Adam & Ariel at Cornell University

Last week I was contacted by a woman in PA who is interested in becoming a Photographer and is looking for someone to mentor her. When I asked her if she realized I was located in NY she said she did, and that she had contacted Photographer's locally who told her they weren't interested in training their competition.

That mentality always makes me sad because I firmly believe there is enough business for all of us. On Saturday I had another opportunity to shoot with Frank DiMeo, an amazing Photographer who shares that same philosophy. Frank has a reputation for paying it forward and helping other Photographer's succeed, regardless of where they're located. The knowledge you come away with when you have the opportunity to 2nd shoot with him is priceless.

It was my pleasure to meet Kris Kellogg and Julie Stone. Julie owns Julie A. Stone Salon in Ithaca, and Kris and her sisters did the makeup for Ariel and her Bridesmaids, along with Ariel and Adam's mothers.

I can't begin to tell you how wonderful the entire day was. Ariel, Adam and their families welcomed me into their special day as if they'd known me forever. Their joy was abundant, and you could feel the love all around you.

Ariel and Adam are both Cornell alumni and chose to have their ceremony at Willard Straight Hall and the reception at the Statler. Their day was meticulously planned out by Tara Reimer and everything came off without a hitch.

I want to thank Ariel and Adam for letting me be a part of their special day, and thank you to Frank for the experience and the invitation!