Kelly and James

Kelly Irwin has an eye for detail, an adventurous spirit and is a fellow Australian. How great it was to hear her familiar accent when she called me last year to tell me she was getting married to James at Christmas in Sydney.
Would I be home visiting my family? The answer was yes!
It was obvious I would be there to photograph her wedding. What fun for me. I called my sister Vicki and asked her to be my assistant for the day. How lucky am I! Vicki is the reason I became a photographer. While I was off modeling in Europe she was busy photographing for all the magazines and every rock and roll band that came to Sydney while working for Patrick Jones Studio.
So back to Kelly and her story.
Kelly had the great luck to win a Greencard in the lottery system so she packed up her bags and moved to NY without any idea of where or how she would find a job.
It did not take long. As luck would have it she landed a job with Preston Bailey and became the Director of Client Services. I don't know how she had time to organise her own wedding but she did. Armed with many suit cases she took home an array of things to help create the perfect night.
Her Mum also got involved in more ways than one. She decided she wanted to make the cake so with just two private classes in how to make sugar roses, many late nights in the kitchen and a new oven later she created a beautiful cake that not only looked amazing it tasted wonderful.
After the ceremony Kelly and James took time to go down to the harbour with the bridal party for a quick sip of bubbly and some photos. Later after dinner everyone had fun in the photo booth.

Lesley and Robs Wedding in Town & Country Magazine

I just received the latest copy of Town & Country and am happy to see Lesley and Robert on the weddings page. It was a great wedding in Florida and I had a fun time working with the talented people from Rafanelli Events and the fabulous crew from Films by Francesco.

The 15th Food Allergy Ball 2012

Last night was The 15th Food Allergy Ball at the Warldorf Astoria.This amazing event raises both money and awareness and is aimed at finding a cure for life-threatening food allergies.
Sharyn Mann began her crusade when she discovered her daughter had food allergies and no one knew anything about them. She and Tod Slotkin were the Gala Chairs.

David Koch presented the award to Heather Bresch, CEO of Mylan Inc., for her profound commitment to the safety of food-allergic children nationwide.

Ming Tsai, the renowned chef and food allergy advocate,  received FAI’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The event raised over $4 million.

To view all the photos please click on this link FOOD ALLERGY BALL

The Big Write with Ellen Weldon for Sanctuary for Families.

Last night was the Big Write with Ellen Weldon. This annual event has become a favorite place for holiday shopping as Ellen and her team make custom cards on the spot. Everyone gets to choose their colors and the style of the lettering and then the team goes to work producing the perfect little boxed set of custom notes and envelopes.
It is always so much fun to see what people choose and the watch the cards in progress.
All proceeds raised will go to SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES.
Thanks Ellen!

Last night was the Unicef gala at Cipriani 42nd St. There were many stars at the event so take a look. I am on my way to St Barths for a wedding but as soon as I have a sec I will post some of the photos. Until then to view all the photos please click on this link UNICEF

American Federation of Art Gala 2012

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) held its 2012 Gala and Cultural Leadership Award on Wednesday, October 24, at the Metropolitan Club in New York.
This year, the AFA honored renowned artist Sarah Sze. She was introduced by Klaus Biesenbach, Director of MoMA PS1and a Chief Curator at Large at MOMA.
The special guest was Detroit Institute of Arts Director, President, and CEO Graham W.J.Beal, who was introduced by martin Friedman, legendary former director of the Walker Art Center.
Restoration Hardware was the Corporate Sponsor and had a lively and enthusiastic table that took to the dance floor as soon as the dinner was over.
The American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit institution that organizes art exhibitions for presentation in museums around the world, publishes exhibition catalogues, and develops various educational programs. To view all the photos please click on this link American Federation of Art Gala

The New York Pops 2012-2013 Season presented by Carnegie Hall

What a great fun night I had at the New York Pops season opening concert at Carnegie Hall.
It was the launch of the 30th Season at Carnegie Hall named Some Enchanted Evening: The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke lead the orchestra with the amazingly talented trio of AARON LAZAR, KELLI O’HARA and PAULO SZOT as the guest artists.
After the show some of the season ticket holders met up for drinks and cocktails and were joined by Aaron and Steven.
 To view all the photos please click on this link NEW YORK POPS

Carnegie Hall Opening Night October 3rd 2012

Last night was Opening Night At Carnegie Hall and to start the evening there was the unveiling of the new Breguet Clock on the foyer.
It is the first change that has been made to the lobby in many years.
Sandy Weill was there with Clive Gillinson and Mike Nelson to do the honors.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra played for opening night and Mr Muti was there to conduct. Afterwards the guests went to the Waldorf where David Stark had transformed the ballroom into an ocean of red.
To view all the photos please click on this link Carnegie Hall Opening Night

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Fall Gala 2012

Saturday I flew to Chicago to photograph the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Fall Ball.
I love Chicago. Such a dynamic city. As soon as I arrived I headed out to the streets to wander around the loop and Millennium Park. It was such perfect weather which meant that the guests would arrive with out coats and I could photograph them as they got out of their cars and cabs.
After everyone was seated for the concert I headed over to the hotel where they were having the dinner.
To view all the photos please click on this link Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2012

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Celebration 2012

Friday night was the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Celebration. The night started with cocktails in the lobby, followed by a concert and then Dinner and Dessert upstairs. The program was fantastic.
The highlight for me was Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Orchestra playing Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin.
Jacques Lacombe the conductor later introduced Jean-Yves to the dinner guests and he played again for them in the event space.

To view all the photos please click on this link New Jersey Symphony Orchestra 2012