CT Wedding Photographer Val Nanovsky

This past summer I had the opportunity to help a very good friend of mine – Danny Kash – with a wedding he was shooting down in NJ/NYC.  Danny asked me to photograph everything that was happening away from him while he was concentrated on the bride and the groom. After the main ceremony the whole bridal party along with some of the guests headed to Liberty State Park in NJ for a fresh breath of ocean breeze in the hot day.

While Danny was doing his magic with our newlyweds, I started photographing everybody else – family, friends, guests …until I came across Anya. The moment I lifted the camera and started shooting, I instantly knew this was going to be a bit different from most other sessions I’ve had. Anya was easily one of the most beautiful bridesmaids I’ve seen …period. And with somebody like that it really didn’t take long to produce the results you see below.

There is not much to be said from this point on… other than what I am talking about is defined in the thick photography books as a pure serendipity – an amazing girl, great light and colors, the perfect amount of wind for that extra glam touch, and the classic New York City skyline in the background. Boy, what can I say…

Here we go:

The Color:

The B/W:

Have fun,

Val

Boutique Photography for Special People by Valdorama CT Wedding Photographers

Hey Folks,

Valley Falls Park in Vernon CT is a beautiful place, easily accessible from anywhere in CT. The park has great trails, and amazing rock formations up the hill. In the winter there are huge icicles all over the place, and that just begs to be photographed. I’ve had a couple of engagement sessions in the area. When Sarah and Jimmy recently approached me, Valley Falls Park was the obvious choice.

I’ve known them as a couple for not too long.  But there was something magical going on with them. The moment I picked the camera and snapped the first few of photos, it felt like I was photographing two old friends. Everything started flowing so smoothly and nicely right from the start. We got right into creative mode. Angles, light, different little places around the area – you name it – and Sarah and Jimmy were so totally amazing. After a while we totally lost idea how late it had gotten – until something amazing happened in the dark. One of my flashes ran out of juice, misfired and left only Jimmy & Sarah’s backlit silhouettes. When we saw the image in camera we were… totally blown away! I had never had such a beautiful serendipity.

Every once in a while these things happen, I guess. And when they do, they are truly magical. This shot is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites. Check it out below – image #10.

Cheers Jimmy & Sarah – for such an amazing photo session. And thank you so much for picking me to be your photographer. You guys ROCK!

Val

Valdorama CT Wedding Photographers

CDs & WEDDING GUEST ALBUMS FOR THE MOST SPECIAL BRIDES

You can now showcase the awesome photos you got from your engagement session in a beautiful book no one else has and totally WOW your wedding guests. Those books are tailor-made just for you, with padded matte metallic cover, thick pages, and art watercolor paper for great image quality and easy writing.

Along with them come the custom CDs, designed just for you using images from your wedding. Made with the same matte metallic cover as your guest book, their cases smoothly open and close with a hidden magnet. It’s like nothing you have ever seen. Check out the images below and don’t hesitate to send me any questions you might have.

GRAPHI STUDIO ITALIAN WEDDING ALBUMS

There’s not much I can really say about these books… other than IMHO there is nothing better I have seen on the market. With a multitude of customizing options – tons of covers, papers, sizes to choose from -  your wedding album will be an absolutely unique book that will continue to wow you and your family long after the wedding. The absolute best. All about you. Amen.

Sample Album Design & More info

If you’d like to pick one of these in your hands and check it out for yourself, come see me at Testa’s Banquet Facility, this Sunday, 2.20.11 12pm-4pm. Once you hold one, there’s no turning back. Just saying ;)

See you around,

Your Pal Val

/Valdorama CT Wedding Photographers/

I am super excited & can’t wait to see you all there!

Detailed info:

February 20, 2011
12:00PM – 4:00PM

Testa’s Banquet Facility
26 South Center Street
Southington, CT

- Your Pal Val
(Valdorama CT Wedding Photographers)

Hey folks,

I’ve got something really exciting for you this time. It starts with a well-known green wedding business in Boston, MA, called SEAMS and specializing in custom hand made bridal fashion. Through the use of natural fibers and organic materials they can make your dream wedding dress a reality for you. Their owner, Harper Della-Piana has created costumes for Batman Forever, Spin City, Saturday Night Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Victoria’s Secret, Max Factor, among others …WOW!

I was recently approached by Harper with the idea to photograph some of her latest creations, two British Royal-themed bridal dresses. To the already off-the-beaten-path idea we added some punk-rock flavor, threw in a bit of snowy New England outdoor charm, and boy, what a TOTAL BLAST we had taking the actual photos!

The team was joined by Amanda Wilkes with her make up magic, and man, what an amazing job she did… absolutely breathtaking. Brides, don’t forget to check out the contact info below. Amanda is a HOT HOT HOT ticket!

There are models, and then there is Miss Q. What can I say… I can’t really say much, lol :) From the very beginning to the very end… so many creative directions, and so many reincarnations… she nailed absolutely every single one of them. With a bang. I am so happy to get to know her. And from my perspective now, I really couldn’t think of a better person for something like this. Miss Q ROCKS! Hats off.

…Enough talk. Time to see the goodies. Here we go:

THE PREPARATIONS

THE PORTRAITS

THE ROYAL DRESS

THE BLACK & WHITES

THE BLUES… LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN… HERE WE COME

Here’s some contact info for you. Psssssst! It’s TOP SECRET! Have fun ;)

SEAMS:
1.978.473.3398
http://seamstheshop.com

Amanda Wilkes | Makeup Artist:
1.781.662.5204
http://www.styleseat.com/amandawilkes?referrer=fbshare&image=16767

Amen.

See you around,

- Your Pal Val (a.k.a. CT Wedding Photographer Val Nanovsky)