NYC Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2010

Shutter: 1/2000 | F 2.8 | ISO 400 | 2840 K


Shutter: 1/2000 | F 2.8 | ISO 400 | 2840 K

This model's been around for years now and is used by a couple of the designers. She's one of my favourite models because she takes her time and she knows where the light is coming from. All aspiring models out there, learn from her! It's about understanding the capabilities of the photographer and understanding where the light is

Some new faces in the media pit but i still see some old friends. I love coming down to Manhattan but not quite sure I'd like living here. It's crazy expensive!! Here's a shot from the put at Kenneth Pool, which by the way, has a strong collection this season!

I have a ton of videos i shot with so check back soon!

A Few Candids...

Hey Guys,

It's been a while! Been real busy. Being in the wedding industry, I'm sort of enslaved during the Wedding Show seasons, which are usually around September and January. I haven't had a weekend off in 3 weeks! Best part about being in wedding shows is getting to meet fellow photographers and see what new and exciting things they're doing. As TheRingBearer.ca's content manager, it's a great way to check out some services and products vendors offer brides and grooms and perhaps turn it into an article.

Anyways, this weekend was my first weekend off from wedding shows, and I ended up doing a wedding for a co-worker (make that 4 weeks of no rest)! I was dreading it a bit because I haven't done a wedding in ages...rusty! But, it always ends up being fun and it always becomes a great opportunity to push photography limits with real people. Take a minute to check out some shots from the past weekend. I also want to congratulate Nino and Stephanie. It was an honour being a part of your special day. Enjoy!

Note: My style is not completely defined. But, i do know that when it comes to emotions and Topsy-turvy scenes, black and whites are my favourite as illustrated with the photographs below.

TheRingBearer.ca at a wedding show

CNE this weekend - All shots taken with iPhone 4

Unedited... Take a minute and enjoy these shots from CNE. Really impressed with the iphone4 camera with the HD display, it really makes your shots look great!

I've Got to Find Some Kind of Peace of Mind

An awesome post I found. Love the song (Chasing the Broken Hearted by Phil Retrospector)...it replaced Take A Minute in my head! Enjoy!!

New York Giants...of Photography

Photo: (L to R bottom) Luke, forgot his name, The Mike Colon, Matt Grazier.
Yes, it's that packed, there's jockeying, elbowing, balancing acts and alot of Yoga maneuvering. I'm just a junior in this neck of the woods...so i always get the bad spots

Three years ago, my company sent me to the NYC Bridal Fashion week. Being a young guy, relatively new to the world of photography - let alone, a New York City runway, i was definitely wide-eyed and VERY intimidated. It's hard to put in words the talent, the accomplishments, and reputations that are in the 'pits' with me.

You would think they were all smug, arrogant and unapproachable, but they were all incredibly kind, funny and helpful (with the exception of a few bad apples). These guys, today, are good friends and I look forward to working alongside these "giants" every April and October!

I'll be blogging LIVE from the pits this October!!

On a side note: Never having any formal training or shadowing for runway, I am now lightyears from when i first started. My photos turned out a little warmer (red/pink hues) my first time around. Now, I keep a close eye on color temperatures. Whatever Kelvin you think it is, it's usually 2 clicks below that. My runway stuff in the wedding dress section of TheRingBearer.ca. Note: I didn't shoot all of them.

TheRingBearer.ca Sent Me to Vegas / Magic Show

My company, TheRingBearer.ca sent me and a few of us to Vegas for an unofficial "reward" for being a model employee...;) But, it's not all fun and games, we were there to cover the Magic Show ... not that magic show, I'm talking about The Magic Show, everyone in North and South America come to Vegas to showcase the latest and best in fashion...if you haven't been, it's definitely a spectacle. We got to try out these new watches, headsets, sweaters etc... Here are some pics from the trip.

Basement of my hotel, The Venetian

The Suite Life...My room for a week!

My hotel lobby at The Venetian

Enjoying the fountain

a la Ocean's Eleven ending

Auditions for the Hangover??

Things Couples Should Discuss Before Walking Down the Isle

Divorce is one of those things I don't want to see becoming common in the future (if it isn't already). I strongly believe in marriage and people need to take a little more time to get to know each other first before diving in. > What you need to talk about

Game Night

game night with the family. lost because of this trex sculptorades by my cousin monika

My Source of Stability and Insanity

I wanna take a minute and appreciate the source of my happiness, my insanity, my stability, my humility and my good grief - ladies and gentlemen...it's my pleasure to introduce you to my girlfriend, Melissa. Who knew that you'd still be with me to this day...I love you more than you annoy me and that's how i know you're special. LOL.

All joking aside - You're the coolest, smartest, most caring person I've ever met and I love you like a fat kid love cake (or cookie monster love cookies)

Love Letters from diddyblog.com

Love this video...thought i'd "take it" with for a minute or so. (Pause music on the iPod to the right of the screen).

First Fashion Photoshoot

About three years ago, good friend and unofficial teacher of mine, Marcos Ravera arranged a photoshoot for us to practice. He arranged hair dressers, makeup artists, models and wardrobe all for free. All for the sake of honing in each person's respective skills. Where would we all be if we didn't take the time to help each other out!?!?

I am a huge believer in helping and teaching as what many did for me. For the first time ever...here are some photos from that day - Enjoy!