... her parents wedding photo I'm guessing some 60 years ago and here is our 2014 bride. Photography for me, is more than good composition and quality lighting. It should be assumed and expected that a professional will deliver on that end. But how do you narrate a story that will transport the subject and viewer? Photography for me is a very personal portal, but also a vessel used to connect our minds to the fluidity of our present and past. I hope you enjoy this, these images always make me happy.

The decisive moment

Henri Cartier Bresson coined the term the "decisive moment" with his photography...that moment when the universe is align. This was yesterdays. The brides father walks her down the aisle, on the birthday anniversary of the bride's deceased mother. This date chosen to honor and create a new anniversary. If there was nothing else I captured yesterday having this....this beautiful, warm moment is success and the reason I fall in love with photographs everyday. Unfortunately health made this fathers presence short at the ceremony...but the confidence his determined gaze to the groom emanates and the joy felt on the brides face...THIS was the moment. A torch of unconditional, forever love has been passed to share and treasure for eternity. Ok...but fortunately that's not all I captured so stay tuned!!!! Congratulations A and V!

Happy Valentine's Day B n D!

     

“When someone blushes, doesn't that mean 'yes'?” - The Little Prince

but of course....it appears so. Here's to the beginning of your love story, sealed with a kiss....or two. Happy Valentine's Day!

Laughter + Love = PERFECTion

just a quick few tonight because I am terrible at waiting and I'd much rather edit a few photos then fold my ridiculous mound of Sunday night laundry....it's like I can't concentrate on anything knowing I have some photographs to edit, enjoy and share...
ok so I think it's pretty clear...he makes her laugh...like REALLY laugh...you can sorta hear it right?...And he....well he LOOOVES her...look at him! More to come but I had to get these out!

Snowy Smile to Remember

 

Alrighty...so what did I learn today...shooting in the snow is HARD...everyone squints....ALOT. It is also hard for me to think when I am cold....like pressing buttons is hard lol... Children may be having fun in the snow but there expressions are more in line with agony and misery..because they too are SO cold :)HOWEVER I managed to get the above shots. Not near the volume I am used to producing on a shoot...but regardless every shoot always boils down to one picture.. sorta like that one framed wedding photo...ONE..not a million. To the 5 families that braved the cold, a sincere warm thank you. In lieu of putting these in an online gallery I will simply be emailing them to you within the next few days. It was great to use my new flash and lens in a challenging lighting situation. Mid day snow super uber brightness. Kindly make your donation to Lynne's scholarship fund as you see fit. See you at next years Smile to Remember...sometime warm.

a "Snowy" Smile to Remember THIS SATURDAY

A  “SNOWY” Smile to Remember

Wear your fun winter hats and boots!

Jamie Kaminski Photography will be hosting her annual, “A Smile to Remember” photographic fundraiser THIS Saturday. These mini photographic portrait sessions are aprx 10-15 minutes. Suggested donation is $30. Prints are not included, but ordered and viewed online. ALL proceeds, including print profits are donated to the Lynne Morris Scholarship fund. You will receive an addressed envelope upon your arrival, kindly mail your donation directly to Lynne’s memorial fund. No money will be collected at the park.

About Lynne and her scholarship fund:

Lynne was a fellow classmate and dear friend from MW’s class of 96. She was a dynamic individual, who had a spark and zest for life. While she perished on 9/11, her wide smile is forever engraved in the hearts of those that hold her memory so dear. The Lynne Morris Scholarship fund is granted to a standout MW grad, honoring her accomplishments professionally and personally. The Morris family grants the scholarship.

When:

THIS Saturday January 4th, at the Monroe Ponds, please meet near the gazebo I'll be wearing a bright pink hat :) 

11-12pm and 12:30-1:30 pm

Rain/ severe weather date to be determined

Reserve your portrait time:

LIMITED SPACES….To reserve your space shoot me an email with your preferred time. Reservations will be filled in a first email first reserved basis. JamieKaminski@mac.com