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LAST POST

2008-03-01T08:07:00.002-07:00

I just came back from one of the most amazing things that I've had the honor to be a part of...I will write about that later as soon as I get myself back together.

My new website and blog are up and I look forward to new challenges and awesome weddings.

My new blog is now at www.agaimages.blogspot.com. Website address did not change, just the appearance so don't forget to let me know if you like it.

See you on the other blog!

News

2008-02-19T08:46:00.002-07:00

Please stay tuned to big changes coming soon both to my site and blog!

I've been working hard in the past few weeks and can't wait to share my brand new look with clients and friends.

I will be gone next week (Feb, 24th - 29th) for a super duper fabulous photojournalism workshop in Dallas - The Foundation Workshop.

Julian Anthony

2008-01-23T11:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to my lovely couple!

Born on Saturday 11-10-2007 1:24 P.M. 6lb 12oz, 19 inches long at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

Yup! Renata + Anthony's little precious son. I visited them and met the little guy. What a happy and healthy family. Thanks for sharing your joy with me.

Jen + Larry Slide-Show

2008-01-23T10:19:00.000-07:00

Click on the image to see the show. Enjoy.

New Year...New Things...

2008-01-09T14:52:00.000-07:00

I've been absent for few good days due to traveling. I attended much anticipated photography event of the year - The Digital Wedding Forum Convention.

I must say: I'm speechless! So much talent, so much creativity, so much inspiration, so many wonderful people!

I think I need few days to recover from the brain storming I just experienced. It was such a wonderful experience and I have to thank the people that made it happen. The DWF team, the mentors (I mentored with Jessica Claire and what an eye opening it was - not only she's awesome photographer, business woman but a really nice, sincere girl), the speakers and my friends- the people who made my stay there so pleasant - Anahi & Mariann. Also thanks to Huy who made us laugh to tears.

Happy New Year

2007-12-31T15:56:00.000-07:00

To all my clients and friends.

Thank you for making this year so amazing!

I wish you and your loved ones the best - happiness, health and joy!

Happy 2008!

Jen + Larry

2007-12-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

Jen + Larry
12.28.07
Location: Tribeca Rooftop, NYC
Coordinator: Christine Violo

Yesterday I shot Jen + Larry's wedding (you might remember them from the E-session we did not long ago). The wedding was sweet, romantic and filled with close family and friends - did I mention that they know how to party? Fun, fun, fun!

I am posting few photos from their day before the end of this Year (slide-show coming soon). I am officially done and very very happy. Thank you Jen + Larry and all my couples!

Happy Holidays and New Year

2007-12-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

I wanted to wish everybody wonderful Holidays and happy, healthy New Year filled with love and joy.

Holiday Fun

2007-12-23T08:20:00.000-07:00

Silly me (note the crazy hair but I wasn't planning on having my picture taken)

Less silly Tom (the guy that makes sure my computer runs smooth and I have back-up of a back-up [inside joke] and a dear friend)

Luna (I couldn't help myself)

Dry Tortugas

2007-12-19T18:22:00.001-07:00

When we were down in Key West shooting Kim and Jeff's wedding we hopped over to Dry Tortugas National Park. This is the coolest park ever, it is about 70 miles off from Key West and it consists for several small islands including the one we wisted -Fort Jefferson.
I'll spare you the long details but it's an awesome place. If you like snorkeling, tropical islands, hot weather, non-touristy feel - this is the place for you! The coolest thing about it? You can camp there! Imagine, small (really small) island, few palm trees, old fort, endless ocean and voices of nature. Marcin and I decided we will camp out there one day.

Baby Girl

2007-12-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

Happiness. Joy. Love. That's what Sophia brought to this world. Especially for the oh so proud parents, Kelly + John.
Marcin + I went to visit our friends and their baby girl last Thursday. She was only 2 days old. So tiny and precious.
I can't express with words the love I felt in their house, I can't tell you how Kelly's and Jonh's eyes were light up when holding their little Sophia. I can tell you though that I know this family will have many years of joy and happiness together.
Here's few unobtrusive portraits of the little one.

Baby girl loves her mommy

Daddy loves his little girl

Erica - Beautiful and Talented!

2007-11-20T14:54:00.001-07:00

Today, Erica Lynn, my good friend/fellow wedding photographer came by for some photos of her. In addition to photographing weddings she models and acts. What a sweet talented girl! We had lots of fun and Erica was so impressed by Luna she wanted her in few photos as well.

Winter Wonderland - The Beginnings....

2007-11-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

To contrast my fabulous Key West weekend, here's some pictures from this morning! Yes! This morning in my back yard house in NJ. Here's my silly Luna discovering snow.

Key West Slide-Show

2007-11-16T19:08:00.000-07:00

There it is! A fabulous destination wedding slide-show of Kim + Jeff's wedding. [Click on the picture]

Kim + Jeff

2007-11-13T23:47:00.000-07:00

Kim + Jeff
11.10.07
Key West Florida
OMG so our Florida trip was amazing. The weather was just perfect! The couple so sweet & bubbly! Love + happiness was definitely in the air. Jeff + Kim had a beautiful, romantic and intimate beach wedding in addition to a day after shoot in old fort and the beach.
Below are few (yes-only few) as a sneak peak... the show (coming very very soon) of course will reveal much more!

And here are few photos of the day after session

Out of Office

2007-11-07T14:36:00.001-07:00

I will be out of office 10/8-10/12 shooting a wedding in Key West. Please be patient with E-mail replies. In case of emergency I can always be contacted via Phone.
Have a great weekend!

Kelly + Claudia

2007-11-05T16:17:00.000-07:00

Kelly + Claudia
11.2.07
Nassau Inn
Princeton, NJ
Shot with/for the cool and cute Geri Nelson

Awesome place, cool hotel, beautiful black dress, cool Nike sneakers. One of the most enjoyable photographers to shoot with. Nothing else I can ask for. Geri redeemed herself (inside joke).

Manan and Greg

2007-10-29T20:02:00.000-06:00

Manan + Greg
10.27.07
Crowne Plaza Hotel
King of Prussia, PA
Shot with/for a good friend Monika Broz.

A terrible weather...turned out to be a beautiful day! Dark rain turned into sunshine for this carefree and so happy bride. Monika and I had such a great time shooting this couple and the day couldn't have turned out more perfect!

Thank you for a Thank you!!!!

2007-10-29T11:17:00.000-06:00

Oh boy, do I love thank you cards!!! It is such a pleasant surprise when you go to your mail box (yes! the real one!), get a little envelope, tear it open...and inside is the most sweetest thing - a "thank you card" from one of my clients! I shot Charlotte + Andy's wedding back in July and you can she the slide-show from their wedding here.

Distant Recollection by Marcin

2007-10-20T08:27:00.000-06:00

Distant recollection is a project done by Marcin - a collection of dream like photos that remind him of his childhood in Poland.

Jen + Larry.... E-session

2007-10-15T15:04:00.000-06:00

A beautiful day in Central Park.
Jen & Larry a sweet couple in love.
Two adorable dogs Zoe + Bella.
Nothing could go wrong right? NOT!
I get carried away when shooting and about an hour into the session I realize that I have left my bag somewhere... (!?!?!) I remembered, I must have left it on the rocks when trying to lay down to shoot. Imagine my panic, their surprise and the chaos (I was devastated - you know a girls life is in her bag) but we decided to make the trip back - trace our steps and see if we can find it (mind you this was SUNDAY late morning in Central Park - hundreds of people!). To make a long story short... it was there... on the rocks - untouched.
Thank you guys! For taking the time to walk back with us, for the moral support a girl without a bag needs and of course for letting me photograph you and your lovely doggies!
I can't wait for your wedding - you are going to rock!

Kelly + Peter - The E-Session

2007-10-11T13:36:00.000-06:00

Ok, So I have mentioned few times before how cool my clients are - have I? I love my clients!!! They're all awesome! Kelly and Peter are, of course, one of them. We had such a great time yesterday - they're so cool ;))) Oh...and they love my constant use of "awesome". Yes, I have those lil' words I get "attached" to like awesome or excellent!!- I'm so silly... actually they said I'm crazy that's why they picked me :D Thank you for allowing me to love my work! Can't wait for your wedding!

Below is my favorite of the day... Peter's white socks rock!!! His excuse? "It's not the wedding day, is it" - I'm sure going to check for white socks on the Big Day- watch it! :)

busy weekend

2007-10-09T05:51:00.000-06:00

Friday, Saturday and Sunday work. I can't show much here though as two of those were for a studio. So I'm posting few samples of a wedding I did with Gulnara.

Exciting News

2007-10-05T07:05:00.001-06:00

I have been working on a new design for my logo + business. My new website address is http://agaimages.com and I'm thrilled about this process + changes!!!
Don't worry it's the same ol' me just cooler!

Also, pardon my appearance while the blog and website undergo small changes. Feel free to leave me a comment whether you're liking it.

BFFs!

2007-10-03T09:56:00.000-06:00

I haven't posted any animals lately so thought I'd share some pictures of my friend's cute pets (lovely pugs and a shy cat with the most amazing eyes). I love photographing them although it might be one of the hardest things to photograph.

Ok, so after looking at those pictures I realized that I haven't posted anything of my BFF lately!!! Shame on me! Here is Luna:

That last one makes me laugh every time I look at it. Marcin says that I've managed to take human portrait of her AND she looks like some sort of a Socialist Leader! Don't ask me where he's getting all those ideas from...

Boudoir Session

2007-09-29T05:39:00.000-06:00

Just a little teaser from this session. Rest is for His eyes only. Ok - So as per Sarah who loved her samples I am posting more teasers here!

Feels so good...

2007-09-26T08:41:00.000-06:00

When you get something like this from your clients it just makes your day!

"As soon as Erik and I got home from the honeymoon, I immediately pulled up your blog, hoping that some pictures were up -- Aga, they're just unbelievable! I actually sat there with tears running down my cheeks, they're so perfect, I love all of the emotion you captured. Erik and I can't thank you and Marcin enough for shooting our wedding, we really enjoyed spending our day with you!!

I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures, and I'm going to be so proud to be able to display them and show them off! You really outdid yourself, my dear! I love the song you selected for the slideshow. It's lovely and just perfect for the pictures :-)

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You guys rock!! Please be sure you let Erik and me know next time you and Marcin are in Michigan, we can't wait to buy you two a drink!, Elyse"

Thank you Elyse + Eric from the bottom of my heart for having Marcin and I photograph your wedding and giving us the opportunity to shoot just the way we like!

Brace Yourselves!!!

2007-09-21T17:03:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I got to hang out with the lovely ladies, Beth and Ellen of How Sweet It Is.

They're both incredibly talented and make amazing wedding cakes! But...they also make delicious upscale bite size "desert amuse bouches"

Isn't life just so sweet?! Take look at those little darlings...

Slide-Show of Elyse + Erik's Day.

2007-09-20T05:41:00.000-06:00

Elyse + Erik

2007-09-17T17:11:00.000-06:00

Elyse + Erik
Troy, MI
Wedding: Emerson Church - Unitarian Universalist
Reception: The Heathers Club of Bloomfield Hills

My weekend "get-away" to Detroit was wonderful! I love to travel and meet new people. I met of course non other than Elyse and Erik - for the first time on their wedding day (yeah, we did plan to meet on Friday but typically as things go a day before the wedding it was hectic for them). No worries, we hit off right away. Elyse has such a bubbly personality and the girl is just so sweet and funny! Eric is just as sweet and just as funny and the way he looks at Elyse - makes your heart melt. The whole family welcomed us with open arms and heart - we felt like one of them right away. I love being part of something so special and really being part of it! Thank you guys so much!
Of course more to come in a slide-show.

I'm such a sucker for anything ANIMAL and I was so happy to see a wedding favor such as this!!! Awesome guys!

Jeanne + Alan

2007-09-12T11:58:00.000-06:00

September 8th, 2007
Tuxido Park, NY

Last weekend Marcin and I had the pleasure of photographing Jeannie and Alan's exchange of vows and dinner party celebrating their marriage. It was very private and close knit affair which was held in a lovely home of their dear friends right in Tuxido Park. Jeannie, lady of stunning beauty looked natural, relaxed and happy. The dinner decor was simply exquisite and guests enjoyed themselves falling to endless conversations, laughter and celebration.
We thank you for having us there to capture all the special moments.

On the left non other than Beth from How Sweet It Is (Jeanne's childhood friend and an awesome pastry artist -see next picture)

Here's the cake Beth made for the couple! Isn't it just beautiful?

Johanne + Terrance Slide-Show

2007-09-08T22:08:00.000-06:00

Oh, looking back at the show brings memories of that beautiful day in Naples... Johanne and Terrance were ecstatic... The weather was (almost) perfect... the surroundings - beautiful... the people - so happy...

I wish them a lifetime of joy!

The Slide-Show

Working with lovely Nicole

2007-09-04T23:17:00.001-06:00

Last weekend I had a chance to work with some of my photographer friends. Yes, I did promise myself and family that I will take the long weekend off but I just can't help myself. When I don't have weddings, I'm always jumping at the opportunity to shoot for other people. It's an awesome way to meet new friends, try out new things -techniques, angles etc. - you have the freedom of doing whatever you artistically please! Love it.

Here are few samples I shot with Nicole Polk.

Johanne + Terrance

2007-08-28T11:02:00.000-06:00

Johanne + Terrance
August 25, 2007
Naples, FL
Naples Grande Resort

As you all know I flew out to Naples, FL to cover the celebration of those two lovely and talented people - Johanne and Terrance. Johanne looked stunning in the coolest Nicole Miller dress. Let me tell you- I get some pretty fun brides but damn(!) Johanne could work at posing! This girl was like Top Model! Terrance on the other hand; could strike the coolest, calmest, contemplative pose... Love the way those two lovebirds had fun at posing.
Besides having fun they seemed to truly deeply enjoy non other then the company of each other - the love shinned and not even the rain coming down at the end of ceremony could take away their joy to finally be united as a husband and wife.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it all.

Slide-show to come shortly....

A sweet THANK YOU

2007-08-28T10:09:00.001-06:00

I am back in the office and answering all E-mail and getting back on track. The wedding of Johanne and Terrance was lovely and I'm sure there will be a double post today with few samples.

Also, when I got back, I received an envelope with my name on it which I quickly opened to find out that Christine and Omero have sent me the sweetest thank you note! I should be the one sending THANKS to all my clients for being so beautiful, sweet, open minded, fun and way COOL :) Thank you to Cristie and Omero and everyone of my lovely clients!

Out of Office

2007-08-22T09:02:00.000-06:00

I will be shooting a wedding in Naples FL as well as relaxing (hopefully the weather will spare me).
Anybody will be able to reach me via phone and I will be checking my E-mails (not as frantically as I do now though) I will be back Tuesday morning.
Have a great weekend!

Michelle +Karol

2007-08-13T11:02:00.000-06:00

Michelle + Karol
New York/New Jersey
August 4th, 2007

Karol is the younger brother of one of my loveliest past couples - Marta and Jacek. It is always so good to have family referrals, when you're at the wedding, you know many of the guests and you just feel like part of family.

This was another of my not-many-Polish weddings. A fun, filled with love, traditional celebration...I always love to be part of.

Karol, a serious but gentle guy and Michelle a very shy and quiet yet lovely gal were up for a next day session - watch the end of the show for those pictures - I think those came out way cool!

Without further due - THE SHOW

Below is the lovely couple Marta and Jacek and their adorable daughter (How time flies look at her!)

And here are samples from the portrait session

Kim + Sean

2007-08-06T11:24:00.000-06:00

Kim + Sean
July 28, 2007
Queens, NY

They were totally cool during the day. No worries just pure celebration and enjoyment. That's what I love. Talking about fun when guys climbed a tree to take a "formal" portrait and Kim and Sean made silly faces! Below you can see few examples from the wedding as well as The Show <-klick.

Christine + Omero

2007-07-30T05:36:00.000-06:00

Christine + Omero
7/21/07
Monterrey, Mexico

It was a fabulous wedding. Christine and Omero are the sweetest people! I had so much fun photographing them and celebrating with them this lovely day. It was a long day, very hot weather but a day filled with love and joy.

Christie looked fabulous

The look on Omero's face when he saw HER!

The fabulous site of ceremony and reception - Las Nubes

Can you spot Anahi on the far left?

Yup, they did have fire works!

Party animals....

and the girls demonstrate How You Should drink Tequila!

Oh yeah, the Olsen Twins stopped by! No, not really those girls are Omero's cousins...

Charlotte + Andy - The Show

2007-07-27T14:54:00.001-06:00

Here's it is Charlotte + Andy

Thief in the area (well...right in front of my window)

2007-07-26T11:01:00.000-06:00

Yup, and what a clever one... Those bird seeds must be yummy!

Few more pictures from the Bridal in Mexico

2007-07-25T17:36:00.000-06:00

Back from Monterrey, Mexico!!!

2007-07-24T02:00:00.000-06:00

Oh, boy! What a trip!!!!

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!! Can I say amazing few more times more? It was truly exceptional experience. Not only because of the beautiful wedding of Christine + Omero (pictures coming very soon and believe me what a venue and bunch of sweet people who know how to party), not only for the cool bridal ([un]trashing the dress) session in the heart of Monterrey but for the friends I've made and the fun I had doing all that! I've met a lovely and talented photographer from Texas - Anahi - watch out for her! She was so sweet and hospitable, we both worked really hard and really long hours all weekend but it was all worth it and I would repeat it over and over again! BTW, my Spanish is sooo much better from all the conversations I've tried to have...watch out amigos!

Below are few examples of the bridal session from Sunday. I will post more when I get a good rest.

Out of Office

2007-07-19T10:17:00.000-06:00

I am getting ready to fly to Mexico for a wedding and model shoot. It is said to be crazy hot there but weather forecast looks pretty good for the weekend. I might melt a little but I'm sure it will be a wonderful trip; with many wonderful stories, new friends and fun memories. I'm so excited!

So, please note that I will most likely be unable to answer E-mail and phone calls, although after long day of work I will check all my messages. I will get back to New York and back to work on Tuesday morning. Have a wonderful weekend.

Stay tuned for the news.

Renata + Anthony

2007-07-18T18:52:00.000-06:00

The Slide-Show.

Charlotte + Andy

2007-07-16T12:50:00.000-06:00

Charlotte & Andrew
July 14, 2007
Private Estate, Connecticut

Last Saturday Marcin and I shot a beautiful celebration. Charlotte who wore her mother's dress from 1974 - looked exquisite! The day was filled with love and special traditions. The couple wanted to have everybody close to them feeling special, including Charlotte's lifetime pal - Fancy who not only carried her to the ceremony but attended it! There were beautiful poems read, little bells rang, tiny and beautiful fairies and wizards, home style meals and exhibit of all the wedding pictures of both families. Also, a real, traditional, crazy smashing happened to what seemed the toughest pinata in the world.

There was so much wonderful things happening...stay tuned for the slide-show and here are few samples:

Elpha

2007-07-12T17:37:00.000-06:00

Elpha is a lovely model who was born and raised in St. Lucia. She now resides in NJ and is on her way into modeling. Very easy going and sweet girl. She was a pleasure to work with - let me tell you the girl knows how to strike a pose! See for yourself.

Winning Image

2007-07-12T07:59:00.000-06:00

I just saw my 4th place winning image on sister site to Wedding Photojournalist Association - [AG]WPJA - it is an honor to be a part of such a fine organization and an even bigger to have my image placed among the winners!

Congrats to the other very talented photographers that won!

Here's a link to my image!

This is it:

The Big 7.7.07

2007-07-08T11:31:00.000-06:00

Oh boy was it a fun wedding. Such a genuine and lovely couple.

Renata just looked stunning in her beautiful dress and head piece. Antonio, a free spirited, gentle guy was full of energy and joy.

They got married in a beautiful old Polish Church and held a smacking party at non other then the famous Delmonicos in Downtown NYC. Antonio even flew in their favorite performer from Hawaii as a surprise for Renata (talking about the man spoiling this lady!).

The evening was filled with love and happiness and we thank you, Renata & Antonio for having us and making us feel so warm and welcomed. Oh, and the wedding cake was one of the best tasting wedding cakes I've had! Yummy!

I am posting few pictures here, I saved few pictures of Antonio's and the best man -Dean's dancing for the slide show - and believe me you want to see those!!! Shall I mention- Macarena!?!

Terese + Robert

2007-07-06T11:22:00.000-06:00

Thanks Geri for letting me shoot with you!

Lynn +Brendan - The Show

2007-06-26T18:36:00.000-06:00

Well...all done... Enjoy

The Slide-Show

Lynn + Brendan - The Wedding

2007-06-25T17:09:00.000-06:00

Lynn & Brendan
June 23, 2007
Whiteplains, NY

Oh, what a lovely couple. Not long ago we had met for an Engagement Session and I instantly knew those two (besides being madly in love) were so down to earth and cool. Well, on their wedding day, it was the same - just a pleasure to be around this couple. I can't stress this enough... My clients are wonderful!!! I love my job!
Ok, down to business... here are few sample pictures and, of course, stay tuned for the slide-show :)

More on Luna

2007-06-07T13:54:00.000-06:00

So, I can't help myself! I need to post some pictures of her once in a while. She's so adorable!!! I'm currently taking her to training classes - those are geared toward obedience but only with positive reinforcement - no stress for the doggies! She's doing pretty good - although when around other dogs she'd rather play than learn. Understandable - I forgive her. She's just too sweet. See for yourself!

Gosia + Greg - The show

2007-06-06T12:09:00.000-06:00

You can check out their complete Wedding Slide-Show. Enjoy

Gosia + Greg - The Polish Wedding

2007-06-04T14:03:00.001-06:00

Gosia & Greg
June 2, 2007
Riviera Caterers, Brooklyn NY

Last Satuday it was Gosia and Greg's wedding and it was done in a traditional Polish way - just shot not in the typical way! It was an awesome celebration that made me feel as I was back in Poland, boy was that fun. Gosia looked stunning! Well, Greg looked sharp as well - and all the details were just perfect. Below are few shots from the day. Enjoy and look out for the slide- show, soon to come.

Details of getting ready at the salon

Final touches on the makeup.

Gosia was so very happy with the way she looked and damn (!) she looked good!

The dress

Few pictures of getting dressed

A Polish Ceremony in a church in Brooklyn

Girls just want to have fun

Formal...well, sort of...

A real, traditional Polish Folk group

Let the party begin...

To see more... just wait for the slide-show...coming soon.

Janine + Jerry

2007-06-03T21:37:00.000-06:00

Jaine & Jerry
May 27, 2007
Staten Island, NY

Last weekend I helped a lovely and funny (of course, talented as hell) photographer Maria. We had an awesome time shooting Janine and Jerry's pictures. They are such a sweet couple. The ceremony and reception took place in The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden what a beautiful and tranquil place!
Here are few of my faves from the day:
The getting ready

What a beautiful lips (and some good light as well)

Can't you tell how happy they are?

The first dance (again, see the smile? all happiness - love it!)

Now, that's something you don't often see a bride doing (Janine and Jerry LOVE volleyball! They actually met in Central Park while playing)

Just a little detail

Jenny + Kenrick

2007-06-01T17:39:00.000-06:00

Jenny & Kenrick
May 26, 2007
Earth, New York, NY
Jenny and Kenrick got married last Saturday in Manhattan. The ceremony took place in a lovely, majestic, old NYC church and they had a small & cozy dinner in a very cool restaurant in downtown called Earth.
Congratulations to the lovely couple!

Susan + Matt

2007-05-23T15:18:00.001-06:00

Susan & Matt
May 19, 2007
Omni Hotel, New Heaven, CT

Susan and Matt got married last Saturday. They're incredibly sweet and nice couple. Marcin & I drove up to New Haven for their wedding. For the cocktail hour both of them switched their attire for Hanboks and they looked awesome!
A special double congratulations to them as Matt is graduating this weekend and will be Dr. Egalka!!! What a joyful two weekends... and wishing them much success for all weekends to come.
Below are few pictures of the lovely couple and you can watch their wedding show HERE.

Lynn + Brendan

2007-05-17T20:45:00.001-06:00

I shot Lynn and Brendan's E-session today and I'm shooting their wedding in June. They're very laid back yet fun couple. They, actually it was Lynn, kept on laughing when I kept on saying "excellent" (and yes, I tend to do say this over and over again, frame after frame!! But... I really do mean it!!). Thanks guys for putting up with it... it was truly fun to hang out with you, chat and shoot.

More of Magda + Al

2007-05-16T09:33:00.000-06:00

Due to bad weather on their wedding day we rescheduled a little shoot for them around where I live. There's lots of farms, beautiful scenery and we were very glad to find some interesting and original places to shoot. Actually we had a blast! It was a beautiful afternoon and the light was just perfect. We hang out, checked out the funky local scenery and just enjoyed ourselves.

Key West Weekend

2007-05-14T09:14:00.001-06:00

We went away for the weekend to Key West (I think this is the part of Florida that I really like - well the only part I like). It was so much fun. I love to relax on the beach in the shade or in the water. Sitting under a palm on a warm sand is just so joyous. In addition to lots of relaxing we did manage to visit a butterfly conservatory - what a lovely and peaceful creatures! The patterns on their wings are nature's true miracle. Beautiful. We also para-sailed which was so much fun and excitement (especially after seeing a shark and having them "dip" you in the water when going down!!! Talking about an adrenaline rush!).
This was the only free weekend we have for some time now so it was well used to recuperate and get ready to plunge back into work, shooting weddings.

Enjoy few pictures from around Key West and Conservatory.

Magda +Al

2007-05-08T13:14:00.000-06:00

Magda and Al - friends of mine had a wedding celebration dinner with their family and close friends last Sunday. It was held in a lovely Riverview Restaurant/Lounge in LIC. They had friends performing at their party along a lovely hired Latin band.
You can see their slide show HERE.

Fuyu + Jonathan - Slideshow

2007-05-03T07:21:00.000-06:00

Fuyu + Jonathan live right on Wall Street where we meet the morning of THE DAY. Fuyu got her hair and makeup done and we headed out on the streets of Downtown. The pictures were strictly photo-journalistic as Fuyu was very camera shy and mentioned to me before we met that if posed she would feel uncomfortable. So, what did we do? Let them be themselves and enjoy each other - as I feel this is the simple most important thing you can do during your wedding :)

Now, the ceremony and reception was in what some might say - an unusual place (for a wedding)... Galapago's Art Space is a well known bar/club in Williamsburg. As a matter of fact I hang out there many times... many years ago :) Truly unique place lots and lots of cool concerts. Their DJ was also truly unique - spinning vinyls of old classics - excellent choice of music.

Also, I'm not big cake eater/lover BUT I managed to try one of their cup cakes and they were just AWESOME! Sooooo Goooood... They were from Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery and you should definitely try some!!!

Enjoy their Slide-Show...

Back in the Game...Tracey + Brian - Slideshow

2007-05-03T04:25:00.000-06:00

What a stressful week! I must have made a thousand phone calls! At last my website is up again with hosting provided by highly recommended company. They must hate me right now but I called and called and called... and last night... I finished re-uploading everything to my new server.
I'm very relieved and happy.

Now...back to business... Last Friday I shot Tracey + Brian's wedding. It was a lovely, small and intimate affair. Tracey looked gorgeous and Brian was a sharp man as well. Here's the slide-show of their special day. Enjoy.

Missing Website and Pictures

2007-04-29T09:41:00.000-06:00

So, my hosting company did not upgrade my hosting in time and shot my site down!!! I've tried to communicate with them since Friday to have my transfer authorization released so I can change hosting companies. It's Sunday and I still haven't gotten it, which makes me very frustrated!

So, I'm sorry for the inconvenience to my clients! I will try to have it sorted out a.s.a.p.

Luna

2007-04-26T09:23:00.000-06:00

Ok, so we named our dog Luna - moon. We got her on earth day so we were looking for something that had to do with nature (Marcin loved the idea with his Ecology background- he must have named all the trees in Latin and half of them were not even close to dog's name). I came up with Luna, since she was so nervous the first night, walking around the house and not being able to sleep or let us rest we decided for that particular name. I still call her "doggy" because she's just such a sweet and silly dog.

On the other hand she's crazy, she managed to shred into pieces all the toys we got her, bones last her few hours and once she's done my house is a mess!

Despite all this she's really good and still very scared dog... Her story is sad; she was caged all her short life (she's a year), malnourished and abused - despite all this, the dog has unconditional love for us, humans and longs for touching and approval. I am most honored to have such dog in my life and sure she'll be our dearest companion for long time.

Here's her typical pass time while I'm working on editing:

Gosia + Greg

2007-04-24T13:17:00.000-06:00

Last Sunday we went to Lambert Castle and Ringwood Botanical Garden to shoot some portraits of Gosia and Grzegorz. It was a lovely morning and weather was just perfect! Thanks for having fun with me and looking forward to seeing you on June 2 for the big day.

New Member of our team :)

2007-04-21T15:58:00.000-06:00

We just adopted her, the sweetest dog in the world. Not to mention awesome and beautiful... Oh, sure you'll be seeing more of her here, lots more!

Lillie + Simon - Slideshow

2007-04-16T04:51:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to a lovely couple. It was such a pleasure to share this special day with them, as it was filled with the outmost happiness and joy. After a touching ceremony we headed downtown to find some "old New York" streets. We found this little private court yard - a most beautiful and tranquil place in the heart of the city and a very nice owner allowed us to shoot there. The reception, held in a private top floor suite in Hotel On Rivington, was just a bliss. There was so much emotion and everybody looked as they were having the time of their life!
I love my job! it gives me the ability to tell a private story, capture a day in one's life that is just so special. Thank you.

Here's Lillie + Simon's Wedding Day Slide Show and below are just few more pictures from their wedding. Enjoy.

Deneen + Ron

2007-04-14T08:02:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure to shoot Daneen and Ron and what a laid back, fun, loving couple! The day was all about having fun and enjoy each other's love. The day started off in Hilton in Pearl River (NY) and ceremony + reception took place at the Colonial Inn (NJ). We, as photographers can't ask for more; cute, funny, loving couple that knows how to get down on the dance floor and be care free during their special night. What a pleasure, congratulations!!!

Jess

2007-04-13T10:25:00.000-06:00

A nice start to a busy weekend with early morning model session, Jess was brave in the windy and cold weather on her huge farm - What a cool place! Here are some of the pictures from this morning. Isn't Jess just the model type? Oh, and she's over 6 feet tall - 6'4" to be exact!!

Happy Easter!!

2007-04-08T17:22:00.000-06:00

We had a wonderful traditional Easter breakfast with our families. It's a Polish tradition to have basket of blessed food (bread, salt, eggs & kelbasa) and share with the family.

I took some pictures of the things that reminded me of the Holiday when I was a child growing up in Poland. Those were beautiful times.
Hope you enjoy my trip back in time by looking at those dream like images and hoping you had a wonderful and joyous time as well.

A new look...

2007-04-06T13:07:00.000-06:00

Ok, so I'm not feeling well today, had to cancel going out of the house but that did not stop me from finishing what I've started - updating my blog.

I hope you like the additions - new header and larger pictures.
It took me all day yesterday to figure all this out and some determination while playing with it but at last - I've got it. Enjoy!

A fun night...

2007-03-25T09:49:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure to work with a lovely photographer Erica from Erica Lyn Photography, and what a fresh talent she is! We had much fun during the wedding as the couple was into some serious partying. Love and joy was surrounding the day - a wonderful celebration I'm always so honored to be part of. Below are some pictures I've taken during the day.

B&W

2007-03-08T20:40:00.000-07:00

Trying different b&w techniques with some of Novelle's pictures. I love the distant InfraRed feel of some of them.

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2007-03-05T10:47:00.000-07:00

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You will get:
Me for TWO day shoot; I will throw "day after session", all the full size digital files AND a complete, beautiful Album on my expense.

You need to:
Write me an E-mail, agnes@amphotony.com, with your wedding date (only 2007-subject to availability)and location.
Tell me about yourselves - something funny, unique, extraordinary - anything. Tell me about your wedding, why this destination, who's coming, how will it look, etc.
Send me pictures of yourselves.

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If you want two photographers, travel and lodging for Marcin for the same amount of nights (optional) and no other hidden extra costs!

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This is how brides react to "disaster" during Destination Weddings - Totally Relaxed and FUN!

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References....

2007-03-05T08:31:00.000-07:00

I am honored to have my blog featured on very cool and informative wedding blog which is growing in popularity called "WeddingBee".

It is a blog designed for the busy planning brides, giving them information from dresses, shoes, cakes, invitations to photography (of course!). It is by some fun, determined and smart brides for fun, determined and smart brides (well, I'm sure photographers and other wonderful vendors sneak a peak to learn the tredns, once in a while too).

Another place that I am featured at is "New York Wedding Photographer", a relatively new blog started in order to highlight some talented photographers in NY and LI areas. Photographers chosen for this blog are based on talent, originality and uniqueness of their work, most of the people there are awesome and very known - and I'm along those best in industry- isn't that just way cool? There are lil' interviews with each featured photographer where you can learn about their style, interest and find links to their sites and blogs.

If you haven't seen those already, go on, check it out....

Mana & Mohammad's Wedding

2007-03-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

Friday I shot a wedding with my dear friend Gulnara of Bloom Weddings. Mana & Mohammad are soo sweeeet and were such a pleasure to work with. You could feel the energy, love and happiness. I am posting below few shots I've taken during the day. You can find more photos on Gulnara's blog.

As long as we are on the subject, I highly recommend visiting her BLOG as she's holding a contest for Free Wedding Package for a needy couple. This is very noble on her part and I think that one couple will get very very lucky to have her shoot their wedding - not only because she's the best but for giving a chance to people who otherwise could not afford high end photography services!!! So, go! Check out the DETAILS of the contest...if you qualify this might just be the perfect opportunity!

A model session...

2007-03-01T19:41:00.000-07:00

Today I had a session with a lovely young lady, Novelle. She was the bravest little thing on earth bracing snow in some pretty hot outfits without any fuss!!! What a sport!!! Here's the photos to prove...I will post more but today I'm very tired and going off to sleep :)

The Fine Art Albums...

2007-02-28T13:26:00.001-07:00

I am striving for albums that showcase photographs, your beauty and emotions rather than a design extravaganza. I believe that sometimes less is more. While still keeping a story telling flow of the books, I want each photograph to state something special about your day and the book to be beautiful as a whole. Simple and elegant. I made a sample below, it's a smaller than usual album spread but it was a very small and intimate wedding I shot for Caitlin and Mark who came to NJ from CA to be with closest family and friends for their special day.

Square book 2 page spreads:

Front & Back Cover:
Pages 1- 20

Photobooth

2007-02-26T10:15:00.000-07:00

A quick session with me and Marcin just for fun...

Going back in time...

2007-02-24T08:28:00.000-07:00

On this lovely but cold Saturday morning, I'm sitting at my computer, drinking delicious coffee and organizing my oldest files I still have stored in the computer. I found some pretty old stuff, that although I have it all on film and most in print, I have hard time erasing from my drive. All of the photos were taken with my ol' manual Nikon and B&W film. Most of them are from my early school years. I just love looking at them. I hope you'll enjoy.

I'm back!!!

2007-02-15T19:26:00.000-07:00

A short absence due to few new things happening in my life!!! I have moved over the river to NJ- Now I'm an official "country girl" - no, not really I'll always have that city spirit in me.

I love the fact of still being so close to NYC I can hop over any time yet have the quietness of a country side. trees, birds, lakes, mountains..... We, humans always dream of the best of two worlds and I think I've gotten it!
Here's few pictures I've snapped while trying to organize, paint, clean and all that lovely stuff that comes with a new place.

The last picture was taken with my new wicked Holga lens made to fit digital cameras!! How cool is that? A plastic camera I love I can transfer into digital! I simply love the feel of it...don't you?

E-Session

2007-01-21T19:39:00.000-07:00

Susan and Zack came to me out of recommendation of lovely photographer friend of mine, Lisa. You are welcome to take look at the slide -show from this session.

Happy New Year!

2006-12-28T19:56:00.000-07:00

As I am about to leave for my New Year’s “vacation” I just wanted to reflect on the past year and whish everybody a wonderful and happy one. I have met many wonderful people and I feel very lucky to have worked with many beautiful, loving and fun couples.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day, may this New Year be as beautiful as your love is!

I am very much looking forward to New Year and capturing love, emotion and memories through my pictures.

Sample Album

2006-12-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

Here's Zoe & Will's Album that I've created for them recently. This will be a 40 page 10x10 Asukabook - a true magazine style album.

Happy Holidays

2006-12-24T16:13:00.000-07:00

Wishing everybody a very happy, warm and joyous Holidays!

A wonderful, healthy, successful and prosperous New Year!

Emerging Artist

2006-12-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure to work with Brooke Ross who's an amazing artist, very ambitious young lady and an excellent model. We had some fun in a small club in Brooklyn listening to music, dancing and just shooting away, below I’m including some photos from the session.

You can learn more about Brooke >here< and watch out for her and her music!

Without further due: here’s the angel face that can pull some serious attitude!!

Kim & Sean

2006-11-12T19:47:00.000-07:00

So we almost got lucky with the weather today!

Except few minutes into our session in Socrates Sculpture Park in LIC rain started pouring!!! However, it lasted only about 10minutes and we were able to continue our session in sometime light drizzle.

THERE WAS NO STOPPING US! Kim and Sean were such good sports! With wet hair and clothes they managed to stay cool and pose. Keeping their spirit high and happy because after all that's all that matters in life!

Lourdes & Ben

2006-10-29T20:16:00.000-07:00

Lourdes and Ben are the sweetest and warmest couple! It was such a pleasure to take their pictures. We did a post wedding session in Williamsburg, Brooklyn just utilizing the urban landscapes so close to their hearts. The weather today wasn't exactly great for running around in (a lovely, I must mention) wedding dress, way to go Lourdes for being such a sport!!

Thank you and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!!!

Please meet Max

2006-10-25T18:13:00.000-06:00

This is Max, not the most caring model in the world but a favorite of my family! Actually a favorite of my mother...so much so that she much rather have me taking photos of him doing nothing then of her...
Yes, I did try to have him engage in this photo-shoot without luck, he cares less and just wants to either play or be caressed.... a true king of the house...
Forgive me, his hair was undone!

And this is his owner, my mother; in the rare times she lets me take a photo of her...

Slide Shows

2006-10-25T17:52:00.000-06:00

Here are two more of this season's slide-shows... amazing couples...terrific time... thank you for letting me be a part of it all....

Zoe & Will

Marta & Jacek

Dolls

2006-10-25T17:09:00.000-06:00

Here's some samples of one of my projects. It's somewhat disturbing yet beautiful portray of dolls, I wanted to give them real/human look and feel of emotions while concentrating on the details. Some of this work will be shown in a show that is running this weekend in Polish Embassy (a group show of Polish-American Photographic Club I am a member of).
This project is really on the light, color and emotions as I am always drawn to human emotions...

Deborah & James

2006-10-18T19:38:00.000-06:00

A very classy couple Deborah and Jim married at The Inn on Irving Place in the City. The decor was magnificent, the mood very romantic and the wedding not your everyday big celebration but a very private, loving affair.

Below are some photos of the special day and HERE is a slide show of the celebration.

2006-10-04T18:02:00.001-06:00

Congratulation to Kati & Dave!

It was a fun wedding. A lovely ceremony in a Catholic Church in Astoria set the romantic mood for the day. We took some portraits by the East River in LIC, then headed off to New Rochelle where their reception took place in V.I.P. club. Dave's favorite, of course, was the car which we used for few photos -excellent choice guys! Dave, a shy guy in front of camera has proven to be real sport! None the less Kati was posing like a real pro - this girl knew what she wanted! The reception was awesome, decorations, atmosphere and food were exquisite! Thank you so much for letting me take part of making the most important memories of your life.

E-Session

2006-09-13T20:19:00.000-06:00

Here's a show of Engagement Session I shot last weekend.

Susan & Matthew were such a joy to work with. A shy yet natural couple, that quickly got used to me and my camera. Can't wait to shoot your weddding!!! Thank you.

The best thing? Here's what they wrote after seeing the pictures:
"The pictures are awesome! Matt and I are so happy. We couldn't stop oohing and aahing after seeing each snapshot. We've sent the link to our closest friends and family. They are all really impressed with your work. You took two of the most unphotogenic people and turned them into models. :) Thank you!
We can't wait to see more photos!
Susan and Matt "

- you are very photogenic and fun!!! most of all in love and happy and that's what shined through the photographs! Thank you for sharing it with me...

2006-09-11T19:45:00.000-06:00

Few examples from Natalie & Joel's wedding I'm currently working on. Slide show shall be up shortly.

And here's more of Natalie & Joel's wedding!

2006-09-07T19:05:00.000-06:00

A fine art portrait project I'm working on now. Stories of women... here's a sample of the first set...
Waiting for you...

I'm working on something fresh for a group exhibit I'm participating in...

2006-09-04T18:41:00.000-06:00

This past week I had two weddings and some luck. Somewhere between the heavy rain and terrible weather two days managed to shine! Marta and Darek got married on Thursday afternoon. All they wanted are portraits and ceremony coverage. It was much fun in a hurry as we, what it felt like, run through City's parks and places to get some fun yet beautiful photos.

Here are few photos from the day...
Under Brooklyn Bridge:

In Battery Park:

Seaport:

At the Church:

Photos from Natalie and Joel's wedding in Long Island on Sunday will soon be posted.

The big start

2006-08-30T18:56:00.000-06:00

So I have decided to start a blog. I'm so very busy with my wedding work but at the same time enjoy it so much the time flies by when I'm "at work". I'm in a mist of revamping my website which I shall finish within a week or so. Have two weddings this week and working on several beautiful albums simultaneously.

I would like to share with you few photos from a recent wedding. Cathleen and Mark's wedding was held in NJ - Englewood’s Women's Club. They live in California and we have never met before their wedding. After extensive E-mails and phone calls we were all ready for the big day. The weather was beautiful. The ceremony very touching as Cathleen's mother preformed it and guests gathered in a big circle around the happy couple.
Please feel free to see a sample slide-show from the day.

Cathleen & Mark

"Just so you know, we have been getting amazing feedback from everyone who saw our slideshow, some of my friends said that they were by far their favorite wedding pictures ever!" -Caitlin

Also here's a slideshow from Eileen and Matthew's wedding which was a traditional Irish couple with Catholic ceremony and lots of partying! Fun Fun Fun...

Eileen & Matthew

"I got the CD and love the pictures! They are really wonderful and natural. Beautiful job. Thank you" Eleen

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New Year...New Things...

Happy New Year

Jen + Larry

Happy Holidays and New Year

Holiday Fun

Dry Tortugas

Baby Girl

Erica - Beautiful and Talented!

Winter Wonderland - The Beginnings....

Key West Slide-Show

Kim + Jeff

Out of Office

Kelly + Claudia

Manan and Greg

Thank you for a Thank you!!!!

Distant Recollection by Marcin

Jen + Larry.... E-session

Kelly + Peter - The E-Session

busy weekend

Exciting News

BFFs!

Boudoir Session

Feels so good...

Brace Yourselves!!!

Slide-Show of Elyse + Erik's Day.

Elyse + Erik

Jeanne + Alan

Johanne + Terrance Slide-Show

Working with lovely Nicole

Johanne + Terrance

A sweet THANK YOU

Out of Office

Michelle +Karol

Kim + Sean

Christine + Omero

Charlotte + Andy - The Show

Thief in the area (well...right in front of my window)

Few more pictures from the Bridal in Mexico

Back from Monterrey, Mexico!!!

Out of Office

Renata + Anthony

Charlotte + Andy

Elpha

Winning Image

The Big 7.7.07

Terese + Robert

Lynn +Brendan - The Show

Lynn + Brendan - The Wedding

More on Luna

Gosia + Greg - The show

Gosia + Greg - The Polish Wedding

Janine + Jerry

Jenny + Kenrick

Susan + Matt

Lynn + Brendan

More of Magda + Al

Key West Weekend

Magda +Al

Fuyu + Jonathan - Slideshow

Back in the Game...Tracey + Brian - Slideshow

Missing Website and Pictures

Luna

Gosia + Greg

New Member of our team :)

Lillie + Simon - Slideshow

Deneen + Ron

Jess

Happy Easter!!

A new look...

A fun night...

B&W

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