elena + michael : 2009.5.29
Before I go any further I need to mention that I have never felt more welcomed at a wedding then at Elena and Michaels wedding. Elena, you, your family and your friends were so wonderful to Ronnie and I tonight It reminded me why I love weddings so much, Thank you.
These photos are some of my favorite untermeyer park photos. Michael grew up in Yonkers and spent many days (or nights) ; ) in Untermeyer park. He showed me some places I never thought of shooting. He gave new life to a park I thought was way overshot. Add these new locations to a bride that was up for anything and you get something special. From the minute I walked in the door she kept saying to me do anything you want. That always works for me. It makes me step back and analyze the wedding photography world and realize that people want something different. If you approach every wedding with a list of “shots” your style and career is going to get old quick. Elena you desire for something different made me look at the day differently, for that I also thank you!
You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with. I hope you enjoy this sample. This is the tip of the iceburg there is lots more to come!!
I also need to mention Art (thats not just a clever name, check out his site) from Northeast Horizons. (He shot the video.) It was a pleasure to work with you again Art your work is definitely above average and I look forward to working with in the future!
p.s. Apparently I had many fans at this wedding (hi guys!) Don’t be afraid to comment! : )
Ricky, your work for Elena and Michael’s wedding is beyond impressive! Whenever making a recommendation, one usually has to think twice with the fear of being held responsible for a possible disappointment. There’s never that hesitation when it comes to you and your work. You are the MAN! Keep up the exceptional work!
By the way, since we have taken so long to finalize our album, what do you say I throw the dress back on, slap a tux on Nick and we take some Elena & Mike shots! LOL! Just kidding! (I won’t fit it the dress these days anyway, so what would be the point? LOL!)
The pictures look great. You were definitely in the zone. I think the Italians bring the best out of you.
You’re a GENIUS!!!! Awesome pictures!!!!Ricky, it was a true honor to meet the Artist behind all the photos I patiently wait to look at every week! I’m not a stalker, just a Ricky Fan!!:) You’re AMAZING!!! You gave Elena her dream wedding! (Though I couldn’t book you for my own wedding,I’m reliving my dream through Elena & Michael’s wedding instead 🙂 The photos are exactly what we all knew they would be….Slammin’!! Can’t wait to see the rest and for my sister to get married and book you too!! :-)) and Thank you for making my sister in law so happy!!
Hey Ricky! I’m one of those fans you were talking about … the unengaged Queens girl who was all ready to leave a deposit haha! You really are amazing. These shots are out of this world…you’ve made this such a memorable day for a great couple like Elena & Mike!
RICKY—WHERE DO I START ? I CAN’T BEGIN TO EXPLAIN HOW GRATEFUL WE FEEL TO HAVE SUCH AMAZING WEDDING MEMORIES….ALL BECAUSE OF YOU! YOU MADE US FEEL AS IF WE WERE THE ONLY ONES WHO EXISTED IN THE WORLD FOR THAT DAY!
MICHAEL AND I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE ALL DAY WITH YOU IF WE DIDN’T HAVE A RECEPTION TO ATTEND—LOL! IT WAS SOOOO MUCH FUN WORKING WITH YOU AND RONNIE ! THE FIRST THING WE DID WHEN WE GOT HOME WAS LOOK AT OUR PICTURES AND SLIDESHOW—FORGET THE BUSTAS!
THE MOST AWESOME PART OF THE NIGHT WAS WHEN THE ENTIRE DANCE FLOOR JUST STOPPED TO LOOK AT THE SLIDESHOW OF PHOTOS—-THE OOHS AND AAHHS IS ALL WE HEARD—-YOU ARE TRULY A ROCK STAR !!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU– FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS ELENA & MICHAEL <3<3
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky…is all I heard since my sister got engaged. I’m so happy her wedding was everything she dreamed it would be and then some… (thanks to you) You have the vision to explore and your talent reflects in your brilliant work. Your photography is contagious. Everyone wants Ricky!!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos.
I AM COMPLETELY IMPRESSED. YOUR PICTURES ARE BREATHTAKING. CONGRATS AGAIN ELENA AND MICHAEL. I WISH YOU BOTH A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS.
To Slick Rick The Ruler (of photography),
“Oh Ricky, Ricky, Ricky…Can’t you see. You made their wedding all it could be. Photographers can’t deal with your snazzy ways, I guess that’s why their BROKE and your so PAID!”
WOOOOOOW I just got the chills looking at these pictures!!!! Ricky,you are absolutely amazing…. Guess thats why I chose you too ;)… You made my friend ecstatic with the beautiful shots you took of her and Mike on their special day!!! You are by far, the best!!!
OMGGGG elle you look sooo beautiful!!! and mike you look sooo handsome!! every single one of these pictures is amazing!! i love the both of you sooooo much!! CONGRATULATIONS =)