New York Wedding Photography: Johanna & Matthew

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:53 am

As a Tahoe wedding photographer, I consider myself lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But a destination wedding like this that reminds me that amazing weddings can, and do, happen anywhere.

Johanna and Matthew were married at the Stone Tavern Farm in Roxbury, upstate New York. Their ceremony and reception were exactly the kind of wedding celebration I love to photograph. The Catskill Mountains set an incredibly lush, green backdrop for the ceremony.  Combining wedding rites from Eastern and Western religious traditions, Johanna and Matthew created a special event that truly spoke to their personalities.

The reception site was given the make-over of its life. The Stone Tavern’s classic 12,ooo square foot barn was transformed into an incredible party venue. With wedding guests arriving from as far away as California, Johanna and Matthew were surrounded by their closest friends and family, all ready to get down.

Johanna and Matthew, many heartfelt thanks to you and your families for your hospitality. What an amazing celebration- congratulations!

 

Detail wedding photography shot by Tahoe Photographer Chris WernerDetail photograph of bride getting ready.Flower girls behind the brideWedding photograph of the groom during the ceremonyWedding photography of the bride during the ceremonyPhotograph of the best man during the ceremonyBride and groom on a farm in upstate New YorkBride and groom during the first danceGroom and mother of the groom during their first danceBride and Groom make a toast during the receptionBride and groom party in a conga line after their weddingPhotobooth collage from the weddingreception party photographBride and groom dance at their wedding reception

 

 

 

 

Chris Werner photographs incredible celebrations from weddings in Lake Tahoe to weddings in San Francisco. If you are planning a wedding, please contact us. We’d love to hear more about your big day!

 

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Rebecca Milburn - These photos are amazingly beautiful!June 15, 2011 – 7:39 pm

Julia Monahan - Johanna – so gorgeous! Blessed be to you and Matthew!June 6, 2011 – 9:36 pm

Karden - I am jealous and awed by the breathy Justin seducing my whiplashed girlfriend.June 5, 2011 – 1:09 pm

Tara Swinchatt - Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend the wedding, I feel even worse about that after seeing these pictures! They are just beautiful. My particular favorite is the shot of Matthew and Johanna with the red bird, talk about serendipity.June 3, 2011 – 6:36 am

Brooke DeMarco - These pictures are amazing!! I can’t wait to see the rest!June 3, 2011 – 5:56 am

Gillian - GORGEOUS photography!!! These images perfectly captured Johanna & Matthew’s special day. More please!!!!June 1, 2011 – 12:55 pm

Chris Werner - Hi Sandra- thanks for the comment. You know, that bird was not added. I’m not sure either what bird that is! We’ll have to ask the folk at Stone Tavern!June 1, 2011 – 11:44 am

Sandra Segatti - Amazing photos Chris, each one better than the next! And I have to ask (being a bird lover & parrot-owned!), the wonderful, wonderful photo of Matthew & Johanna kissing in the road under the apple tree…. you must’ve added that red bird, didn’t you? I can’t imagine any native bird that looks like that! I can’t wait to see the rest & order mine.June 1, 2011 – 11:17 am

Rebecca Turvy - Wow, great photos! Can’t wait to see the rest!June 1, 2011 – 11:03 am

Cody - wow, incredibleJune 1, 2011 – 4:56 am

(Bride) Johanna Wise-Segatti - WOW!! What can I say? You are incredible! Thank you so much for your presence support and amazing talent. I feel very lucky to know you. Can’t wait to see the rest!June 1, 2011 – 2:22 am

(Groom) Matthew Wise-Segatti - yes, totally stunning. when we are old and wrinkled we’ll be able to look back on these Glowing faces we had and we’ll remember it all in a flash. And more even, because I had such tunnel vision – There were so many happy faces that I missed in the moment that I’m able to see now! I’m looking forward to the rest.June 1, 2011 – 1:34 am

MOTB - Chris, not only are you a wonderful, serious artistic photographer, but a beautiful writer. And i wish i had known to ask you about your human rights law studies in Scandanavia. Thank you so much for the care you took at the wedding and i look forward to seeing moreof the photos!
Regards,
The MOTB (Jane)May 31, 2011 – 8:31 pm

Dan Wise - These are great–totally capture the joy and spirit of the night. everyone seems to be having a great time. They really did!May 31, 2011 – 8:17 pm

Dana Kasarsky - Lovely! I’m looking forward to seeing the remaining images!!!!!
These are terrific and totally capture the feeling of the wedding!May 31, 2011 – 2:46 pm

Benna - Chris,

These are UNBELIEVABLE!! I am dying for the full set!

Thank you so much for your amazing diligence throughout the night. I will recommend you to everyone I know.

BennaMay 31, 2011 – 2:18 pm

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