I just found out that one of my pictures just placed in the Wedding Photojournalist Association awards. It was for a snap from Ravi and Laura’s wedding. I’m always stoked to get recognition from the WPJA, because they do such an amazing job of judging their contests. I’m always inspired when I see the contest results, and I love being a part of them! There’s more from the contest at the WPJA website.
Here are some of my favorites from Dan and Natalie’s wedding out in Montauk.
I knew things were going to be fun when I showed up at the motel where they were staying: the Ronjo.
Dan’s uncle rolled up in his classic car, nicknamed “Concerto” to drive Natalie and Dan to the wedding.
The grounds at the Ronjo were awesome. Totally David Lynch style.
We hopped in Concerto and headed over to Harvest on Fort Pond for the ceremony and reception.
Just before the ceremony.
The ceremony was short and sweet.
Taking care of the cake.
Dance party. 
The restaurant had this great dock.
After the reception, we headed on over to Dan’s parents summer house for the after party.
Playing around in the backyard.
Then we headed to the after-after-party back in Montauk.
As soon as it opened, we headed over to the Memory Motel. They say that the Andy Warhol and the Rolling Stones used to hang out here, and it was the inspiration for the Stones song “Memory Motel.”
I’m just wrapping up my edits for Laura and Steve’s wedding (at 2:30am….) before heading upstate for the rest of the week. These guys were such a sweet couple. We went for a pancake breakfast at Bubby’s a couple weeks before the wedding to run over the details, and that’s when I really started to picture their plans for the day and get super stoked for the wedding. Joao joined me on this one, and he rocked it as usual.
I met up with Laura while she was getting ready. That’s David Lyle Jones Munoz doing her hair and makeup. It was my first time working with David, and as you’ll see, he did a fantastic job.
Joao met up with Steve while he was getting ready. Here he takes a last minute run over his vows on the way over to Bubby’s .
They saw each other for the first time at Bubby’s.
Leading up to the ceremony. James Abel was on hand coordinating everything, and did a great job.
Steve right before the ceremony.
And Laura right before the ceremony.
Laura and Steve had an awesome first dance. They were telling me beforehand how they had done all the practice in their apartment, and they were a little worried about pulling it off on the unfamiliar dance floor at Bubby’s. Well, they nailed it!
New York City Swing played the reception. They kept everyone moving, had a ton of personality, and were just generally fantastic.
Some impromptu limbo.
Taking full advantage of the photobooth at Bubby’s. 
Considering it was at Bubby’s Pie Company, Laura and Steve had a wedding pie rather than a cake :)
