Ilene Squires Photography

Friday, November 4, 2011

Queens Wedding | Edenson & Maudelyne

After shooting Edenson & Maudelyne over the summer for their engagement in Central Park, I just knew that their summer wedding, of 300 people nonetheless, was going to be a blast to shoot. 

The lovely couple were married in Queens at Fleur de Lis, on a beautiful summer eve in the presence of their HUGE community of friends and family. Luckily, the historic hurricane that hit the east coast didn't happen until the very next day. Whew! That lead to only a short interruption in their honeymoon plans (a cruise) where they only lost one day of honeymoon-ing. 

Edenson and Maudelyne danced into the wee hours of the morning and were joined by some real party - starters who had to be cleared off the dance floor at the end of the night. Congratulations, E & M to you as you begin this journey together. 
Special shout out to my wonderful assistant, Lisa, of You Me Oui Photography.
















































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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Staten Island Family Portraits | The Droumbakis Family

When I was invited to come to Todt Hill a few weeks back, I was thrilled to be making my second trip (ever!) to Staten Island. The Droumbakis' were a delight to work with and had a beautiful home in one of the most illustrious Staten Island neighborhoods. I felt very lucky to be invited into such an intimate space to shoot their yearly family portraits.


Katy and Claire, just about a year apart were home from college and full of smiles. Their parents, gleaming with pride when they told me about their daughters' ambitions, were so hospitable that I felt as though I was at an old friend's home.











Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Central Park Engagement | Effie & Tony

Effie and Tony are so in love with one another that their chemistry on camera is electric. Am I right or am I right?!


We enjoyed one of the last fall days together at Bow Bridge and nearby Central Park monuments. Congrats on your recent engagement, lovebirds, and best of luck in the planning year ahead of you!