I am thrilled to unveil a unique product that is only available through Decca Photography - I call it Love in Paint.  I unveiled it at the Dream Weddings Bridal Show today and was thrilled to have the artist there with me.

This unique product is a work of art based on one of your photographs.  The sample shown is a combination of digital painting, hand sketch (graphite on paper), beautifully combined digitally to show love in an abstract way.

I am offering an introductory price on this product for a limited time to any new couple that books an album package or to any current or previous client wishing to take advantage of it.

Here is the sample.

Today I also introduced my boudoir collection as an add-on, or as a stand-alone offering.  What an amazing day!

Now, a few photos of my booth at the show.

Tomorrow is the second day of the show.  It will be another great one!

I want to wish you all a VERY merry Christmas and the absolute best for the new year.  As we all wave goodbye to this year, I have to say that I am looking forward to 2010 and all it will bring.

So, here’s my stocking.  Feel free to leave a comment as a Christmas gift! 

So, it had been well over a decade since I last set foot in New York City.  I did - back in November of last year!  Yep, you read that right - November.  It’s just been crazy busy and I had not gotten around to posting this. 

NYC is a much nicer city than it was when I was growing up - but it’s still the same!

There’s no place like it in the world - and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to visit a lot of large cities, among them London, Berlin, Hong Kong, Beinjing, Shanghai, Taipei, Sydney, Vienna, Munich, Amsterdam, and many others.  While they’re all unique and wonderful in their own way, nothing can compare to the “Capital of the World”:  NYC.

So, during the short visit, I shot some stuff.  I wanted to get an edgy and gritty street feel to these.  Enjoy.

Of course, one must visit the “Ground Zero” site - the place where the World Trade Center once stood.

And there’s no way you can go to NYC and not go to Times Square and walk the surrounding areas.

Now, remember, this was back in November - the stores had the Christmas stuff out.  I just loved this image.

…and the historic Empire State Building.

The day started out with some rain - just enough to get me to buy an umbrella which was used for about two blocks.  It then stopped raining and the sun came out - and I wound up walking around with just a t-shirt on as it warmed up nicely.

It’s a great city and part of a day is just not enough to do it justice.

Philladelphia - the city of brotherly love.  Even though I grew up in NJ, I had never actually visited Philly until 2001.  Yes, I was already living in Texas before I visited.  Unbelievable, but true.

Anyway, I had the opportunity to spend a bit of time in Philladelphia back in November, so I took advantage of it and went out to do some street photography.

Whenever I travel, I enjoy going out and seeing what it’s like to be a “local”.  This varies so much by city - but yet there is so much consistency.  The tourist spots are nice, but to get a feel for the city, you have to go to the neighborhoods.  And so, I headed down to South Street and the Italian Market areas.

Here’s what I saw.

It was a great little side trip - with some great food (Philly Cheesesteaks really are pretty darn good!)  It was cool, but not cold.  It was overcast but it didn’t rain.  Overall, a great day for walking around and getting a feel for these neighborhoods.

…to me!

Well, I survived another year.  I’m a bit older (29 yet again!), a bit more worn, and I hope a bit wiser!

With God’s willingness, I’ll update you on my increased wisdom next year at the same time!