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65 years and going strong

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This was an incredible event for me – a 65 year Anniversary Celebration – which included a renewal of vows ! The renewal of vows was actually a surprise for the couple celebrating their Sapphire Anniversary, the children and grand-children set up the renewal ceremony and the Bride and Groom of 65 years embraced the celebration – including a big kiss and smooch to seal the deal and a couple’s dance. Helen and Ray were surrounded by friends and family which included 43 (and still counting) of their own Great Grandchildren. This was a celebration of life ! Enjoy a peak at the images of the day. Click here to watch video 65 years

I join the slate of Officers for PPA NJ North Region for 2009-2010

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I have had the honor of being elected as 2nd Vice President of the Professional Photographers Association NJ North Region (PPANJ) for the upcoming term of 2009-2010 This has me moving up from my previous position of Secretary. It is a great pleasure to be working with a great council of officers and we are all looking forward to an exciting year filled with great education programs, social events and networking and new membership.
Today, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) uis the world’s largest non-profit association, with more than 20,000 members in 54 countries. The associatin seeks to increase its members’ business savy as well as broaden their creative scope, advancing careers by providing all the tools for success…as they have since 1880.
Vision Statement of PPA: To creat a global perspective that promotes business first, creativity and excellance always.
In short PPA is a solid professional organization – offering support, high professional standards and on-going education.
It is my pleasure to give back time and energy that has provided to the industry of Photography and so much support to my business.
Mission Statement of PPA:
To be the leader in the dissemination of knowledte in the areas of professional business practices and creative image-making, and to define and maintain the industry’s standards of excellance.

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Another view of the Conservatory at the Madison Hotel, Morristown, NJ

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I need to show another view of The Madison Hotel. Just as each wedding has its own uniqueness so does The Madison Hotel offer uniqueness to each wedding. This fall season wedding had a 6 p.m. ceremony in The Conservatory, providing a the stunning look of the end of the day streaming through the the glass enclosed setting. Following the ceremony the old world charm of the lobby area of the Madison Hotel was the perfect stage for the family and group photos. The Bride and Groom had a perfect setting to continue with their portrait session before returning to The Conservatory to dance the night away under the stars.

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The Conservatory at the Madison Hotel, Morristown, NJ

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I want to share with you some of my favorite venues in Northern New Jersey, that I have had the opportunity to photograph. We have so many fabulous choices – venues and settings that are unique and each have a feel of their own. Todays place is the Madison Hotel in Morristown. The Madison Hotel offers The Conservatory,a greenhouse room which can be used for ceremonies and / or the reception. Todays view of the Madison Hotel is showing off The Conservatory used for a daytime ceremony. The setting is virtual eye candy with the daylight flooding the room, the signature white chairs and decorated with an abundance of red roses. Following the sundrenched ceremony in The Conservatory greenhouse room, the reception embodied old world charm in The Grand Ballroom.