TODI ITALY – We spent the morning in Todi; had a fabulous lunch; went shopping in a factory outlet; connected with the wedding celebration in the late afternoon. First an image for Todi taken with my M9 and the 24mm Summilux; then a variety of images from the wedding taken with my Sony Nex-7 (which I use in situations where I expect poor light) and 35mm Summilux.
On this day last year: Attention to email.
TODI ITALY – We’ve come here to celebrate the wedding of Kimball and Patrizia Chen’s son, Saverio, and Caitlan, Saverio’s new wife. Here’s a family shot from the run up dinner the night before (which is today, just to be clear). Taken with my Sony Nex-7 and 24mm Leica lens.
On this day one year ago: Air France Lounge.
NEW YORK NEW YOK – Well today is the big day for Alexander (our son) and Laura. I was a participant and had little energy/focus for photography. Here’s a quote on the event from a note from a friend:
I thought that Laura’s and Alexander’s wedding ceremony was beautiful, touching, and memorable. I was entranced by the rich and majestic setting (St. Ignatius Loyola was truly gorgeous), and charmed by the priest, whom I found interesting and compelling.
And then there was the wonderful, joyous, energetic, and sumptuous cocktails and dinner and dancing at the Yale Club. What a perfect setting! The hors d’oeuvres and dinner were delicious (I was the fellow who ate 8 pounds of the grilled sausage) and the dancing was amazing. Why didn’t you warn me that Francesca (senior) is a whirling dervish? She is a sensational dancer. I danced with Francesca for a song or two and, as I walked exhausted back to my table, concluded that she has the aerobic capacity of a Navy seal. And, of course, Patrizia was amazing to watch as she moved across the dance floor. Francesca (junior) was stunning (as always) and looked fabulous on the dance floor herself.
But, most important, I was touched to see Laura and Alexander so obviously happy and in love. They make a handsome couple. I was moved by their closeness, and I know that they will be very good to and for each other.
Anyway, a couple of images with my M9 and 50 mm Summilux lens:
On this day one year ago: New Milford Congregational Church.
NEW YOK NEW YORK – This is rehearsal day for Laura and Alexander’s wedding. Thankfully I’m not serving in any official role as a photographer for the event. Wedding photograph is grueling business – I have tremendous admiration for the team that is shooting the wedding. I managed a few shots with my Panasonic GH2 at the rehearsal at St. Ignatius.
Alexander and his best man, Karim:
On this day one year ago: The Guggenheim.
MUSTIQUE, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Day five in Mustique.  The extended house party continues!
Nikon D700 and 85mm Nikkor F1.4
MUSTIQUE, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Day three in Mustique. This is the day of the wedding that brought us down here. Here’s a guest stalking the bride and groom at the ceremony:
Nikon D700 with Nikkor 85mm f1.4 lens.
MUSTIQUE, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Day two in Mustique. A picnic and party at Macaroni Beach. We dodged rain showers all afternoon – the scene had a Last Year at Marienbad quality. Wikipedia entry for Last Year at Marienbad
Leica M9 with 50mm Summilux Asph. Two frames stitched.