Jonna+Max slideshow!!

Jonna and Max in Thailand for the honeymoon and hope they have a chance to check the slideshow.

Click on the link to view the slideshow
http://www.gulnarastudio.com/Show/JonnaMax

WPJA contest winnings!!

I am very pleased to announce that I won the First place in the Dance/Action category and the Eighths place in the Ceremony category in the Wedding Photojournalists Association contest. I was competing against many very talented photographers around the world.

First Place (Amanda and Ben wedding):



JUDGES COMMENTS: I kept coming back to this photo. It is an incredibly high impact moment. The woman's hair and dress puffed out from twirling around, her leg tossed in the air combined with an intense look in her partners face creates an electric moment.


Eighths Place ( Rachel and Michael wedding):



JUDGES COMMENTS: I like this picture for it's simplicity of form, light and at heart the pure moment of the veil being taken off by the groom and the woman's expression is so beautiful. At that moment she is both there and in some other world and you can imagine the next moment she snaps back into the present, but for the second the photographer took the picture the bride is somewhere else and I love it. The light and even the expression, care and tenderness that the groom is showing is beautiful. Excellent.

Check out Rachel and Michael's wedding slideshow here.

Kristen+Terry Slideshow!!

Thank you guys!!!

Check out the slideshow here.

Jonna+Max

When: September 15th, 2007
Where: C.V. Rich Mansion, White Plains, NY



Something in blue:


One of my favorite flare photos:









Jonna and Max got married on the 7th anniversary of their first date!







Jonna is showing off her rock.


Favorites from Maria:




Maria rocked again with her cake cutting shots:



Me on the dance floor.


Couldn't help myself but to get a photo with gorgeous Jonna:

Beth+Dave slideshow!!

I've got a little nice note from Dave's mom and dad after they saw the photos on the blog. Thank you!!

"Gulnara and Maria --

WOW!!! The first photos are absolutely fantastic! You have captured the moment! We can't wait to see the rest of them. You two are really really special.

Peggy and Doug."

And from Beth and Dave:

"Gulnara,

We just got back from Hawaii. Just about the first thing we did was check out your blog - we got lots of messages from our friends and family saying that the pics were great....and they are! My favorites are probably the one of Dave and Shep sleeping and the cake cutting one - cause you can see me, my mom & dad, and Dave's mom laughing at something Dave had done. Oh, I also love the jumping one, and the one of my dad handing me off to Dave is really special."

And more from Beth and Dave after they saw the slideshow:

Gulnara,

There are no words! Dave and I just watched the slide show you made. Thank you! It is incredible. Amazing music - wonderful choice, you have totally hit our personalities! And the pictures...wow! The second time through we paused constantly and just looked as one amazing picture appeared after another. I don't know how we got so lucky to have you with us at our wedding, but we are grateful. You have captured our day! I couldn't possibly begin to tell you which pictures are my favorite - it would be impossible!

Also, on another note, I was out with some of our guests from our wedding tonight, and we were reminiscing about the wedding. They mentioned specifically about how unobtrusive you and Maria were. Another friend mentioned how much she liked the types of pictures you were taking. We are lucky. Our sincerest thanks to you and Maria, both! Give a special thanks to Maria for getting the pictures with our dog...we love them...Shep is very special to us :)


Watch the slideshow here. Thank you guys!!

Kristen+Terry

When: September 8th, 2007
Ceremony: Our Lady of Victory Church, Floral Park, NY
Reception: Glenn Island Harbor Club, New Rochelle, NY

Gorgeous dress


Stunning bride













Terry is singing to his new wife. He was very good at it.




Favorites from Maria







Me helping with the dress

Michelle+Dave slideshow!!

OMG! I was shooting various assignments besides weddings all last week and that set me a little bit behind my wedding work (I will blog about the assignments soon). I usually try to make a slideshow within one week.

Anyway, hopefully you all forgave me :-) and ready to check out Michelle and Dave's slideshow here. What a joyful couple. Thank you guys!!

Elisabeth and David

When: September 1st, 2007
Where: Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA










That was fun!



This one is my favorite.





Favorites from Maria


They ARE sleeping.







I am curios to know WHAT are they drinking?


That's me. After chimping and jumping in joy. Yup.
One of the member of the bridal party took a great photo of me. I want that photo. Can you email me at info@gulnarastudio.com Thanks!!!