I've Been Tagged!

I've Been Tagged!
My friend Erik "blog tagged" me with a book meme. Here are the rules:

- Grab the nearest book.
- Open to page 56.
- Find the fifth sentence.
- Post the next two to five sentences in your blog with these instructions.
- Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book, or the intellectual one - pick the CLOSEST.
- Tag five other people to do the same.

I happen to be in the kitchen when I opened up Eric's blog, lol. So I grabbed Cooking for Kids. Hey I could of cheated and walked up to my office but I didn't., lol.

Cook and stir onion in butter in large saucepan on medium-high heat until tender.

Stir in water, broth potatoes and pepper; heat thoroughly.

Add Velveeta; stir on low heat until melted. Serve with bacon bits, Breakstones or Knudsen sour cream and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

So if the following peeps want to join in . . . tag you're it!

Dave & Kimi Baxter
Claudia
Eric F
Danielle
Vicki

Ten Eyck Tuesdays are so ROCKIN'

I am SO PRIVILEGED to have been part of the first group for Carla Ten Eyck's Super Tuesdays!  It was an awesome day filled with instruction, coaching, persistence, determination, to achieve your vision no matter what the situation is.  We started the day taking notes what are the elements that create a great image?  Wanna know what they are......sign up for the workshop space is VERY LIMITED and will be filled quickly.  With this not being a large workshop with a shooting frenzy that you walk away wondering what you really learned; it's obvious that the workshop is one of the best choices one can make.   For the October Ten Eyck super Tuesday, Mrs. Robin Dini was our gorgeous model along with her sweet lovin' hubby Mr. Frank Dini a.k.a. "The Frankness"  

The one and only Mrs. Carla Ten Eyck rockin' Ten Eyck Colors!

I loved the idea of showing off their hands and of course their rings :-)

Yes, Val loves shooting shoes!  Especially shoes with special meaning.  Today marks Robin and Frank's 3rd Anniversary.  Robin wore the same white sneakers on her wedding day.  So I guess you can call this their anniversary shoot.  Happy Anniversary Frank and Robin!

"The Frankness"

Mrs. Robin Dini

When we walked into this cool white tunnel I immediately envisioned this shot with Frank's guitar.  I almost gave up because I just wasn't getting what I had envisioned.  Carla pushed me to keep communicating with Frank so finally with my guidance Frank positioned his fingers PERFECTLY for my shot!  THANKS CARLA and FRANK!!! :-)

These highway overpass tunnel was so cool to shoot!  My mind was all over with ideas.  Thank goodness I didn't have to wait long for my turn since there was only two others in the class.  

Here was another challenge.  High noon sun open boring park, oops did I just type that?  Well don't worry because everyone at this workshop brought it, thanks to Carla's coaching.  This is a scenario where Frank and Robin met playing volleyball.  This is how I incorporated that into the session.  

While walking to different locations I took advantage of nature and elements to shoot for texture.  I used the same texture in some of these shots.  I LOVE how it worked for the moment above.

I thought it would be fun to have Robin pull Frank towards her with her scarf in such a way that we could incorporate her ring.  They were SO MUCH FUN!!!  Hope Carla continues to find good models for these workshops ;-)

Carla set up this shot. She  was shooting directly in front of Robin.  As I was standing off on her left side I saw Robin's hair fall forward and didn't need to give catching this shot a second thought.

When we got back to the studio to begin our editing Carla's tykes (Eyck Tykes), Georgie and Jack came out of the house running so excited to see their mommy.  It was such a great feeling; one that makes you smile.  I know I don't have any shots of me with my children because I am always behind the camera so I LOVE to shoot other photographers with there families.   Above is Jack with Carla and below is Georgie.

When we got back while we were editing Carla cooked us up a MEAN Tortilla soup, beans and rice and corn muffins with a little help from her munchkin Georgie.  Everything was SO DELICIOUS!!!

I KNOW Carla has something to good to pass up for the November session so really what are you waiting for?; sign up!!!!

Married: Nontas and Cheryl

I had the pleasure of capturing Cheryl & Nontas' special day last Sunday.  Although the skies were a little gloomy it would not fade the beaming ray of lights glowing from the love Cheryl and Nontas' share for one another.  The morning started at the beauty salon where Cheryl was having her hair styled.

Her hair accessories were gorgeous and her hair was beautifully done.

She was sporting this cute "Soon to be Mrs. *****" sweater.

Anyone that knows me; knows I LOVE SHOE SHOTS!!! I was lovin' how the dangling crystals on the lamp complimented the sparkling rhinestone shoes.

STUNNING!

Fall weddings are so beautiful.  The colors chosen were so beautiful.  This gorgeous bouquet was assembled by Flowers by Margaret.

Nontas making final adjustments before seeing his bride at the church.

Isn't this ceiling ridiculously gorgeous!  Yep, I laid on my back for this one.  I was overly-thrilled to learn the ceremony would take place at St. Barbara's in Orange, CT.  I distinctly remember what beautiful images Rob Trenske of RJT pictures captured there.  His images really inspired me. 

Crossing the crowns a very meaningful part of the ceremony.

"You may now kiss the Bride"

GQ'd

Many special moments in the church.

Outside the church as well.  Here the bride and groom were getting ready to be whisked away by Phyllis of Central Park South Limousines.  She provided some of the greatest service I have every seen by a Limousine company. 

I love to watch the bride a groom while listening to the best man's/maid of honor speech.

Their first dance.

So now that they are officially Mr & Mrs. Cheryl won't be need a "Soon to be Mrs. ****" sweater.  I vote a Val McCormick Photography sweater!  

Special thanks to Paul and Krystal of Studio Foto and Noel of Troy Photography for steering Cheryl & Nontas my way.  They were most definitely a "perfect match"!!!

Arabolos Family Reunion slideshow

Enjoy :-)

DECLARE YOURSELF!!!

So I saw this on my girl Carla's blog who saw it on no other than Robert Norman's blog and now you can join in spread the word before time runs out. Come on you gotta care, this is IMPORTANT. I watched this from beginning to end.......are you registered to vote? Now be nice and share :-)