I was totally excited when I heard that Peggy and Patrick’s wedding ceremony was going to be at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. My office is within a stone’s throw from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, but I have never been inside because of the hoards of tourist. I thought I was going to get a more private viewing [...]

What are some ways to Go Green on the day of the wedding? • Hold your ceremony and reception at the same location • Ask your guests to carpool • Find a caterer who uses organic, locally grown food • Use flowers that are in season, wildflowers or locally grown flowers • Chose a gown [...]

Yesterday was one of those days where everything falls into place effortlessly. We picked up Yim’s Dad’s ashes and laid him to rest under the shade of a tree, in a heart shaped cremation garden in a Queens cemetery. He was 62. We will miss him greatly, especially his cooking and his loud talking. He was [...]

Recently, a bride who loves my work decided to go with another photographer after reading my blog post on, “The Best locations for engagement photos in New York City”.  Her wedding will be at the Palm House in New York City’s renowned Brooklyn Botanical Garden. I thought my readers will realize that the post was a [...]

How many brides have been serenaded by the groom on the wedding day?  Now, how many brides have a song or music written in your honor all dedicated to you?  The prelude from slide show below was composed by the groom, Eric, and it is called, “Fur Adina”.   What a romantic gesture! Snow Doesn’t Stop A Wedding! As theAssistant [...]

Paul and Katy, a couple overcoming tragedies, celebrates life and gives the ultimate gift of a traditional Chinese wedding to their family.  Paul and Katy’s wedding becomes more than just the union of two people in love. Their love for one another is very apparent; from the way they hold hands to the way they [...]

No matter how open minded I think I am; I am still a human being who has preferences. Even though I vowed for no preference as an artist and especially as a photographer on a wedding day with a mission to capture the best photos possible in any given situation, but during a moment of [...]

Amanda & Jordan thank you for letting us know that your wedding story is featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Contemporary Bride magazine.  Thank you for the copy of the magazine, and most importantly, thank you for submitting your wedding story to Contemporary Bride. After going through the magazine, I understand why Contemporary Bride registered the phrase, “The [...]

August 8th, 2009 was a day of many firsts for me. It was the first time I: * was at The Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse (for a wedding or personal leisure) * was at The River Café * saw a handmade silk bouquet by Twigs & Honey * met stylist Sissi Chan [...]

I hope everyone had a warm and wonderful holiday season! Willi, theStoryteller, a Modern Lifestyle photographer, is still in the mist of post production and album making. Looks like he won’t be able to come up for air until the end of February; but in the mean time we would like to share an intimate [...]