Inspiration Series-Photographer Shira Weinberger

I am often asked how I fight through creative block and what inspires me. So, here is an installment of my Inspiration Series. 

I've found that sometimes to break out of a NON-creative funk, it's best I go look at some work of other artists I admire. Being a traditional artist as well, It's fun for me to see what other artists use as their outlet, although I paint, and sketch my primary outlet for my art is through graphics, type and paper.  Sometimes to see how other creative minds put out their ideas, and the creations they create will jostle my own creative juices. All photography images courtesy of Shira Weinberger

Today's installment is about NYC Expressive Contemporary Photographer Shira Weinberger. I had the pleasure of working with Shira in October of last year on our Gotham Hall wedding in New York City. In a city full of photo opportunities Shira definitely makes the best of them. It takes a special person to be able to capture a couple's most intimate moments and she is able to do that and more. She is able to capture images that really convey the raw emotion of the moment and that is truly a creative gift. 

Enjoy the photos and may you be inspired as well. 

All photography images courtesy of Shira Weinberger

Samira & Jesse’s Gotham Hall Wedding published in the The Knot Magazine

I am super excited to be published in the Summer 2012 Issue of The Knot Magazine- SPECIAL NEW YORK EDITION! They featured Samira and Jesse’s gorgeous wedding at Gotham Hall planned by amazing and talented Christine Godsey of Engaging Affairs.


Vendor List: Events Consultant: Engaging Affairs Venue: Gotham Hall Dress: Vera Wang Draping: Dazian Fabric Videography: I Do Films Catering & Cake: Thomas Preti A/V: ESP New York Musicians: Vali Entertainment Invitations & Stationery Elements: The 2u Collection Lighting: Jeff Ledford, Bentley Meeker Florist: Golf Srithamrong, Tantawan Bloom Hair & Makeup: Maria Licari Limo: NYC Royal Limo Bridal Hotel Room: Trump SoHo Groom’s Hotel Room: Radisson Martinique Photography: Shira Weinberger 

I am extremely proud of this! Stationery Images made it on 3 of the 5 pages!! Congratulations again to the Bride and Groom, and to all of the vendors who worked so tirelessly to create this amazing wedding, it really is one for the book of "All time best weddings!" (if there even is such a thing. LOL)

If you are interested in others posts related to this wedding, be sure to check them out!

You can read previous posts I've done on this wedding here (part 1) and here (part 2). You can check out THE KNOT LIVE show here, Samira was a guest and discussed her wedding, we even got a mention! Her interview starts at the 21:00 minute mark. Our invitations for this event were also featured in Central Florida Bride Magazine, you can read that blog here.

Gotham Hall...Gorgeous! (continuation of Letterpress...Yes Yes!) PART II

All Venue and Wedding photography is by Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

all in studio product photography by Liga Photography.

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York
Wedding Planning & Design: Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs

Letterpress by Mama Sauce

Design and Hand Silk and Crystal work by: The 2u Collection

AMAZING floral by: Tantawan Bloom

To read Part I-- click here

I hope you all really enjoyed Part I of this blog.. Here is what you have been waiting for.. Part II..  You can see the amazing decor, and the rest of the stationery that we designed and created.

 Miss Samira- looking Gorgeous!!

  Love this shot!! Happy Couple!!!

Here's what Samira had to say about her invitations: "I have gotten so many compliments on the invitations....i lost track after the 57th.  People who are related to people who received the invitation are going nuts over them!  Men are actually commenting on how they are the most beautiful invites they have ever seen!  My cousin has it on display at her house!  I can go on and on!"

Here's what the happy couple had to say about the reception stationery when they received it.

JESSE:  "WOW...Don’t know what to say..the program, table cards etc are exquisite.  Excellent job—thank you."

SAMIRA:  " I just received the package. Thanks so much for everything I was just looking at everything….so beautiful!!"

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York

Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful.. That is all I can say, the draping created such a beautiful atmosphere.  Keep reading, it only gets more gorgeous! I must says Hats off to Samira and Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs the design of this wedding was GORGEOUS on so many levels, and of course my hats off to all other vendors that were involved.

Let's start from the beginning.. The guests first witnessed the exchanging of vow and wedding ceremony. We created the beautiful programs below for the ceremony. 

Pewter Metallic Paper, compliments Champagne Metallic Paper, with the Monogram Design we created for Samira and Jesse, which is found throughout the entire wedding package. And don't forget the Swarovski Crystals to finish the Monogram.

After the ceremony it was time for dinner, dancing and reception fun!

The guests were created with this AMAZING escort card Tree created by Tantawan Bloom. Some of the cards hung from the tree and the rest sat on the table. 

Beautiful Custom Printed Escort Card Tents with Swarovski Crystals

Then the WOW of the design and decor of the venue!

Love the Menu and Table Numbers we created for this event. Below you can see them both IN STUDIO and the evening of the event.

Silk Hardbound Table Numbers with Satin Ribbon and Swarovski Crystals finishing.

 Congratulations to you both. You make a beautiful couple, and I wish you many years of happiness!

To finish it off, a beautiful Thank You Card.

I hope you enjoyed this 2 part post!