The Children's Defense Fund Dinner at Essex House

The Children's Defense Fund Dinner at Essex House took place on December 14th 2011. It was an amazing night. Marian Wright Edelman has done so much and she is a true inspiration. I was excited to see so many remarkable people all in one room but the real stars were the young adults who shared their personal stories.

To view all the photos please click on this link The Children's Defense Fund Dinner

Abby and Peter

When ever James Abel from James Abel Events calls I stop what ever I am doing and pull out my date book and hope that I am available to meet his brides and that was just how it was when he called to tell me about Abby and Peter.
We met and I could see why James was so excited. The couple were thrilled about their plans which included the Essex House on Central Park South. This lead to the conversation about would we have time to go to Central Park after the wedding for a few photos.
Luckily with James help we were able to make the time and I took the two newly weds up to the Conservatory Garden, a place that neither of them had ever visited.
It was a beautiful day and it was fun to get a few quiet moments before heading back to the Hotel.
The rooms looked beautiful. The guests were already happily tasting the mini hamburgers and milk shakes.
After the cocktails everyone went into the main ballroom for dinner and dancing. To see the slide show you can click this link Slideshow

July Town & Country

I love getting the new issues of Town & Country Magazine but this month was really special for me.
I had 3 party pages at the front and then a portrait of Sheryl WuDunn that I shot at my home a few months ago. Sheryl is one of the world's foremost voices demanding better treatment for women. If you get a chance read her book Half the Sky. I could not put it down.
Then there was the portrait of Lauren Bush and her business partner Jacqueline Ytuarta that I photographed in Lauren's Apartment-design studio. I have to thank Mary Shanahan who is the creative Director at Town & Country. She found the time to make it to both shoots and her support and input were invaluable.
Then last but not least I turned to the wedding pages and there were Arjun and Tamara who's wedding I shot at the Essex House in January with the help of organiser extrodinaire James Abel.
So I hope you pick up a copy at the news stand and help keep magazines alive while enjoying flipping through the pages.

Tamara and Arjun NYC

It is 7.15 pm and I have a plane to catch in less than 3 hours! Why am I still at my desk? I just had to get this post up before I left NY. Yes I am on my way to Delhi to be a guest at Tamara and Arjun's Indian wedding following their beautiful event just over a week ago at the Essex House here in NY. Arjun's family made the trip to be here and now he and Tamara will return to his home town where his grandmother is hosting over 800 guests on Sunday. Of course in Indian culture there will be several days of parties to attend.
As for New York it was a wonderful night. The very talented James Abel designed and planned the wedding. He always makes such beautiful flowers and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
So next blog will be from India.
Bye for now
PS the slideshow can be seen at www.julieskarratt.com/tamaraandarjunnyc