2011 Fall Portrait Session Photography Special! by Angelica Criscuolo Photography

Fall is here and here's my special portrait photography savings and giveaway for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut (Tri-State) and for any destination wedding outside the Tri-State! Take advantage of all the gorgeous fall colors and book your Engagement, newborn, family, children, maternity and even head shot 1 hour portrait session today! Well, by November 11, 2011 (yes, that's 11/11/11) and receive 20% off your 1 hour session! For regular portrait sessions including newborn, family, children, maternity and head shot receive an 8x10 Metallic print and proofs on a DVD.

For all my engaged couples out there, receive 20% off  your engagement session as well, plus if you also book a wedding package for 2012 by 11/11/11 you will receive a FREE engagement book!!! GREAT as a guest book for the wedding. This is even a lot more saving since we all know how much anything wedding related costs these days! I will specially design the engagement book to fit your wedding theme.

To get the special savings as outlined above, just head on to my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/angelicacriscuolophotography and "like" the page! Very easy to get this discounted pricing! In addition, as soon as my Facebook page receives 1000 likes, I will choose a winner randomly to receive a FREE SESSION of their choosing!!!!

I cannot wait to work with you all and I am very blessed to be busy this year and cannot wait to make it more so in 2012! Look through my website for samples of my lifestyle photography and photo-journalistic style and if you have any questions do not hesitate to call 646.662.6567 or email me at info@angelicacriscuolophotography.com!

xoxo Angelica

Andrea & Michael - NYC Rooftop Wedding - Ramscale by Angelica Criscuolo Photography & CC Events

Congratulations to Andrea & Michael! They were married overlooking the Hudson River on the Ramscale Terrace in NYC this past Memorial weekend (it was a busy weekend for this photographer!). The wedding was very intimate with friends and family flying in from Florida and Texas. The Bride was beautiful and Michael had a smile when Andrea walked down the aisle . For the reception, Bess Wyrick and her team from Celadon and Celery created an outdoor space indoors with a huge canopy of vines and flowers hanging above complete with gorgeous crystal chandeliers. The ceremony space was designed with a custom chuppah addorned with silk fabric, roses, and vines, and candles were lit everywhere. What a romantic sight to see! Congratulations to the amazing couple!

 

Swati & Jeremy's - Engagement Session by Angelica Criscuolo Photography

Finally able to share some more pictures from Swati and Jeremy's engagement shoot! Such a loving couple and I'm so glad and honored to have been able to capture these pictures!

Swati & Jeremy's Engagement Session - SNEAK PEAK! by Angelica Criscuolo Photography

So I had to post a sneak peak of Swati and Jeremy's E-Session. We were in Central Park and started with the Bethesda Fountain area...I can't wait to finish these pictures! It was a fun session and both Swati and Jeremy were such naturals and very in-love that it really showed in the pictures. Stay tuned! Congratulations to the newly engaged couple! :-)

Ivie & Michael Get Married - New York Wedding

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gonzales! Ivie Joy glowed as a June bride and Michael looked dashing with his new lovely wife. They looked amazing together and their love showed for everyone to see.  They celebrated with an intimate gathering of close friends at Rouge Tomate near Central Park and Bess Wyrick, owner of Celadon & Celery designed an amazing, and breathtaking, reception that made the couple's jaw drop. This photographer had a great time capturing every angle of the event and seeing everyone laughing, sharing stories, and celebrating with the bride and groom was just a sight to see. I have no doubt many wonderful blessings will be bestowed upon Ivie and Michael since they truly deserve all the happiness in the world. A toast to the new married couple and may you both have many years of wonderful stories and adventures to share with one another!

A kiss from above....

These two are a force to be reckon with! Bess did a fantastic job with the table, dinnerware, candles, flowers, trees and more. Ivie was definitely a happy bride!

I love couples who are not afraid to show their personality on camera :-). They are so much fun to take pictures of!

Leah & David - Rouge Tomate {New York Wedding}

What a gorgeous reception Leah and David had at Rouge Tomate in NYC Memorial weekend! Celadon & Celery Events designed the venue and everything looked amazing. The unique design along with the main centerpiece truly pulled together the entire event space and once again C&C created a memorable masterpice! The bride and groom loved how all the details turned out and it was a great surprise after their outdoor ceremony in Central Park. Also, Rouge Tomate's event space is a perfect location for NYC brides to have an elegant, chic, fun and intimate reception. Everyone definitely had a blast (and if you're wondering how Rouge Tomate's menu taste, do not hesitate to stop by since the menu and drinks are exquisite)! Congratulations to the happy couple!

Bride & Groom - Pose or not to pose?

So there are many opinions of posing and not posing bride and grooms...alone or together. Of course everything is a matter of opinion, so this post is also one of my own opinions so please keep that in mind :-). I was a broadcast journalism major more than a decade ago in college and I always loved being behind the scene (I had to admit that being in front of the camera was not for me since I looked like a 12 year old trying to spout a news story!) and just capturing "real" emotions and events without the need to pose. However, I've learned that there are instances where you want to pose your subjects since there will never always be those moments that you want to capture on the fly. I recently had the pleasure of learning from Doug Gordon who was just honored and given the International Photographic Council of the UN's leadership award on May 5th. His work is not only amazing, but he is truly a great person to learn from! He likes to teach other photographers that posing your subjects the right way guarantees results the bride and groom or any client would love. He has an entire system of flow posing he has mastered and one may never realize by looking at the final photographs that it was a series of poses done within minutes...and I mean minutes! Here are a few I shot using flow posing techniques. They key is to make sure the bride and groom are comfortable, but what makes it easy is that two people who love one another will have all their emotions show especially on their special day!

St. Patrick's Cathedral - New York Wedding

Anyone fortunate enough to get married in St. Patrick's Cathedral know how amazing the church is. The streets of Fifth Avenue always join in the celebration as the bride and groom exit the cathedral so it's always a grand party!

Stephanie & Gavin's Engagement Session

Here are some teasers from Stephanie and Gavin's engagement shoot! I've had the pleasure of photographing two very in-love couple in Central Park and the way they look at one another and hold each other showed how much they truly cared for one another. They've set their date for next year and I wish them both all the best blessings they truly deserve!   

Joan & Melissa Rivers hosts AFSP's Annual Gala

On May 11, 2011, celebrity personalities Joan and Melissa Rivers hosted the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's annual benefit dinner and gala. Attendees came together for the Lifesavers Dinner from different backgrounds ranging from politics, science, media, entertainments and business. Each individual has been dedicated to raising the public awareness about suicide and support for the AFSP's research, education and advocacy programs. Joan and Melissa started the evening with their story of how this issue affected them directly after Joan's husband committed suicide and how mother and daughter dealt with the aftermath of such a tragic event. They continue to help others and are great supporters of AFSP with Joan being a founding member. The evening's gala was designed by Celadon & Celery and everyone was mesmerized of how the Jazz at Lincoln Center's Allen Room was transformed to a beautiful dining hall complete with cherry blossoms and creative center pieces. Bess Wyrick was on site ensuring every piece was in place for such a special occasion and once again C&C Events did an excellent job.

Celadon & Celery Events - Audrey & Vijay's Long Island, NY Wedding at Garden City Hotel

Weddings are beautiful ceremonies to attend and add the right design by Celadon & Celery Events, then you have a magical day, or night, to remember! Everyone at the Garden City Hotel were amazed with the details and vibrant colors of the reception's entryway for Audrey & Vijay's wedding celebration. Each angle guests discovered new things to see as they find their place card on their way to the cocktail hour. I had a lot of fun at this wedding since New York being a small world, I saw a few friends dressed up for the bride and groom's special day! Much blessings to the bride and groom as well as to their family and friends who all looked beautiful that day.

French-American Aid For Children honors CHANEL

Another classy event at The Plaza this time with the French-American Aid for Children (FAAC). Celadon & Celery designed the event, where the FAAC honored CHANEL for their commitment to helping underprivileged children. The occasion also marks FFAC's 70th anniversary of The Bal des Berceaux, which is an elegant, black-tie affair featuring a debutante ball and live auction complete with a dinner-dance. Everyone looked glamorous in their gowns and tux and I am honored to have been there.

Celadon&Celery Event:NY Junior League Winter Ball w/ Mary J. Blige

I was truly blessed to have been a part of this wonderful event! Thank you Celadon & Celery for inviting me behind the scenes of the New York Junior League's Winter Ball at The Plaza Hotel. One of the honorees was singer/song writer and highly acclaimed celebrity Mary J. Blige  who was one of many awarded that evening, specifically for her Leadership and Excellence in helping at-risk women in New York. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney presented Ms. Blige with the award. Celadon & Celery's work was simply fantastic and The Plaza's ballroom never looked better. The black and white theme included gorgeous centerpiece designs that varied from lampshades with hanging white orchids and flowers in bloom where rather than a usual vase, the centerpiece was encased in a black hand bag or clutch piece. Each table had a unique design, which truly created a breathtaking vibe in The Plaza ballroom making the night feel like a chic, stylish, fairy-tale event. Owner of Celadon & Celery Bess Wyrick was there to ensure each detail was set. Readers may also be interested in taking a few classes with Celadon & Celery during their floral workshops headed by Ivie Joy A                                   Agustin, the company's school director. Check out their website to find out more details.