Photography by Nicholas

Kylie and Chris' Wedding

2012-01-02T00:15:00.001-05:00

Kylie and Chris were married at Woodwinds in Branford, CT. They are a beautiful couple who were surrounded by some talented family and friends; there was no better way to end 2011.

Taylor Grant Greenberg

2011-12-18T15:55:00.006-05:00

It was cold this morning; 26-degree-cold but Taylor was up to it... She must have some special immunity, jacket off and no shivering; way to go Taylor! She's a nursing student and an aspiring model who writes, cooks, and blogs. Check out her blog here: http://innocentindulgences.blogspot.com/.

Alicia and Chris' Engagement Shoot

2011-10-09T21:53:00.006-04:00

Essex and Ivoryton were the perfect backdrop for Alicia and Chris's engagement shoot; the perfect weather was an added bonus. Chris did the hard work and picked out some excellent spots to shoot. Here are some of my favorite shots:

Photo Contest - First Place

2011-10-06T23:42:00.000-04:00

I decided to enter one of my pics of the Clinton town beach in the Families Helping Families annual photography contest and won first prize.

Sabrina and Josh's Engagement Shoot

2011-09-18T12:38:00.001-04:00

It has been many years since I've been to Gillette Castle but it was a great location for Sabrina and Josh's engagement shoot. This is a beautiful park with so many cool spots... Sabrina and Josh were awesome; below are some if the initial pics:

Kyle's Photo Shoot

2011-08-20T21:37:00.003-04:00

Here are a few of my favorite shots from my photo shoot with aspiring model Kyle...

Royse and Chadd - Wedding Video

2011-07-09T20:35:00.013-04:00

I recently had an opportunity to shoot high-definition video of a wedding using my DSLR. Video is new for me but it was a chance to try something different. Carl of Manhattan Media Productions trusted that my photography skills would translate to video. It was a bit strange at first but pulling it all together was lots of fun; especially the editing. It's a different process but in the end, it's still storytelling with images. So here it is, my first wedding video.

Amanda and Phil's Engagement Shoot

2011-05-21T15:32:00.000-04:00

What can I say, fun, fun, fun. Amanda and Phil were up for anything; even with the fog, wind, and dew. But we had a blast with this shoot at Quinnipiac University's York Hill campus. Here are some of my favorite shots:

Anna's Portrait Session

2011-03-14T23:54:00.002-04:00

Amazing light...

Best of 2010 - Wedding Slideshow

2011-02-26T21:44:00.009-05:00

Here are some of my favorite pics from 2010. Turn up the speakers and enjoy...

Kate and Alex - Water's Edge

2010-12-19T19:33:00.005-05:00

Well this was my last wedding of 2010 and what a way to close out the year! The ceremony took place at St. Joseph's in New London, an absolutely stunning church. We then made a fast dash to the Water's Edge to literally catch the last 15 minutes of light. Yes, it was cold but Kate and Alex had no problem...

The reception was fantastic and we all had a blast; Santa even stopped by for a visit. Kate and Alex were so much fun! I love, love, love the piano shots... Here are a few of my favorites...

Tina and Jesse

2010-10-31T19:54:00.008-04:00

It was a brisk but beautiful day; we were lucky enough to catch the last of the fall leaves in the evening light. Tina and Jesse were fantastic to work with; what a beautiful couple.

For all you photographers, this was my first chance to try out my new 85mm 1.2 lens. All I can say is WOW; amazingly sharp even wide open!

Krista and Robert's Wedding

2010-10-03T17:21:00.000-04:00

Theresa and Felipe's Wedding

2010-09-29T22:36:00.001-04:00

Lainey and Glenn's Wedding

2010-09-13T21:27:00.007-04:00

Sarah

2010-09-09T23:24:00.005-04:00

Senior portraits are a blast and Sarah was great fun to work with. The weather cooperated and provided some really nice light just before sunset. Here are some initial shots; soooo many to choose from...

Renee and Joe's Wedding - The Farmington Club

2010-08-01T00:22:00.003-04:00

Renee and Joe are an adorable, joyful couple who were just fun to be around. What a fantastic and emotional day...

Wendy & Mark's Wedding

2010-06-22T00:22:00.003-04:00

Wendy and Mark were a blast but their daughter Brooklyn stole the show for me. Then again, all the kids were beautiful and lots of fun.

Winter Snow Shoot

2010-02-27T22:57:00.004-05:00

Everything was in the right place, at the right time for this...
Anna + Wedding Dress + Falling Snow = Fun! Just a few pics from a recent shoot in the snow. And yes, she was COLD! I really wanted to capture the snow as it fell and think the black & white high-key look is just beautiful.

Nicole and Chris' Wedding

2009-12-06T15:57:00.018-05:00

Nicole and Chris' wedding was my last of 2009 and what a way to end the year. 960 Main in Hartford is the beautifully and completely restored G. Fox building; the Art Deco motif offered so many possibilities.

Nicole and Chris were great to work with. I should also note that they delayed their wedding so Matthew, Chris' brother and best man could be home. He was stationed in Iraq and recently returned home.

Rossella and Peter's Wedding

2009-11-30T22:59:00.014-05:00

An elegant evening at The Simsbury Inn with a fantastic couple, a great family, and lots of friends. And did I mention the amazing homemade cookies!

Alex's Bar Mitzvah

2009-11-08T00:10:00.019-05:00

It was a privilege to be part of Alex's special day; he's an awesome young man with a wonderful family. This was my first opportunity to photograph a Bar Mitzvah and Alex's family offered helpful hints but let me document the day in my own style. Congratulations Alex!

Kimberly and Kevin

2009-10-20T01:30:00.003-04:00

Here are some of my favorite pics from Kimberly and Kevin's Wedding. I had a blast shooting this one with Steve DePino. The Kids were sooooo much fun...

Katie and John's Wedding

2009-10-11T21:33:00.021-04:00

It doesn't get much better than this. A fall wedding, beautiful foliage, perfect weather, and a great couple. Everyone had a fantastic time; including me! And check out the last picture; it's another "Vogue" shot... Fun!

Calista and Will - La Boda

2009-09-12T14:56:00.039-04:00

What an awesome day! Calista and Will are truly an amazing and adventurous couple; it was a pleasure working with them. This was an intimate, elegant wedding where I felt part of their family. Yes, it rained but they both absolutely love rain and embraced every drop. Below are some of my favorite images...

Celebrity Chef Tyler Anderson - The Copper Beech Inn, Ivoryton CT

Is that a bride on a tractor?

2009-09-05T20:26:00.012-04:00

Well it's a long story but a pre-wedding consultation turned into an impromptu tractor shoot. Yes, tractor shoot... In short, there is a family history with John Deere so we went with it. Calista is lot of fun and I'm looking forward to working with her and Will later this week.

Katie and John

2009-05-16T20:48:00.019-04:00

It was an overcast day but that created the largest softbox possible. Katie and John were lots of fun! Can't wait for the wedding.

Jen and Shaun's Wedding

2008-11-01T21:29:00.016-04:00

Beautiful fall colors helped brighten an overcast day. Despite some intermittent showers, Jen and Shaun managed to stay dry. What a great couple. Thanks to Steve DePino for asking me to shoot second...

Rachael - She's Sooooo Cute....

2008-10-28T21:20:00.010-04:00

I don't do a lot of this but I love working with kids. And yes, she's really this cute... It was a bit chilly but Rachael was incredibly cooperative considering the outfit changes and a case of the sniffles.

Sharyn and Ned's Wedding

2008-09-02T00:23:00.023-04:00

Well I learned how much fun Sharyn and Ned were during their engagement shoot. But they had more surprises in store for the wedding. The Owenego was the perfect setting complete with flip-flops, a ceremony on the beach, and fireworks. My good friend Carl from Manhattan Media Productions was also there shooting video and DJ Sheila provided the music. Here are some of my favorite shots:

Barbara and Steve's Wedding

2008-08-12T00:28:00.025-04:00

On Saturday, I had an opportunity to shoot Barbara and Steve's wedding as second photographer with Steve DePino. It was great working with Steve. Perfect weather, a great couple, and an awesome location; what more could you ask for. Here are a few of the pics...

I made it...

2008-07-28T22:39:00.003-04:00

After 8 months of serious running, I completed my first half-marathon; the New York City Half. In fact, it was my first race ever (not by design but my schedule didn't permit even a single 5K race). It was really humid and that affected my overall pace but I managed to finish at the 43rd percentile in the age adjusted ranking. That means that of the 10,000+ people who ran, 57% were faster than me if ages were equal. My overall time was 2 hours, 28 minutes; slower than my personal best but not bad considering the first-race jitters and the heat. What a great experience.

Here is the plot of my run. The heat got to me around mile 9 but then I picked things up again and finished strong.

And a few pics of me in Central Park and in Times Square...

Marathon Training

2008-07-05T15:25:00.009-04:00

Many of you know I've been training for the upcoming New York City Half-Marathon later this month. Today marks a milestone of sorts since I completed my first 13.1 mile run in 2 hours, 14 minutes. That's an average pace of 10'15" per mile; not too bad... My long runs were averaging 10 to 12 miles but I thought it was time to do the full half. So at this point, I think I'm ready...

Sharyn and Ned

2008-05-24T00:49:00.032-04:00

What a great day for an engagement shoot. The weather was perfect. It's even better when the couple are lots of fun... These guys know how to enjoy each other and it really shows in the images. Thanks for a great session; stay tuned for more images.

Grease is the Word...

2008-03-28T20:42:00.034-04:00

I recently had the pleasure of shooting the dress rehearsals for the high school production of Grease. What a talented group of kids; they're so good it's easy to forget they are only in high school. With so many opportunities for great shots and so much action on stage, it's hard to focus :)

And it's not just the vocals; these kids can dance and act as well. We have some truly amazing talent in town.

I'd be surprised if some of these kids don't pursue a career in the performing arts.

It also helps to have outstanding direction, choreography, lighting, and many volunteers who help put together an outstanding production. The hard work really shows; the show was fantastic.

Click here to view the slideshow

Here are a few additional shots; it's hard to decide between the color or black and white version...

Harlem Wizards in Town

2008-03-21T01:17:00.019-04:00

The Harlem Wizards were in town so I took the opportunity to capture some fun shots. These guys were exciting to watch and very entertaining. I think the entire town was packed into the gym!

These images were shot with my 70-200 f2.8 IS lens on a 1D Mark III @ 1250 ISO, 1/100 sec at f2.8. As you can see, the images are very clean, even at this ISO. The Mark III is amazing; shooting at 10 frames per second allows me to capture an entire action sequence. I can then select the exact moment I'm looking for.

In between the fun and the exhibitions, they did play some hoops. The teachers and parents were awesome but were no match for the Wizards. They did score a few points but lost in the end.

Click here to view the slideshow...

London at Night

2008-03-01T10:09:00.026-05:00

I just returned from a 5-day trip to London; it's one of my favorite cities (except for the exchange rate). Network connectivity was poor so I didn't have a chance to post from the hotel. The weather was OK by English standards but not optimal for photography (generally overcast and gray). So I decided to try some night shots with my Mark III given its low noise at higher ISO values. I started shooting as the sun began to set. The above image of Big Ben and Parliament was handheld at ISO 1600, f2.8 at 1/40th sec. The only retouching on this photo was a simple white balance.

I also had a chance to eat at Punjab, my favorite Indian restaurant located just down the street from Covent Garden. As always, the food was excellent! I miss London already...

Master Your Craft

2008-02-21T22:14:00.013-05:00

Based on a suggestion by Steve DePino, I attended the "Master Your Craft" seminar in Hartford yesterday. Mike Colon and Bob Davis covered a wide range of topics including workflow, lighting techniques, creative equipment use, and marketing tips. These guys patiently shared what they've learned shooting countless celebrity and destination weddings.

The session was also a great opportunity to network with photographers from the area. Some traveled 4 hours to see these guys. I'm sure they would agree it was worth the drive. It was certainly worth the price of admission!

Disk Storage Solution

2008-01-29T00:36:00.003-05:00

If you're like me, you now have accumulated gigabytes of digital photos, music, and movies. You may have even added an external USB drive as expansion or backup. About once a year, you outgrow this space and struggle to upgrade your disk by copying your files to a larger drive.

I recently ran across a solution which can change all that. It's called "drobo" from Data Robotics, Inc and it's simply the most flexible storage solution I've seen in years (photo courtesy Data Robotics, Inc). To really understand how simple this is, watch the video. If you are familiar with the storage dilemma, the demonstration will convince you. For more information, visit www.drobo.com.

Here's the video:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

2007-12-20T19:18:00.000-05:00

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish my family, friends, and customers Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Here are a few photos of my favorite ornaments from our tree...

Zion National Park

2007-12-01T21:47:00.000-05:00

I arrived at Zion National Park before dawn. It was still raining but lighter than yesterday; flash flood warnings were in effect for Zion and the surrounding area. Except for the occasional passing car, I was literally the only one in the park. As the sun began to rise, I could see the snow-capped mountains of Zion draped in haze. No words or pictures can begin to describe this park.

The intermittent rain continued most of the day but I shot non-stop (except for a late breakfast at the Zion Lodge). As I made my way up the canyon mountain pass, the sides of the road were covered in snow; the view was spectacular! Zion spans an area of over 147,000 acres; a small fraction of this can be viewed from the road. I did my best to see as much of the park as possible but Zion has many hidden secrets; some of which I hope to visit tomorrow.

Valley of Fire

2007-12-01T00:56:00.001-05:00

The Valley of Fire State Park looks like another planet. The sand and stone is red like the surface of Mars and the terrain varied. This photo of Arch Rock is an example of the formations sculpted by wind and rain. With a major storm approaching, I shot as much as I could before, during, and after the rain.

This area was once occupied by Indians who scratched petroglyphs into the desert varnish (black coating) on the sandstone. The petroglyphs are over 3000 years old.

Next stop, Zion National Park, Utah...

My Week Away

2007-11-30T23:43:00.000-05:00

I spent the week at a conference at in Las Vegas. With so much to do and see, I had a hard time deciding what to photograph first. It's a lot to carry but I had my 1D Mark III with me every night.

In the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel, the first thing you'll see are 2,000 spectacular, hand-blown glass flowers on the ceiling. The sculpture was created by world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. Here is one of the many shots I took.

Another great spot is the Paris hotel with its version of the Eiffel tower. The tower is an exact replica of the original but rendered at 1/2 scale. The tower can be seen for miles at night but I prefer this close-up I captured standing just under the tower.

Next stop is the Valley of Fire State Park; just outside of Vegas.

Last Leaves

2007-11-17T22:06:00.001-05:00

The last of the leaves are about to hit the ground so I took my camera along while running errands today. It was a bit overcast but that helped with the saturation. These vibrant, yellow maple leaves caught my eye. The last of the chlorophyll was visible in the veins which added some interest.

Concert Pics

2007-11-17T10:30:00.001-05:00

My wife surprised me with tickets for the Sara Evans concert. As with most concerts, "professional" cameras are not allowed. Although it's frustrating that I couldn't bring my DSLR, my Canon S5 was allowed and did a decent job. Here are some pics.

Concerts shots can be challenging due to the constant changes in lighting, proximity to the stage, and fans who always seem to be in the way. These shots were taken in between the wiper-blade arm action of a fan directly in front of me. I don't think she put her arms down once during the entire concert. It was almost hypnotic.

Despite the challenges, I managed to get some decent shots but still wish I could have used my DSLR!

By the way, the concert was great!