Lindsey photographed Cindy and Tony about 2 months ago, and just put together their Fusion Film.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the feel to this one.   She did an amazing job, with such a great concept, I had NO idea their was a rooftop deck on top of the Staten Island Ferry!  It’s still one of my favorite cheap NYC tourist things to do.

Their wedding is coming up fast, I can’t wait to see the pics!

Cindy + Tony Fusion from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.

Once again, I find myself neglecting the blog! Ugh. :)  I’m not sure where this HAZY HOT HUMID summer went!   I just got off the phone with a bride coming in for an appointment, and to my shock I realized my next available appointment was September 2nd!  Where did this summer go!???

I hope you’re having a great summer, Elizabeth and I have been enjoying a few summer nights outside with the kids.  They are growing up so fast!  Eli, who just turned one allowed me to grab ONE pic of him before climbing on top of me.  Phoebe is a much more willing subject, and as I was going through the archives, it is definitely true what they say about second siblings.  I have SO many more pictures of her – I know, I know, I’m the photographer…. How ’bout that crazy curly blond hair?  We both have pin straight black hair, well at least mine use to be black.  LOL

Got lots of fun stuff to post soon!  I promise! :)

I’m excited to announce our feature on The Wedding Yentas today!

Carly and Jack have been so much fun to work with, and their wedding was filled lots of emotion and dancing. I heart Orthodox Jewish weddings, and even though I often like to blog my clients portraits, I love those “moments” that make up every wedding. However, when it come to big weddings like these, it’s also really important to know where to be and after 23 years, I think I’m pretty good at it. :)

Thanks Carly and Jack!

Quick wedding video teaser, featuring Jenny + Jeff at their July 4th 2010 wedding at The Inn and Longshore, in Westport, Connecticut.

Jenny + Jeff Teaser from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.

Along with our signature IHNY sessions, you’ll get a custom designed guest book as described in the post below. Not only that, we’ll put together an awesome movie to accompany your shoot.

Here’s Kathy and Steve’s FUsioN film – can’t wait for their wedding coming this Friday!

Kathy + Steve FUsioN Film from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.

Quick Friday post with Jen and Brian’s film trailer.  What a beautiful day on the top of  Cat Rock  at Osborn Castle, in Garrison, NY!  The view from the top of this mountain is spectacular!

Jennifer + Brian Teaser from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.

I’ve been meaning to do a blog entry about talking about our signature IHNY sessions.

Are you asking “What’s an IHNY session”?

Simply put: an IHNY session is a photo shoot with a serious upgrade designed to celebrate you and your love of the greatest city in the world (not that we’re biased or anything).

We shoot as you stroll on the High Line in West Chelsea, eat a bite at a sidewalk cafe in the Meatpacking
district, or a ride on the carousel in Bryant park – even fly through the sky, in the city you love in a chopper!

Prior to the shoot, we’ll discuss how you are, what you love to do and where you like to do it. Then we’ll create a storyboard for your shoot. Each session unique and all about you and NYC!

The day of the shoot, we meet at my studio in Chelsea where I provide hair, makeup and a little bubbly if you are so inclined. We’ll hang your clothes, discuss your options (including wardrobe changes) and even steam the wrinkles! :)

After the shoot, we’ll upload all the images to a secure website where your friends and family can view the pics.

Then, we’ll create our signature IHNY photo books which you will proudly display on your coffee table to the envy of your friends. For you brides and grooms, we can create a version to use as a guest book for your wedding day.

Here’s some images from the shoots, a book, and a few “behind the scenes.”

Lindsey, Chris and I are having such a blast with this year’s IHNY sessions! I gotta thank Kathy and Steve for the most EPIC IHNY session ever! Here’s a quick teaser to give you an idea. :)

Kathy and Steve’s IHNY trailer from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.

For those of you who have been following the site, you know we’ve been working hard creating new videos. However, I have to make a confession.

We have a secret weapon. His name is Chris Bruno. :)

Chris has been working with us to create some of our FUsioN Films, recently started joining us on IHNY sessions, as well as weddings. He’s going to be a big part of our team and we’re excited to be bringing him on board.

What does this all mean?

We are officially announcing the addition of filmmaking to our services!

Chris will be the main cinematographer, and will handle all the editing of our IHNY films. We’ll be posting more about our services in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you’d like more information please contact me – jason@jasongroupp.com

To celebrate this news – I’d like to share our first “next day edit” that Chris created from Beth & Russ’s wedding in Pebble Beach, Aruba!

Beth + Russ || IHNY Film from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.

You may remember Cadence and Eli’s IHNY session a few months ago.  You could see from their FUsioN film that their wedding was going to be unique, and they didn’t disappoint!  I’ve only spent a little bit of time in Minneapolis, but if all the weddings there are like Cadence and Eli’s wedding -  I’m packing my bags!

If you’ve read a few photographers’ blogs, you know we like to mention how much fun we have.  I’m going to forgo that cliche in this entry since I think the end of Cadence and Eli’s wedding says it all. :)   Thank you, guys, for a fun couple of days — we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Onto…..cemetery chapel, drumlines, and boxing gyms!

Cadence and Eli’s FUsioN Film! from Jason Groupp on Vimeo.