Summer Wedding in Atlanta, Georgia

Venue: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa www.brasstownvalley.com
Event Planner: Anthony Luscia, Special Projects Editor at Martha Stewart Weddings http://twitter.com/#!/anthonyluscia
Band: Sam Hill Bands www.samhillbands.com
DJ: DJ Six Stylez www.sixstylez.com
Stationery: Cheree Berry www.chereeberry.com
Rabbi: Zvi Altman www.teshuvah-institute.org
Cake: The Heavenly Bakeshop www.heavenlybakeshop.com
Flowers: Flowers by Andrea www.flowersbyandrea.com

One of the most touching, soulful, and most complex events we ever had to shoot. All the way in green and wonderful Georgia, about two hours north of Atlanta, in a lovely mountain town called Yong Harris a slew of guests partook in this three day wedding weekend, where New Yorkers mixed in with the locals, and enjoyed the sweet and spicy flavors of southern cooking paired with famous southern hospitality. But don’t take it from us – this is what the New York Times had to say about this lovely wedding:

Sarah Rebecca Swanson and Dr. Robert Stephen Brown Jr. are to be married Sunday at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Ga. Stone Zvi Altman, the leader of Mountain Synagogue in Franklin, N.C., is to perform a traditional Jewish ceremony…

southern style wedding

Just before the Labor Day weekend we packed our bags, and flew to Atlanta, GA, then drove to Young Harris, GA singing “Georgia on My Mind”, to photograph this three day destination wedding of Sarah Swanson, the owner os Swanson Skincare & Bobby Brown, an illustrious surgeon and educator from New York.

vera wang wedding dress

Our bride in her custom made Vera Wang wedding dress and uber elegant Manolo Blahnik shoes, posing in her father’s antique automobile just before the ceremony of her dream-come-true wedding.

golf course wedding reception

The wedding was a huge success, complete with elaborate toasts, line dancing, and a sugar candy machine.

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New Rochelle Wedding Video

Venue: VIP Country Club www.vipcountryclub.com
Church: The College of New Rochelle www.cnr.edu
DJ: DJ Serg www.djsergentertainment.com

Hot off the presses this wedding video trailer is a more polished and complete version of the same day edit wedding video showcased here http://luxphotostudios.com/2012/03/same-day-edit-wedding-video/ last week. The difference between the two versions are apparent: we had way more time to go through and select footage as well as play around with the audio. The new version features more detail shots, panoramic and dolly views, crane-like shots, voiceovers, and footage from the dance floor – something that the same day edit video (SDE) could not encompass.

In this pre-season New York wedding we tried some of our new wedding videography equipment: a portable dolly, a steady-cam for a DSLR, and a few more tricks that will be fully shown in the final feature-length film. As the wedding season approaches our NY crew is fully geared-up to meet all the challenges that wedding videography and especially same day edits may pose.

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Jennifer S - Beautiful wedding movie teaser! And a gorgeous couple!

admin - Thank you my dear, your wedding was really great , a lot of picturesque moments, and fun to film!

Angela & Anthony – you are next!

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Angela & Anthony - Awesome job!! Can’t wait till my wedding =)

Angela & Anthony

Angela - The Lux team went above and beyond to make our video truly special. They exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you for all your hard work!!!
Angela & Giuseppe 3-10-2012

Angela Cascarano - The team at Lux Photo Studios without a doubt exceeded our expectations. We could not be happier!!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!!

Featured on Project Global Love by Smitten

Recently we received a lovely email from the British event planner Carmen Yuen-Stevenson, also known as simply Carms. It read:

“Dear Lux Photo Studios,

I’m a UK wedding planner and I came across your blog after searching for wedding photography in Uzbekistan – the reason behind this is I have recently started to work on a blog project called Global Love. It is not only a personal project but also because I would like to highlight more on worldwide weddings. The aim is to feature one wedding from one country only.

Having come across this particular wedding on your blog – http://luxphotostudios.com/2011/12/wedding-in-uzbekistan/ – I was indeed very excited.

It would be an absolute honour to be able to feature this beautiful wedding of yours.

Warm Regards
Carmen”

How can we refuse such a nice letter?! In a few days lovely Carms featured one of our favorite weddings on her Smitten website.

We look forward to seeing more weddings from different and exotic parts of the globe to be featured by Carms and her team. We will certainly be honored to contribute more of our works as well. To be continued!

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admin - Thank you Jennifer, many more destination weddings are coming soon from the Bermuda, the Bahamas, Hawaii, Rio De Janeiro, Toronto, Vancouver, Moscow, and Paris.

Jennifer S - Congrats! I would love to see more of your destination wedding photographs.

Time Out NY Offer FAQ

Groupon photo offer

Here are the answers to the Frequently Asked Questions regarding our offer at the Time Out New York Magazine, but first the details of the deal of the day as featured on TONY in March 2012.

In a Nutshell:

Prominent local photographer takes artistic portraits on location at your home, office or outdoors anywhere in Manhattan. A professionally trained photographer will use natural light and create a memorable portrait at any location of your choosing.

The Deal:

During the one hour photo session we will be happy to create an artistic family portrait, or child, infant, maternity or an actor’s headshot. Newly engaged couples or twosomes are welcome to strike poses and enjoy high quality color corrected set of images plus one completely retouched large 8×10 print.

60% OFF $160 for 60-Minute Mini Photo Session, 60 photographs on DVD or Digital Download plus one 8×10 print ($400 value)

Time Out NY Offer

Mini portrait session either on location or outdoors anywhere in Manhattan by an experienced photographer from Lux Photo Studios LLC. We capture true emotions and real stories in every portrait that we create. We will be happy to photograph newly engaged couples, actors looking for a perfect head shot, families that want a real family portrait, future mothers, and anybody else interested in professional photo services.

You will receive color-corrected images on a DVD or Digital Download plus an edited 8×10 print.

This offer cannot be applied towards weddings, events or commercial photography. By appointment only. 72hr cancellation notice required. Valid for 1 location only. Additional fees for travel outside of Manhattan apply. Tax and shipping not incl. Not valid w/ other offers.

Portrait Photography Coupon

FAQ:

Q) What can I expect when I purchase this deal?
A) Contact us at offers@luxphotos.com and give us your Name, Email and Telephone number, and the coupon code. We will email you back shortly with a range of possible dates and times. After you pick one we will email you the booking confirmation. The next step is your photo session.

Q) What happens at the photo session?
A) Our talented photographer will create some stunning portraits of you, your family or your favorite pet, all within 60 minutes of your session.

Q) How soon can my session take place?
A) Sessions begin April 1st . Dates are subject to availability and no specific date can be guaranteed.

Q) How long after my session can I order prints?
A) Images will be available within two weeks from your shoot. We will send you a password and you will have two weeks to order your image.

Q) What are the typical Manhattan locations you shoot at?
A) There are so many.. South Street Sea Port, Financial District, West Village and the Meatpacking District, Highline Park, Chelsea Piers, Union Square, Washington Square Park, Flatiron, K-town, Little Italy, Chinatown, Grand Central Station, Central Park.. the list goes on. We would be happy to hear which specific location you have in mind.

Q) What days and times can my session be arranged?
A) Any day and time, as long as we are available and there is enough of the daylight.

Q) If I wanted to extend my allotted time slot can it be done? In what increments?
A) Yes you can purchase “extra time” in increments of 1 hour at a preferred rate of $150/hour. This should be done through Lux Photo Studios at the time of booking your appointment with us.

Q) Can you arrange for a hair and make-up and/or stylist for my photo shoot?
A) Yes, we can for an additional fee. Let us know what you are looking for and we will provide you with further details.

Photo Deal of the day

Q) How long is before I see my photographs?
A) Our processing time is typically within two weeks

Q) How will I get my photographs and the print?
A) First we send you a link to your private digital gallery so you can preview all the photographs and pick you favorite one, so we can edit it and print it. Then we will mail you everything, the print and the disk with all the photographs.

Q) What if I would like to order more than one professionally printed photograph, can I do so and how?
A) You can do so directly from your online gallery: select your favorite images, add them to your shopping cart, pick the size and finish, purchase. Please note that the individual image prices include a complete retouch and photo edit, so you will be getting a professional print or if you prefer a gallery-wrapped canvas.

Q) Will you travel to Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx and New Jersey?
A) Travel within Manhattan is included in the price, and for travel to any of the boroughs and NJ within the reach of the PATH train will be $150 extra. If you need us to travel a little further we will asses the cost and provide you with an exact quote.

Q) How can I redeem my voucher?
A) Best way is to email us at offers@luxphotos.com and give us your voucher code so we can schedule a photo session with you. You can also call us at (888) 428-2040 x 0

Q) Is the voucher cancelable and/or refundable?
A) It is neither cancelable nor refundable.

Q) What if I can’t make to my scheduled appointment with the photographer?
A) That would make us sad, but we can reschedule if you give us enough of a notice, 72 hours to be precise, otherwise your coupon would be forfeited. Only one reschedule is permitted.

Q) Can I bring a change of clothes?
A) You sure can. As many changes of clothes as you can fit within the 60 minute time slot allotted to your photo session.

Family photography NY

Q) Do you photograph pets and can they be included in the session?
A) Yes! You are welcome to bring your pets to your photo session.

Q) Can I buy this offer as a gift for family or friends?
A) You sure can!

Q) Can I use this deal for my engagement photo session?
A) Yes, and congratulations!

Q) What type of sessions is this offer good for?
A) Families, Children, Babies, Couples, Engagements, Headshots, Portraits. Commercial work is not included.

Q) When does this offer expire?
A) September 27th 2012.

Q) Do you have a studio?
A) We do, but this deal is only for the on-location and outdoor photo sessions using natural daylight.

Q) Can my photo session be at more than one location?
A) Due to time constraints we cannot shoot your session at multiple locations.

Q) Can I order additional prints after the deal is done?
A) You can do so using our online ordering system. Your private online gallery will expire one month after the day your photographs are posted.

Q) Do you release the original or RAW files?
A) No, all digital files are touched up and converted to .jpeg files. We do shoot in RAW, but we never release those files.

Pet portrait photography NY
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Indian Wedding in MIami

Venue: Marriott Doral Golf Resort and Spa www.marriott.com
Wedding Music: AP Sound DJs AP Sound DJs
Event Planner: Pavan Madaan Pavan Madaan

This was Nikaah or day two of a three-day traditional Indian Muslim wedding in Miami, FL. Nikaah is typically the biggest day of the festivities, and includes the ceremony of Welcoming the Baraat, signing of the Nikaahnama, Blessing of the Groom, Dinner, Prayers and Aarsimashaf, and finally the Rukshat – when bride’s family officially gives her away to the groom.

Indian bride Miami

Zara, the bride, wore a traditional wedding Sari, adorned by truly fine Indian wedding jewelry. Her arms, hands, and feet still showed the Henna marks (or turmeric paste) leftover from the Mehndi Ceremony from the night before.

Indian Bridal Makeup

Ahh, the colors, the garlands, the outfits, the body art, wedding jewelry, and many many traditions that accompany any Indian wedding, be it Muslim or Hindu or Sikh are simply wonderful to witness and photograph.

Hindu bride Florida

Zara chose to get ready at the Hotel attached to the venue, while the groom got ready at his parents house located in Coral Gables some distance away from the venue. Close family members gathered early in the day to start the celebration and properly send the groom off to get married.

Indian groom photograph

Welcoming the Baraat is a tradition of welcoming the groom and his wedding procession with music, dances, sweets, and small pranks. Our groom Faraz arrived on horseback adorned in traditional wedding garlands and was greeted by a mob of friends and relatives, who threw money at him, and as soon as the groom got off the horse the dancing started with surprising intensity.

Hindi bridal ceremony

Nikaah was a lavish affair with abundant supply of mouthwatering food, energetic Bollywood style music, and hundreds of colorful Saris (or Saree – a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by females, ranging from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body in various styles).

Indian wedding NYC

Traditionally, on the day of the Nikaah the elder members of the two families decide the amount of Mehar (nuptial gift). In Muslim Nikah, Mehar is a compulsory amount of money given by the groom’s family to the bride. The Qadi conducting the ceremony asks the bride if she has agreed to marry the groom and whether she accepts the amount of Mehar. Once the bride gives her consent the Qadi reads the marriage contract to the groom. After the groom gives his consent, the Nikaah-Nama (marriage contract) must be signed by the bride, the bridegroom, their Walis, the witnesses and the Qadi. The Nikaah-Nama also contains certain terms and conditions, which are in accordance with the religion and agreeable to both parties.

Indian marriage NY

After the marriage contract is signed the newlyweds can finally look at each other and smile. After the Nikaah-Nama is signed, the Qadi delivers a sermon called Khutba, consisting of verses from the Quran which lay particular emphasis on obligations toward women. The Qadi explains the meaning of these verses to the audience with an explanation of the mutual rights and duties of the spouses. And then the dancing starts!

indian muslim wedding

After the reception close family and friends arrived to the bride’s parents’ house for the ceremony of Rukshat, a tearful farewell before the bride departs for her husband’s house. This was by far the most emotional part of the wedding day. The bride’s father barely holding back tears, gave his daughter’s hand to her husband and instructed him to protect and take good care of his only daughter.

traditional indian bride
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Same Day Edit Wedding Video

Venue: VIP Country Club www.vipcountryclub.com
Church: The College of New Rochelle www.cnr.edu
DJ: DJ Serg www.djsergentertainment.com

This is a sample of our same day edit wedding video from last weekend’s spring wedding that started at parents’ homes, with the ceremony at the very lovely Chapel of The College of New Rochelle, followed by the ceremony at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, NY. Our same day edit film was shown during the dinner on four plasma screen TVs provided by the VJ of the event, very skillful and entertaining DJ Serg.

Same day edits are a true testament to the professionalism of any wedding cinematography studio. Besides having the right skills to do it, one needs to be prepared for absolutely anything, from having ALL the possible wires, converters, back-ups and back-ups of the back-ups to having to put together a great video within the matter of few hours. No kidding, but SDE are the most stressful aspects of wedding cinematography, so much so that 95% of all the wedding videographers do not even offer it. Lux is among only a handful of wedding videography studios in New York that offer the day-of-the-wedding films.

Of course this video has a few imperfections that are a trademark of any SDE, but it is still quite impressive and the guests and the bride and groom loved it – and that is the most important thing! Stay tuned for the official wedding trailer video that we will edit and post sometime next week, and you will notice the difference between a video that was made within a few hours and a video that has been worked on a proper few weeks.

More wedding photography samples and wedding cinematography collection from our famous destination weddings, and our local photo studios in New York, Miami and Montreal at http://LuxPhotos.com

Jennifer S - This same day wedding movie is very impressive! It’s almost hard to believe that a film like this could be put together within hours. It looks like it has been worked on by a team of cinematographers for a long time. You guys rock!

Gina - Thank you so much for the great Wedding Day Edit you did for Angela and Joe. It is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I are watching it over and over…we love it so much! I had no idea the camera was on when I was trying to dress the dog in his tux…very cute! You guys were great, you captured memobrable moments for us to look back on! We can’t wait to see the finished product!!!

New Rochelle Wedding Video » Destination Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographers New York City, NY - [...] trailer is a more polished and complete version of the same day edit wedding video showcased here http://luxphotostudios.com/2012/03/same-day-edit-wedding-video/ last week. The difference between the two versions are apparent: we had way more time to go through [...]

Free Bachelorette Party Shoot

Got engaged recently? Are your friends planning an elaborate stag party or bachelorette party for you? We would love to treat you to a wonderful gift.

Lux will photograph your bachelor or bachelorette party absolutely Free of charge – no strings attached!

Free bachelorette party photography

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