Joe Elario Photography

elizabeth + mark = jack

JP Elario — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:28:10 +0000

How about we change things up a little with a super cute little dude named, Jack? I think that would be a nice change of pace for a moment. Anyway, last week I met up with Liz, Mark and their brand new boy, Jack. I go back with Liz. My father and her father are good friends. Plus, we shot her sister Laurel’s wedding years ago too. When Liz emailed me and said she had this cute little baby that needed to photographed I was stoked! The session went great too! It was a pleasure capturing this chapter of your lives guys! Congrats and enjoy every minute with this little dude. Thanks again!

Peace,
JP

He was so comfortable in that bowl…

A little smile..

This one I love because he’s reppin’ the blue and white! Go Yanks!

How cute are these?

Again, smiling..

The feet were perfect in this one..

We’ll end with one of the new family.. Congrats you guys!

courtney & john: franklin plaza

JP Elario — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:31:52 +0000

Boy oh boy did we have our hands full with the crew from Saturday! All I know is that Courtney and John’s bridal party had one mission and that was to party. Seriously, these guys brought it! Shoot, so did the parents! Anyway Saturday April 21st was a fun day for sure. We showed up at the Courtney’s parents home where, Jennifer McCarthy Norton of True Grace Makeup was on the scene. The music was LOUD and there was no doubt that Courtney was completed relaxed and ready to hop into her gown. Once dressed, Courtney was handed her stunning flowers from Fleurtacious Designs and we headed outside. Now it was time for a wedding and the church was filling with guests. Courtney then arrived in that monster limo and the music was still bumping! After they tied the knot we did some quick family photos in the church and made the mad dash to downtown Troy for our fun photos. We managed to dodge most of the rain although it did sprinkle a little bit. Did that stop Courtney and John? Nope! I love couples that just go for it! Once we wrapped up we all headed to the Franklin Plaza where DJ Jeffrey Scott was all types of amped up to begin playing his tunes. We also had the chance to work along side the film crew from Niki Rossi. It was a crazy fun day and I can’t thank Courtney and John enough for having us! These guys have been a pleasure all along to work with and I wish them nothing but the very best! Congrats!

Peace,
JP

I’ll set this blog off with one from their engagement session last fall.

April 21., 2012… it was fun trying to get this shot and not let the horse eat her shoes..

getting ready.

Love her amazing blue eyes..

Local wedding professional and Courtney’s bridesmaid, Erin Dewey helping our girl with the final details..

The ladies..

Something pretty from Fleurtacious Designs

Straight up stunning!

The church..

Dad and daughter on deck..

They’re married!

this image sums up the whole day for me. laughter.

See what we were working with? Haha!

The bridal party..

Something thru the lens of my 200mm 1.8L. yes please!

Troy, NY.

See the rain beginning to fall?

So we grabbed an umbrella. Or John did at least ;)

A little configuration I like..

My facebook teaser. I do love everything about this one right here!

When in Franklin Plaza one must grab an “alley shot” ;)

The Franklin Plaza ballroom..

First dance..

We’ll wrap it up with some Elario Photo Booth fun..

Head waiter, Dom.

A few ladies..

Cute.

This is just funny. Thanks so much again guys and congrats!!!

christine & tom’s engagement session!

JP Elario — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:50:23 +0000

Last week I caught up with our October 7th 2012 couple, Christine and Tom! You local people might know Tom or Tommy if you will. His family has owned Hughes Opticians forever and Tom also has his company Tommy Shades. Now, I’m not doing an infomercial here but if you wear frames or are looking some hot shades these are the places to go in the area. They have the exclusive lines no one else carries.. Anyway, Christine and I threw so many locations out there for engagement sessions until we figured out a spot. This location is a family friend of Tom’s and couldn’t have been more perfect or unique! I easily could have shot there for another hour because there were so many places I kept discovering. So with that, I present Christine and Tom’s engagement session. You guys are both super fun and easy to photograph which makes me that much more excited for your upcoming wedding! Thanks again!

Peace,
JP

Meet Christine and Tom.. How sweet is the location of this first image?

It was only right we took one image in shades! I mean come on, he is “Tommy Shades” for crying out loud!

Ah.. this is one of my favorites from the first set..

An Elario configuration..

You know my favorite color is yellow. I could not resist this spot..

If you follow me on instagram (jpelario) you would have seen my instapeek of this..

A change of clothes..

A couple b&w’s

If you invite this thing on the right to the wedding please don’t sit him at the vendor table with us ;)

Watch out now, pretty girl alert!

love this one..

my facebook teaser. I love all the texture in this..

It’s really an amazing backdrop.

Sweet tree and swing… couldn’t pass it up.

winding down here..

and the token “bling shot”

and the turnaround. we had to throw on the shades! thanks again guys, see you soon!!!

carolyn & daniel: saratoga national golf club

JP Elario — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:57 +0000

Ok lets keep this blog rolling here with Carolyn and Dan’s wedding! These guys were wedding 2 of 2 for us that weekend and in the beautiful Saratoga Springs is where we’d find ourselves yet again. In fact, of all the weddings we’re shooting this season, 27 of them will happen in Saratoga Springs and of those 27 weddings 13 are at Saratoga National Golf Club! Cray! More than half of our weddings are in Saratoga Springs, a brother should get a time share or something huh? I really love shooting in Saratoga though! Back to April 14, 2012. It was all familiar faces at this wedding from their coordinator, Katie O’ to my lovely and talented wife Kris Ann of Fleurtacious Designs. When I hear those two names I know two things. We’re going to run smoothly and on time and the decor is going to be stunning as well.

We set things off at the Gideon Putnam where the ladies we’re finishing getting “fabulous” by the ladies of Make Me Fabulous. We headed outdoors and the photos began! After the first look and all the formal family photos took place we headed to our ceremony location. On our way there we stopped off on the Avenue of the Pines for a couple shots. I love this location! Carolyn and Dan’s ceremony took place at the Dance Museum which is just one stunning little room. It’s a great location for a ceremony! Their ceremony was officiated by Jessica Rowell, of Carissa Ceremonies. If you’re looking for an officiant check her out. After they tied the knot we headed to Saratoga National Golf club (for the first of 13 times this season). DJ Music Man Mike Garrasi,was all setup and ready for this party. What a great guy! This was a fun wedding for sure and I enjoyed so much working with Carolyn and Dan. I wish you guys years of good health and happiness. Thanks for letting us capture your big day!

Peace,
JP

We’ll set it off with some details..

Love it when a bride wears her hair down!

Our bride, Carolyn. Lovin this gown..

Some Fleurtacious Designs for you!

The green was so awesome..

The fella’s in their blue suits complimented the ladies so well.. I do love the suit look!

A little slice of their first look..

The shadows are awesome here.

a different look in b&w.

He was smiling like that because behind me someone was behind me..

Their son, Hunter. How handsome is he with his green bow tie?

Love this..

A quick stop off at the most beautiful street in Saratoga. This was also was my facebook teaser but you knew that because we’re friends right?

Time to get married.

The ceremony space by, Fleurtacious Designs

I love dad’s expression here as they’re about to walk down the aisle.

This place is amazing. How cool would a candle lit ceremony be at like dusk? thats the photographer in me saying the back light can get a bit intense in here ;)

Mr & Mrs..

Before cocktail hour was over we snuck out in some carts to capture these..

So nice..

The Elario configuration.

Saratoga National…

Making an entrance..

the first dance..

Cheers!

I’ll end with this one.. congrats you two!