valerie & eric: saratoga national

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January 7 2010

The second day of the year was a good day. It was a cold day for sure. That didn’t matter though, Valerie was game for anything. Seriously I don’t know how she braved the cold from the balloon shots early in the day to the post wedding downtown Saratoga Springs photos. Wow! I think my feet are still cold. All and all an awesome start to finish. If you read my last blog post you’ll see that it was all familiar faces on this wedding too. Thats right, the wife to be Kris Ann from Fleurtacious Designs was did the flowers, Al Woodard did the video, Saratoga National was the venue, the only thing that was different from this one in terms of vendors was Val & Eric had the one and only New York Players. Again, we enjoy working with all those vendors, everything just flows smooth. Funny thing about this wedding is Valerie & Eric were already married to each other. They had a small wedding back on January 24, 2009 but the big wedding was January 2, 2010 and thats what your going to see here folks. So sit back and relax because there are quite a few images in this post. Val & Eric, I hope you guys are enjoying Riviera Maya, we thank you for having us capture your big day.

Another reminder to all the future brides & grooms out there that we’ll be at The 2010 Glen Sanders Bridal Show @ the mansion. Its Sunday January 24th so stop by and say what up!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP
Some details to set it off. All winter brides should have two pairs of footwear right?

A little getting ready action. Doesn’t Valerie look great? Aside from her natural beauty Make Me Fabulous was on the scene.

What a fun colors to pick for winter! Fleurtacious Designs rocks!

Some classic bride pics..

When I saw all these balloons I was like YES!

Not to mention the bridesmaids matching boots and wraps. Val had it together with all the little details.

They were so fun to shoot.

Photographers, sometimes it pays to have 8 frames per second.

Some church details…

They did it… again!

This just cracks me up. My man was not happy at all right here.

Loved the pom pom exit… Fact: Valerie made all those pom poms…

The pom poms read so well on camera. Sometimes people throw stuff and it just doesn’t read but the pom poms were great!

Only draw back was the cleanup. Love this shot.

One Caroline was real important to Val & Eric. It was where their very first date took place. It was also where their small wedding took place last January.

On with some b&w’s

Love this shot…

And this. one. I’ll be honest no one us could feel our fingers at this point of shooting but look at Val acting like its July.

No matter how cold it is Broadway in Saratoga always has people on it.

Love this shot.

A few more..

A nice winter scene in Congress Park.

Saratoga National…

Valerie and Eric had this awesome text stuff stuck to the window behind the head table and the mirror as well.. Nice touch guys.

Fleurtacious Designs did a great job on this wedding.

I can’t wait to have the New York Players at our wedding.

and thats it ya’ll… just one wedding left to shoot in February(20th) then the next time I put the tux on its my turn.

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  1. Brenda Landrum (01.26.10) 

    What a beautiful wedding! I love the black and whites of them in the street. But the best pic, that little guy screaming with the “happily ever after…” sign. Hilarious!!!

  2. Staci (01.20.10) 

    Val, you were a gorgeous bride!! I am so happy that your day was everything that you planned for it to be. May you and Eric live happily ever after for many, many years!!!

  3. Kathy (01.19.10) 

    Val and Eric ,We were at the wedding and the whole thing was as magical as it shows on the photos. Love to you both! Kathy and Bob

  4. Liz (01.15.10) 

    just a note to Valerie, I am not sure what your job is, but you should give serious consideration to being a wedding/event panner!! You had some beautiful touches all throughout your day!! loved each one! congrats ( and sorry JP to write through you!!)

  5. Marie (01.14.10) 

    The shots outside with the girls in the boots are awesome! Nice job AGAIN JP!!

  6. Valerie (01.12.10) 

    WOW!!! So, we just got back from the honeymoon, and I had my first chance to check the blog on our computer at home, instead of my iphone!!!! I am truly blown away.

    JP & Joe – thanks for shooting pictures that Eric & I will look at for the rest of our lives…. I am trying to pick a favorite , but it is impossible!

    The balloons turned out GREAT in the pictures – love them all! LOVE the one in the church with Eric looking at me, and the expression that you captured while we were walking down the aisle. And the pom poms……. after hours and hours of making those – they rocked!!!! If you need any for March – let me know ;)
    The 1st One Caroline picture is amazing, love, love, love it!!!! Also think that the b/w walking up caroline street with just our feet is great too. All of Congress Park looks exactly how I pictured our winter wedding :)
    Thanks for getting the details of the reception…..as a crafter, we love to see how the final product looks – after envisioning it for sooooo long :)

    And thank you to everyone for such amazing comments, I am still smiling ear to ear :) Too bad you only get 1 day to be a bride!!!!

  7. nicole stack (01.10.10) 

    What a beautiful wedding… there’ sjust something about winter weddings that is so elegant! Love the shots Joe… they are awesome and I love all the little details that Val added… looks like a perfect day! Oh, and can’t wait to see the shots from YOUR big day!!

  8. courtney bowlden (01.10.10) 

    these are amazing! i am an instant fan!!!

  9. Annie (01.10.10) 

    The pictures are amazing and I’m so glad that Val an Eric got their perfect day. I look forward to seeing more pictures. Congrats Guys you look so happy:)

  10. Kristin (01.10.10) 

    This wedding is so unique! Love the bridesmaids boots! Also, love the 8 frame balloon picts! Congrats on getting married AGAIN! :) JP, your countdown….coming soon!

  11. Alayne (01.8.10) 

    Val and Eric,

    Love you both so much. You and the Joes’ have out done yourselves. These photos are more fabulous than I imagined and I am so happy for you. Can’t wait to see you all soon!!

  12. Al Woodard (01.8.10) 

    Mona, as of 1/2/10, you just lost your crown as reigning queen of the cold weather shoot. As you can see in these amazing photos, Valerie is the new bravest bride of all times! I recall that it was 22 degrees when we where in downtown Saratoga. I and Valerie was out there for a full ten minutes, strolling around with nothing on but her wedding dress. Every time someone would comment about how cold she must be, she would reply “you only get one day for your wedding photos, so let’s make it happen.” Another awesome couple. What a great opportunity to be a part of this wonderful event.

  13. Lisa (01.8.10) 

    These are beautiful winter pics!! I could only imagine how cold it was and Val and Eric acted like it was January in Cali. Loved the the shots with the balloons and the ones on the streets off Saratoga!! Damn those pink shoes were hot!!

  14. Liz (01.7.10) 

    Wow! how beautiful. Love ALL the details she had… the balloons, boots, pom poms, and the flowers were stunning! they pop in each picture. The lettering on the glass and mirror is such a neat touch.
    Do We really have to wait until the end of Feb. until you post another wedding??? dang!!!
    great pics! thanks.

  15. Lisa (01.7.10) 

    Beautiful photos! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the first shot outside 1 Caroline! What a great opportunity to capture where their love started! Congrats to all involved..it looked beautiful!

  16. Emilia (01.7.10) 

    Love the photos, love her boots, love the black and white decor… I was driving down Maple Street and looked up Caroline, and saw a bride and groom. I thought to myself “that might be Joe Elario.” Go figure… was waiting to see these up here. Congrats to the bride and groom.

  17. natalie (01.7.10) 

    elarios – you make winter look SO fun! nice job capturing those amazing details! and i obviously love the balloons :)

  18. Erin Esler (01.7.10) 

    First of all…wow!! I can’t believe how many people commented on these pics so quickly! JP…you do have a lot of fans and I can see why! Gorgeous pictures and so real life that they almost seem 3D. Thanks for capturing such beautiful memories for my family! –sister-in-law of the bride

  19. Katie O' (01.7.10) 

    Love these pics Joe! It is all so beautiful and the attention to detail is so awesome!

  20. Abbey Saloiye (01.7.10) 

    What a great couple. I can’t imagine how cold it was, but they look like they are having the best time.

  21. Kristen (01.7.10) 

    what a fun wedding! i love all of her details! i will never stop looking at your blog ;)

  22. carolyn purnomo (01.7.10) 

    Beautiful! Her dress and shoes are AMAZING. Love the ring shot, too.

  23. Nicole (01.7.10) 

    Kudos to Valerie on her attention to detail! This is by far one of the classiest, most beautiful weddings I’ve seen. It almost makes me want to get married all over again (to the same husband of course!) As always, amazing shots!

  24. Wonderwoman (01.7.10) 

    I love EVERYTHING about this shoot, and everything about this wedding, never was a fan of winter weddings, but this definitely changed my outlook! Great Job as usual and awesome photos, love the Broadway sidewalk photos.

  25. Mona (01.7.10) 

    LOVE THESE! I don’t know where to start? The little french theme (with the table numbers and the Tour Eiffel – yea that’s right)… the black and white… is it… brocade? Her beautiful dress, the adorable shoes, the awesome boots!!! So great. I love the one in the church where he’s looking over at her – so precious.

    Also, I laughed at the little guy lookin a little sad. Kinda cute. :) Oh these are all great. Seriously, you’re making me nostalgic for November! Don’t make me pull out my dress again! ;-)

    (Already did that over Christmas and pranced around the kitchen – truth!)

    Congrats AGAIN to the happy couple!!!!! What a beautiful meaningful day! OH and also loved the mirror decals. Such a nice touch. :) Woo hoo!

kristen & dan: saratoga national

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January 5 2010

Happy New Years people! I hope you all rang in the new year in style and I hope you are all sticking to your resolutions and being good. As for me, I didn’t really do much on New Years Eve, I just chilled on the couch. Thats because the very next morning we had to gear up and shoot our very first wedding of the 2010 season. I’m sure you all remember that popular 2009 engagement session featuring that couple that started dating in the 11th grade? Well they tied the knot on the first day of 2010. Pretty cool way to set off the year huh? I’ll tell you what are some other cool ways to set off the year and wedding season. First its working with your fiance and her awesome flower shop Fleurtacious Designs. Next would be shooting along side your good friend videographer Al Woodard. Also shooting at Saratoga National is always great especially when hanging with DJ Paul Malo (518.383.3978) while he rocks the house all night. I could work with these peeps all the time! I can’t say enough good things about Kristen, Dan & their families, they are just totally enjoyable people all around. I wish these high school  sweethearts the best in their new chapter of life. We also thank you guys for having us, we know you interviewed quite a few people and appreciate your choosing us!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

Before I get to the images I just wanted to remind all the future brides & grooms out there that we’ll be at The 2010 Glen Sanders Bridal Show @ the mansion. Its hands down one of the best bridal shows around with some real quality vendors. So please stop by and say hi!

We’ll set it off in a purple room with some great details.

I’m digging this ring shot a lot.

This one is really special. Kristen’s leaving her empty room behind to start out her life with Dan. Look, I’m not trying to sound sappy but thats the reason I took this shot.

I’m loving the bouquet Kris Ann did for Kristen.

I’m also loving the color of these dresses.

The guys we’re just hanging in this building when we arrived at the church. I liked this space for the guys shot.

Do you remember their engagement shoot?

Back when I shot that image above I had in mind that we’d do their first look in the same spot.

This was my favorite first look yet this year ;)

A little snuggle..

Isn’t this church sweet?

If you’re friends with me on FB you’ve already saw this image on Sunday.

This is just fun.

It wasn’t too cold while the ladies walked in church for the wedding..

This is probably one of my favorites from the whole day.

Same thing from the other side.

When we got to SGNC there was still some bits of daylight left.. It was actually a lot darker than these images appear. Thank God for fast lenses.

I love the background.. the little bit of moisture in the air makes this image look like a painting.

The ballroom was all decked out winter style… the lighting and gobo’s were done by Total Events (thanks megan).

I assume they had the cocktail hour downstairs since Prime was closed for the holiday.

And I’ll leave you with this little animated image… if you want to see the video Al shot head over here.

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  1. Stacey McDonald (01.18.10) 

    Kristen- Congratulations, honey! You look absolutely GORGEOUS and so HAPPY. My daughter and I just looked at the photos… thanks for sharing. Love, Stacey

  2. Carol Leitze (01.7.10) 

    Mary and I loved looking at your pictures this morning!! You were, of course, a beautiful bride! Love the color of the girls’ dresses! It looks like you had a great time! We miss you already – keep in touch!! I’ll share with Craig School! Carol

  3. Ann Marie Somma (01.6.10) 

    JP, these images are stunning! The getting ready shots are my favorite – that ring shot spectacular. Saratoga National was transformed beautifully and the light inside that church was simply magical. You totally rocked this wedding, as usual! Happy New Year!

  4. Vencanice (01.6.10) 

    Stunning photos. Nice work.

  5. Kris Ann (01.5.10) 

    Kristen & Dan- you are both great, you and your family were wonderful to work with, it was a pleasure. I wish you all the best, Congratulations!! It was such a beautiful day and the photos capture it perfectly! It was exciting that since JP & I both had to work on a special day to us that we got to work together!! Looking forward to all that 2010 has in store for it….

  6. Jen (01.5.10) 

    Wow…simply amazing! Kristen’s ring shot is beautiful && the outdoor ones are breath taking.

  7. Nancy Noble (01.5.10) 

    You are hands-down one of the best wedding photographers I’ve ever known of- these photos are breathtaking! Great job beautifully capturing these amazing people.

  8. Mona (01.5.10) 

    Oh wow, this whole post gave me little butterflies in my stomach! I know, not quite the same as goosebumps, but it was just so beautiful!!!!

    Her dress – GORGEOUS! Here’s why – I know exactly what it is, and where she got it I think ;-) I was debating between this dress and the one I bought from Something Bleu, both by the same amazing designer. It was a tough decision! The A-line is simply spectacular and Kristen, you wear it BEAUTIFULLY! It looks absolutely perfect on you!!! It took me a while to see – I was like wait, why do I know that dress so well? I can’t explain, but seeing that dress up just made me so happy, it is so purrrrrty. :)

    Secondly – GUYS!!! I noticed the new BRANDING in the lower left corner. nice!

    Third, back to the pics. So pretty! Everyone looks amazing! The girls held together well despite how cold it was! Nice work. Beautiful colors, beautiful room details, amazing. Flowers, men, women, all looked top!

    I’m at work so I’ll check the video later. Great job as always to my favorites!

  9. deb diblasi (01.5.10) 

    words couldn’t describe how WONDERFUL that day was BUT your pictures say it ALL! thank you again for all you did.

  10. carolyn purnomo (01.5.10) 

    Beautiful pictures! I love her shoes :)
    Gotta say I’m a little jealous of the winter wedding though… I would’ve loved to see snow on my wedding day! White dress, white snow… perfect!

  11. Nicole Kipp (01.5.10) 

    I am an aspiring photographer and just learning about different lenses and I was curious the shot you took of the whole room what lens did you use to make it come out round looking like the round effect?

  12. Kristen (01.5.10) 

    ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! jp- you guys are amazing! i don’t even know what to say- thank you for so beautifully capturing our day

  13. daria bishop (01.5.10) 

    awesome work…always inspiring!
    but i’m so jealous…why don’t i ever get a dancing monkey at weddings??
    happy new year joe!

  14. Megan (01.5.10) 

    Gobos, lighting and head table decor by Total Events! Whoop Whoop! Happy 2010 JP!

  15. Carolyn Hoerl (01.5.10) 

    absolutely stunning. love your work but this one is particularly special :) gorgeous!

behind the scenes from 2009

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December 30 2009

Ah yes folks with the year ending and a new ones beginning that means it’s time for some of that “best of” and behind the scenes stuff. Since last years behind the scenes post was so popular I thought I must do one from the 2009 season. This is a long post and has lots of images. I couldn’t narrow them down, so why not share all my favs? There is 54 images below this test. It’s crazy right? So what? They’re all fun images. I’d love to thank all my 2009 blog stalkers and would love to hear more from you all in the comment box below. Don’t be shy, I don’t bite. But back to all the followers… Thanks sooo much for coming back often, looking, sharing with others and I know we’ll be giving you all some awesome stuff for the 2010 season. In fact, I promise! Happy New Year ya’ll. See ya next year!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

I’ll try to do these in chronological order beginning back in April when the season kicked into full speed…..

This is a typical reaction I might do if the last thing I shot really was awesome.

Throughout this post you’ll see a lot of these “the making of” images.. Me and Al Woodard shooting some awesome shots of the famous Jaimee & Sean’s wedding.

This one’s special to me since it was the first bride & groom I’ve ever asked to sit on the ground without any sheets, blankets tarps etc… I just said “trust me Jess…” and their images rocked. Shortly after this bride sitting on the bridge shot you might have noticed a trend popping up throughout the local wedding scene of brides and grooms sitting on bridge / ground / field. I know for certain it’s become a staple in my arsenal of images….. And YES brides, you can tell me no.

The result..

This is just funny.

I just love the look on the brides face when my lovely and talented fiance Kris Ann was showing her bouquet for the first time. More than that though, look at the joy in Kris Ann’s face knowing she’s sending a satisfied bride down the aisle.

Remember that shoot at Saratoga Race Track? Anthony might try and front but that guard was making him nervous. Jivon would back me up.

Remember that shoot I did in Fenway Park? Did I mention I was scuffing my Frye’s all over this dugout? Hope John Henry doesn’t read my blog.

Just after I took this shot they took their hats off…

And look where they put them! I thought it was totally fitting seeing how their season ended with PapleBUM! I’m sorry but as a Yankee fan I needed to get my dig in.. 27 baby!

Me & Pops taking a break…

A little directing going on here… I just like this shot..

“The making of” a ring shot in a hotel room.

Another “the making of” shot..

Pop’s and I will often meet up at the reception location before a wedding. At this one I was elected to drive and I title this one “Where’s the brides house?”.

I bet I could have got them to sit on these yellow lines if not for the 55mph motorists on the road. This “the making of” is pretty neat.

“The making of” one of many images of Kristin on her wedding day.

“The making of” a standard shoe/dress shot. Jivon’s bedroom had easily the best light ever.

In Jivon’s fathers museum I mean garage. Big Joe was in love with all the Corvettes in there.

I like this shot because I know I just shot some of my favorite images from the 2009 season. It’s just has a cool look to it. Big Joe’s always been awesome with those super wide angle shots and I think this is one is a standard “Big Joe shot”.

This is me saying to myself… “I wonder what size Kris Ann is?” I was caught in the act jacking some flip flops.

When I shot this image of my pops I told him all that was missing was a big “E” off to the left.

Music Man Mike Garrasi chilling with Big Joe who is clearly snacking on a roll or crackers or something yummy from Angelo’s pantry.

Typical, we’re ready, they’re not.

Big Joe looking all cool like he’s part of the wedding party or something.

“The making of” the get a little closer shot.

In Congress Park during wedding season on a Saturday you’d be amazed how many wedding partys come thru and sometimes you run into other photogs.. My buddy Alisha Clark clearly taking a break with cola in hand.

Sometimes I just can’t find him when we’re working.

“The making of” the guys shot in front of the greatest looking church in all of Saratoga.

“The making of” an in your face bride portrait.

Who say’s I can’t do a bling shot? This awesome “bling” was a napkin ring holder or something I found.. haha cool right?

The Franklin Plaza mirror. I know every photographer who’s shot there has at some point in time done this… I especially like the hat on the tall guy. Something looks funny there.

Another mirror shot….

“The making of” one of my favorite images from Sarah & Ben’s awesome October wedding..

Photo by Mayor Jennings.. You can count on him jacking one of our cameras at any given event. He must only shoot Canon Pops.

Having a serious chat with wedding planner Katie O‘… probably sounded like this. JP: “So we’re running behind?” Katie O’: “Yeah but only 15 mins.” In Katies defense I’m certain it was not her doing for a slightly delayed start. Here’s a news flash folks… nothing ever runs on time, not weddings.

So the girls were not ready and I went to the guys room and got this awesome ring shot.

Then Al & I waited for the guys and goofed off..

Another “the making of” the guys shot..

One of my fav’s of Big Joe in action… the light is just sweet.

Stop! Mirror time! This woman’s clearly watching herself walk. Everyone does at the Hall of Springs.

Another “the making of” a really awesome ring shot.

When you both work in the wedding biz this is how you spend your quality time together..

“The making of “my favorite shoe shot this season.

Me & the famous Alayne of Make Me Fabulous.

Just for the record… I’ve been meaning to address this. Its Al Woodard, not Al WoodWard! One “W” in the last name. Everyone gets that wrong and it drives me crazy. Al on the other hand just laughs.

Classic HOS mirror shot.

“The making of” the “squat shot” or to sound better the crouching shot. This was coined by a popular west coast shooter [b]ecker I give props to the originator.

“The making of” I just love the light in this image. Thanks to our assistant Kat for bumping it back at em’

Kat likes pumpkins lol! They were actually sticky haha.

On day three of a three wedding weekend I might make this face. This is my “are we ready?” look.

Lexie likes to blog too! Seriously this is the messiest you’ll ever see my office. The fall kicked my butt.

Diane of Video Craft and myself mirroring it up in the casino.

And with this image I think we’re up to date! See ya next year!

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  1. Lucky (03.2.10) 

    Not sure how I happened upon your blog, but I’m glad I did! This post of pics was delightful to see :) Thanks!

  2. Kristin (01.4.10) 

    It was so fun to see all these pictures!! I love that Bill and I are class of 2009 newlyweds – so cute ;) Your work is amazing and I can hardly wait to put it all together in our album. Our wedding day was a dream come true and we (ok, I) get to re-live it every time I look at our gorgeous pictures. Thank you so much!

  3. Jenna (01.4.10) 

    I love all of these! Your work blows me away with every post. I can’t wait until I’m planning my own big events and can hire you instead of blog stalk you :)

  4. Isabel (01.4.10) 

    your work continues to superseed all your competitors! congrats on creating such a great reputation for yourselves..i will for sure keep rocking your name to all my family and friends…Joe Elariophotography you guys rock! Congrats – may 2010 bring you much happiness, good health, fortune and success… (maybe fine wine, awesome time pieces, coture clothing etc) :)

  5. Jen (01.3.10) 

    Always love your work, Joe! Looks like a great year for you and your dad…wishing you a great 2010 too!

  6. Nicole (01.2.10) 

    What amazing shots! It’s so fun to see the behind the scenes action! Can’t wait to see more and simply can’t wait for 06/18/2010! Think we need an engagement shoot soon too :-)

  7. Liz (01.1.10) 

    alright, since I’ve been stalking your sight for this past year, I thought I’d finally post a comment!! Thanks so much for the beautiful work you do. You are truly inspiring! I LOVE looking at all the fabulous brides and grooms you shoot! I tell every photographer I know about your sight. – just wonderful – thanks!

  8. christine (01.1.10) 

    Love this post. My favorite of the whole year is the shoe shot!

  9. Sonia (01.1.10) 

    Wow!! This is an amazing post! What a great showcase of the past year! Beautiful, Beautiful!

  10. Alayne (12.31.09) 

    OMG JP that was so fun! More Please!!!

  11. Andrea Cyr (12.31.09) 

    Love all the photos!! Especially the one of your pup!

  12. Lisa (12.31.09) 

    Congrats to you both on a beautiful and wonderful 2009 that you captured for so many lucky people! Jerome and I count ourselves among them! May your enthusiasm and beautiful images continue to bring happiness and joy to all those that see them! Happy 2010….may you have continued success!

  13. Sarah (12.31.09) 

    Man, those pumpkins were shiny. . . this brought back some really great moments for us – what beautiful work you do!

  14. Al Woodard (12.31.09) 

    Ah Man! What a smoki’n year 2009 was! Lots of outstanding couples, tons of killer shots. I’d like to thank every single Bride and Groom who allowed me to be an important part of their event. I also want to say a huge “THANK YOU” to these two EXTREMELY TALENTED GENTLEMEN for being so supportive over the years. I consider it an honor to work so often and so closely with two of the best photographers in the country . A Blessed and Happy New Year to All! AL “WoodWard”… aaah, I meant – Woodard.

  15. Laura Mullins Klein (12.31.09) 

    The Lexi shot is so freakin’ adorable! Love it! All the others are great too. The “Get in a Little Closer” shot brought me back to our wedding and Sara & Matt’s wedding… That’s a signature JP move with the arms. Happy New Year to you and Dad. We have a reason to see you in Spring of 2010, soon after your own wedding. Ready to shoot another baby? We’ll be in touch.

  16. Jaimee Willcoxon (12.31.09) 

    love them all! You guys are so amazing, I can’t even take it!!!

  17. Jivon (12.30.09) 

    Love it, love it, love it. Can’t wait for more “best ofs”! Big Joe, that picture of you in the stalks should totally make the office wall!

  18. Carly (12.30.09) 

    Congratulations J E Photography. Your ability to remain cutting edge in these times is evident. It is also a reflection of solid team work, artistry, professionalism and more importantly “loving what you do”. You both are “Rock Stars” in your own industry and back yard. On behalf of all future brides, grooms and their families, keep up the good work, stay grounded and best wishes for a terrific 2010. Looking forward to getting engaged..:-)

  19. JP Elario (12.30.09) 

    not true alex… you guys obviously were upset with boston ;)

  20. Alex (12.30.09) 

    For the record… you put those Sox hats by the garbage and I immediately picked mine up and dusted it off. Papelbon is a bum, but you guys are not. GREAT work! Can’t wait for 8/7/10!

  21. Katie O' (12.30.09) 

    Joe & Big Joe, These pics are so awesome. I love the corn stalk one….it is very cool. I am honored to be a part of the 2009 recap and can’t wait to make it again in 2010! ;-) You guys are awesome. Wishing you a sparkle filled New Year.
    Katie O’

  22. Steph (12.30.09) 

    Hey JP and Big Joe, you guys rock… miss working with you / chattin over dinner break.

    Hope you and yours have a good Holiday… see you in 2010. Much love from my wife and I.

  23. Joe Elario (12.30.09) 

    Wow . . . the end of 2009 , a special Thank You to all the Bride’s & all the Groom’s – Their families as well . A Thank You as well to all the wonderful PROFESSIONAL vendors we meet & work with every week , some maybe just once in a year & others a multitude of times – real experienced professional’s are what make wedding days move along so smoothly . Risking your photo/video-images to someone you meet with . . at the local Starbuck’s or D.Donuts – owns one camera & a business card & laptop . . is very “risky business” .
    So looking back not only at 2009 but another complete decade – ten years ago when our biggest worry was Y2K . . wow what we have all have learned – we certainly were not able to “blog’ our work back then – back then when “word of mouth” & reputation were as important as it remains today , THANK YOU ALL . JM E

  24. JP Elario (12.30.09) 

    bob. i know why you like that “another mirror shot”

  25. Bob (12.30.09) 

    Wonderful! Love the cornstalk shot! Probably my favorite, with the “Another mirror shot” running a close second. wink.

  26. momma (12.30.09) 

    Of course all the photos here are great ! Look who the “artists” are . These guys are the BEST of the BEST, oh yeah you too “AL”……No one else can compare…..Love you……MOM and I forgot to mention how handsome that “JP” is………..

  27. ryan (12.30.09) 

    wow, got some good photos. its nice to see the environment sometimes in which you shoot in. Im lovin the lexie shot. haha. keep up the good work. hopefully 2010 I’ll have our blog up and you can check out our photos. take it easy jp. happy new year

  28. Nicole (12.30.09) 

    I am a silent blog stalker for years now, I admit it! I love these behind the scenes shots though. The “E”’s photography just keeps getting better and more amazing every year. Can’t wait to see 2010!

  29. Mona (12.30.09) 

    Oh wait and I do recognize that shot of you and alayne from my hotel room :D

    and I should give props to the lexie shot. She is so stinkin’ cute!!!!

  30. Mona (12.30.09) 

    Awesome :) Love the behind the scenes!! Clearly, can’t choose my favorite from all that though!!!!! Awesome. :)

    Oh although I do really like the one of your dad hiding in the cornstalks :)

melinda & ken: saratoga national

Posted in: Weddings

December 30 2009

Well with this wedding post the 2009 wedding season has officially come to an end! Thats 39 weddings for the 2009 season. All 39 weddings were so different! They were fun, challenging, interesting, unique, beautiful, simple, hot, cold, rainy, sunny, colorful, long and some were stressful. That being said Big Joe and myself wouldn’t change a thing! We loved our class of 2009 newlyweds and we’re stoked to have given you all some seriously awesome memories in the form of photos!

So that brings us to wedding #39, Melinda & Ken. This was seriously an awesome event to exit 2009 with. They did it up nice. I believe it was 24 people and of that 24 it was their closest family and friends. They had Saratoga National, they had my wife to be Kris Ann of Fluertacious Desings, they had Al Woodard shooting the motion and they had their favorite band Bulletproof Messenger rock out one of the loudest cocktail hours we’ve ever worked. It was a great day with the bluest of sky’s I’ve seen all of December. Melinda & Ken we thank you both for trusting us with your big day! You both were a pleasure to work with. Congrats!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

I like this shot of Melinda fixing her shoe.

I’m digging the rare peonies flowers in December. Fleurtacious is awesome!

Stunning..

Seriously, thats a blue sky…

Ceremony time.. This might be one of the most difficult ceremonies we shot all year in terms of lighting.. The backlight was serious.

This image captures almost all their wedding guests including myself and Al W.

I love this stuff…

Might be my fav all day…

It was chilly but a beautiful day!

Some nice details for you..

And I’ll leave you with a few favs from the reception.

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  1. Emilia (12.31.09) 

    Pretty… i love the blue sky and the snowy background.

  2. Lisa (12.30.09) 

    So beautiful at winter time. Awesome pics and Melinda looked stunning. the flowers were amazing. Another great job

  3. Katie O' (12.30.09) 

    I love how beautiful and intimate this wedding is! Great outdoor shots.

  4. April K (12.30.09) 

    As always – Awesome stuff JP! I hope 2010 is as inspiring as 2009 was. Holla

  5. Mona (12.30.09) 

    Beautiful!!!! So beautiful and intimate! Love her hair and dress, and the outside shots are amazing – the sky is incredible! Beautiful backdrop for a beautiful couple, and a beautiful occasion. OH and love Ken’s livestrong bracelet sneaking in there. Awesome :)

    Congrats on 39 amazing, incredibly beautiful weddings!!! This year will mark the year of your own wedding, and we’ll get to see the man behind the camera in front of one, enjoying his own immeasurable moments. YAY!!!!

Hey hey!  

So is it 2010 or twenty ten? Either way this season is going to rock, we have tons of great weddings in store for the twenty ten season. Now’s the time of the year we look back on some great stuff from 2009 so I hope you’re all enjoying the best of’s and video blogs. My turns next folks, March 6 can’t come soon enough. Now go enjoy the blog!