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October. 29. 2008

oh it’s not just wednesday, it’s pick on mike day

well….not really pick on mike day so much as just post about this one shoot in particular where he was cracking me UP with his shooting craziness….we are always trying to shoot each other while we shoot and get really unflattering pictures of each other, he wins hands down, but it’s still fun to see what we do while we shoot!

take this shot for example! We were both SO pumped at the whole chicken element of the shoot that we wanted to incorporate them in any way we could. Check Mike out trying to get her ring with the chicken feet! Way to think outside of the coop! bah-CAW!!!


Now in his own words ‘If I weren’t scared of heights I would be a firefighter’ He is a CHICKEN about heights! Not that I am one to cast stones, although that statement would say otherwise! I am a BIGGER chicken about heights, I just don’t hide it like the stoic Mr. Romano does… so it was a thrill to see him conquer his fear for a shot! The roof was only about 8 feet off the ground mind you….I’m just sayin’

He got quite a series of cool ring shots up on the weathervane- but I couldn’t resist getting this shot of him putting his back into it!

Now this shot is a prime example of me eating my own words! Visual sweep much? I was like MAN! This shot is AWESOME! And then I looked up. Nuff said.

One of my favorite things about Mike is his creativity. He likes to really push his compositions and angles, I really liked the shot he got from this.

I think he was just tired at this point

Mike is such an animal lover. Even chickens! He wasn’t scared of them at all. I was! Right after he got this hen on him he tried to get her to fly at me – I almost peed in my pants! No shot of that though, sorry!

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Way to put yourself out there for your work Mr. Romano! Paul and Erica’s wedding is our last wedding of the season- I can’t wait for it and I know Mike can’t either!!


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Val McCormick Photography — Ha, this post had me crackin' up. I love how you branded his rumpus. LOL.   ( October 29, 2008 @ 3:31 pm )

Orchard Cove Photography — These are GREAT - Mike is such a star :)   ( October 29, 2008 @ 3:54 pm )

Candice @ Jubilee Events — LOL at the second to last picture.... what an AWESOME expression!!   ( October 29, 2008 @ 5:32 pm )

Robin Dini Photography — LOL...lmao...that second to last shot is a riot! how freakin' funny! the one on the roof holding onto the weathervane is hysterical!   ( October 30, 2008 @ 8:45 am )

Brody Grant: Polarity Photo — These shots are great!
What smile makers they are. Nothing like an artist in their element (even if the element itself is dirty or uncomfortable for the moment!!)
Fun post! Hilarious watermark placement that you rock in your personal posts, I always chuckle at some of the creative spots you drop the mark.

Thanks for sharing carla.
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Brody   ( October 30, 2008 @ 9:11 am )

E. Broderick Photography — Love these! Mike is The Man. Like Brody, I love looking for your logo. Sometimes the placement of that big 'C' just makes me laugh out loud.   ( October 30, 2008 @ 9:24 am )

laurie — ok this about had me peeing in my pants, man I miss you guys...where's my photo booth picture?? i know you guys are ready for a break   ( October 30, 2008 @ 10:17 am )

Bruce Plotkin — You guys are totally nuts! But love you and love your pictures Carla. Next you'll be hangin' off of the Brooklyn Bridge (oops, didn't mean to give you any ideas, think of your kids before you do it).   ( October 31, 2008 @ 6:58 am )

dorelies — I love these making of shots. They are realy great!!   ( November 1, 2008 @ 9:50 am )

Erik Maziarz — LOL   ( November 2, 2008 @ 3:17 pm )

Robert J. Trenske — LOVE these shots Carla, they really make me laugh. Your storytelling is so great!

It was great catching up with you (and hanging out) in NYC. I promise I will be posting some of the crazy pics soon, I am so behind!! Anyways, hope you have been well, we have to catch up sometime soon!!   ( November 2, 2008 @ 8:31 pm )

October. 28. 2008

take the leap!

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This morning I found out from some friends that I had placed 8th in the Bridal Party category of the WPJA’s (wedding photojournalists association) Brides.com photo competition! Their contests are worldwide, and pretty competitive, for me at least! ;) I was a little worried because I didn’t actually remember entering, it was quite a while back… so I almost thought they were joking!
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But they were not! I am pretty excited, because one of my goals that I was actually laughing about, was to finally place in a WPJA competition! I am the worst editor for these things, and have not placed yet- in fact I had entered this shot once before and it got NADA! So, you never know what each judge will like…So don’t be shy and enter shots you are proud of- you never know what could happen!

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Big congrats to my friend Jane, she placed second in this category!!!


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Justin Marantz — YAY!! Congrats!! Thats such a crazy fun shot!   ( October 28, 2008 @ 8:49 pm )

Candace Jeffery Photography — Wow! That's great!   ( October 29, 2008 @ 7:09 am )

Candice @ Jubilee Events — Congrats Carla!! It is so well deserved!   ( October 29, 2008 @ 5:33 pm )

Robin Dini Photography — that is so freakin' awesome! i love that shot! I was so excited when i stumbled across it. I didn't know either!   ( October 29, 2008 @ 6:57 pm )

Jaime — Congrats! That's a great shot and who cares if the dresses are ruined by chlorine (not like you ever get a second chance to wear a bridesmaid gown).   ( October 29, 2008 @ 7:48 pm )

Charlie — you still rockin!!   ( October 30, 2008 @ 12:18 pm )

STEVE DePINO — Way to rock it Carla!!!   ( November 4, 2008 @ 12:27 pm )

October. 27. 2008

mallory + chris wedding at the great river country club milford

Last Saturday Mike and I photographed Mallory & Chris’ wedding at the Trumbull Congregational Church and the Great River Country Club in Milford. I just love shooting there- the are SO wonderful to work with! We had a special guest shooter, my good friend Miss Nikki Nicole come along and shoot with the day- and we had a BLAST!!
Mallory’s bridesmaid Serena had us all cracking up here, I won’t tell you what she said but it was hilarious!


These ladies were rocking the best shoes, they had such a sexy bow at the back!

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I had a lot of fun shooting the dress- I started off in the hallway outside of the room, because it was full of girls getting ready and there wasn’t really a place to hang it…so I relied on my trusty back up of the hotel dolly cart hoo ha and started where I normally shoot- I like what I get, decide I wanted to add a shoe element to it, so I go to snag them from Mr. Romano who is busy shooting them in the lobby….
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Then I see this BIG window in the lobby area and am like….hmmmm….wait a second…! And then decide to clear the entire room of it’s furniture to create this shot.

Then when Mike is done shooting the shoes I added one to the cart to change up the whole feel of the shot. I really like what I got, but I really really LOVE what Mike got, I can’t wait for him to blog it so you can check it out! In our efforts to one up each other we end up getting some really great shots, which only benefits our clients and each other, really!

So once we are done shooting the dress here, we put the room back together…and then I decide I wanted to shoot Mallory and her girls here, OF COURSE I DO because then I have to take the room apart again!! More work! But we do it quickly and get some fun shots!

I just loved the top of Mallory’s dress, it is so beautiful and lacy


A new spin on our hairspray shots…and this perfume smelled really nice!

I feel a little like my buddy Steve Depino with my moody, ring bearer shot! :) This little guy was SO cute and quite a contender on the dance floor!

These pipes made such a cool backdrop for shooting, talk about leading lines

I love the minister’s smile here

After the ceremony, we hid out and let the church clear out so we could do family pictures…there was the most beautiful room where Mallory and Chris could just have a moment to collect themselves and enjoy being married…this is my most favorite time for them, it can be pretty overwhelming!

Just call me a compositional rabble-rouser… putting them smack in the middle and all
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Super sexy shoes and beautiful flowers!!

I love this shot of Mallory

Trying to change up my feet shots a bit, I am just loving the texture in her lacy dress and the cobblestones

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The dusky light is just so soft and beautiful…

I almost lost my spleen trying to lean over the railing- these were WAY child proof- much to my dismay! But I am glad I risked my life and internal organs for this shot- it’s my favorite of the day!

Anaconda 3: The Offspring divx Yes, I could have frozen their motion but made the executive, artistic decision not to! This just feels all ‘newlywed-couple-caught-fleeing-in-an-alley-in-France’ or something, no?

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Again, I decided to be a little risky for this shot, turned off my flash and went with the motion- the best part? Her high heel!

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OK, I lied. THIS is my favorite shot of the night!!! ha ha ha! Check out Miss Nikki Nicole all bright eyed and bushy tailed! We had a great time shooting with you, come back any time!!!

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Mike’s bright idea. Not sure why I followed along- save for the fact that I can NOW say I have put my flash in my mouth!

Mallory and Chris it was so good to see you guys again- we had an incredible time with you both and hope you had a relaxing and fun honeymoon!

Make sure you check out Mike’s shots HERE, he rocked this wedding like I have never seen- it’s NUTS!!

(but be patient, he has a new baby!!)

xxoo

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Eric Foley — Hey C, Mclovin the shoe shot and the silhouettes of the brides maids.

How does flash taste anyway???   ( October 27, 2008 @ 1:17 pm )

Orchard Cove Photography — You guys are too much - I love those cobblestones. It's like the great texture of walls....except on the floor :)   ( October 27, 2008 @ 1:22 pm )

Candace Jeffery Photography — I love the shot outside showing the motion. It's great!   ( October 27, 2008 @ 4:41 pm )

Erik Maziarz — this has to be my favorite wedding post so far this year - the way you rocked that window; the cobblestone; the quiet moment after the ceremony; the first dance shot - it just oozes Carla Ten Eyck style!   ( October 27, 2008 @ 5:13 pm )

daria — Congrats on your awesome placing in the wpja/brides competition!!!
wahoooo!!   ( October 27, 2008 @ 6:28 pm )

Jaime — I'm with Erik. This is my favorite post all year, too.   ( October 27, 2008 @ 7:01 pm )

Rnormfoto — not sure why you're suckin' on a flash OR stompin' in MY Trumbull territory... :)   ( October 27, 2008 @ 8:24 pm )

Val McCormick Photography — LOVE the shoe and bouquet shot! The silhouettes of the girls in front of the window is AWESOME!!!
I always think I have found a favorite post then you go and top it!

What size was that flash? what? lol.   ( October 27, 2008 @ 8:55 pm )

Robin Dini Photography — you HOOKED UP those dress and shoe shots. I'm loving that window and all of your "stolen moments". Really beautiful stuff. ;)   ( October 27, 2008 @ 9:17 pm )

STEVE DePINO — "I need more moody ring bearer! I got a fever and the only cure is more moody ring bearer!"   ( October 28, 2008 @ 6:29 am )

Geoffrey R. Boka — oh Carla, I loved the first dance shot. MAN I WISH I COULD TRY TO DO THAT! I get stuck having to do the safe conservative shot since I have to give them the whole dance uncut. EFF! Beautiful stuff. And a great sepia type action on it too. Really great taste Carla!   ( October 28, 2008 @ 11:12 am )

Geoffrey R. Boka — oh Carla, I loved the first dance shot. MAN I WISH I COULD TRY TO DO THAT! I get stuck having to do the safe conservative shot since I have to give them the whole dance uncut. EFF! Beautiful stuff. And a great sepia type action on it too. Really great taste Carla!   ( October 28, 2008 @ 11:14 am )

Ryel j Photography — So cute!! I love the shots at the end!   ( October 29, 2008 @ 2:48 pm )

E. Broderick Photography — Oh, that window! Love it. And the shot of them having a moment just after the ceremony. Beauty, beauty.

And of course, the newlyweds-in-France shot (totally!) and the dance shot are killer.   ( October 30, 2008 @ 10:41 am )

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