• weddings

    soobin & chris get married {first look}

    July 13, 2023 /

    A brand new to bsquared couple (referred by my high school friend Donna- thank you Donna!) who got married in the middle of the day on a Wednesday. Of course I’m nosey and had to ask why a Wednesday afternoon wedding. They got engaged on Soobin’s birthday so they got married on Chris’ birthday! I guess thats a good way to never forget important dates! They tied the knot at East Rockaway Village Hall where Chris’s grandfather was once Mayor. Aren’t they a gorgeous couple? More of the wedding to follow, so stay tuned.
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  • bar/bat mitzvahs

    ethan’s bar mitzvah {the service}

    July 10, 2023 /

    I can’t say enough good things about Ethan. What a great kid! Infinitely patient, so mature, so caring. Like the whole package. His Bar Mitzvah service held in his backyard was lovely and he did an excellent job, running the whole service on his own. Mazel Tov to Ethan and family! Oh, and check out the wine picture at the end. They all make the same face! Stay tuned for the party pictures soon.

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  • college,  graduation,  school,  senior sessions

    sshs seniors 2023 {ava & friends}

    July 6, 2023 /

    I have to say this was just the nicest group of girls! Such a fun friend group! Very easy going, so low maintence. And only one selfie break at the end! (i am so totally in for selfies, but when kids do them in the middle of the shoot it can be a little distracting!) Wishing them all the best time in college- they have some great schools they’re going to. Of course I’m more than a little partial to the University of Miami and “can’t like” University of Florida because old rivalries die hard, but I’ll let it go this time!

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  • children & families,  occassions & parties

    dr. palmieri’s summer party

    July 5, 2023 /

    So glad to be asked back again for photos this year, so the staff could actually enjoy their event! As usual, the kids (and adults) had a great time with delicious bbq, the carousel, facepainting the ice cream truck and games. Its so great they put this party on every year and I’m glad I got to participate again! I even got my hand painted (it was awards night at the high school and i didn’t think Timmy would appreciate me showing up with a full face of facepaint, but it WAS VERY tempting) and had some soft serve chocolate from the ice cream man/truck. I’ll never grow up!
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