Joshua Dwain | Stories of Wedding Photography and Life...

Alicia & Jeff Married on the Riverside

Josh — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:54:13 +0000

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A co-worker of Jeff’s tried to fix them up in 2007 but they both resisted the idea of a blind date. A year later Jeff and Alicia met by chance on a business trip to California and they’ve been together ever since.

All of their friends and family members knew that Alicia and Jeff were meant to be married, but the lingering question was simply, when would they make it official? Jeff didn’t want to propose on Valentine’s Day or her birthday or while gazing at the Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland. He wanted to do it when she least expected it.
Alicia was awoken early one Saturday morning, October 10, 2010 to see Jeff standing before her with a large bouquet of flowers and a bag of her favorite New York bagels. He got down on one knee and proposed like a true romantic.

Notable Mentions
+ Preparation Location: Radisson Martinique on Broadway
+ Outdoor Portraits: Central Park
+ Ceremony & Reception: Riverside Church
+ Catering: Pasha Events

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Our Albums

Josh — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:15:38 +0000

I thought it might be worth while to show samples of our clients albums. Each of our clients receive a fully customized wedding and/or engagement album from start to finish. We adore designing & creating albums for our clients because we believe these are the true storytellers of their wedding day. There is nothing better than a tangible album to hold and pass on to their children for generations to come. We love BIG books, we’ve never designed any album less than 30 pages and nothing less than 38 pages in 2011.

******** {Pictured above} – Jocelyn & Jerry’s 10×15 | 56 page wedding album with 2 matching 8×12 parent albums in yellow & red ********

******** {Pictured above} - Jessica & Frank’s 10×15 | 44 page wedding album with matching 8×12 parent album ********

******** {Pictured above} - Anita & Lem’s 50 | 10×15 page wedding album ********

******** Pictured above} - Aretha & James’ 62 page | 10×15 wedding album with matching 8×12 parent album ********

{Pictured above} - Jessica & Frank’s 20×30 wall canvas.

{Pictured above} - Monica & Damian’s 16×24 wall canvas.

Wedding by Nature! – Carol & Shiloh

Josh — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:00:40 +0000

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They have two completely different backgrounds yet things just work. Carol a southern bell, born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and Shiloh a city slicker from birth who calls Trenton, NJ his home. They met at a dinner held by friends and family. When Shiloh heard Carol’s ‘Southern’ voice , his attention was peaked and the NJ swag was all the way turned up! Shiloh continued to connect with Carol after their initial conversation and he quickly knew that he had met his wife.

From capturing their NYC engagement session (here) to documenting their day was a blast! Their friends and family from all over the nation came to celebrate with them. We’re extremely blessed they asked us to play a role.

Notable Mentions
+ Engagement Session: Shot by Joshua Dwain Photography in NYC
+ Preparation Location: Helrich Hotel
+ Ceremony: United Methodist Church of New Brunswick
+ Reception: The Palace at Somerset Park

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We had the pleasure of a fellow wedding photographer and friend Chad Pennington second shoot for me on this wedding. As always Anyeka and I enjoy Chad’s company and his ability to always deliver awesome work. Some of the photographs in this post were taken by him.

2011 was our year!

Josh — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:11:27 +0000

I thought about writing about our 2011 wedding season and speaking about how great our clients have been but as I write I’ve decided to flip the script. This post will be about us, Anyeka and myself.

It has been a phenomenal year we’ve experienced a ton of highs and our share of lows but we thank God we made it through. When evaluating the goals we’ve made it is truly a blessing to say that we’ve met them all. Anyeka and I have learned so much in terms of the art and business of wedding photography. Us having being clients ourselves this year has allowed us to genuinely feel exactly how our clients feel and understand the importance that photography plays on their wedding day.

Anyeka & I (Josh) on our wedding day April 2, 2011 – Courtesy of Steven + Tak of STAK Photographer Duo.

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Us having a blast!

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Wedding photography is a tough competitive business, we would like to thank our family, friends, current and past clients for their continued support. We could not and cannot do what we do without you all.

(Updated 1/1/2011) - Last but not least – I would like to thank my good friend Chad and his wife Denise. Chad has been instrumental in helping me step out of my comfort zone to try new things. I remember once this year he literally forced me to do something I wanted to do, but was reluctant to try. He is also responsible for delivering AMAZING (second shooter) work at more than a few of the weddings I’ve shot this year. Thank you Chad for your willingness!

Here’s to a better, way more awesome 2012 here at Joshua Dwain Photography!

- Josh

Behind the Scenes + Bloopers

Josh — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:46:58 +0000

We often display the nice pretty pictures we take during the wedding day, however we’re human and at times prone to make mistakes Here are “some” of our behind the scenes & blooper images from our 2011 wedding season.

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Anyeka posing

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Anyeka with Carolina’s bridesmaids

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Heads up Anyeka, we’re taking a photo.

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I make funny faces when I dance…

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Anyeka helping Aysha prepare for her bun shoot.

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Contemplating… Hmmm…

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“Ok so walk all the way down there can run back”

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Sometimes we see our own friends at our clients weddings… I found my my college friend Mo at Aretha & James’ wedding.

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Anyeka & I chimping!

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Talking to the ladies at Jocelyn & Jerry’s wedding.

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Yup, I stepped in the east river for Jocelyn.

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Anyeka getting it in!

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I have the app from the Geico commercial, I thought it was hilarious for a few weeks. For some reason I decided to play with the app at Antoinette & Edson’s wedding.

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It was a good song

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Just chatting it up with Jessica & Frank.

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Another cameo appearance at Betty & Garnel’s wedding.

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Anyeka playing peek-a-boo.

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I like taking photos with the guests

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Shooting the rings…

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Yosie & Luis New York City Wedding

Josh — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:30:08 +0000

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On October 31st we photographed the very small and intimate union of Yosie and Luis. Smaller wedding are always a breathe of fresh air from the larger weddings we’ve come accustom to. We only spent a few hours with them (and their families) however we instantly enjoyed them and the love they brought to the day. Their wedding ceremony was held at Unitarian Church of All Souls Church and afterwards we headed down to the Meatpacking district to Fig & Olive for a small reception. Below are a few highlights of the day… Enjoy!

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Their wedding reception dinner was held at Fig & Olive so it was only fitting that we incorporate figs and olives into their ring shot.

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Monique & John Chicago Engagement Photography

Josh — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:15:50 +0000

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We would like to extend our congratulations to Monique and John on their recent engagement. We were commissioned by one of Monique’s closets friend Barbara (the Beautiful Stranger) to photograph Monique and John in their element in around of Chicago. We had fun spending the day with them and really got to know them as a couple who truly enjoys their company.

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An Evening with Asisat & Ben… Engaged

Josh — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:31:37 +0000

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I’ve known Asisat since 1999 her freshman year of High School. Asisat and my younger sister (Jessica) have been very close friends for quite some time attending high school and college together. So it comes as no surprise that I was ecstatic when Ben proposed to her. I know that Asisat really loves Ben and how much spending the rest of their lives together meant to her.

I’ll be honest, more or less when Anyeka and I discuss themes, locations, and general settings with couples we pretty much have an idea of how an engagement shoot will go. For some reason, on this shoot we had nothing leading up to the shooting hour. I love how this shoot evolved into an “Evening with Asisat & Ben.”

Enjoy!

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Janita & Kareem New Rochelle Wedding

Josh — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:02 +0000

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If you ask Kareem, he’ll say that they found love in a hopeless place. But really anywhere we find true love that place is blessed. Janita & Kareem had a fun fusion wedding in New Rochelle, NY. From their preparation to the reception, we sensed the anticipation they had of starting their new life together (plus their new bundle they’re expecting later this month). While editing their photos, I turned to Anyeka and said “he (Kareem) really loves her.” Their love for one another is an undeniable truth. We’re happy to have had the opportunity to document their union.

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Fritzie & Stephen Central Park Engagement

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We spent an afternoon in New York City with Fritzie and Stephen who drove up from Pennsylvania to meet us. We had a great time hanging with them and creating awesome photos to add to their engagement story. We’re looking forward to shooting their wedding next summer in PA.

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