erica lyn photography » erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog prepare to visualize Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:42:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Serena & Louis | Pierre Hotel Wedding, NYC | May 30th 2010 http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/serena-louis-pierre-hotel-wedding-nyc-may-30th-2010/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/serena-louis-pierre-hotel-wedding-nyc-may-30th-2010/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:29:16 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=221 Serena & Louis Get Married!!

May 30th 2010 | Pierre Hotel, NYC

May 30th 2010 | Pierre Hotel, NYC

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/serena-louis-pierre-hotel-wedding-nyc-may-30th-2010/feed/ 0 Can you say Martha Stewart Wedding? http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/can-you-say-martha-stewart-wedding/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/can-you-say-martha-stewart-wedding/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:08:11 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=217 Last week I was excited to see that I was in the Martha Stewart Weddings: Something Blue article. I have a picture of the groom and groomsmen on the stairs in swanky, navy blue blazers. Check it out! It’s a good thing…

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Martha Stewart Weddings: Something Blue direct link to article

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/can-you-say-martha-stewart-wedding/feed/ 0 Let the updating begin! http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/let-the-updating-begin/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/let-the-updating-begin/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:59:05 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=215 It’s been a wonderful & busy last few months! The weddings I have done have been fantastic!! I have also done a handful of engagement shoots and have met some great couples along the way. I desperately need to update my blog & web-site with hundreds of new pictures and recent activity. Stay tuned for much, much more!

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Sun Kissed

Lisa & Ranole got married at the lovely Alba Vineyards in Milford, NJ. It was such a beautiful wedding and the weather was perfect. It was definitely tricky shooting in direct, strong sunlight without any available shade or coverage, so I decided to use it to my advantage. I took a nice sleuth of shots using the sun as a back light.  Something about silhouettes that I find intriguing and just love.

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/sun-kissed/feed/ 0 Let it begin! http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/let-it-begin/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/let-it-begin/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 03:54:00 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=210 I can’t believe we’re already past mid-May! Typically May 1st is when the busy wedding season begins, but for me, I had some nice ones in April and March which were both busy for me. I actually have this upcoming weekend open surprisingly. However  this past weekend, I had weddings on both Sat. & Sun and the last weekend in May I have another double header weekend.  I’ve been so lucky and fortunate though that the weddings I have been shooting have been wonderful. The couples have been so nice and easygoing and the venues have been stellar. I look forward to some more amazing weddings this season. I think I have about 30-35 more to shoot for the year and have shot about 10 so far in 2010. I am bringing forth some additional new techniques that I can’t wait to incorporate into my shooting regiment. Let me get crackin’ and post some more pics on this blog of mine. PLease stay tuned!

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/let-it-begin/feed/ 0 Resh & Josh’s Fort Tyron Park Maternity Shoot http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/resh-joshs-fort-tyron-park-maternity-shoot/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/resh-joshs-fort-tyron-park-maternity-shoot/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:33:31 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=207 DSC_5556sTwo Sunday’s ago I got to shoot one of my favorite past wedding couples, Reshma & Josh. I shot their lovely multi-faith wedding back a few years ago at Tavern on the Green. One of their wedding shots I took even made it into The Knot Magazine.  Well, a few years and a baby bump later I had the fun privilege  shooting their maternity shoot at the gorgeous Ft. Tyron Park. So much fun!! We met up at the New Leaf Cafe and went onwards from there. Resh was such a trooper, walking up stairs, walking down hills for being 8 months pregnant! lol  Overall, a great time and I can’t wait to see the little guy!

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This past Sunday I got to shoot Lori & Dave’s Liberty House wedding in  Liberty State Park in Jersey City. I just adore Liberty State Park with it’s great Manhattan views, the wrap around promenade with views of the Statue of Liberty and of course the old abandoned train depot, which was surprisingly open to the public.  Most of the day rained so it was vital to take advantage of  any outdoor shots when the rain slightly dissipated, which it did twice throughout the day. There was a mystical fog hovering above Manhattan which created this subdued, tranquil vibe. Lori & Dave wanted tons of candid shots, and the shot above definitely was. What you didn’t see was the videographer’s microphone that they were holding while they were saying something into the video camera. I took the opportunity to capture their natural reactions.  For those who know my work, you know I love capturing those great candid shots showing tons of natural expressions and reactions..fun!!!

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/lori-davids-liberty-house-wedding/feed/ 0 I’m Baaaack! http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/im-baaaack/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/im-baaaack/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:15:43 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=197 Hey everyone! It’s been quite a while since I have posted anything and that shouldn’t be! So much has been happening on my end. For those who don’t know I finally moved into my new place. It’s still a work in progress that’s for sure. It was 2 months of demolition, construction, and everything else combined so I was definitely running around like a chicken without it’s head..I am starting to feel a bit more settled. My office space/studio is currently getting completely overhauled with new flooring, stairs and everything else. The new bathroom is looking nice and shiny down there. Once it’s all complete I’ll definitely feel fully settled but until then, it’s working at a bootleg work station with all of my files and paperwork still in boxes..eek! It’ll be worth it. The new office space will be a great place to meet clients and for them to see all of my work displayed and in the flesh…Exciting!!

Even though I have been MIA, which I feel frustrated about I have been also keeping busy with a few corporate shoots, e-shoots and weddings. I have a lot of great images to post and to share with the world.  May is just around the corner and my wedding season picks up in full swing. I am definitely primed and ready to shoot! It should be a wonderful wedding season and can’t wait to shoot all of the wonderful weddings I have lined up.

I’ll keep you all posted! Thanks for following…

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/im-baaaack/feed/ 0 Adorama iphone photo app contest – what I submitted http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/adorama-iphone-photo-app-contest-what-i-submitted/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/adorama-iphone-photo-app-contest-what-i-submitted/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:06:08 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=163 VOTE MY STUFF HERE:  http://contest.adorama.com/entries?sort=user 

All of the pictures below were taken with my iphone 3gs and have used iphone photo apps to add a kick to these. I submitted these to the Adorama iphone photo app contest, which requires genuine iphone picture that have been enhanced with iphone photo apps.I have NYC, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Maine, Old Quebec City and an abandoned insane asylum all below..Empire State Building - Saying bye to the sun Enjoy!

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/adorama-iphone-photo-app-contest-what-i-submitted/feed/ 0 Top Knots Wedding Photography Finalist! http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/top-knots-wedding-photography-finalist/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/top-knots-wedding-photography-finalist/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:38:56 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=157 A few months back, I had submitted a few wedding images to PDN’s prestigous Top Knots Wedding Photography Contest, with finger’s crossed.  PDN (Photo District News – www.pdnonline.com) offers various contest annually, and the one many wedding photographer’s eye is their Top Knots wedding photography contest, so you just know I had to submit! (I think I submitted 5 images in total)

Well, I got the notification yesterday that I am a finalist with one of my images!! Now my fingers are really crossed. It would be fantastic to win! I won’t knwo until the Spring Issue of PDN. All finalists however, will be posted on their web-site , so I am happy regardless.  Here is the photo below. Wish me luck!

Bride: Lauren Krattiger -”This is how it’s Done!” | Matt & Lauren’s Wedding, 4/3/09 | The Tides Estate, NJsmall

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/top-knots-wedding-photography-finalist/feed/ 0 Here We Go! How do you like them apples? :) http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/here-we-go-how-do-you-like-them-apples/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/here-we-go-how-do-you-like-them-apples/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:17:02 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=154 (And no, I don’t really speak like that..lol) The Best of Wedding issue should be coming out this Spring.

Please stay tuned! :)

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/here-we-go-how-do-you-like-them-apples/feed/ 0 It’s a tough job, but some little girl has to do it… http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/its-a-tough-job-but-some-little-girl-has-to-do-it/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/its-a-tough-job-but-some-little-girl-has-to-do-it/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:07:18 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=151 Don't be Scared Flower Girl

This flower girl’s expression was just so cute & priceless. She was almost there until she got cold feet…but she finally did it!  Yay!

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/this-is-what-a-true-party-animal-looks-like/feed/ 0 Craig & Kimmy | Old Field Club Wedding | East Setauket, LI http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/craig-kimmy-old-field-club-wedding-east-setauket-li/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/craig-kimmy-old-field-club-wedding-east-setauket-li/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:25:36 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=122 This past Saturday, this very cold yet very sunny & cheery Saturday, I had the privilege of shooting for a few hours, Craig & Kimmy’s wedding.  They were the sweetest & cutest couple! They even braved taking some shots near the icey water without their jackets, mind you I was in 10 layers and wearing a winter coat and I was still  feeling the piercing cold..lol.. They were game for anything. That’s what I love to hear! If you want some hot pictures, despite the weather , then you’re going have to sacrifice something sometimes, in this case, heat.  I made sure I was quick yet thorough!  I can definitely say we had tons of fun and that it was so WORTH it! :)

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/albums/feed/ 0 My darling friend Elsley, holga style http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/my-darling-friend-elsley-holga-style/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/my-darling-friend-elsley-holga-style/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:13:31 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=103 I LOVE the look & feel of old fim, including the appearance from the plastic, almost toy-like  holga camera.  What better & most convienent and most closest subject to shoot then my cat Elsley, who was lazily lounging in my office chaise.  These shots were taken for fun and in hopes to emulate the look & feel of  old photographs. Hope you enjoy!

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]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/my-darling-friend-elsley-holga-style/feed/ 0 Happy New Year, New Decade, New Everything Everyone! http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/happy-new-year-new-decade-new-everything-everyone/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/happy-new-year-new-decade-new-everything-everyone/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:16:29 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=98 First and foremost, Happy New Year everyone! Hope your 2009 was a memorable one. What a wonderful year it has been for me and for my company erica lyn photography.  I thank so many of you for that and for entrusting me with capturing many of your important, intimate memories and welcoming me into your lives.   As I wave good-bye to the past significant, eventful and life-changing decade, I welcome 2010 and all the wonderful new memories that will be created (many taken by camera of course), the new friends that’ll be made, the new projects that I’ll endeavor into and work on, and all the new opportunities that will present themselves unexpectedly and a few expected ones that I know are on their way.  Their is so much to be thankful for and I cannot express in words how thankful I am for everything. Of course their are speed bumps big & small along the way, but as a true optimist would say, you have to see the glass half full, move one and keep plugging away.  I second that and I would also add..and follow your heart, if you love something, embrace it. Don’t put it on the back burner, because eventually it’ll get lost somewhere in mumbo jumbo land aka life, responsibilities, obligations, work, family, bills, conflicts and the huge laundry list goes on.  10 years ago if you told me I would become a successful professional wedding photographer, I’d be like, “Ok, perhaps  in a parallel  universe..Yeah right!!!” That vision never once popped into my head.  Believe it or not, my own wedding in January of 2003 was the very first wedding I ever went to.  To date, I have done over 200+++ weddings since 2005..so go figure and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! lol   I really do! Please don’t ever doubt yourselves in what you can or cannot do, in an idea or thought that seems far-fetched,  in a road that would be imposible to travel on. Life is what you make of it, and with some attention, dedication, a little coddling and perhaps some sacrifice in the beginning, you can really be on to something great or even greater.  My goals for this decade is to keep plugging away and building up the muscles of erica lyn photography as well as working on some new big projects that I have in mind. I embrace trying the something new, & something different. I want to explore this world even more, explore myself even further and nudge the boundaries little by little, even further, raising the glass ceiling even higher. I look forward to spending more quality family time as well and to take more time to appreciate the importance of friends & friendships. It’s so easy to get caught up in everything else.  There are infinite possibilities.  Day by day :)

This definitely wasn’t the abridged version of what I wanted to express in a blog and I actually can keep going on, easily..lol.. But I’ll end here. Thanks again really, for everything.  Happy New Decade everyone! Cheers!

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/happy-new-year-new-decade-new-everything-everyone/feed/ 0 Breaking News: ***erica lyn photography*** is TheKnots Top Pick, Best of Wedding: Photography in the NYC area!! http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/breaking-news-erica-lyn-photography-is-theknots-top-pick-best-of-wedding-photography-in-the-nyc-area/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/breaking-news-erica-lyn-photography-is-theknots-top-pick-best-of-wedding-photography-in-the-nyc-area/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:11:35 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=95 Breaking News: *erica lyn photography* is TheKnots Top Pick, Best of Wedding Photography in the NYC area- 2010!!  I am truly stoked! I go tthe phone call today. The issue should be coming out next month or so, so definitely pick up TheKnot Best of Weddings 2010 issue! :)

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/breaking-news-erica-lyn-photography-is-theknots-top-pick-best-of-wedding-photography-in-the-nyc-area/feed/ 0 Meet me @ the OVENTZ Bridal Social this Wednesday 11/11/09 http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/meet-me-the-oventz-bridal-social-this-wednesday-111109/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/meet-me-the-oventz-bridal-social-this-wednesday-111109/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:53:53 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=91 This Wednesday I’ll be @ The Oventz, www.oventz.com  bridal social from 5:30-8:00. The social is from 5:30-10:30 @ the Affinia Manhattan Hotel, NYC  Check it out here: http://oventz.com/upcomingevents.aspx:

YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL YOUR WEDDING NEEDS! 

Compliments of Oventz, engaged couples will be able to:

Sample Swiss pure and beneficial, skin and body care products; Receive sample photography sessions; Participate in cake tasting provided by speciality bakers;   Receive a trial make over and a hair assessment;  Have free, no obligatory consultations with various vendors, such as florists, calligraphers, videographers, choreographers; Take home unique and environmentally conscious samples from our vendors;   Refresh with drinks, plus sample complimentary hors d’oeuvres; Enjoy music from a selection of DJs and musicians;    Experience our themed social – A Winter Wonderland!;  Participate in a wedding raffle. Exclusive products and services have been donated by our generous vendors, including a complimentary weekend stay at the gorgeous Affinia Manhattan Hotel!!!

]]> http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/meet-me-the-oventz-bridal-social-this-wednesday-111109/feed/ 0 Some of my wedding work @ www.bigfatcake.com http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/some-of-my-wedding-work-www-bigfatcake-com/ http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/some-of-my-wedding-work-www-bigfatcake-com/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:45:53 +0000 erica lyn http://www.ericalynphotography.com/blog/?p=88 Back in August for my Moosehead Lake Wedding up in Greenville, Maine. I got to shoot an awesome wedding on Moosehead Lake itself. What a wonderful wedding it was! I actually turned my wedding up there into a mini-vacation w/ my family, starting off in the Old Quebec for a few days and ending up in Greenville, ME, where we were one with nature! {Defnitely a great trip! } At Chelsey’s wedding, I got to work with two wedding coordinators from www.pinkorchidweddings.com  located in Boston. Recently, they were invited to be a guest blogger at: BIG FAT CAKE, http://www.bigfatcake.com. You can see the fun pictures that I took of the Moosehead Wedding up there as well as some interesting tidbits Pink Orchid Weddings shared with BIG FAT CAKE.  P.S. At the wedding I worked with my extremely talented New England secondary shooter Meredith Perdue: http://www.andunlimited.com and some of photos are on the blog as well.

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