Zack and Cathy love family photos. You see this the second you're welcomed in to their Lower Manhattan home. This year, we first photographed in their home and then in Battery Park's Rockefeller Park. Rockefeller Park is perfect with it's sweeping views up the Hudson River and down to the Statue of Liberty.
As a baptism photographer, it is my job to photograph and document the day as it unfolds for a - the prep, the clothing, the traditions, and the various elements of the day. Whether on Long Island, NY or in NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens), every baptism is unique, just as every family is unique. Jonathan Heisler Photography, photographs the moments that make your family unique.
Photographing Elyse’s baptism started with photographing her getting ready. Her dress, her shoes, and her new cross were all carefully laid out. I learned of the families traditions and made sure to capture them throughout the day. I took special note of the mother’s love and gentle touch.
When we arrived to the church I made sure to learn of the house rules:
Flash or no flash?
Can I walk around or do I need stay in one place?
Is the photographer and family allowed to stay after the ceremony for photos?
Capturing Katie’s First Communion was more of a family shoot with an event than our traditional full communion photo job, involving documenting a church and a post service brunch. I met the DiPalma family at their country club, The Scarsdale Country Club, post ceremony. Here I photographed family photos outside and then a very nice brunch inside the clubhouse.
The DiPalma family were super happy with these photos and so was I! This day really checked all of the boxes of great photo making; good people, no rain, and a beautiful location. Origionally, we were concerned with rain in the forecast, however, the weather turned out to be superb with sunny skies and a nice breeze. The “icing on the cake” was peak Spring Cherry Blossoms and budding trees.
Venue: Scarsdale Country Club
I chose to photograph Noah’s Bar Mitzvah over a two day span. Starting on Friday, before the Sabbath, we photographed family photos and took our time staging shots. Then on Saturday, I photographed both his service and the preceding party.
Photographing for Noah’s family was super easy and fun. From the moment I met Noah and his family at their Long Beach, NY home I knew they appreciated quality photos. And as a Long Island family event photographer I appreciated their love of great photos. Their home was filled with family photos on the walls, on bookshelves, and in hard cover albums.
Venue: Temple Emanuel of Long Beach
The Darsky's celebrated their daughter Gabby's 4th birthday and son Jacob's 2nd birthday at Imagine That Museum in Florham Park, New Jersey. With the help of the staff mom Carrie was able to throw a great combined birthday bash for both of her kids, family, and friends. Imagine That Museum just renovated the space and it showed. Great lighting, safe spaces, fun entertainment, and games for the kids.
Venue: Seawane Country Club
