Stella + Mike | New Years Eve Wedding | Ralston Hall

What a way to cap off a wonderful year! Photographing Stella and Mike at their 31st of December wedding was a celebration for all concerned. It was great fun not only because they are a stylish and loving couple but also because they have wonderful friends who provide tons of the kind of support we all need from our friends. To top that off, I got to know them personally. They were very particular clients who knew exactly what they wanted. So we talked a great deal about photography. I really appreciate it when clients have an interest in the photography itself and we can really work together to create something special
We had already shot a super exciting engagement session with them and I was stimulated and energized by their continuing feedback and responsiveness to my ideas. It just felt like a great match of client and photographer. Dialog like this goes a long way toward creating not only good relationships but also some pretty good photography, (if I do say so myself!).
Their wedding day on New Year’s Eve started out at one of my favorite hotels, the Sir Francis Drake. A rich, traditional ceremony followed at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church on Commonwealth Avenue in the City. The reception followed at historic Ralston Hall situated on the campus of the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, all once part of the Ralston Estate. Stella and Mike as well as everyone at the wedding gave us wonderful photo opportunities. Thank you, everyone! We had a wonderful time.

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PPS. Second, the photography workshops will be available beginning the third week of March 2010. All previous dates are booked. Thanks!

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12 comments

Joseph, great job. I especially love the picture of her looking up into the light, the baby on the bed, the exterior of the church, and detail shots like the cake, dress, and rings on the invitation.

Ion P. - March 2, 2010 - 10:16 pm

lovely series , great wedding atmosphere :)

Eric Lagstein - March 3, 2010 - 6:37 am

Looks like a really fun wedding, and the photos are terrific! Love that you nailed the new years kiss shot, great job!

shanti - March 3, 2010 - 9:31 am

amazingg!!

James Mansfield - March 3, 2010 - 10:17 am

Each picture complements the next to tell a story. Lovely attention to detail. Great work Joseph.

Ewa - March 3, 2010 - 11:22 am

Just wonderful…thd flush of colours (limousine and church picture)) reminds me of Hundertwasser…
Joseph..you are the best!

sima - March 4, 2010 - 9:26 am

It is amazing! So different from usual wedding pictures. The picture in the church is absoletely astonished.

Christie Adams Photography - March 5, 2010 - 9:41 am

Beautiful- love your lighting and that ring is to die for!!!

Katy Gray - March 5, 2010 - 10:58 am

These are beautiful! I love the stroke of midnight shots. And the bridal against the yellow wall. And the ring shot. And…and…and…. :P Wonderful work!

Steve Shipman - March 5, 2010 - 3:03 pm

Your photos are beautiful, lovely compositions, finely observed. A pleasure to behold!

Ana - March 10, 2010 - 12:25 am

Amazing pictures,great job!!!!!!

Christine DeSavino - March 10, 2010 - 3:18 pm

Joseph – these shots are exquisite! What gorgeous work! The family must be thrilled with these beautiful captures!

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