Long Island, New York Weddings
Style: Documentary/Cinematic
Just a few days before Christmas, we went to Smithtown, New York to capture a uniquely geniune love story– a timeless and organic connection that truly felt meant to be.
It was a gloomy Friday in Long Island, but still the perfect way to the end the week: the couple displayed their selflessness and love for eachother like no other– Mike, an aspiring firefighter finishing his term at the New York City Fire Academy wed Danielle, a hospital nurse in Manhattan at Danielle’s childhood church in Smithtown. Their vows, read during the church mass, were so wholesome and honest that even myself and the team were teary eyed. After the ceremony, we reflected this feeling through various romantic portraits and moments between bride and groom through the use of dramatic angled lighting, giving a natural feel and providing a true testament to their comfortability and love for each other. It’s almost as if we weren’t there– it was just them, fully in tune with one another.
After getting a few drone photos and video of Danielle and Mike walking out of the church, we took a ride to the extravagant Bourne Mansion in Oakdale, NY, just 30 minutes south of Smithtown. I rode with the bridal party in a party bus, sharing good times with the newly married couple. A mix of digital and film photography, videography, flash styles, and wedding content creation made this wedding one to hold the standard for all of my future weddings. Every single thing about Danielle & Mike’s evening just felt perfect and in tune with the natural love they share with each other and with their family and friends. That love is felt even when going back through the gallery– from posed couple portraits in the iconic bar with the checkered tile floor to the messages left to the bride and groom on a vintage telephone, the butterflies Mike had from Danielle’s second dress reveal, Danielle’s bouquet toss from the ballroom’s balcony to the endless partying and dancing, this was easily one of my team’s favorite weddings to date.
Take a look for yourself and scroll to the end to see magical 35mm film from their wedding.
35mm Film from Danielle & Mike’s Wedding-
DANIELLE & MIKE’S WEDDING
