Dec 30, 2008

Album Layout – Thanh & Michael at Lake Mohawk Country Club

Hi blog readers! It's hard to believe that 2008 has come to an end. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal reading, and to wish you all a happy, healthy new year! As one of our new year's resolutions, we're going to try posting something new every Tuesday on this blog, so make sure you check back often if you like what you see.

This week's post is a sample album layout that I recently completed.

I chose Thanh & Michael's wedding for this sample because in addition to having really awesome images taken on the boardwalk at Lake Mohawk Country Club, they had eye-catching neon green accents throughout their wedding which inspired this design.



For a design that stands out as much as this one does, it deserves a cover to match.  Below you can see our new metal cover with black textured leather... it definitely isn't your average wedding album!   

Dec 27, 2008

Album Layout – Vanessa and Mario at Meadowood Manor

I wanted to share with you all an album layout that I created for Vanessa and Mario. This is definitely one of my all time favorite designs! Not only did they choose great photographs for their layout but also gave me total artistic discretion when it came to the design. There are lots of subtle details in the backgrounds which made it truly a unique and fun design.



Keep an eye out for more album layouts to come!

Janine & Joel - Revisited

We were sent this e-mail from a couple that recently received their album.  We are so extremely flattered by their words and wanted to share it .
To:Figtree Productions
Subject: THANK YOU!!!!!
 








Hi Joel!

 

Well, I think I've finally stopped crying (happy tears of course!) after watching our CD and looking at our wedding album for the 100th time! I know Joel and I have told you so many times before but we must tell you again how pleased we are with the work you and your family have done. Absolutely amazing! The photography was what we were looking forward to the most and we had such high expectations. You and your family went so far beyond what we imagined and we are forever grateful! This family of yours makes me sick with the talent you've all got!!!! We are beyond impressed and adore all of you.

 

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for everything. You are such wonderful people. I loved being around you, and for the way you handled everything at our wedding, I love our album and your daughter's amazing talents putting it together and then watching the CD-words can't describe our joy. Over 3 years later and you managed to bring it all back with such ease!

 

You've made us so happy and although I know it's your job, it's so obvious that you really do want to make your client's day as beautiful as possible. We can never thank you enough!

 

Happy Holidays and all the best! We adore Figtree Productions!!

 

Janine & Joel


Dec 19, 2008

Jonathan's First Photo Shoot

Hot chocolate, warm blankets, and cute photos of babies. What more do you need? With everyone being snowed in today, we wanted to post something warm and fuzzy to contrast the storm going on outside.  Back in the fall we photographed Jonathan and his parents Chris and Kristy at our local park.







Dec 3, 2008

Jennifer and Justin | Valley Regency

Its always fun to start off a day with lots of positive energy, there was plenty in the air when we arrived at Jennifer's house.



Jennifer's mother puts the finishing touch on her dress.







During the ring exchange, Justin surprised his bride with an addition ring to complete her three ring set.





The celebration continued at the Valley Regency, one of our favorite reception halls to work at!



The Valley Regency always provides a beautiful backdrop, day or night.





Thank you Jennifer and Justin for letting us be part of your day, it was a pleasure working with you.

Nov 23, 2008

Yesenia and Hurbert | Westin Governor Morris

Yesenia and Hurbert's ceremony and reception took place at the Westin Governor Morris. We arriveed to capture some images of them preparing for their day. Michelle Sandler had just finished applying Yesenia's makeup when we arrived at the bridal suite. As you can see, she was simply stunning.



Meanwhile in a separate suite, Hurbert gets a little help from his son.





We arranged for a first meeting prior to taking some pics... Hurbert was obviously excited to see his bride for the first time that day!




After the ceremony Yesenia and Hurbert's guests showered the newly married couple with rose petals as they walked back down the aisle.





Everyone had a great time at the reception thanks to Twice as Nice DJ's



And finally, a few details from the reception...

Nov 16, 2008

Kelly and Gregory | Nassau Inn

Here are a few of our favorite images from Kelly and Gregory's wedding:

We snapped off a few images of Kelly and her father in their limo right before they entered the church.



Their ceremony took place in Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Princeton, NJ







The reception took place at the Nassau Inn, also located in Princeton. As you can see, the flower girl and and ring bearer decided to join Kelly and Gregory during their first dance.





We want to give a special shout out to Andrea, a former bride of ours who was one of Kelly's bridesmaids. She and her mother told us that they are regular blog readers so, this one is for you guys!



Andrea and Mike, we're looking foward photographing the two of you with your new baby!

Nov 10, 2008

Fall Engagment Sessions

Fall is very popular time for us when it comes to engagement sessions, and its not hard to figure out why. With leaves all around us turning yellow, red, and orange, and the occasional few falling make a great setting for fun, romantic photographs. We've selected a few images from our recent fall sessions to exemplify why this season is so popular!

Jennie & Peter





Deanna and George



 

Kristen and Sal





Yesenia & Hurbert

Oct 28, 2008

Michelle and Eddie | Addison Park

Here are a few of our favorite images from Eddie and Michelle's Wedding: First up some prep shots of Michelle getting ready. Check out her cute little "bride" garter!





The ceremony took place at St. Mary's in  Jersey City.





A few romantic portraits with the newly married couple in the gardens of Addison Park where the reception took place.







Earlier in the day, we stopped off on Liberty Island to take a few pictures. Eddie, having grown up in Jersey City, wanted a few images in a location special to him. 



This image was shot on the Jersey City waterfront with the famous Colage Clock in the background.



There were so many amazing images from Eddie and Michelle's day that it was hard to just pick a few. Thanks for letting us be part of your celebration guys!