Courtney Davidson Photography http://courtneydavidson.net Blog Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:17:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Samantha + Mattew Engagement… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=525 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=525#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:17:10 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=525 When Matt told me his idea to do some photos in their apartment, I thought it was a great idea!  I love shooting people in their natural environments, and it is a great way to get to know my clients.  Here are a few of my favorites from breakfast, including our excursion out into the neighborhood… enjoy!

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=525 1 Alexandra + Per… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=482 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=482#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:29:10 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=482 I had a hard time picking the pictures for the blog for this one!  So many good ones!  This was my first experience with a Swedish style reception… non-stop toasting and singing.. it was fantastic!

Alexandra showing me her traditional Swedish Bridal Crown..

Apparently, these guys go everywhere with them, so the bride make tuxedos for them and delivered them to the groom as a surprise…

I think seeing her bouquet really made it real for her just before we went for their first look session…

I love it when the bride and groom use their engagement photos!  They placed them around the Pratt House and gave the space a personalized environment..

Alexandra surprised Per and said her vows in Swedish!

The Toastmaster sets the pace…

They take their singing very seriously…

I think this is my favorite…

They played a game where they had to answer who does what with the shoe, and luckily they agreed on the answer to this question!

The Groomsmen all stood up individually and gathered to sing the last song to the bride and groom.  It was so awesome, I almost started crying!

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=482 1 Janah + Eric… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=448 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=448#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:48:55 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=448 A few of my favorites from Janah + Eric’s Governors Island Wedding!  Janah + Eric really made everything so unique and true to themselves, and I can only hope that the photos do it justice! Enjoy…

I think this one may be my favorite!

Janah has BEAUTIFUL eyes!

The Admiral’s House..

I happened to catch them moments after the ceremony, thankful it didn’t rain!  :)

Back on board the Governors Island Ferry to go to the reception…

I discovered during their engagement session that Janah + Eric have the best taste in food, and so as I expected, the food was awesome!

I love this last shot… everyone had such a great time and danced like crazy!  Including the bride, if you notice her feet :)

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=448 0 Miranda + Jeremy… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=444 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=444#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:55:23 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=444 Some of my favorites from Miranda + Jeremy’s Shelter Island wedding… such a lovely couple.  I had a great time capturing their fun, easy-going style!   Ceremony and Reception held at Dering Harbor Inn on Shelter Island.  They were so kind to put me up in this awesome B&B called The House at Chase Creek which was like a little vacation for me.  Great to work with Ryan of Above and Beyond Events, she did a great job making sure the day went off without a hitch!

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=444 0 Summer 2010 Deluxe Chrys Q Slipcovers! http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=417 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=417#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:42:55 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=417 I am so excited to offer my brides the Summer 2010 Deluxe album cover collection by the lovely and talented Chrys Q!  Covers are created especially to fit your album and protect your investment.  I have one for all my sample albums!  All photos courtesy of Chrys Q…

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=417 0 Ronald + Zena Engagement… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=392 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=392#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:54:58 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=392 A few of my favorites from Ronald + Zena’s engagement… .well, all over the place!  We started off at One if By Land on Barrow street where they were engaged, stopped by their apartment for some rest and a few shots there, and then finished up on the High Line.  Special thanks to One if By Land for accommodating us!

I think these are my favorite…

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=392 1 Laura + Justin… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=380 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=380#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:03:14 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=380 This Southern girl really enjoyed shooting this wedding.  Don’t get me wrong, I love the City, but I like shooting in a barn as much as I like shooting at The Plaza.  Here are a few of my favorites from Laura + Justin’s upstate wedding… assisted by Cesar Carrasco.

Laura’s bouquet was so beautiful. It was really important to her to have peonies in her decor, and despite difficulty because of the volcano irruption, her florist made it work.  Just goes to show we never really know what vendors have to go through to make things happen!  The bouquet also included freesia, which was so fragrant that I didn’t want to stop shooting it!

The ceremony took place at the Stone Church in Cragsmoor, NY– SO beautiful.

I love this shot of Dad exiting the ceremony…

My personal favorite…

Cocktail hour games had been set up by the groomsmen.  And yes, I put myself in the direct line of on-coming horseshoes and sand bags to get these shots… there isn’t a whole lot I won’t do for a good picture!

The tables at the reception were loaded with great details, lush floral arrangements in mason jars, fruit, bread, candles, and awesome table markers made from letter flash cards…

Guests were given sparklers to light their procession across the street to the bonfire…

Bonfire.   S’mores.  A perfect ending to an awesome wedding! 

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=380 0 Harlem RBI Bids for Kids 2010 – Cipriani 42nd Street http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=330 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=330#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:51:34 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=330 I think this was my 4th year shooting this event for one of my favorite clients, Harlem RBI.  Another spectacular success, another record-breaking fundraiser for an organization well-worthy of the effort.  Here is a great video from MLB.com highlighting the event, and the announcement of a major fund raising project that will have a major impact on expanding the Harlem RBI program…

Bob Costas hosts the VIP reception…

The live auction…

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=330 0 Gilda’s Club Luncheon Celebrating Women with Cancer – The Plaza Hotel… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=324 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=324#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:41:44 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=324 A few shots from last month’s 3rd Annual Luncheon Celebrating Women Living with Cancer – held at The Plaza Hotel, Wednesday May 19th, 2010 hosted by a really wonderful organization – Gilda’s Club of New York.

Miss Teen USA Stormi Bree Henley with Gilda’s Club executives Bob Easton and Lily Stefani..

]]> http://courtneydavidson.net/?feed=rss2&p=324 0 Steve + Kaye… http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=318 http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=318#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 02:07:59 +0000 admin http://courtneydavidson.net/?p=318 It seems like yesterday that I was shooting their engagement!  Great wedding, great couple, enough said.  Assisted by the talented Cesar Carrasco.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Steve and his brother getting their shoes shined before the big day…

This picture of the shoe store guy really makes me laugh…

I love when brides put their engagement photos to good use!

I love the incorporation of the Chinese Tea Ceremony and the red dress…

“Hands… touching hands…. reaching out…”

A final bit of advice from Grandma before we leave for the portraits…

I think this one is my favorite…

The guests spotted us on our way to the park from their balconies…
Hotel: Ravel Hotel, Long Island City

Venue: Water’s Edge, Long Island City

Band: Livewire Entertainment

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