Sandy Jenete Photography

Natalie + Manny = Wedding

2011-01-20T20:37:00.006-05:00

When I met Natalie + Manny for their engagement shoot during the summer, I thought they were such a down to earth and sweet couple. They were married at the beautiful Brookdale Rose Garden in NJ and their reception was held at the Don Pepe restaurant. Congrats guys and many thanks for letting me be a part of your very special day!

Yvette + Lee = Married

2010-11-17T19:12:00.006-05:00

Yvette + Lee had their first date 5 years ago on September 15th 2005. They spent their evening at a bar in their town with a "fantastic jukebox". One of the main things they have in common is music. Music and food. Lee popped the question last September on Yvette's 30th birthday, under the arch at Washington Square Park. They decided to come back to New York and get married at City Hall and later we decided to take a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Natalie + Manny = Engagement

2010-10-15T19:17:00.005-04:00

The first time Manny saw Natalie it was love at first sight. He worked with one of her friends and Natalie didn't really pay attention at first but when he came up to her and introduced himself she left him her number on a napkin. They have been inseparable ever since. I'm looking forward to shooting their wedding.

Sandy + Juan = Amelya

2010-09-23T20:26:00.004-04:00

Amelya was born 6/19/10 at 6:25 pm she weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 19 1/2 inches. She's her mommy's ladybug good luck charm. "I am so blessed and complete. She's my life, my love and the air I need to breathe to survive. She's my everything. When she looks at me I know life and this world are present. I wish I could make time still to never forget this moment that has brought me joy and unconditional love."

Amelya is now 3 months old but we were able to make time stand still and have beautiful memories of her when she was just 6 weeks old on a beautiful beach in Miami.

Verkeya + Kiione = Wedding pt. 2

2010-09-23T17:24:00.002-04:00

Verkeya + Kiione = Wedding pt. 1

2010-09-13T18:41:00.007-04:00

Keya + Kiione were married on what seemed to be the hottest day ever! All in all it was a beautiful day, a beautiful wedding and a beautiful beginning of their new life together! The wedding and reception was held at the Mount Airy Mansion in Upper Marlboro, MD. I was happy to be there as a guest and photographer.

Hina + Tuasif

2010-08-29T15:28:00.003-04:00

Hina + Tausif were married last year in Canada. They recently moved to NYC and planned a second reception for their family and friends who couldn't attend their wedding. The reception was held at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle.

Noemi + Stephen = Married

2010-06-09T17:40:00.002-04:00

The last time I saw Noemi + Stephen it was for their engagement shoot and it must have been the hottest days of the summer. I recently met up with them again in New Rochelle on a gorgeous spring day for their City Hall wedding. The mayor was their officiant and these two were so happy to finally tie the knot! After the ceremony we went to hang out at the beautiful Glen Island Park.

Verkeya + Kiione = Engagement

2010-05-29T10:46:00.009-04:00

I have a love/hate relationship with running. I love the way I feel after I'm done but, while I'm running and I feel like I'm going to die, I hate it! So why on earth did I decide to run a marathon?? Crazy maybe?? It was all for charity; I joined Team in Training to help raise money for leukemia & lymphoma and that's where I met my good friend, Keya. She is a talker, which really helped me because she's so cute and funny, so it took my focus off the running most of the time. We ran the Disney marathon together and that's when I met Kiione. He came along to be her support and cheerleader and I could see then that they were so perfect for each other. I love these two together and when I heard the news that they got engaged Christmas day, I was so happy for them. They are getting married in Maryland July 24th, 2010. I had a great time with them during their engagement shoot in Central Park and can't wait to be there for their wedding.

Melissa + Russell = Wedding II

2010-01-26T10:37:00.008-05:00

Melissa + Russell's first dance

the parent dances...

Best of luck!

Melissa + Russell = Wedding

2010-01-06T11:49:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year! It's been a while since my last post but I'm back with a beautiful wedding I shot a little while ago.

Melissa + Russell were married at the ACE Conference Center in PA. This was a beautiful location for a wedding, the ceremony was outdoors with an awesome fire pit and the reception was indoors and equally as beautiful. Part 2 coming...

Angie + Max = Wedding

2009-11-21T20:50:00.011-05:00

You all remember Angie + Max's engagement session this summer at Brooklyn Bridge, well these two are finally married! Their wedding was at Sans Souci of Sea Cliff in New York. It was a very beautiful place to celebrate their love. The day was amazing and full of love and fun. Here are a few highlights from the day...

The handsome groom and his best man.

Mom getting ready.

The beautiful bride!

Last minute edits to the vows.

Love Max's expression when he sees Angie walking down the aisle.

These guys were lots of fun!

Lily + Piotr = Wedding

2009-11-17T12:16:00.011-05:00

Lily and Piotr had a week full of wedding events; they were set to have a Chinese Tea ceremony as well as a Polish Catholic church ceremony and a reception all on different days. I was asked to be there for the Polish ceremony and when I arrived, Lily was dressed in her Chinese Tea ceremony gown and was ready to head over to the groom's house to change and get to the church ceremony.

Mom ties a red string to Lily's hair which signifies blessings and good fortune.

The "Good Luck Woman" holds a red umbrella over Lily's head, for good luck as she leaves her home with the groom to his house.

Now to change and then off to the church!

Piotr's mom checking on things!

The day was filled with so much love and emotion.

Good luck you two!

Carleen + Rohan = Wedding

2009-09-28T21:24:00.012-04:00

Carleen and Rohan were one of those cool, laid back couples with cool, laid back families. I recently had the pleasure of shooting their wedding. It was a beautiful day for this small and intimate wedding. Rohan had two rings; one for Carleen and one for her daughter Jasmine, because he wanted her to feel like he was marrying her too. All together now...awwww! Here are some of my fav's from the day.

Noemi + Stephen = Engagement

2009-09-04T17:19:00.009-04:00

Noemi and Stephen went on their first date 10 years ago at a restaurant in Little Italy. The restaurant has since closed but their love is still going strong! They are getting married June 2010 and they decided to do their engagement session in Little Italy. We also found some cool spots around the SoHo area. This day happened to be one of the hottest and most humid days of the summer but you would never know it; these two didn't even break a sweat!

A Trip to the Beach

2009-08-01T23:16:00.005-04:00

After a week of rainy, hot and humid days, today was the best day of the week. We took a trip to Coney Island to hang out, walk the boardwalk, see a couple of freak shows, eat greasy artery clogging food, and...RIDE THE CYCLONE!! Yes, that old rickety, wooden roller coaster. I must say I may never, ever ride it again! First of all certain people had the bright idea of sitting in the back. OK??? I guess it seemed like a good idea at the time. I think I got whiplash from the violent thrusting from side to side, I have bruises on my knees, elbows and thighs, a sore throat from screaming non-stop for the full ride and once it was all over it took me about 5 minutes to remember where I was and all this torture for $8. Would I ever go on it again...OH YEAH!

I laid low today and left my baby home, these were taken with old faithful, my Canon SD900 point and shoot.

Did I mention the beach was packed??

Check out these reviews on Yelp of the Cyclone, hilarious!

Elise + Chris = Anniversary

2009-07-18T11:30:00.004-04:00

Elise + Chris were married last year and it rained on their wedding day :( but as soon as the ceremony started the sun came out, well they do say rain on your wedding day is good luck! They are celebrating their one year anniversary and decided to have some pictures taken at Hamilton Park in NJ. I had never been there before so I was excited and once we got there I was happy they picked it. It's a very beautiful area with a spectacular view of the NYC skyline. I had a wonderful time hanging out with these two, they were such a sweet and down to earth couple and I wish them many more happy anniversaries.

Robin + Milo = Wedding Part 2

2009-07-10T15:12:00.004-04:00

Robin + Milo's Brooklyn Bridge wedding was ready to start. Her parents walked her to Milo and gave her away. They read their own vows and the maid of honor (little Lily) read a beautiful poem. After the ceremony they were off in a pedicab to City Hall Park. Best wishes to the beautiful family!

Robin + Milo = Wedding

2009-07-08T10:54:00.009-04:00

Ok so I had yet another excuse to visit Brooklyn Bridge, Robin & Milo decided it would be the perfect spot to get married. They had a few other unique ideas; one of my favorites was having the ceremony on a double decker tour bus! The bridge and the day were perfect for the small ceremony and by the way they had the prettiest maid of honor, their daughter Lily.

Milo is ready and waiting!

The limo ride to the bridge...

Ready to say I do.

Robin looks ready to start.

So many favorites I have to break it into two posts, more tomorrow :)

Angie + Max = Engagement

2009-06-13T11:46:00.007-04:00

Angie and Max were meant to be together; time and distance couldn't keep these two apart. They met 8 yrs. ago during a college-spring break in Florida and found out they went to the same college in New Orleans, which is where Angie is from (Max is from Brooklyn, NY). She really liked him and thought he was "absolutely adorable", but they didn't exchange numbers. When the new fall semester started, they spotted each other on first day of school and they've been inseparable ever since!

Both of them had high career aspirations in the medical field, so that took priority and led her to go school in Atlanta, GA and him to D.C. After a 6 yr. long-distance romance (with no breakups!) Max proposed in front of all their friends and family at her graduation and they are getting married this September in New York.

I met up with them at my favorite bridge--come on everyone, let's say it together...Brooklyn Bridge!! We had an awesome shoot and I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend such a beautiful day. I look forward to shooting their wedding!

Bettina + Mark = Wedding (Part 2)

2009-06-07T17:29:00.013-04:00

They got married at City Hall and will be leaving to move back to the UK soon. We spent some time near City Hall, in the meatpacking district, and at their fab hotel The Standard in the meatpacking district. We intended to capture the NY state-of-mind, and I definitely think we did!

They are such a gorgeous and fun couple!

the bride over the threshold...

first dance as husband and wife!

Congratulations you two!!

Bettina + Mark = Wedding (Part 1)

2009-06-07T14:52:00.014-04:00

"I'm getting married at the Office of the City Clerk!" Ok, that doesn't sound too romantic, but Bettina & Mark proved to me that yes, a City Hall wedding can be romantic, sweet, beautiful, and sexy without all the stress.

I was thinking of ways to add a little pizazz to what I thought was going to be a boring and dreary photo shoot but I did my research and read that the NYC spent $12.3 million to "spruce up the Marriage Bureau and move it out of its drab old home in the Municipal Building by City Hall, all in an attempt to compete with Vegas as the wedding destination of the world." I was amazed at a great job!

No makeup artist needed...

The waiting...

Ready to be husband & wife!

Finally married!

More waiting!!!

Done!

Part two coming soon...

Lena + Eli = Engagement

2009-05-24T17:45:00.022-04:00

Lena & Eli...yes, another college sweetheart story! Sophomore year was one of the toughest times of her life and he was there for her. She’s “very loud and outgoing” and he’s very shy so it took a while for him to open up. They are getting married January 2010 and I am sooooo happy for them! We had an engagement shoot a few weeks ago at Battery Park on a very beautiful day. You would never think Eli was ever shy from these pics!

Ngoc + Tony = Engagement

2009-05-24T09:41:00.006-04:00

They met 15 years ago in college and were just friends until he finally got the nerve to ask her out a few years ago. Their first date was at the Bodies Exhibit in the South Street Seaport and they've been inseparable ever since. They got engaged June 2008 and are getting married in September.

I met up with Ngoc & Tony at the Brooklyn Bridge (my favorite bridge in the city) and from there we made our way to the South Street Seaport and the Bodies Exhibit. It was a very nice day and there were a lot of tourists out but that didn't spoil our fun! They are such a fun, laid back couple and I found out that Tony and I share a love for free things...thanks for the hookup!

Rachel + Paul = Wedding

2009-05-20T08:37:00.018-04:00

I've been very busy over the past few months. I have so much to blog but I will begin with a wedding back in April...

Who says you can't find love online?? Rachel & Paul met through playing an online game and decided to strictly remain friends until they met. They didn't live in the same state so they decided to meet halfway for a dinner date to see how they would hit it off and from the moment he picked her up, as Rachel says "we pretty much both knew."

They got married in NYC April 4th in the neighborhood Rachel grew up in as a child. I had the pleasure of being a part of their special Disney themed wedding.

Sharmeen

2009-04-15T16:19:00.007-04:00

Beautiful, graceful and charming are words that come to my mind when describing Sharmeen. She's an aspiring book editor who loves to knit and crochet with the hopes of one day having an online boutique to sell her crafts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is her favorite place to hang-out in the city and that's where she chose to do her portrait shoot. It was a great shoot and it was wonderful being surrounded by such beautiful artwork (a must see when visiting the city). She told me that before the shoot she watched America's Next Top Model to get ideas; she's a fan of the show and can't explain why...she's not the only one! ;p

Melissa + Russell = Wedding

2009-01-06T16:05:00.000-05:00

Kathryn + Robert = Wedding

2008-12-07T21:01:00.013-05:00

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to 2nd shoot Kathryn & Robert's wedding with Onada. They were lots of fun to shoot and so much in love. Congratulations!

Aileen + Nick = Engagement

2008-11-18T10:21:00.011-05:00

She is a guidance counselor, he is a special education teacher. They have worked together for years and have always been acquaintances, but that was it and nothing more. 'Till one day, Nick decided that he wanted to get to know Aileen a little better and asked her out. From there, as Aileen put it, "It just felt right and things moved quickly." Then, they got engaged this past summer. They are getting married in July and I had the pleasure of hanging out with them in Central Park for their engagement pics. They are a beautiful, loving, fun couple and I wish them the best!

Sneak Peek! Engagement

2008-11-08T11:50:00.007-05:00

I had the pleasure of meeting Nick & Aileen and shooting their engagement session in Central Park. We've had rainy days all week so we were hoping and praying for good weather and that's what we got!

I Won A Prize!

2008-10-06T23:44:00.004-04:00

I have been awarded this prize by my newest online friend TriShie! She's the sweetest little thing and takes some gorgeous pictures. The award is the Brilliante Weblog award.

Brilliante Weblog is a prize given to its sites and blogs that are smart and brilliant both in their content and their designs. The purpose of this award is to promote as many blogs as possible in the blogsphere.

Rules:
When you receive the prize you must write a post showing it, together with the name who has given it to you, and link them back. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs (or even more) that you find brilliant in their content and design. Show their names and links and leave a comment informing they were prized with ‘Brilliante Weblog’. Show a picture of those who had awarded you and those you give the prize (optional). All the bloggers have wonderful work and content in their blog and deserve to get this.

Here goes:
1. Mary Patterson My wonderful cousin.
2. Onada Photography Fellow photographer and friend.
3. Mom of Three An old friend!
4. Mishelle Lane Photography Beautiful work.
5. Apertura Love the work.
6. Photomommy She's so sweet.
7. Cupcakes Take The Cake For obvious reasons.

Sept. 11

2008-09-11T10:24:00.005-04:00

Today is Sept. 11 and every year brings back the memories of that terrible day. What started out as a normal day at work ended up being one of the worst days of my life. I have never felt such fright and watching the towers burn and then fall is forever etched in my memory. My office was so close to the towers. My girlfriend from work and I were the only two people that lived in Queens so since there were no subways running we walked together from downtown Manhattan to her house in Queens (we didn't even know how to walk to Queens but we had no choice and we figured it out...maybe 10 miles). It was hot, we had no cellphone service, no transportation, just our two feet and each other. We talked, laughed, screamed, cried and tried to keep each other going. We lost contact over the years but every Sept. 11 I would think of her and go back to that day.

After 6 years I finally spoke to her today and you'll never guess how I found her...Facebook! Yep, I tracked that little gypsy down. We vowed to keep in touch and get together soon. She was the only one that was with me and and we only had each other that day. It's not happy but it's our anniversary. This pic was taken at ground zero.

Time Off

2008-08-06T22:31:00.001-04:00

I took some time off to visit my cousin/sister and partner-in-crime Mary in Greenville, North Carolina. It was a surprise party that my second mom aunt Shirley and I were planning since she says Mary is the hardest person to surprise. We really pulled it off; it stayed a surprise and everything turned out beautifully. It was nice to get away. I miss them :(

The birthday girl

The theme was Thai and there was lots of yummy food!

We went out to eat and besides my beloved Cracker Barrel we went to a place called the 2nd Street Cafe and I loved it. It has a Soho, New York feel and the southern-style food was delicious. I loved the exposed brick and the message displayed over the door.

The Tipsy Teapot was a really nice, very cozy, quirky, laid-back little spot. While we were there, we enjoyed tea from their huge selection with gourmet sandwiches as "Chick" performed in the bar/lounge area. He was actually very good.

Oh and Bar-B-Cuties! Wow, oh so good! I didn't get to take a pic of my food because I was too busy scarfing it down.

My soda :)

My favorite subjects...

The brothers

Coney Island

2008-07-25T17:48:00.004-04:00

One of my favorite places to go in the summer is Coney Island. It's not the nicest, fanciest or cleanest beach in the world but it has a typical old-school, New York vibe and I love it! The Cyclone, Wonder Wheel, Nathan's, Shoot the Freak...what's not to love? I remember the first time I was there, I begged my mom to ride the Cyclone with me and she did because I told her it would be fun and that she never does anything with me...ha! My mom is not a ride person but she did it for her sweet child ;) The Cyclone is one of the most rickety and oldest, headache-causing roller coasters out there and when my mom finally got off it she vowed to never, ever go on another ride with me again.

Joseph and Elisabeth

2008-07-06T11:38:00.024-04:00

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of second shooting a small wedding in Philadelphia with Onada. The groom was a little camera shy but we were able to get in some good shots. We rode in the horse and carriage with the bride to Gnocchi, a cute little restaurant where the wedding was taking place. It was lots of fun and Onada is the sweetest person, be sure to check out her blog.

A few of my favorites...

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-05T02:25:00.005-04:00

I planned on spending the day at the park for a 4th of July picnic. It was cloudy and rainy all day so that didn't happen, but instead we had the picnic on my terrace. We played cards, ate cupcakes and lit sparklers. Loads of fun! I hope everyone else had a ball too!

Finally!

2008-06-28T23:53:00.008-04:00

This is my first real post. I'm Sandy Jenete (Jenete is my middle name). I have loved photography ever since I held my first camera. I take pictures everywhere I go and I especially love to take pictures in this great city I live in. New York, New York it's a wonderful town (don't know the rest of the words)! Besides taking pictures, my life revolves around my son, an old girl named Serena and my boyfriend who absolutely HATES taking pictures. So let me tell you, I have some lovely pictures of his hand as it's covering his face. I use a Canon 40D, it's my other baby.

Some other things about me: I laugh easily, I cry easily, I cry when I laugh, I love the color orange, I love people, I dislike ignorant people, I love babies, I love all music, I love live music, I love NY, I love bridges, I love the summer, I love the beach, I love that I don't look my age, I love chocolate, I love my son, I love sweetness, I love everything about LOVE. I invite you to tag along as I capture moments and do the thing I love.

Serena the old girl (she loves the beach!)

Soho NYC

the hand

Faith

Test

2008-06-09T21:49:00.000-04:00

This is only a test.