Son Cubano West New York NJ Event Photographer l Bridal Shower

As if having amazing views of the Manhattan skyline wasn't enough, Son Cubano Restaurant has a jaw dropping modern and sophisticated Decor. This was the perfect place for Nicole's Bridal shower. 

Nicole (the bride to be) has an amazing group of bridesmaids and family who made this all come to life. They really know her and they made this bridal shower tailored for her to the last detail. It was a super Fun party and it was great to be a part of it.

Photographer: Mariana Feely Photography

Caterer : Son Cubano Restaurant

Hair Stylist: Bellatair Salon 

Event coordinator and Decor:  Erica Belasic (201)787-9506

Picture perfect bridal shower!

Thanks for looking, I hope you enjoyed my work. Weddings are my specialty, and on each session I look to showcase the fun, love and make it a giggle filled experience, while delivering stunning portraits of the highest quality. My style is fresh and creative, always staying true to the personality of each one of the couples I photograph.

If this is something you would like to experience  Click here to Contact me. 

Samuel + Kristyn's Wedding Album l Hudson Valley, New York Wedding Photographer

When I imagined  dreamed working as a photographer I did not picture myself designing albums. In fact, a lot of photographers outsource this part of their work. By now, I have designed a couple and now that I have attended workshops and study the art of creating an album, I really enjoy doing it. It feels like creating the story book of a very special day and it’s wonderful to see it come to live. On this digital age were we are all taking photos with iPhones and never get to see a single print, there is still something powerful and special about been able to touch and feel photographs in your own hands.

Here is an example of the design layout of the Wedding Album.  

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Mommy Time

I remember getting my first smart phone only a  year ago. I held off for a long time because I just did not see the need to spend all my time attached to a phone like everyone else.  Once I decided to start my own business, I realized how much I need it to stay connected  and I was so excited at the prospect of being able to work remotely.  Not being tied to my computer all day waiting for emails to come through.  Fast forward a year later I’ve found that I have become a bit addicted of my iPhone.  And I have begun to resent it.  

I recently read an article that said to think of play time as an investment in your children.  It helps to develop your child’s confidence by dropping what you are doing and just playing with them.  It shows them that what they are doing is important. My husband is great at this, he could just sit there and play with David for hours without getting distracted. Me on the other hand I can’t stand to play cars or trains.  I just keep thinking I have laundry to do, dinner to cook, things to clean, email to answer.  I am sad to admit that nearly every single time David asks me to play I start to play with him and five minutes later I have my iPhone out checking my email.

Now I'm starting to realize how important is to manage my time, because my son will be young only for so long and I don’t want him to remember me always looking at my phone, computer or running around cleaning.  What am I going to do about it?  For starters I'm blocking specific times during the day to do follow up on email, facebook and anything else.  When David asks me to play, I will play.  Laundry can wait.  Emails can wait.  I am going to enjoy this time that he wants me to play with him.  Because it wont be long when I'll be begging him to give me some attention.

First time being published Urban Style BLog

So much went on this week. The good, the bad and the ugly. Finally here are some news that make me smile. This is my first time being published in a wedding blog, and it's one of my favorite Blogs Urbanstyleblog. This is how organic marketing works, you find amazing and fun clients to work with and put your faith in yourself, then good things happen. This by the way, was my first solo wedding of last year. I'm super happy about all the learning and hard work that created these images. Make sure you visit the blog Urbanstyleblog to get inspiration for your own weddings!

- Mariana

Apologie

Last year I spent many , many hours away from home and my family. I work all week at my day job and I decided it was time to make a change. When I decided to start my photography business it was not easy all the things I was going to face. The worst part was spending so many of my weekends , assisting, 3rd shooting, second shooting and editing, learning about the business and finally getting my own clients.

This past month I hit a big wall of self doubt. I was very scared and for a moment I didn't believe in myself enough to just portrait my work. I decided to "fix" this problem by simply posting more photos from another photographer. A few days after posting them I was surprised when someone left me a message to take their photos down.
When I read that I was horrified and humiliated. How could I have been so arrogant? Besides, it was presumptuous of me to think that I could just add some pictures and have people like me more as their photographer. What I fool I was, besides, is not even about the images, I’m learning that people want to hire you as their photographer is for you, your personality and  yes taking great photos helps but there is no magic pill, having amazing pictures is only part of the whole battle.
Going forward I will stand and believe in my work and that if I feel is not enough material, I should work to organize my own editorial photo-shoots, go to a work shop, so many other ways. Just work and and not look for a magic pill to solve my problems and just owned up to my work.

Again, my utmost apology,

Mariana