Long Island Wedding Photographer - Best of 2015 Weddings

Post author:LISA NICOLOSI
Post published:February 15, 2016
Post category:Weddings

Long Island – New York – Wedding Photographer – Best of 2015

Sharing some of my favorite images as well as some of my thoughts from my 2015 wedding season that were photographed from Long Island to New Jersey.

Every wedding is unique but one commonality that they all share is that I personally strive to provide my brides and grooms with a balance of gorgeous natural portraits and authentic honest moments.

Both are equally important in preserving this once in a lifetime day.

You will never pass this way again nor be this age again.

Your photos will allow you to relive the day that you’ve waited for, worked for and invested in for the rest of your lives.

Furthermore it is my desire to document these moments in a creative and artistic manner.

North Fork Weddings - Long Island Wedding Photographer - Bride - NY wedding photographer — Sometimes the most beautiful bridal portraits are impromptu – occurring during a moment – like here – this bride was about to step out of the limo – arriving to the church ceremony. . .

-North Fork Weddings - North Fork Wedding Photographer - Long Island Wedding Photographer — Such a precious ring bearer. With palm and nose clinging to the glass door…Spider-Man prepares his mindset for the task of ring bearer/ring security. Images like this affirm my love when children are included and celebrated at weddings.

North Fork Wedding - North Fork Wedding Photographer - St. Patrick's Catholic Church Wedding in Southold — Whenever I drove past St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Southold…I use to dream and wish that I could photograph a wedding there – against a gorgeous blue sky. I finally got my wish and as an added bonus a heavenly breeze lifted Haley’s gorgeous veil. =)

Long Island Wedding Photographer - New York City Photographer - New York Wedding Photography - NJ - NYC Skyline — I hadn’t planned on taking this image two weeks before the 14th anniversary of September 11th. This image unfolded organically when I caught her reflection in the NYC picture framed on the wall. The fact that she was about to get married in front of the NYC skyline and had had the NYC skyline as a theme in her wedding made this unexpected capture all the more special. And it is my hope that no one ever forgets 9/11 as we all continue to live, love and look toward the future.

Montauk Lake Club Wedding - North Fork Wedding Photographer - Montauk Weddings - Montauk Wedding Photographer — The above two images I photographed while second shooting for Femina Photo and design. It was an honor to preserve such a touching moment between this bride and groom during their ceremony at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Montauk NY

Greenport Engagement Session - North Fork Photographer - Greenport Wedding Photographer - East End Weddings — I am always looking for dramatic light and was beyond thrilled to see this couple’s shadows on the railcar of this train at the Greenport LIRR museum during their engagement session. Plus I love the shapes, textures and contrast.

4th of July Wedding- Long Island Wedding Photographer - Flowerfield Weddings - Flowerfield Wedding Photographer — July 4th Wedding at the beautiful Flowerfields – Captured while second shooting for Femina Photo and Design.

Greenport Engagement Session - North Fork Photographer - Greenport NY Wedding Photographer — When Stephanie called me to photograph her engagement session – she said she was drawn to the color in my work and that she had a vision of her session taking place at the Greenport Carousel. While driving there I was “sketching” visions in my brain of various ideas and this was one of them.

Long Island Wedding Photographer - VIP Country Club - New Rochelle Wedding Photographer - NY Weddings — I don’t always get to photograph bride and groom portraits with low lying sun late in the afternoon – but I am so happy when I do – love the warmth and the dramatic rim lighting.

Long Island Wedding Photographer - New Rochelle Wedding - NY Wedding Photographer — “The smallest gestures speak the loudest volumes.” As in this wedding recessional image…this groom – grinning with pride – actually takes a moment to glance down at his brides’ hand to look upon the wedding ring he just placed on her finger. Conveying tremendous love for her and happiness about his commitment to her.

Wedding at Waterside Restaurant in NJ - long island wedding photographer - NJ Wedding Photographer - Waterside Restaurant Wedding — This magical moonrise overlooking nyc skyline occurred during the cocktail hour while shooting a NJ wedding at Waterside Restaurant & Catering.

North Fork Wedding Photographer - Long Island Wedding Photographer - East End Wedding Photographer — I love using the beauty of nature as a backdrop for the bride and groom portraits. And I especially love the romantic connection between this bride and groom.

VINEYARD CATERERS WEDDING -Long Island Wedding Photographer - North Fork Weddings - Riverhead NY — This is the face of a groom that is thrilled to marry his bride! I love the pure joy of this processional image – these three nailed it! lol

VINEYARD CATERERS WEDDING -Long Island Wedding Photographer - Riverhead NY — The lovely Vineyard Caterer’s grounds – such a picturesque day for a wedding – My assistant took this aerial shot of Katrina and Ronnie’s gorgeous North Fork Wedding.

North Fork Wedding Photographer - North Fork Weddings (32 of 68) — This adorable tot was waving to the other wedding guests, while her Aunt and future Uncle were getting married at St. Patrick’s Church in Southold.

North Fork Wedding Photographer - North Fork Weddings - Southold Wedding - Bride and Groom — This is one of my favorites because it not only depicts this vivacious bride’s exuberant personality but it showcases her in the beauty of the North Fork landscape. This is special because she originally was going to get married in her home state of Ohio – but scrapped the plans to be married on the North Fork – where she spent many summers at her grandfather’s house.

long island photojournalistic wedding photographer - East End Wedding Photographer — Such a tender moment between this bride and her grandfather.

long island wedding photographer - ny wedding photography - lloyd harbor - — Tracy and Michael walked a good mile with me just to get to this breathtaking shoreline for some engagement session photos. Grateful to have clients that love nature as much as I do.

Wedding at Waterside Restaurant in NJ - long island wedding photographer - NY wedding — It brings me great joy when grandparents are present on the wedding day and to see how much they are beloved by their family

Long Island Wedding Photographer - Babylon Photographer — This bridal prep getting ready area was very cluttered – so I shot through the dining room chair to isolate my bride getting her makeup done – The framed portrait in the background is of her beloved Dad that had passed away shortly before her wedding . I did not know this when I took it – but had a hunch when I first reviewed the frames…when the bride confirmed that it was her Dad…it made this capture ever so much more poignant and precious.

North Fork Wedding Photographer - Greek Wedding - East End Wedding Photographer — The crowning moment of a Greek Ceremony…always seems to produce the sweetest grins.

Long Island Wedding Photographer - VIP Country Club - New Rochelle Wedding Photographer — An impromptu dip after cutting the cake and the priceless reaction of the groom’s Mother in the background.