Photographing Cindy, Robert and Maple at a surprise proposal in Windham

By Jonathan Ment When it comes to booking photography for weddings, there are more mothers, or mother's-in-law, arranging the specifics than men. Proposals on the other hand? Often a different story. While I have been contacted by the occasional friend or sister (link) It is generally the ones doing the asking and in more traditional … Continue reading Photographing Cindy, Robert and Maple at a surprise proposal in Windham

Photographing 90th Birthdays Never Gets Old

By Jonathan Ment It has been said “Good things come in threes.” When it comes to booking photography sessions, I’d add or twos or fours or 'mores' … Recently I photographed a pair of 90th Birthday celebrations, first at a rental house in Prattsville, NY and soon after another at a resort in Round Top near … Continue reading Photographing 90th Birthdays Never Gets Old

Photos with sons and dogs in Windham New York

By Jonathan Ment Nora reached out like other clients do. She asked if I took family photos or portraits. She asked if I was available a particular weekend or a range of dates Of course I do, and I was available for at least part of her window of opportunity. After we booked, we had … Continue reading Photos with sons and dogs in Windham New York

Bar Mitzvah Photography in Tannersville NY

By Jonathan Ment Obscured To Respect Privacy Among the subjects I have the pleasure to photograph, at least in recent years, is the occasional bar mitzvah. For those who don’t know, it’s a coming of age celebration marking a lad’s 13th birthday. Some young women celebrate their Bas Mitzvah, but not generally in the orthodox … Continue reading Bar Mitzvah Photography in Tannersville NY

Family Photos for Father’s 75th in Windham New York

By Jonathan Ment Photography Grace reached out like others do, through the contact link at catskillsphotographer.com, to ask if I take family portraits. Of course I photograph families. Her family would be gathering in Windham for a little fun and fall foliage planned around her father’s 75th birthday and they wanted some photos to remember … Continue reading Family Photos for Father’s 75th in Windham New York