november
28
2011
We're so excited to see our photos featured on the Harper's Bazaar website.
The wedding of Joanna Hillman, Senior Market Editor at Harper's Bazaar, and Aram Green was the epitome of style and class. Read more about Joanna Hillman's glamorous affair at Harper's Bazaar
Photographs by Michael Falco
november
16
2011
Introducing... Guy Calaf
We’re so excited to announce the newest addition to our growing roster of lead photographers --
Guy Calaf. Guy’s talent for capturing rare and emotive images as a second shooter caught our attention and we touted him to be the team's newest emerging photographer.
Guy comes to us with amazing credentials in the realm of photojournalism, and is by no means an emerging talent in his field. An award-winning photographer, he has documented conflict in war zones, been embraced by the fashion world for his work for Vanity Fair and Marie Claire, and been lauded by the art community for his fine art photography.
Guy brings to the world of wedding photography a deep interest in human relationships, an ability to see beauty in unexpected places, and a personal warmth that encourages people to feel at ease.
“The personal connection is key to my work. Being honored to document such a beautiful and important moment as a wedding, gives me the drive to produce work that is constructed by the emotional power of the couple. My work goes beyond photography; it is an eternal visual representation of love”.
november
04
2011
Meredith and Jules Engagement
It’s a bittersweet day in the studio. Meredith, our Account Manager, good friend and beloved by our clients is finishing up at Christian Oth Studio to get married and begin her new life. She’ll be replaced by Candice, who will join the team from Monday.
However we’re so excited to share Meredith & her beau, Julian in these gorgeous engagement photos recently shot by our very own Sue Kessler. We’re also very excited at the prospect of shooting her June wedding - sure to be an amazing Southern affair!
However we’re so excited to share Meredith & her beau, Julian in these gorgeous engagement photos recently shot by our very own Sue Kessler. We’re also very excited at the prospect of shooting her June wedding - sure to be an amazing Southern affair!
august
31
2011
Moving Day
The day has finally arrived! After spending the last 2 months building our new studio we are moving to our new space on 25th Street. We're all very excited here at the studio as we'll have more space for our work stations and have an adjacent studio.
Our new address is 147 W 25 Street and we're on the 9th Floor. We're keeping our phone number and extensions, however today we're also moving to a new phone system, so our phones will not be answered today. We should be up and running in the new studio by tomorrow (Thursday).
august
08
2011
Sneak Peek: LA Dreaming
A little preview of a shoot we did out in LA. More on it very, very soon.
july
26
2011
New Studio Update - First Look
Here is a first look at the new studio space in the Flatiron District. So far the walls were demolished but tomorrow I expect they will be patched and painted.
There are still many, many items on the checklist; we're just getting started. By next week, we'll have the floors sanded and finished before we can begin with the construction of the drywall. No worries - the space will be pretty open.
Thanks to Yaiza, my architect, the project is in good hands and I love her ideas for the space. With that said, the all important question is... If this were your studio space, what would you do to it?
july
25
2011
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all New Yorkers (and non- New Yorkers for that matter...) who got married yesterday during the historic first day of legal same sex weddings in New York. What an exciting time!
As we are celebrating with you, we are offering a free couple portrait shoot for 2 couples who were married yesterday at City Hall in New York. So if you were there yesterday, click here and send us your info!

july
21
2011
Celebrating New York's First Day of Gay Weddings
Sunday marks the first day of legal same sex weddings in New York. To celebrate, we are offering a wedding gift of sorts and inviting 2 couples whose wedding took place on this historic day to do a couple portrait session free of charge. Simply send us a picture of yourselves in front of City Hall along with the marriage license and we’ll set up the shoot.
Please check back with us on Monday and we'll send more information on how to submit your license and photo. Above all, Congratulations!
Above photos by Shawn Connell
UPDATE: If you are one of the lucky couples, please pre-register here
july
18
2011
New Studio Coming Soon!
You may have noticed that I have been posting very little on the blog in the recent weeks. Well, along with doing lots of shoots I have been working on finalizing a commercial lease for a new studio space in New York's Flatiron district.
For over a year, I have been on the lookout for a great space that is in the right area of town and is also large enough to accommodate the growing needs of the studio. I finally found such a space and last week signed the lease.

The New York realtors have a funny term for a rectangular space like this one: "Vanilla Box". This means that pretty much we'll get a rectangle with 4 walls and some windows in it. The above drawing doesn't do it justice, but the new space is pretty incredible and will be large enough to house the team as well as operate a photo studio. We're all very excited about it.
More about it in the coming days.
june
25
2011
Congratulations NY!!! Same Sex New York Marriage Bill passes
What an incredible time for gay New Yorkers! Today I am proud to be calling this state my home! We are all incredibly moved by the same sex marriage bill that passed in the senate last night. Thank you governor Cuomo for delivering on a campaign promise! And, the four republican senators that made it possible for the bill to pass.
What a remarkable victory for the gay community that started their gay rights movement right here in the city at Stonewall.
Photographer Shawn Connell took the above image at a recent gay wedding in NY.
june
22
2011
The new light field camera
The news of this new camera technology reached me over and over again today. Seems like every photographer seems incredibly excited by this new technology: A camera that lets you select focus after the fact.
This is nothing short of remarkable! If you know any photographer, especially those who shoot photojournalism you'll know that a camera's focus is probably one of the most challenging issues. This is quite a deep subject, that we all discuss a lot.
The Wall Street Journal says that "(it) will bring the biggest change to photography since the transition from film to digital". They might be right.
This really changes things.
Lytro, the company behind this new technology say that they will deliver a consumer camera later this year. Go to their website and reserve your spot now.

Other articles on the new camera:
New York Times: A START-UP’S CAMERA LETS YOU TAKE SHOTS FIRST AND FOCUS LATER
june
15
2011
Introducing Glen Allsop
It's my pleasure to introduce Glen Allsop. He is our newest photographer at the studio.
I met Glen last year and was so impressed with his work that I asked him to come shoot for us. A few of our clients already had the pleasure to meet him and see his work in action. He has photographed over 100 weddings in Australia and shot several in the USA. In fact, many of his clients loved his work so much that they flew him from Australia to the US. Not bad, if you think about the photography talent that we have here in the first place.
So, I am very fortunate to announce Glen as the newest member of our team.
His work has been seen in Bride to Be Magazine, Real Weddings Magazine, Woman's Day among others as well as on many blogs.
Also ProPhoto Magazine (Australia) recently did a cover feature on Glen.
Click on his headshot to see Glen's full portfolio and bio.
“The relationship between photographer and client is crucial in creating beautiful, honest photographs. It’s my passion to catch you at your very best, which may be when you least expect it.” - Glen
may
18
2011
Popular Photography Feature
Popular Photography Magazine goes behind the scenes in an interview with Christian where he reveals some of the secrets of his craft, from the lenses he uses to the details that catch his eye.
Check out the article in the June 2011 issue of Popular Photography on stands now.

may
06
2011
Ric Ocasek shoot for the New York Times Magazine
Every now and then I get to shoot some cool celebrities. Last week I shot Ric Ocasek from the Cars for the New York Times Magazine. The shoot took place during a break of the rehearsals at the Gibson Showroom in Midtown. Ric was very calm and professional and a genuinely nice person to work with. He made my job really easy as he had done so many shoots in his career.

Link to article: The Return of Ric Ocasek
march
29
2011
See us at the New York Weddings Event
Stop by our booth and get your picture taken. We'll be at the New York Weddings Event.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 30 from 5 - 8pm.
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street
Get tickets here

march
23
2011
HELP JAPAN FUNDRAISER - 100% GOES TO DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Over the last few days and weeks the news images show devastated Japan after the earthquake and tsunami with a nuclear catastrophe unfolding. There are many charity organizations that help the unfortunate and one that we support here at the studio is Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors without Borders.
The constant effort by Doctors without Borders to be in disaster areas and conflict zones in over 60 countries is a cause worth supporting. These doctors go where nobody else goes and are very quick to get there. Event though Japan is a wealthy country and seems to be in a much better position to help itself, Doctors without Borders has sent medical teams to support the earthquake and tsunami response in Japan. Their teams are running mobile clinics and are conducting needs assessments at this point.
For this reason we'd like to hold a fundraiser here a the studio by offering a portrait shoot. Our photographers will donate their time. 100 % of your donations will go to Doctors Without Borders/Medicins Sans Frontieres.
The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, March 24th and through Monday, March 28th. Christian Oth Studio is offering a special portrait package that includes a 1-hour session with one of our studio photographers. For further details and questions about how you can make an immediate contribution please contact Meredith Goforth at meredith@christianoth.com by 5pm on Monday, March 28th.

Details of the Fundraiser:
- Purchase a portrait session with one of our studio photographers for a specially reduced rate of $750
- Your portrait session must take place between April 1 and April 15
- We will schedule a time and a place for your photography session. There are 3 areas that we will shoot at: Manhattan's Meat Packing District, Central Park and Dumbo. It will be early Spring and these locations will have a special allure.
- Samples of portrait shoots can be found here, and here. There is also good sample here about several engagement shoots.
- You will receive your images as a link to our proofing site.
- You will also receive iPad and web ready files of the best images from the shoot.
Please contact Meredith Goforth (212) 634-7949 or meredith@christianoth.com to book your portrait session.
We will book as many of these portrait sessions as physically possible within this 2 week period. We have several photographers ready and available to shoot several sessions a day.
Please note that your donation is a general donation to Doctors without Borders and it's not Japan specific, however this will help their efforts there.
We are also looking for corporate sponsors who will match the contributions by our clients.
All of us here at Christian Oth Studio would like to extend our thanks to those who will contribute to the cause.
UPDATE: We just got our first sponsor: The Tara Circle, inc at The Alder Manor (location of many movies such as the Royal Tenenbaums and one of Martha Stewart's favorite locations) has just very generously donated their premises as a backdrop for our portrait shoot.
january
19
2011
Rent the Runway
The concept is simple and brilliant--beautiful dresses at a fraction of the price: Rent the dress instead of owning it. If you haven't heard about it yet, let me be the harbinger of good news: RentTheRunway has arrived!!!
Recently I shot a wedding at Ellis Island that was a top-knotch event. Senators, even our own governor were there. Yet in the hallways I could hear how women rented the dress for the evening instead of owning it. I wish we had something like this for us guys (tuxedo rentals notwithstanding)
Anyhow, Shawn and I shot their latest campaign which can be seen on the new RentTheRunwayWeddings site. Please register!
january
17
2011
Lyndsey Hamilton Events Presents The Collective
Today we are thrilled to announce a new collaboration with several of the most respected and revered names in the wedding industry. Launched by my good friend Lyndsey Hamilton, the new partnership, called The Collective, includes New York and L.A. based event planning firm Lyndsey Hamilton Events, Christian Oth Studio, Matthew Robbins floral and event design, Ceci New York couture invitation design, Belle Fleur New York, and Marcey Brownstein Catering.
"Our goal with 'The Collective' is to offer clients the unique opportunity to have our favorite and most recognized industry partners to produce the luxury wedding experience" says Hamilton. We are excited to be a part of a partnership with some of the most creative minds in various fields and are honored to be included in The Collective, as each of our partners in this venture represents the top talent in their respective field. Click on the link below for a sampling of some of the real weddings that our studio has worked on with each of the partners in The Collective. We look forward to many more to come.
january
14
2011
The New York Public Library 100 Year Anniversary Gala
Last night marked the 100th anniversary of the New York Public Library, and to celebrate this monumental landmark event, they hosted a resplendent gala. Our studio was asked to be the exclusive photographers for the evening, and we were absolutely thrilled to accept. We have had the pleasure of photographing numerous weddings and events at the New York Public Library throughout the years, and its classic gracefulness and grandeur makes it one of our favorite iconic New York places.
To add to the historic nature of the event and kick off the party, a classic jazz band in full flapper-era attire serenaded guests with upbeat melodies. Giant candelabras lit the room, while literature and the constellations were projected onto the ceiling. An original mock up of the building, which opened to the public in 1911, sat front and center. The event was catered by Peter Callahan, one of New York’s finest chefs, and guests enjoyed everything from tuna tartare to sweet desserts served in champagne glasses. The food was artfully presented and appealed to all the senses--a perfect presentation. As the evening wound down, we reflected on the success of the party in honoring what was truly an historic occasion.
I hope you enjoy the photographs from this wonderful event.
Thanks to Lis Pearson from the NYPL for hosting such a great event.
Loved the food from Creative Edge, Peter Callahan, Glorious Food & Sonnier & Castle
and the incredible band Carte Blanche
january
06
2011
THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2011
Christian Oth Studio is proud to announce that we have been selected as The Knot Best of Weddings Winner for 2011. This prestigious award is presented annually to those wedding vendors whose commitment to excellence ranks them far and above their peers as rated by the brides.
What a great way to start off the year!

january
03
2011
Martha Stewart Feature

I hope you all had a very happy new year! 2011 is shaping up to be a great year for the studio already--the talented editors over at Martha Stewart selected this beautiful wedding shot by Shawn Connell for a feature in their winter weddings issue. We are so honored and excited to see the photographs in the magazine, and of course we would like to thank Eric and Angela (the bride and groom) for letting us share their beautiful celebration below. I hope you enjoy the feature, and stay tuned for even more photographs of this wedding tomorrow.


december
22
2010
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays from all of us at Christian Oth Studio! Whew, what a year it has been... we started off with an all new site, added a blog and had some truly amazing weddings to share. Well there are quite a few more to come in 2011 - we will have lots of destination weddings and some truly amazing New York affairs too.
The studio will be closed for the holidays and we will be taking some much-deserved time off to relax and enjoy friends and family. We'll be back in early January, so until then we wish you a peaceful holiday and a happy new year!
december
06
2010
Das Racist
Recently I photographed "Das Racist", a Brooklyn indie-rap group, for the New York Times Magazine (click here for the full interview). Initially I wasn’t very familiar with their music, but Himanshu Suri (in the red and white jacket) and Victor Vazquez were relaxed and extremely comfortable in front of the camera and I love how their personalities came out in the photos. Immediately after arriving they dismantled a bouquet of flowers to use playfully as props. After that we just had fun--they were not afraid to joke around in front of the camera, which resulted in some really great shots. I hope you enjoy these extra takes from the shoot.
october
24
2010
The Great Melinda Gates
I recently got the opportunity to photograph the lovely Melinda Gates for the New York Times Magazine (click here to read the full interview), and want to share some extra shots and a behind-the-scenes photograph from our shoot with you. I was not surprised to discover that Melinda was both kind and incredibly eloquent, traits that have served her well as a philanthropist (she is co-founder and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). A rigorous schedule necessitated that Deborah Solomon from the magazine ask questions over my shoulder while I photographed Melinda, and at one point, Deborah noted “Everybody wants something from you...”. I volunteered that all I wanted from her was a great photograph, and Melinda’s gracious response was “That’s all right with me”. She was elegant and poised throughout the shoot, but I found out that there is one thing she does not tolerate...Apple products in their home! I asked if she would allow her children to have iPods and iPhones, and the answer was a resolute “No”. I enjoyed photographing and talking with Melinda Gates, and her kindness and generosity in person was truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy the photographs from our shoot below.
october
19
2010
The Knot Gala
It’s bridal market week here in New York, and the new collections have been just cause for celebration, with parties taking place all around town. Monday night’s gala thrown by The Knot was by far the highlight of the week. Carley Roney, the talented Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Knot, presided over the festivities with grace and style. She contacted our studio to take pictures of the event, which took place at the beautiful New York Public Library. It was an amazing night, with all of the major wedding celebrities in attendance. The centerpiece-de-resistance was a towering wedding gown made entirely from white and pink flowers by Preston Bailey. I hope you enjoy the photographs below of this truly magical evening.
Mark Ingram, Carley Roney, me, Preston Bailey
Rebecca Crumley, me, Sylvia Weinstock, Carley
Preston Bailey, Carley Roney, Monique L'Huillier
Meredith Goforth, Nicole Fazzini, Karen Bussen, me again...
Lisa Ceci Johnson and of course, Lindsay Landman who did such an amazing job putting this event together.
Photos by Shawn Connell, Rob Northway and Joshua Dalsimer
See more pictures on our Facebook page here
UPDATE: The Wall Street Journal just wrote about the big event here
september
24
2010
A Moment With Phil Collins
Recently I photographed Phil Collins for an editorial assignment and I would like to share these images with you.
I met the legendary Grammy Award-Winner at the Atlantic Records headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. I just love it when I am able to photograph someone whose music I started listening to as a teenager, and still enjoy today. We met in the Atlantic Records art bay for the shoot, and it was inspiring to be in the presence of such great works of art with someone as creative and innovative in his own right. Phil fit in perfectly with the setting, and was a genuinely cool guy to work with. During the shoot, we talked about each of our young sons, who are roughly the same age. It was an honor to photograph someone whom I admire, and it was even more refreshing to see how down-to-earth he is.
While we were in one of the staff meeting rooms, I discovered this pin board and it turned out to be the perfect backdrop for our shoot. Sometimes finding unexpected elements in the environment can lead to great photographs, and this pin board was just the right color and texture so I went with it. I hope you enjoy these portraits of Phil Collins from our shoot.
UPDATE: The New York Times Magazine just published an interview by Deborah Solomon of Phil Collins.
september
10
2010
Fashion Week
Fashion Week is officially underway here in New York, and the city streets have come alive with well-heeled editors, models and celebrities in sky-high Louboutins. Every spring and fall the excitement begins to build as the big white tents go up, but this season fashion week is trading in it’s long-standing home in Bryant Park for the stately plazas at Lincoln Center. The Upper West Side is abuzz with crowds entering and exiting shows, and it’s everyone for themselves when it comes to catching a cab. During fashion week, designers set the trends for the next season with the clothes they send down the runway, but often the show’s attendees are sources for inspiration with their personal sense of style as well.
Fashion Week brings creative energy and talent to the city, and it inspired us to think about bridal style. We photograph so many chic, stylish brides that are trend-setters in their own right, so in honor of Fashion Week, we thought it only fair to showcase some of the amazing and unique wedding gowns our brides have selected. From fun floral details, to gowns that play with volume or texture, or even gowns that are not the traditional wedding white, these brides have shown a sense of style and creativity that puts them ahead of the trends. Here are some of our favorites--take a look and tell us which style you like best.
september
03
2010
Happy Labor Day Weekend
I hope you all have plans to spend your Labor Day Weekend soaking up the sun at a family barbecue or on a beach somewhere. Summer holiday weekends are a great time to get fun photographs of your friends and family. One thing to keep in mind is that a little shade goes a long way when you’re taking photographs in the mid-day sun. The best time of day to capture great pictures of your loved ones is late afternoon, when the sun isn’t directly overhead. If a noontime celebration is on your schedule, look for a leafy tree or a cheerful beach umbrella to shed some shade on faces and provide relief from the harsh sun.
Taking a hiatus till next Wednesday when I’ll talk about vanity. Stay tuned.
-Christian Oth
august
20
2010
Say Hello to Molly
I started this blog early this year to create a forum where brides, grooms and photographers alike could communicate with our studio and one another. I casually tested the waters by sharing my philosophy and standards for wedding photography, and I got some great comments, questions and suggestions from those of you that follow our blog. Recently, I’ve decided to step up our efforts and become more active with our blog posts, so I am very happy to introduce Molly Dembner as a new addition to our team.
Molly is now interviewing our brides and creating the Real Weddings posts on this site. She has some expertise in this area, as she was one of our real brides just last year! Sue Kessler from our studio photographed her elegant wedding in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and the photographs turned out beautifully. Molly kept in touch with the studio and I ran into her out and about several times in New York, so she naturally popped into my mind when I decided to increase our blogging efforts. She recently moved to San Francisco for her husband Joey’s job at Apple Inc., so west coast brides, keep an eye out for her around the city!
A warm welcome to Molly.
- Christian Oth
august
13
2010
Getting Creative: A Discussion of Portraits
In our creative meeting at the studio yesterday, we focused on new and different ways of photographing portraits during weddings. We talked about how we could make them fun and unique while still delivering the traditional idea of a posed portrait.
I shared one of our previous creative meetings with you because I think it is important for our clients and other photographers alike to see what our creative process here at the studio is, and how we are able to stay innovative as a team. This time around, we took a look at some great examples of portraits at recent weddings and discussed what techniques we had used to capture all of the essential actors while still maintaining our creative photojournalistic approach. Everyone at the studio is incredibly talented and passionate about what they do, so we love getting together and sharing new techniques that we have discovered. For those of you out there who are just as passionate as we are, I have included some of the portrait techniques that we discussed below.
SHOW THE LOCATION
One of the ways to make a posed portrait visually interesting is by including an element of the location that makes it distinct in the background of the photograph. For example, if the wedding is located in Connecticut, the photographer could include a white picket horse coral in the background to give the actors (bride and groom, family members, wedding party) a setting for their story. Additionally, making that background slightly out of focus gives the photograph beautiful contrast and texture and draws attention to the people in the portrait.
Props can also be used for a similar effect. At a wedding that we shot on a farm in upstate New York, there was a beautifully weathered old tractor on the grounds, so we had the bride, groom and family members sit on or stand alongside the tractor in one of their portraits. The tractorgave the people in the portrait a sense of place without creating a distraction.
MIND THE EDGE
As photojournalists, we always try to take beautiful photographs using creative framing, but it’s important when taking portrait photographs to make sure that all of the key participants are fully in the frame. When it comes down to it, the photographs of friends, family members and the wedding party are often the most important to the bride and groom. It’s important to us that we have great communication before the wedding with the couple to make sure we know who all of their family members are and which shots are important to them. Using the right techniques and coordinating with the couple to make sure we have captured all of the key participants can lead to stunning, naturally beautiful photographs.
PAY ATTENTION TO PERSPECTIVE
Sometimes there are parts of the background that are not visually appealing and should be excluded if possible. By paying attention to perspective, you can focus on your subjects while excluding elements of the background. For instance, if you are shooting a couple and want to capture the beautiful foliage above them but don’t want to include the traffic behind them at ground level, you could shoot from a lower perspective, so that only the foliage is in the background of the portrait. Getting close to the people in the portrait and only including a hint of the foliage behind them is another way to do this.
Similarly, if you are shooting portraits of a couple in an expansive space and want to show them in their environment, a higher perspective taken from a distance and using a longer lens can create beautiful depth to the portrait and draw the focus to the couple.
We chose to talk about portraits this week because they are an essential part of wedding photography, and when they are created thoughtfully, they can be just as innovative and unique as some of the candid moments. Feel free to share your thoughts with us below.
- Christian Oth
july
06
2010
INSPIRATION BOARDS ARE LIVE!
Please welcome our new inspiration board section. We get to see so many visually stunning weddings and simply want to share what we see.
june
28
2010
The other side of the Camera- Take Two
Meatpacking District and Highline Park
If you recall a few weeks back, in preparation for our new website release; we had a blog posting of some of our photography team doing their headshots. Well, here is the other half of our team having a go. Carolyn, Sue, and Alison approached this shoot with a fun and fancy-free attitude.
Leave it to the ladies to dress as colorful and playful as their personalities.
june
01
2010
The Other Side of the Camera
Meatpacking District and Highline Park
Out with photographers Michael Falco and Shawn Connell we happened to catch some candid moments while taking some new head shots. Being in front of the camera can be a truly vulnerable time. It's a feeling of being exposed, to which not even photographers are fully immune. Just out for these shots it makes me appreciate the importance of having a great photographer who put you at ease.
may
26
2010
Dumbo Engagement Shoot
Photographer Alison Mayfield recently had an engagement shoot with a fun couple Brenda and Alvin. They came prepared with props and a costume change!
april
14
2010
The Studio
We love our space on 7th Avenue in New York's Fashion District!
Our studio is very central and we do all our client meetings here as well as photo shoots. All the other magic, post processing and book design happens here.
It also doesn't hurt that 28th Street, which is New York's flower district, is right around the corner. Our studio manager loves to always get new flowers for the studio.

We've been here for over 5 years and have really grown into it. This image was taken recently for the website for our new "About Us" section.
april
02
2010
New York Weddings Event
Come join us April 7th at the Metropolitan Pavilion - 125 W 18th Street, NYC
The New York Weddings Event offers brides-and-grooms-to-be a one-stop resource for their big day. All the vendors you need to plan your special celebration: the city’s top jewelers, caterers, bridal fashion designers, planners, tabletop brands and much more.
Event begins at 5:00pm on April 7th. Get your tickets now!
march
31
2010
PDN COVER
I am very proud to announce that Alison Mayfield's picture has not only won 1st place, but is also featured on the cover of the April issue of PDN!
I always knew that Alison was an incredible photographer. One only has to watch her work! This is such a great and unusual picture.
This is now the second PDN cover that we got in our little studio collective. For those of you who are not photographers, you probably don't know Photo District News (PDN), but it's what photographers look at.
Congratulations, Alison!
This is the second time that we got the cover for the PDN annual wedding issue. See the 2006 cover here .
march
26
2010
Keeping up with technology
Apple's forthcoming release of the iPad will bring another game changer to the way we view and consume media. As a photographer I am very excited about the new possibilities this handsome new device will bring.
Photographers are inherently interested in technology. When digital cameras came of age I was all about them and mastering all the technical implications of it. What a wonderful combination of technology and photography.
Enter 2010 and Web 2.0 or whatever you may call it. For the past 7 months we have been working on getting our new website off the ground. Even before Apple announced the iPad we wisely decided to create the site in Html5 and have not one bit of Adobe Flash in it. The fruits of this endeavor are now on display in the new iPad.

The above is a screenshot we took in the iPad simulator. We have one on order at the studio and can't wait to see the real thing.
UPDATE: I was just informed that we still have Flash on the site: we had to use it for the music. We're still looking for alternatives on that end.
march
22
2010
Quest Cover Summer 2010
We are so excited that one of Shawn Connell’s photos was chosen as the cover shot for this year’s Quest Magazine’s Wedding Issue!
Shawn captured this amazing wedding flawlessly. To see more images click here.
Congratulations Shawn!
march
18
2010
New York Weddings Summer 2010
Please see our coverage in the most recent NY Weddings Magazine! Of course not all the images from this wedding can get published, so we uploaded the wedding to our real wedding gallery, click here to view our favorite images.
march
16
2010
The Ultimate Guide
I am excited to announce the launch of our new and improved Resources page!
This page was meticulously and thoughtfully compiled with creating the ultimate guide in mind. We were very precise when handpicking each of the vendors making sure each and everyone met our quality standards. We love partnering up with these companies/people and respect their work. To meet all of our standards one must deliver top-notch work, BUT also be a pleasure to work with. I invite you to stroll over to the listings and see for yourself, whether you're window shopping or in desperate need for some yummy wedding cake.
february
25
2010
The much anticipated Whitney Biennial opens today to the public
The much anticipated Whitney Biennial opens today to the public. This exhibit highlights lesser known artists that are expected to set the temperature for the next two years in the contemporary art world. This year there are 55 artists showing, 4 of which are photographers, I am especially excited to see the youngest photographer (23) Tam Tran’s work.
While Biennials are always affected by the cultural, political, and social moment, this exhibition simply titled "2010” embodies a cross section of contemporary art production rather than a specific theme.
Click here for more.
Tam Tran
february
18
2010
Shaun White Photographed by our own Jake McBride
Jake McBride, currently on assignment covering the 21st Winter Olympics, was recently named one of "Australia's most renowned and prolific snow sports photographers this country has ever seen" by Chill Factor Magazine. To see Jake's full interview go to Chill Factor Magazine. Jake's Olympic coverage is updated daily on Mountain Watch.


Shaun White celebrating his victory with his long time coach.

february
02
2010
Oh brother, there!
Our new website has been live for a little over 2 weeks now, and what a busy couple of weeks it has been. To put it mildly it's been raved about by many in the industry and clients alike so far. This project started last August and everyone involved in it thought we'd get this out in about 6 weeks. How wrong we were.
The primary obstacle was to improve on a site that already scored highly on aesthetics. I pretty much told my web developers to do most of the same that my old site did. There was definitely some head-butting and there were at least two occasions when I picked up the phone and wanted to call the entire project off only to change my mind during the conversation, because of the charisma and intelligence of .... my brother!
Yes, the web developer behind all of this IS my brother Roland. He is running a startup company in Austria doing all sorts of geeky internet backbone stuff (quite brilliantly so). When he decided to take on this project he collaborated with the graphic designers from Abloom with whom he shares his office. We were truly telecommuting: Skype video and Google Waving. However, oddly enough, we got the bulk done during a ski trip in Austria.
So here it is. The new site. Roland: thank you so much for all the work and hours you put into it. I couldn't be happier and more proud that we worked on this together! Bro, you rock!
january
12
2010
Announcing an all new website!
The last time we re-designed our website was only 18 months ago, but we felt like we had to stay current with today's communication needs. First and foremost we wanted to add a blog. Then we realized that our photographer's work needed to be featured in a better way - so one thing led to another... and voilà a new website is born.
The new site not only features gorgeous weddings, but it's also a dynamic resource about photography, and more. Register with the site, and you can enjoy and share our new "Favorites" feature -- our one-of-a-kind tool that will be useful to many, as we continue to bring more stunning images to our site. "Star" any image to create custom slideshows that you can share with your friends, use as inspiration as you plan your big day, and help guide you as you choose a photographer. For fans and journalists, you can follow the evolving talents and style of our photographers.
Having been in this industry for a number of years we thought that we had something valuable to share with couples planning their wedding. We have been so privileged to work with many talented and distinguished vendors -- planners, designers, florists, make-up artists and musicians. We have also shot at the top venues in NYC and across the globe for a bevy of unique clients. If you find a resource on this site, you can trust that it's a good one - useful, tasteful and helpful.
New functionalities and resources will evolve over time. Bookmark our page as a valuable, concise and easy-to-use resource. No clutter, I promise.
Christian Oth











