The word is out about this wonderful photography studio in the heart of quaint Bellport Village. While weddings are meant to be dreams come true, they are real and need to be recorded for a lifetime. Candid Like Life takes photos not just of what you are posed to do, but what you actually do! Your emotions and personallity should be present in your wedding photos and you should enjoy the experience. That spontaneous laughter, hug, kiss, and expression is caught by Candid Like LIfe Photography which has complete resources including provision of assistant photographers, library bound albums, on line proofing, and the finest digital photography techniques. Sure, you may want that traditional shot and of course it is taken. Nevertheless, it is those special moments that happen only at your wedding that you want to remember and Candid Like Life captures them. Candid Like Life is exactly what the name implies: fun, friendly and living the dream.

The choice of a photographer for a special event or wedding is often very subjective.  You look at their portfolio, perhaps get a recommendation, and see if you like them, right?  Chris Geminski, professional photographer and owner of Southampton Village Photo offers an additional incentive.

Every image is custom printed in his own photo lab, making him personally involved in not only taking the photos but monitoring the quality of the prints as well.  His equipment is state of the art and he offers unique and creative photographic products and services to his clients.

A good example is the Sony SnapLab.  Your wedding guests can insert their own digital memory card into this machine and prints are available immediately.  Instead of placing disposable cameras on the tables and then waiting for typically poor photos to come back, Chris instructs wedding guests to print one image for themselves, and leave one for the bride and groom.  This is just one of the unique things Chris offers his wedding clients!

Every wedding image is also uploaded to his website for an easy way to view and order photos.  He also offers a variety of beautiful albums guaranteed to last a lifetime.  The photographer is the one person that will be with you from the start to the finish of your wedding day so it's very important that he is pleasant, easygoing and unobtrusive.  Chris is the photographer for many local events and organizations and it's not hard to understand why.  In his own words "wants everyone to leave happy!".  You will be if you call Chris.

Heller Creative
60 Accabonac Road
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324-2061
www.HellerCreative.com

Michael Heller is a professional photographer with credentials, experience and talent. Throughout the past twenty one years, Mr. Heller has been asked to ply his trade for the New York City Police Department and for various publications of Fire Departments. These assignments have led him to create photo journalism pieces in areas across the country: Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Indianapolis 500 and Spring break in Panama City, Florida. His photojournalistic experiences have helped to form his philosophy toward wedding photography since he uses the same techniques as he does for shooting an assignment: work quickly and quietly, let events happen as they will, and do your best to stay out of the way! Too many times he has seen weddings bogged down by photographers trying to stage fancy shots and running (or is it ruining ?) the entire proceedings by regimenting the movements of the bride and groom. Mike knows that a wedding day is special and the emphasis is on celebration. Based on the results, his reasoning seems to hold true!

Kathleen Doran Photography
NY, NY
(516) 669-2946
www.KathleenDoran.com

Visit Kathleen's website right now! It is incredibly creative and fun and it lets you know right away that this is a photographer with a unique talent and a creative flair that sets her apart. Her portfolio shows the classic and innovative styles so that whatever the event is you are planning, you will be sure to have those moments caught forever. She is sought after from NYC to Sag Harbor to the Hamptons and North Fork Wine Country not only for her abilities as a photographer, but also because of her quiet demeanor that gets the job done unobtrusively and professionally. Her client list is impressive, and once you see her work you will know why.

Michael Cody's philosophy of making photographs is defined by a single concept: "capture the moment." When taking photos, he pays attention to all of his senses and seeks out special moments that make people feel good inside. Michael captures the inner beauty of people by focusing on little things. He believes that by photographing from the heart, his work is uniquely his own, as impossible to copy as the unique emotions of the people he is photographing. His ultimate goal is to create images that not only tell a story, but also serve as a tangible reminder of the feeling and chemistry shared between the bride and groom.

Mike Richter has little need to brag about himself; others do it for him! His website is a perfect reflection of his work and his demeanor. He lets his work speak for him and if you recognize his talent, great! Mike is well known in the community and is sought after by the residents for weddings, portraits, and even their commercial photography needs. With little fanfare, Mike always delivers as promised. You never have to worry about a "second stringer" showing up at your event, and you never have to worry about the integrity of the man or the work. It is artists like Mike that have propelled the North Fork into recognition for its creativity, low key grace, and quiet confidence and I highly recommend him.

As I do with all persons listing their services on the site, I arranged to meet Michael Molinoff. We met in a coffee shop in Mattituck on a rainy morning and he graciously ran out in the bad weather to get some photographs for me to look over. I thought they were incredible and I asked him about his other work. Only with prodding did he eventually tell me some of the people he has photographed: Paul Newman, Sex in The City's Kyle McLaughlin, Mayor Bloomberg, Stacy Rukeyser, and Dr. Ruth! Any major events? How about The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp's Annual Polo for Children at Greenwich Polo Club. Weddings? I don't know the brides, but I would wish I did. They all look so gloriously beautiful and happy! When I came home I took a look at his website. This made me late for my next appointment, but I couldn't stop. The children were captivating and I could hear their laughter and peek into what their parents must see when they tuck them into bed. His home page quotes Confucius: "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." Michael Molinoff does. He is available for weddings, portraits, commercial work and events anywhere in the world and often photographs in NYC, the tri state area, and the Hamptons.

The creative vision employed by Olesya Medvedchikova, owner of Hamptons Photography, captures light, personality, and beauty within frames that are unique to the moment in time and the personality of her subjects. This creative art combines with the most up to date technology and offers clients a myriad of ways to enjoy the finished products and the memories. Private web pages are created from which friends can not only view the photographs, but also order prints. Of course, beautiful bound photograph books are also able to be provided. Hamptons Photography offers a number of options so that budgets, scheduling, and expectations are addressed. Olesya has done events in the Hamptons and North Fork Wine Country so wherever your event is being held, she may be the person to contact. Local wineries are showing some of Olesya's art photographs this year so if you catch one, you will really know the quality of the work.

Peconic Photography is owned by Dawn Carroll, a charming young woman with exceptional talent. Her portfolio demonstrates her ability to capture not just a moment in time, but the spirit of that moment in time. As I flipped through the pages, I could almost hear the giggle of the children photographed. The bridal couples looked so in love and so very happy, I wish I could have been at all their weddings! Dawn works in color and black and white and will do portraits and on site photography.

Krista Sildver has an eye for the moment. When viewing her portfolio, I was particularly struck by the sensitive shots of the groom!! Indeed, it is it is "the bride's day" but surely the groom is more than a prop!! One photo was of the groom's hands as he held the wedding ring in front of his tuxedo clad chest. Another caught the look in his eyes as he heard his bride declare her vows. Krista's exquisite attention to detail captured the essence of this most important event: the joining of two people in matrimony. But don't think the photos weren't fun too! You could hear the laughter!! Krista explained to me that most couples today want a photo journalistic approach, but that the traditional formal shots also remain treasured. She can do it all and does so with a high degree of professionalism and caring. Shots of the bride, alone, with her new husband, and with members of her family were lovely and touching. It was clear to me that not only does she take pride in her work, but that she also loves it! She doesn't view a booking as a job, but rather a collaborative effort to immortalize the day. Brides, grooms, and parents of the happy couple will delight for years to come in the beautiful photographs she takes. One final note: When you book Krista, you get Krista. There is no "second string." I have heard tales of a bride booking a photographer and then having the studio send someone else to the event. You don't want surprise substitutions and this won't happen with Krista.

There's something soft and lovely about Sherry Pickerell's photography. It's rather like the area she lives, the North Fork of Long Island. To be sure, there are moments of flash and sudden beauty, but there is also that centered sense that comes with an intrinsic gentleness. You only get photos like this with real technical ability, Ms. Pickerell clearly has it, and you'll benefit. Naturally you can order on line and there is a password protected program for viewing your event's pictures, and naturally, they are joyous, tender, funny, and loving. Having gained significant experience with some of Long Island's most noted photographers, Sherry has opened her own studio and is available in both Wine Country and The Hamptons.

The success of your wedding photography depends on the melding together of two seemingly diverse abilities: technical skills and creative intuitions. The photographer has to employ both sides of the brain! The degree to which this succeeds can be likened to the success of an architect. A building must stand, but if it stands beautifully, ah, then we really have something! Toni Robertson was an artist first and that is clear in her work. She brings to her photographs the passion, sensitivity and eye of a truly creative mind. Her desire to afford her artistic sensibilities concrete expression led her to the camera and she has been equally successful in mastering the technical requirements of her career. Perhaps most importantly, she truly loves her work and feels honored to be the photographer on what may be the most important day ever: the wedding day. Toni is a "people" person and a quick look at her work in the area of children's photography (www.smallfryphoto.com) bears this truth. She knows how to get the most out of a person in a very gentle and unobtrusive manner. Toni is located in Mattituck, center of the North Fork, and can easily meet you in either the Hamptons or Wine Country!

A Touch of Class Events
8243 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 367-1400
www.aTouchOfClassEvents.com

There are photographers specializing in portraits,, candids, and journalistic albums. Some are wonderful with children and some are not. Some have the assistants necessary to work a major corporate event, and some do not. Some are invisible at weddings, and some impose themselves. Some are dependable, and some are not. How can you be sure a photographer is right for your event? You can rely on the experience of A Touch of Class. Having handled all sorts of events, from children's birthday parties, weddings, and private parties to galas and major corporate events, owner Sherry Schweitzer has worked with photographers in all environments.She represents only the most professional and the most talented. Even if you are planning the event yourself or are utilizing and in-house resource, Sherry will be delighted to help you to find a photographer to record your event.

Judy McCleery will evolve from being your wedding photographer into your family photographer. With more than enough talent to photograph your wedding, she also has the sensitivity to photograph the rest of your life's major milestones: your child's first birthday, your grandparent's fiftieth anniversary, your family reunion. Her portraits are gorgeous and her artistic abilities are evident in her fine arts collection. Vivid Visions Photo-Graphics offers professionalism, responsiveness, and affordability. When the moment is important enough to memorialize in photos, you can count on Vivid Visions to do it for you. And, if you'd like to make your special occasion truly unique, speak to Judy about custom designs for invitations and programs. It's more affordable than you think!