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Leonard Nimoy and I

Walter — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:48:04 +0000

Leonard Nimoy and I at his book release event: www.rmichelson.com/

I’m a long time Trekkie and now admirer of his photography.

Leonard Nimoy and I

Photo by Seth Kaye

Bella Notte Ristorante Wedding

Walter — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:03:30 +0000

Bella Notte Ristorante was the location for Keri & Eric’s wedding reception. I had a great time photographing their event and the weather was perfect for me to bring out my infrared digital camera.

Boston Engagement Session – Boston Common and Taj

Walter — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:26:11 +0000

Boston, Ma was the location for the engagement session of Christine & Dana. We had a great time hanging out in the Boston Common area and having drinks at the Taj. Walked around the park, had a few martinis, sang a few songs, ate some great food, pretty much a great “date” with me hanging out with them and taking some pictures. The wedding will be at the Belle Mer on Goat Island in Newport RI.

Connecticut Professional Photographers Association (CPPA) Print Competition Award Winning Images

Walter — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:42:44 +0000

I attended the The 61st Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association Annual Convention 2010 “Reach for the Stars” I entered four prints and two albums into the print competition. I received eight awards for the collection of images and albums. Kodak Gallery Award for “A Perfect Fit”, Master Court of Honor for “Throwback”, WHCC award for The Most Creative Wedding Image for “Close Encounter”, the highest scoring print by a PPA Certified Photographer for “Close Encounter & Throwback” for both the State and National award, Album Court of Honor for “Alison & Benjamin”, the Treskunoff Award for Highest scoring print case and Judges Choice Award for “Throwback. I would like to thank the panel of judges: Jury Chairperson Nancy Holowitz, Gary Thibeault (Judges Choice Award), Bert Behnke, Cindy Behnke, Jeff Dachowski, Bruce Hudson, and Dianne Miller-Yeatman.

Update: I was just awarded the 2010 Wedding Court of Honor (top wedding image in New England) at the Professional Photographers of New England annual photographic competition for the print “Close Encounter”

Update 2: “Throwback” was accepted to the 2011 PPA Loan Collection and “Close Encounter” + “Life’s a Drag” were accepted into the 2011 PPA General Collection.

Close Encounter

Throwback

Life’s a Drag

A Perfect Fit

New York City Engagement Session

Walter — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:09:20 +0000

New York City was the location for Jessica and Daniel’s Signature Engagement Session. We walked around NYC for about 7 hours with some of the highlights being Grand Central Station, The Brooklyn Bridge and Times Square. We had a great day .

The Engagement Movie Link

I photographed Jessica and Daniel’s wedding and reception at the Highlawn Pavilion. Link

Saltwater Farm Vineyard – A Thyme to Cook – Power Posse Productions

Walter — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:03:12 +0000

Saltwater Farm Vineyard was the location for Super DJ Doug, Doug Jastremski 40th birthday party. Linda Sample and crew from A Thyme to Cook provided the retro tv dinners and new walking lcd slide show of images from Doug’s life. Doug’s wonderful wife Mia was stunning as always. Lighting and sound provided by Power Posse Productions. Doug setting up for two days and the room was speculator. Sugar Band provided the live music for people to dance too. Doug did his world famous solo rapping. I also brought my Profoto lighting gear for the “Fun Booth Area” that Chris Rioux assisted me with and he also did some second photography throughout the day. I was honored to be a part of Doug’s 40th birthday celebration. Many more years to come….

The Edison Ballroom – Tone Loc and The Subscribers – 40th Birthday Party

Walter — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:43:35 +0000

The Edison Ballroom was the location of the 40th birthday party of Julie and Scott. Tone Loc got the party got started and finished with the great band The Subscribers Foundation. I was the second photographer for Sherry Pickerell Photography. The party rocked on for hours. The food and service was second to none. We both had a super fun time and I can’t wait to work with Sherry again.

Astors’ Beechwood Mansion Wedding Newport, Rhode Island

Walter — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:18:37 +0000

Raffaella and Daniel from Vladimir Chaloupka on Vimeo.

Raffaella and Daniel by Vladimir Chaloupka. Astors’ Beechwood Mansion Newport, Rhode Island was the wonderful setting for the wedding of Raffaella and Daniel. I was the second motion recorder for Vladimir Chaloupka. I had a great time working with Vlad using a Nikon D300s for my first 35mm video. I was assigned to record Daniel’s preparation for motion video and Sherry Pickerell was the still photographer working as the second for Michael Cody Photography. We all had a super time and great weather. A perfect day. I can’t wait to work with Vlad again.. Congratulations Raffaella and Daniel

Jonathan Edwards Winery Wedding | Gourmet Galley | Hana Floral

Walter — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:27:18 +0000

Jonathan Edwards Winery was the setting for Erin and Canaan’s wedding day. The day was filled with plenty of love and emotion which made for an exciting and fun time. I had a great time with Erin and Canaan capturing their wedding day from the getting ready at the Mystic Marriott; with Erin having a pair of very nice deep blue christian louboutin of Paris shoes, very pretty flowers provided by Hana Floral and Boutique to the final dance with music provided by the always great Super DJ Doug Jastremski of Power Posse Productions . We had perfect weather for the ceremony, great food provided by Gourmet Galley and non stop fun at the reception. We also had two ring ceremony’s as someone had to borrow their parents rings during the ceremony I also was able to use my digital infrared camera and a ring light on the dance floor for a low angle wedding party image. We had a perfect day! Continued love and happiness to Erin and Canaan. Walter van Dusen

Digital Infrared
Digital Infrared

East Hampton Point Wedding

Walter — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:52:19 +0000

East Hampton Point was the setting for Erica and Eoin’s wedding day. The day was filled with plenty of love and emotion which made for an exciting and fun time. I had a great time with Erica and Eoin capturing their wedding day from the getting ready (Melissa Sweet Gown Priscilla of Boston) to the kiss on top of the stair case. East Hampton Point made for a great setting and we had a very nice sunset. We had a perfect day! Continued love and happiness to Erica and Eoin. Walter

Erica & Eoin's East Hampton Point Wedding