susan + damian – the wedding day

i have the best clients.

i really do.

take susan and damian for instance. they were so fun to work with – it’s like photographing friends on the happiest day of their lives. and they really thought about their photographs when planning their day.

susan decided to get ready at Ian Schrager’s amazing Gramercy Hotel.. Julian Schnabel designed this bohemian-inspired hotel and filled each room with works of art. But the whole experience is even greater than the parts.

Love this next one.

How many people can put a red carpet and chair in an all green room and keep it from looking like it was decorated by elves on mushrooms.

Below is the moment when we allowed them to see each other for the first time. There are still a few couples who don’t want to see each other before the actual ceremony. I always try to tell them it’ll be easier on them, it’ll allow them to enjoy cocktails instead of using that time to take pictures, and it will allow them to get really wonderful photos when they do see each other for the first time.

A bride and groom can’t kiss and hug and connect at the end of the aisle. Now THIS is a moment.

and then you get to leisurely take your portraits…

without your buds going, “Dude, the open bar is open! Why are we here taking photos!”

Susan and Damian were married under the 59th Street Bridge at the way cool Guastavinos.

Thanks guys for letting us share in your awesome day!