Walter van Dusen Photography | Wedding Photography That is a Little Different

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.

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

Walter — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:42:44 +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

Close Encounter

Throwback

Life’s a Drag

A Perfect Fit

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

Groton Long Point Casino and A Thyme to Cook wedding.

Walter — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:29:44 +0000

Groton Long Point Casino with A Thyme to Cook was the setting for Elizabeth and Daniel’s wedding day. The day was filled with plenty of energy and emotion which made for an exciting and fun time. I had a great time with Elizabeth and Daniel capturing their wedding day from the getting ready (Gown purchased at Montage ) to Liz letting her hair down. The combination of Groton Long Point Casino, with A Thyme to Cook and great & interesting weather made for a wonderful setting to celebrate and enjoy the wedding – a perfect day! Thank you for letting me capture the special moments and enjoy your honeymoon in Spain. Walter van Dusen

Mystic 5 Wedding Photography Seminars and Gathering

Walter — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:31:04 +0000

Walter van Dusen is the host for the 5th annual Mystic Wedding Photography Seminar and Gathering in Mystic, CT, located at the Mystic Hilton. Topics covered, flash photography, posing, work flow, album design, marketing, wedding day story telling, photojournalist wedding photography, fashion wedding photography, and just plain inspiration. Hope to see you at Mystic 5. Walter To sign up: http://waltervandusen.com/mystic5/

The speaker line up:

Jerry Ghionis, Joe McNally, David Williams, John Michael & Dalisa Cooper (Alt F), Dave and Quin Cheung (DQ), TriCoast Photography, Andy Marcus, Greg Gibson, Michelle Turner and Stacey Doyle, Geor ge Weir, Jason Groupp, Storey Wilkins, , and Jerome Braga, Studio 1923

Mystic 5 Speaker line up

Click below for more info and to sign up

http://www.waltervandusen.com/mystic5/

Mystic 4 Highlight Video 2009

http://vimeo.com/2939081

Saint Clements Castle and The Inn at Middletown Wedding

Walter — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:43:45 +0000

Saint Clements Castle and The Inn at Middletown were the locations for Erin and Damien wedding day. I started my coverage at The Inn of Middletown photographing the getting ready with Erin. We then went to St John Church for a wonderful ceremony. We had rain but that did not stop us from getting a few outside portraits at Saint Clements Castle. I had a great time at the wedding and I wish Erin and Damien continued love and happiness..

Kevin Wick captured this great image.

Stage 6 at Steiner Studios Wedding in Brooklyn, NY

Walter — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:36:06 +0000

Stage 6 at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, NY with Abigail Kirsch Catering was the setting for Miriam and Han’s wedding day. I had the pleasure again to work with Todd Laffler Photography. The day went very fast as we all had an exciting and fun time. I began my coverage photographing Han’s getting ready with the surprising Hello Kitty Socks to go along with Miriam’s hot pink shoes. Eric of Abigail Kirsch Catering was a fantastic host and his attention to detail was second to none. A perfect day.. Continued love to Miriam and Han with safe travels to San Fransisco after your honeymoon. Walter

Stage 6 at Steiner Studios Wedding in Brooklyn, NY

Hello Kitty Socks. True love

They had fun from start to finish.

I love first viewings.

Perfect weather

Todd and I love wind blown vails

An image location & pose by Todd and I