I have the pleasure of working at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue quite often. The staff there is truly incredible and they're first class all the way, every time. Roe called me up a few days before the wedding and wanted to talk about the timeline. Her grandmother, to whom she was very close, was ill and hospitalized a few blocks away. She asked if I could take her there before seeing Joel for the first time on her wedding day. I was truly touched, and I hope I captured the spirit of the moment so Roe can remember it forever. Roe called me up just a few short weeks after the event. Her grandmother had passed away. The image below with Roe and her grandmother smelling a rose from her wedding day was printed for Roe, and was placed in her grandmom's casket. This truly reminds me why I do what I do. Here's a few images from their day.
Just amazing, I have a few tears from those images with her Grandmother. Just fab! Your
an inspiration to me. Will I ever shoot like this no. But still a dream.
Posted by: Regina White | September 28, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Cliff, I enjoy looking at your work so much! Before reading the text I had a look at the images and stopped at the frame of Roe and her grandmother. WIthout reading a word I knew everything. You have a very distinct style which I appreciate but also are humble enough to allow the moment to come first. That image is very powerful and is also a reminder to me one of the inspiration that comes from your subjects and keeps you fresh and excited to be doing this kind of work.
Posted by: Jay Premack | October 01, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Cliff, how can I thank you enough? These pictures will be treasured forever. I know you must hear it often but YOU ARE A GENIUS! I love the way you capture the moment. This pictures capture a billion words! I am so grateful that you were with me during my last visit with my grandmother before her passing. You will never know how much they mean to me. I am forever grateful.
Posted by: Roe Berinson | October 01, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Beautiful shots. Like something out of a magazine or a photography book. They literally took my breath away. So sad I missed the wedding of the century but so grateful the moments were captured in such an amazing way!!
Posted by: Cassandra Paradise | October 03, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Amazing as always! Love this wedding, so beautiful!
Posted by: kristen ~ k.holly | October 05, 2009 at 10:39 PM
unbelievable! Ongoing fan - dude! Weddings like this don't turn out this good on paper in Australia!
Posted by: Daniel | October 11, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Absolutely breathtaking, the colour post production is nothing short of stunning.
Posted by: Wedding Photographer London | October 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM
The shot of her on the steps is outrageous! The photos with the Grandmother--so beautiful and so moving. That is definitely why we do what we do.
Posted by: Amy Clifton | October 14, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Cliff, you are a really people person photographer. Your actions in going out of your way to do special things like this trip to see the Grandmother speak well for our profession. I met you at a WPPI convention and was amazed at what a down to earth guy you are. Hope to see you again.
Posted by: Gene Hales | October 28, 2009 at 12:45 AM
As usual cliff absolutely stunning
Posted by: karlB | November 03, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Always a fabulous Job that touches your heart! God Cliff how do you do it? Any picture you take turns to golden moments.
Posted by: Sara and Sammy | November 03, 2009 at 10:26 AM