The New York Philharmonic Gala

Wednesday night, Alan Gilbert became the New York Philharmonic's 25th music director, opening on a bold note — the world premiere of Magnus Lindberg's "EXPO."
I didn't get much of a chance to hear the concert but I did get to see what everyone was wearing. The press were there to photograph Alec Baldwin and Billy Joel. Luckily I saw them first and did not get stampeded but I didn't get so lucky with Meryl Streep who must have come in the back way. Renne Fleming who sang during the performance lit up the tent when she came in for the after show dinner

Journey for Change

Last week I got an email from Malaak Compton-Rock asking if I would like to photograph the graduation of her first 40 students to complete the Journey for Change.
Malaak founded and coordinates Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service, a program that takes at-risk youth from Brooklyn, New York to Johannesburg, South Africa for two weeks of global volunteer service. Upon their return, the participants who attend The Bushwick Salvation Army Community Center, became Global Ambassadors for one year engaged in advocacy, service, and educational services.
As part of their graduation the students were told their heritage and african roots by Dr Gates. It was a great evening.

New York

Back in the city I call home. As I walk the streets between work and life I find the inspiration that holds me here.

Paris

I just got back from Paris. After shooting a beautiful wedding outside of Bordeaux I needed a few days to just wander and be.
I left my big heavy cameras in the hotel as I walked across the the city.
With only my cell phone to help me capture my minds eye, I gazed at the buildings, walked through the parks and strolled down the avenues that had become my visual friends on my first visit to this beautiful city when I was only 10 years old.


Now I pause and see the reflection of time and sense the changes that have brought me back to a new beginning that will unfold and envelope me into my future

Emilie and Patrick

Last week I had a little wedding in Connecticut. Emilie and Patrick tied the knot on a rainy day in Kent. The weather did not dampen the joy of the day. At the end of the night when Patrick was thrown into the pool Emilie jumped in to join him.

ABT Spring Gala Makes Town & Country

Have you seen the September Town & Country. I was so excited to see my photos from ABT. As always Alexis Clark did a great job on the editing.



All Photo © Julie Skarratt

Emmeline gets a baby brother

Last week I made a quick visit to meet the newest member of Emmeline's family. Her baby brother John was only a week old. It was dinner time for Emmeline and sleep time for the baby so I knew I didn't have long. I took photos of the baby and then when it was time to do the family together Emaline came up with the idea for her and her parents to kiss her little brother. Do we have an Director in the making? I was happy to follow her directions.
I can not tell you how happy it makes me to have the chance to photograph and document the lives of so many former brides and grooms. I hope the photos say it all.

Emily and Ventura

I had so much fun in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon. Emily and Ventura took me on their own little tour of their hood and I loved it. We walked up a quiet tree lined street and into Prospect Park. After that we headed to the Brooklyn Bridge. I met them both a few month ago when James Abel their wedding designer, brought them by my studio. I was thrilled when they chose me to be their photographer. To see more photos you can click here Emily and Ventura

Ilo's 3rd Solo Show

Last night as soon as we were done with the fashion shoot (see below) I jumped on the Jitney and went out to the Talk House in Amagansett to photograph Ilo's 3rd solo show. Jimmy Buffett was there in support of his protege. Ilo rocked the joint. Before the show Jimmy took a look at the playlist and jumped on stage to join Ilo as they sang Margaritaville together. Jimmy then backed Ilo on one of his songs. The audience loved it all. At the end Ilo came out alone with his guitar and sang a Bob Marley song then the room went quiet as he sang to us in Crioulo. He has one more show on Friday at the Nimrod in Woods Hole, Ma and then he joins Jimmy on the road.

Who is She?

The party season may be over for the summer but don't think that Alexis Clark is taking a vacation. She is hard at work putting together the party pages for Town & Country's fall editions. We had such a great time this spring with so many fantastic events from New Yorkers for Children, BCRF, ABT just to name a few. As glamorous as the events she covers she is always beautifully dressed in Ralph Lauren, Angel Sanchez, Cavalli or some new designer no one has heard of yet except those in the know. You can often find her on my blog. Now you will know who she is. If you see her at a party make sure you say hello.