January 31, 2012

POLLY AND JOSH’S SNOWY CENTRAL PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION | NYC, NY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Name: Hendrick Moy Photography
Address: 139-19 31st Rd #4d, Queens, NY, 11354
Telephone: (917) 453-1716
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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I’m going to start this post with something to consider for future brides and grooms who care about their photography- You get what you give. Polly actually dreamed of having her wedding at the Ladies’ Pavillion with snow-covered wintry Central Park as the backdrop. However, after some consideration (and the ever-present possibility of stormy inclement weather in February), they decided against it. This is where engagement sessions can present a wonderful alternative. No pressing for time because you’re running behind a hectic wedding day schedule. No stressing about a million things you planned for and what’s to come during the ceremony/reception. Just you, your beloved, and my team working toward providing you awesome imagery. =) It was freezing cold and wet out. But you know what? That also means there weren’t many others out either, so the snow was largely fresh and untouched. The chilly temperature was also all the more reason for Polly and Josh to cuddle up just that little bit closer. PS- impeccable fashion sense always helps for great photos too (many of which just BEG to be blown up). Oh, and a BIG thanks, as well, to my assistant- Chi-Chi, for being such a brave trooper! February will probably be her very last month, so future lighting assistants? You’ve got big shoes to fill.. heh. Not literally. 😉 Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the photos as much as I did capturing them! Can’t wait for your wedding day…

This is the Ladies’ Pavillion, where Polly had originally wanted to get married

Of course, the legendary Bow Bridge behind the lovely couple

COMMENTS

David Marshall

February 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm

Very Nice!!!! Good job!

Levi Stolove

February 1, 2012 at 4:32 pm

I love the snow! Yes it makes magic. Great work.

Hendrick

February 1, 2012 at 2:08 pm

It was absolutely our pleasure, Polly! I was stoked when you had originally suggested the idea to me, and so glad you decided to go through with it! I’m positive you’ll take that same incredible spirit and passion into your upcoming marriage. We’re grateful you’ve allowed us to be involved in this exciting portion of your lives together! =)

Polly

February 1, 2012 at 4:27 am

Dreams do come true, one way or another. Not only did my dream of a lovely winter fairy tale in Central Park come true, it actually turned out better than I ever imagined it! I will lie if I say that I was still convinced my idea was a sane one on the morning of the photo shoot, when Josh and I barely made our way on the frozen side-walk and rode in a cab – zig-zagging across the yet-to-be cleaned snowy road to the park. Meeting our partners-in-crime, Hendrick and ChiChi, changed things in an instance. Sure, it was freezing cold and wet, but we forgot all about that, as we got caught up in the silent magic of the park and the warm atmosphere, created by Hendrick and ChiChi. The pictures tell the rest of the story and Josh and I could not be happier with the life-time memories that these images both created and captured! Thank you, Hendrick!