Diamond Cut Photography » Uncategorized http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:28:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 LBI Family Portraits http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2009/10/lbi-family-portraits/ http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2009/10/lbi-family-portraits/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:06:18 +0000 Alex http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/?p=336 Alex and I were headed down to Long Beach Island to take these family portraits when the sky opened up and we were stuck in a massive thunderstorm, complete with flooding and power outages. I was sad to have to call and cancel the photos. Since the family was down at their beach house for the week, we were on a tight schedule to try again. Although Alex was unavailable for the following day, I was able to do it. The next day the weather was 100% cooperative and the pictures were exactly what I was hoping for.

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]]> http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2009/08/wedding-day-susie-and-justin/feed/ 0 Wedding Day: Alina and Mark http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2009/06/wedding-day-alina-and-mark/ http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2009/06/wedding-day-alina-and-mark/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:04:21 +0000 Alex http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/?p=322 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.

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]]> http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2009/05/erins-first-communion/feed/ 0 Merry Christmas http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/12/merry-christmas/ http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/12/merry-christmas/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:20:53 +0000 Alex http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/?p=178 We would just like to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. We hope you all had a wonderful 2008 and have a happy and healthy new year!

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]]> http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/12/172/feed/ 0 Troy is growing up!!! http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/12/troy-is-growing-up/ http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/12/troy-is-growing-up/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:02:42 +0000 Alex http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/?p=154 As you can probably tell, Troy is one of our favorite babies to photograph. Troy was born in April and spent the first two months of his life in the hospital. We are so excited to see him progressing well! These are his 7 month pictures. This wont be the last time you see our favorite baby Troy!!

]]> http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/12/troy-is-growing-up/feed/ 0 Lisa and Ande: For Fun http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/11/lisa-and-ande-the-fun-shoot/ http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/11/lisa-and-ande-the-fun-shoot/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:32:33 +0000 Alex http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/?p=143 Our awesome friends Lisa and Ande called us up and wanted to do a session with us for Christmas cards. The shoot took place in Red Bank, NJ and the weather could not have been any better. We always have a great time when we get together, and this time is no different. Here are some of our favorites from the day.

]]> http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/11/lisa-and-ande-the-fun-shoot/feed/ 1 The Surpise Engagement: Dinora and Juan http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/09/the-surpise-engagement-dinora-and-juan/ http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/2008/09/the-surpise-engagement-dinora-and-juan/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:27:08 +0000 Alex http://www.diamondcutphotography.com/blog/?p=128 Generally when doing an engagement session, I ask the couple for a small write-up of how they first met so I can incorporate it into the blog. I was surprised when I received this:

“Dinora and I have been together for a little over four years now. I still remember the day that I saw her. While in college, I was working the night shift and one morning my friend and I decided to get some breakfast after work. Dinora was working at the restaurant when she laughed as she overheard our jokes. I saw her smile and several extra pounds later…we were boyfriend and girlfriend.

The topic of marriage has been a discussion for some time. Once I got the ring, the big question remained of how I was going to ask her. People have given their suggestions, on what I could or should not do. Alex always joked about hiding when I popped the question so he can get pictures of it. The thought then came to me to do it as an actual photo session. Dinora has always wanted to take portraits of us, but always in an outdoor setting. As part of a gift for our four year anniversary, I let her know that we were going to get professional pictures taken and the setting of her choosing.

We found a beautiful garden in Toms River with a pond directly behind it. Alex and Heather directed everything smoothly and did a phenomenal job as they assisted and setting up my proposal. Dinora and I feared the potential rain that was predicted for the entire weekend, but were very pleased with the results.”

Juan and I have been friends since the 7th grade and he was one of my groomsmen at our wedding. We are honored to be part of their special moment.

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