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Engagement Photos {2010 Favorites}

George Koroneos — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:16:47 +0000

There’s really nothing I like more than spending an afternoon with a couple celebrating their love in an environment that doesn’t involve cake cutting, ring exchanges and vows—better known as the engagement session. I include it in every package because it gives me the opportunity to get to know the couple, learn how they react in front of a camera and gives them a chance to get use to my sense of humor. Seriously, it’s one of the few times before the wedding where the couple can be themselves and have professional photos created that are totally stress free and relaxed. Here are some of my favorites from the past year. Some of them haven’t even been blogged yet, but I couldn’t wait to post them.

Jersey City Landmark Loews Theater Wedding {Lucy & Wally}

George Koroneos — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:19:16 +0000

Every now and then I get approached by potential clients that want to have a wedding that sounds so amazing that I want to be part of it no matter what the cost. Case in point: Lucy and Wally’s nuptials at the historic Loews Landmark theater in Jersey City. The venue is so rich with charm and old school imagery that it actually feels like you’re stepping back in time when you walk through those massive wooden doors. Everything about the place is awe-inspiring.

The couple put everything into making this wedding come off without a hitch. From the legitimate Polaroid photo booth (not ours) to the seating cards made out of vintage transit tickets—every detail was impeccable. The ceremony was a tear jerker. Wally’s aunt served as officiant and her emotional delivery was perfect. The handwritten vows just ramped up the emotion to the next level. This was one of the few times that I turned and looked at Allison and she was tearing up in the corner with my lens in one hand and a tissue in the other.

The reception took place in the theater’s massive lobby and was punctuated with a traditional Chinese song sung by Lucy’s mother speeches from Wally’s brother and Lucy’s sister. I won’t lie, I wanted to photograph the theater so badly, but in the end, watching two families—so full of love and energy—unite as one made this evening a truly magical wedding that we were so glad to be a part of.

Renovate, Restore, Celebrate – m650 Flats

George Koroneos — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:40:26 +0000

On Saturday, I got the chance to photograph a slightly different type of house party.

m650 Flats is a condo project by Brunelleschi Construction designed to give new life to an old Jersey City chemical factory. The fully renovated building now sports 22 modern condos with floor-to-ceiling windows and some stunning views of the surrounding city.

The best part is that a good chunk of building was designed using environmentally-friendly materials, including bamboo flooring and tankless water heaters. That’s on top of the fact that the crew chose to reuse an existing building rather than simply knock it down and start from scratch.

Brunelleschi and company decided to celebrate in style with a party that gave Jersey City residents the chance to see the m650 for themselves and to raise money for the UNICO fund, a charity for the earthquake victims in Italy. Artist Duda Penteado got the opportunity to show off his latest work with an art exhibition that ran through most of the building. Hundreds of people ignored the rain and came for the event and, more importantly, tons of money was raised for charity. Here a few of my favorite photos from the party.