I have previously photographed events hosted by other brands in the Moët Hennessy umbrella including Hennessy Cognac, Moët & Chandon, and Belvedere Vodka. I'm happy that I can add Chandon to the list. :)

The event was the put on by Brilliant Lecture Series and hosted by the Hotel Granduca and refreshments were provided by Chandon. The featured speaker was former White House Chef Walter Scheib.

Here are a few of the photos I wanted to share with you:

The week after I returned from New York, James and I went to visit my friend Dan in Seattle.

We picked just the right time as it didn't rain a drop while I was there. Seattle is a truly beautiful place when the weather is so good. Here are a few photos I took while checking out the city. A good majority of these are from the UW campus (Dan's alma mater).

I went in to check out the very first Starbucks, but it was entirely too crowded...

I photographed a pretty cool event at the Hotel Granduca the day before I left for New York--I'll be posting about that tomorrow!

Thanks to Hurricane Ike, I've been without power for a little over a week! So this post is a little behind schedule. The day after their awesome wedding, the newlyweds and I went throughout the Big Apple and took even more photos.

Truth be told, we spent a few hours out and about and the scale of the city is so huge I still don't feel like we explored even 2% of our available options--wow!

I told Evelyn and Jojo in conversation that "you can't fake love"; well as you are about to see, these two are definitely in love and also affectionate as well. As a direct result of the fun I had with them, I'm already plotting for a return to New York--whether business or pleasure, it doesn't matter!

One of my favorites! It's like the heavens are smiling on their love. :)

We went to Evelyn's Alma Mater, Columbia, to get some great shots also. The campus is absolutely beautiful.

And next up--the Brooklyn Bridge. Evelyn putting on her fierce look.

Another of my favorites--I love the passion.

They were up for anything! It didn't matter what crazy directions I gave them, or crazy locations I stuck them in...

They got plenty of attention from onlookers

The lights of Times Square are like nothing else I've seen before.

Now that things are back to normal around here, I'll be posting some more images in the days to come.

Evelyn found me through the photos I took for my sister's sorority at Howard University last year. After talking with her and exchanging e-mails, I knew we would be a good fit. For that reason, and the fact i'd get a chance to check out New York, I was really looking forward to their wedding date.

Being from out of town, it was huge to have someone local to help me get around, so I want to send a huge thanks to Ayesha for assisting me. In addition to providing some transportation, she contributed some great photos as well. It also happens that she is in the same sorority as Evelyn (and my sister) and knew many of the guests! Small world. :)

The wedding was at the gorgeous Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury, NY. The night before the wedding, there were tornadoes (NY gets tornadoes?!?) but the day of the wedding, the weather couldn't have been more beautiful; there wasn't a cloud in the sky. After the elegant ceremony, the couple and their guests proceeded to participate in one of the most lively receptions I've ever been a part of. I had a great time working the party and getting shots that reflected the energy of the day.

Here are some of my favorites...

The bride's niece looks on as she gets her makeup done

Evelyn's bridesmaids help her into her wedding dress

on the way...

The grounds of Woodbury Country Club were just beautiful

Jojo just prior to the ceremony

The new couple makes their entrance

The bride's sister sheds a tear during her speech

Evelyn's side is from Ghana, and some African dancers provided entertainment during the reception as well

My 3rd Delta Sigma Theta bride of the year, and therefore, the 3rd "Sweetheart Song"

Jojo's frat brothers of Omega Psi Phi welcome Evelyn into the fold

One of the FUNNIEST moments ever; Jojo donned a sombrero just prior to removing the garter.

And as I mentioned, a very lively reception with lots of boogeying

I'll be posting some more great photos of this awesome couple--the day after we went on a tour of New York City for a "day after" session.