Monthly Archives: June 2009

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Wedding Day: Alina and Mark

Four and a half years ago a nice girl named Alina met a nice boy named Mark. It was easy for Alina to fall in love with Mark because he was tall, good looking, and had a nice car. Mark easily fell in love with Alina because she was tall, good looking and was many years younger than him. Together they were the perfect couple. Mark and Alina shared many adventures together throughout the years. They’ve loved traveling to exotic places like Italy, Montréal, and Brighton Beach. They’ve gotten to know each others families and still stuck around. The most important contribution they have made together is raise a small black pug named Oscar, who is miraculously still alive. Oscar takes after his father because he is quiet, snores, and has a lot of body hair, and takes after his mother because he sleeps 14 hours a day, is obsessed with food and loves shoes.Mark is interested in real estate development and enjoys buying dilapidated homes and turning them into palaces, Alina supports his ventures because she gets to pick out the fixtures and paint colors for the homes and considers herself a vital contributor to the project. Mark is known for his thoughtfulness which can be illustrated by his diamond earring birthday gift to Alina who did not have her ears pierced. Alina is known for being very supportive of individuality and only makes Mark match his wardrobe to hers two to three times a week. They can often be seen wearing the same bright orange crocs on their way down to Deal on the Jersey Shore, Alina’s home town. Mark and Alina tell people they go to the Shore because they love the ocean but what they really mean is they go for the food; ice cream and hot dogs (in that order). Together they also love music, whether it be flamenco guitar, Italian love songs or classic rock and enjoy ballroom dancing together.Mark has always maintained an air of knowledge and strength which has balanced Alina’s spontaneous creativity. His consistent stability and quiet power have been the inspiration for her passion and imagination. Together they have grown up, developed a deep respect for one another and have developed a vision for a loving home for their future. Mark and Alina have always been there for one another emotionally through all of lifes ups and downs and never wavered in their love and complete commitment to one another even through the hardest of times. Together they share their love of Judaism, great food, excellent music, and overall dedication to their family and each other.

Alina and Mark’s wedding was spectacular. We had a lot of fun. They were one of the most fun couples we have ever worked with. We wish them a happy, healthy life together.

Happy Birthday Ava!

Alex and I had the pleasure of being an important part of Ava’s big day. For her 7th birthday, her family threw a “Hollywood” themed party.  This was the first time we were hired to act as “paparazzi” at an event. Then again, how different is that from what we normally do?  Our friends and family have finally gotten used to having cameras in their faces everywhere we go!  Ava was one of the most photogenic children we have ever met.  The day was a lot of fun. As usual, here are some of our favorite shots!