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Monday, 09 November 2009
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Long Island Batmitzvah Mazaltov
Yesterday, I spent the day photographing a Batmitzvah party on the South Shore of Long Island in East Meadow, New York at a local Jewish Center. These events remind me of coronations. Going from photographing weddings to photographing a Barmitzvah or Batmitzvah is positively lilliputian -- mini-grooms, mini-brides, and mini-guests.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from the party.

Saturday, 31 October 2009
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Kimberly and Szymon's Cold Spring Harbor Engagement Shoot
The lighting was all over the place, cloudy, sunny, contrasty, soft, and the wind seemed to come from every direction. All of which combined for a fun and challenging photo shoot. Variety is good. So is fast service. After the photo shoot I joked with Szymon and Kimberly that my nickname is "fast Dan." Considering the fact that I was able to have this blog and Internet photo gallery up within 3 hours, my nickname really fits.
Here's a photo of the DVD with full size images I'm mailing to Kim & Szymon tomorrow.




This image is an example of the effect photographers may achieve by properly exposing the subject, and underexposing the background. In most situations photographers try to balance the flash to the ambient light so that the flash fills in shadows, adds catch lights to eyes, and results in a pleasing photo that appears to be lit with only natural light. Tech: Nikon D3, Nikon 24-70, Nikon SB900 at plus one, Quantum Turbo SC. Fun stuff.© Dan Wagner 2009, All Rights Reserved -
JFK Wedding Cake September 12, 1953
I just came across this photo on the Internet of Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy cutting their wedding cake. My father-in-law, who was a history professor had the pleasure of meeting JFK when he spoke at his college. And a year or two before JFK Jr died, while delivering a photo assignment to a magazine owned by the same company that owned JFK Jr's magazine George, I wound up sharing an elevator with JFK Jr. Small world. I didn't say anything to JFK Jr. because I was surprised to be standing a foot away from him, and didn't want to bother him. He looked at me, I looked at him, that's all. Speaking of elevators, I also shared an elevator with Kevin Bacon. I asked him if I touched him would that be zero degrees of separation, and he laughed. Therefore, all the couples whose weddings I've photographed can claim one degree of separation to JFK Jr, and Kevin Bacon. Do the math. :)

Photograph by "Antoinette" Toni Frissell. Copyright unknown.
Location: Newport, Rhode Island, Hammersmith Farm
Monday, 26 October 2009
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Jennifer and Chris Tie The Knot
Yesterday, under clear skies, mild temps, and a gentle breeze, Jennifer and Chris made their romance official at the Eastwind Country Gardens in Wading River, New York. Here are a few photos, with more to roll your way soon.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
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Kim and Chad's Westhampton Beach Wedding
I had a blast photographing Kim and Chad's wedding yesterday. The reception was at Atlantica on The Ocean. It's a beautiful location. Here's a brief photo selection.
Kim had everyone laughing when she followed her mother, Dorothy's advice to scuff her wedding shoes.
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