Sarah and Pascal

When Pascal proposed to Sarah she told him she would have her answer is a week. (That was how long it would take to get a neon sign with her answer on it made) 7 days later when Pascal came home the lights were all off when he opened the door there was the sign and answer he had been waiting for.
No way was there going to be pale pink nails for this fabulous bride. On the morning of her wedding she went to town and red it was to be. For her something blue it was a temporary Blues Clues tattoo. The weather was perfect in Amaganset where the couple have a house. Bill Tansey helped organize everything and did an incredible job with the flowers and the tent.

A Garden Blooms

At last
the sun
from behind the clouds
emerges
as summer days whisper of things to come.
The air becomes full
and a garden blooms

Kim Hicks , A modern Couturier

Yesterday Kim Hick brought over her extraordinary range of Couture handmade gowns and we spent the day photographing them on Kamila. The dresses fitted like a glove. Thanks goes to Robin Narvaez who did the hair and make up.

Hurray for the Gay Parade

After photographing a wedding on Saturday I thought how nice it would be to have a relaxing Sunday without picking up a camera. That lasted about half a second when I realised it was the NYC Gay Parade. It was so much fun. I captured the photos at the end of the parade in the West Villageafter the fabulous fairies, butterflies, boys. babes etc had walked all the way from 59th Street! Yes they were Hot!

Ilo Ferreira hits the road

It will not be long before you know this man and his name. Yes Ilo Ferreira is about to make it big. Here are the photos from his concert at the Surf Lodge in Montauk last night. He has a smile that lights up a room, a guitar that is ready to travel and a voice that changes with every language he sings in ( English, Italian and his native Cape Verde language that sounds like portuguese). With Jimmy Buffett behind him forget about American Idol. This guy from Cape Verde is winning hearts at a rate of knots. Ilo we love it when you sing in your own language. It makes us weak at the knees!

Ilo visits my studio

Some how with his busy schedule I managed to catch Ilo for an hour in my studio. He has been soloing with Jimmy on the latest tour and last night meet Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton who came to the restaurant where he was playing a gig alone.

Sarah and Roy

Last Sunday Sarah and Roy decided to get married close to home in Brooklyn. Francesca from Francesca Events helped organize the day which started with getting ready at the Marriot and then a bus ride to Frankie's 457 where the couple was married in the Garden. Due to the weather 2 tents were put up and the guests stood as the couple said their vows. Next came the brunch which was served family style on long tables. After that the guests danced in the stables and then helped themselves to desserts after the cake was cut. I loved the flowers that were designed by Jennifer Bayly who works for Frankie's 457 and has her own design company called The Orangerie. When the cake was cut wax lips and mustaches were handed out After an amazingly dry afternoon each guest left with a small bottle of Frankie's famous Olive Oil. The see more photos please go to the slide show area at the right and click on Sarah and Roy

The Mermaid Parade Coney Island

I had a very busy weekend with a party in Connecticut on Saturday night and a wedding in Brooklyn on Sunday but it was the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island on Saturday and I didn't want to miss it. What are we going to do with all this rain! As usual it was pouring when I woke up so I got out my big umbrella and headed for the subway. I had planned everything down to the last minute so was lucky that for once the trains came quickly. I love Coney Island. It is not Manhattan. It is colourful and crowded and I always want to take photos when I am there. I feel like I am in a time warp and I pretend I am Diane Arbus. People are not afraid of my camera in Coney Island. They come to see and be seen. I am a little more adventurous and that always feels good.

Souls and Soles

My favorite moments are those that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Sometimes it is a flower in Central Park, a delicious ripe peach, a perfect summer day or a sign on a wall. No sooner had I read the quote by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, I looked down and saw the most amazing sight. It was as if peoples soles were talking! Were these shoes really made for walking? I have my doubts.

Bradley Cooper at the Whitney Art Party Smiled at me!

Last night The Whitney Art Party was held at Skylight in partnership with BCBGMAXAZRIA.
The Space looked great thanks to Van Wyck & Van Wyck. The guests happily drank specialty Cocktails by Belvedere Vodka & 10 Cane Rum. I have never seen such a group of long legged party goers and the shoes were amazing.
That will be tomorrow's post.
Also I am still laughing to myself over the film The Hangover so imagine my thrill when Bradley Cooper walked in the door and smiled at me. He deserves the biggest photo for having given me the best laughs of the year!
If you haven't seen the movie it is too funny and not to be missed