Emily and Joe get married

When Ginger Lucas contacted me to tell me her youngest daughter was getting married I couldn't wait to see Emily all grown up. I had shot her sister's wedding 9 years ago so I was thrilled to see the family again. Now there were lots of grandchildren to photograph as well. Annette Babich Events helped plan the day. I loved the little details and the starfish theme. To see the slide show go to http://www.julieskarratt.com/emilyandjoewedding/ or click on the link to the right.

New York Times Announces Emily and Joe's Wedding

Emily Ann Lucas, a daughter of Virginia L. Lucas and Jerome D. Lucas of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., was married Saturday evening to Joseph Duilio Turilli, a son of Carol Ann Turilli and Dr. Nicholas J. Turilli of North Kingstown, R.I. The Rev. Marcel L. Taillon, a Roman Catholic priest, performed the ceremony, with the assistance of the Rev. Joseph G. Fonti at St. Dominic’s Chapel in Oyster Bay, N.Y.


In September, Mrs. Turilli, 25, is to begin teaching fourth grade at the Brearley School, the private girls school in New York. She graduated from Harvard and is pursuing a master’s degree in childhood education at Fordham.

Her father is a managing director in private wealth management at Barclays, the British bank. He works in New York.

Mr. Turilli, 27, is an associate at Brigade Capital Management, a money management firm in New York. His responsibilities include maintaining relationships with investors and attracting new clients to raise capital for the firm. He also graduated from Harvard.

His father is an internist in private practice in Warwick, R.I. The bridegroom’s mother manages the practice.

The couple met in New York late in 2007, and found that they had crossed paths at Harvard but did not actually meet there. “We took a few of the same classes. We were at a bunch of the same parties. We had the same big group of friends,” Ms. Lucas said.

Their first formal meeting took place shortly before Christmas at the birthday party of a mutual friend.

Oddly, Mr. Turilli said, that was the second of two parties they both attended that night. Ms. Lucas “had left by the time I got there to the first party,” he said, adding that by the time he turned up at the second party, she had been there awhile.

They then ran into each other at two more parties later that week. “We were bound to meet at some point,” Ms. Lucas said. JOHN HARNEY Photo by JULIE SKARRATT

Ilo Ferreira travels the back roads

It has been over 6 months since I have seen Ilo so it was really great catching up with him last weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where he was playing at LuLu 's Restaurant both Friday and Saturday night. I had just met the fabulous LuLu herself on board Jimmy Buffett"s plane as we flew down from the Hamptons to escort Jimmy as part of his entourage. Yes I was tour photographer and you better believe me when I say it was fun! But that is another story and another post.
Ilo has lots to be smiling about. He has been out non stop on the road since last summer, mostly around Florida but also traveling in between his own gigs to meet up with Jimmy and then staying on the do his own shows.
It was exciting to hear all his stories. My favorite one was how he went to Memphis and visited Gracelands and was blown away by Elvis. So I asked him if we could do some more photos a little different from our last photo session and he agreed to wake up 3 hours early to let me catch a few new photos before I had to go off to work. We spent 30 minutes together and it was a great way to start my day.
Ilo's schedule is up on his website so just click on the link and hope to see you there Ilo's Tour Dates

Erin and Billy get married in Mexico

Wow what a trip I had to Mexico with Erin and Billy. It was non stop fun from the time I arrived until the time they left. Luckily I stayed and extra day so I got to relax and enjoy after all the festivities were over. Erin emailed me to tell me she was back from an amazing honeymoon so Erin here as promised is your slide show http://www.julieskarratt.com/erinandbilly/ or click on the link to the right.

New York Botanical Garden Conservatory Ball

Ok so lets face it, June has been a great month and seen me all over the place. I've been to Nashville, Mexico and Lancaster County, but way back when the days were just beginning to show the signs that summer was here, I headed up to the New York Botanical Garden Conservatory Ball. The weather was perfect and everyone was happy that the storms that had been forecast earlier that week did not happen. After cocktails in the garden the guests headed for the tent. After dinner the first person on the dance floor was Christian Leone. I need to say that that man can DANCE! Lucky for him there are always a group of partners eager to be spun off their feet. Or should I say lucky for them. No one ever leaves the dance floor with out a giddy smile and those around them are caught up in the magic of dips and twirls. To see all the photos you can visit my website at Julie Skarratt Photography and click on View your Event

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.

Daisy Baker leaps into the picture

I am just back from a quick trip to Florida where I met and photographed the beautiful Daisy Baker. At 6'1" she is a really head turner and I wish her lots of luck as she comes to NY to give modeling a try over her school vacation.

BAP

Last Wednesday the Black Alumni of Pratt celebrated their 20th Anniversary with dinner at the Four Seasons Restaurant. Deborah Roberts and Al Roker hosted the evening with their usual charm and honorees included Lee Daniels, Naeem Khan and Ranjana Khan, Annette de la Renta and Peter Max.

Stephen and Stephanie wed at Thompson Hotel NYC

Here is a sneak peak inside Brides UK which is just hitting the news stands in Britain. Last year My editor from London called and asked me to cover Stephanie Chmura and Stephen Brandman's NYC wedding. The location was spectacular. Stephen who is a co-owner of Thompson Hotels chose the new East Village Hotel as the stunning location. I was blown away by the duplex penthouse suite where Stephanie got ready with her friends. It had a great view and balcony.
The ceremony was outside on the deck followed by cocktails around the pool. Dinner was delicious in the amazing dining room and after eating the guests danced the night away in the bar area. To see more of Brides UK you can visit http://www.bridesmagazine.co.uk.

Moma Gala

Summer is nearly here and I am so happy. The weather is perfect and this weekend I get to go away and visit Ashley and Mike and their new baby. Before I go I had to get this post up from last night at Moma. So often my photos are women in their dresses but last night they all seemed to have their favorite man on their arm. David Rockefeller is turning 95 this year and at the end of the night out came a cake with one candle on it just for him. Bill Cunningham was nowhere to be seen so when they found him they bought the cake back out and he blew out the candle again.
What a wonderful night it was in the Garden. I so love the space. The city seems so far away. To see all the photos you can visit my website at Julie Skarratt Photography and click on View your Event