I took a flight to New York City recently to capture the engagement photographs of Shamraz and Pauline. I absolutely had a blast and I absolutely love NYC, even in the cold weather. It’s hilarious how everyone looks the same, wearing long black coats, but I caved in and bought one. My hotel was on…
by Charleton Churchill
54 comments
Lise Wick - YOU, my friend, have reached a fresh, new high in your photography skills and expertise. Seriously. God is working through you in a mighty way.December 20, 2010 – 2:25 pm
Bre - Your work is naturally so inspired that all of these awesome locations only bring out your best work. Love them!December 20, 2010 – 4:08 pm
Kari Goldsmith - Charleton another AMAZING session. Your work is a thing of beauty. I look forward to seeing more everytime!December 20, 2010 – 4:42 pm
Michelle - Oh my!! These photos are spectacular! You’ve captured so many great sights of NYC. Your techniques are wonderful. Pauline is beautiful!!!! What a cute couple…December 20, 2010 – 6:00 pm
wendy - These are amazing… I loved all these images. Great work once again. Maybe when you go back in september you can get some shots of the subway… Im sure you could make the images more interesting then the subway really is.December 20, 2010 – 7:05 pm
Jenny - Beautiful pictures!! You two make wonderful models!December 20, 2010 – 7:26 pm
Windy - I enjoy following your blog! With each new post, your gift in photography shines through even more. You wouldn’t just “happen” to be in Maui on March 18, 2011… lol! These shots are fabulous!December 20, 2010 – 7:54 pm
Rob - The photos are AWESOME!! Those two look great together.December 20, 2010 – 8:46 pm
Kila - Amazing!!! The photos are beautiful, especially the lovely couple
December 20, 2010 – 8:52 pm
Alex - This work is spectacular! Seeing the big apple this way makes one almost want to live here! Pauline and Shamraz, what a beautiful couple, I wish you all the happiness in the world!
Mazal Tov!December 21, 2010 – 5:01 am
Lauren - Lovely lovely photos you two. Congrats again!December 21, 2010 – 7:43 am
Judy - YOU TWO LOOK HELLA COLD!!!….but hella cuute
these pics are great… i love the little solo model sessions too, hahaah.December 21, 2010 – 7:56 am
Liz Varenne - As the makeup artist who did Pauline’s makeup and Shamraz’s grooming, I have to say what FANTASTIC shots these are. Charlton capture the playful personalities and real affection between these two. He shot New York like a New Yorker, getting the best our town has to offer. Great work!December 21, 2010 – 9:36 am
Tak - WOW, great pictures. Love the lighting and how Charlton captures the moment in every picture. The shot on the stairs really stands out.December 21, 2010 – 11:33 am
Harry Parker - Nice shots. NYC never looked so cool! Thanks for sharing.December 21, 2010 – 1:43 pm
Kristina Maiello - Wow, what a beautiful collection of photos. I’m so impressed!December 21, 2010 – 5:23 pm
Heidi - Great pics you guys! You look great. Love you!December 21, 2010 – 5:32 pm
Charleton - Thank you for all the kind words! I would absolutely love to be the NYC Wedding Photographer to call upon when New York needs one! That place is amazing!December 22, 2010 – 5:55 pm
Shamraz and Pauline - A HUGE THANK YOU, Charleton! You did an amazing job on the final product on these shots. We’re so very please with them! For someone that has NEVER been to New York City and have captured the images that you have, is quite impressive. You have a great ability to look around you and just find just the right moment/lighting/color/background/composition/foreground elements that make up a great picture! We had an awesome time with you, albeit, we were fully exposed to the element for a good while. The three of us toughed it out! Were “sure” looking forward to seeing you once again in September! We really appreciate sharing your talent with us.
P.S. We appreciate your willingness to share your photographic tips and techniques as well!December 22, 2010 – 7:46 pm
Juan - When stars collide like Pauline and Shamraz, no shadows block the sun.December 23, 2010 – 12:00 am
Charleton - Thank you Shamraz and Pauline! I’m grateful for connecting with you both. My time in New York was awesome partly because of how easy you made it for me. Thank you.December 23, 2010 – 3:52 pm
bherlyn - wow!its so nice and cute.you’re so pretty Jet…December 24, 2010 – 2:56 pm
Erica Y - Pauline and Sham, you guys look amazing (I can totally feel the love)!! The Central Park shots at the bottom of the steps, are my favorite!December 24, 2010 – 3:53 pm
Kenny - Great pics! They look like real models!December 24, 2010 – 4:56 pm
David Chao - I love the perspectives, although I’ve lived in NYC pretty much all my life ~ these photos show the city in all its appeal. Great locations for the wedding shots!December 24, 2010 – 7:09 pm
Roch - Awww, these photos are so amazing! I just can’t believe that the girl in those photos is my cousin! What a couple. You guys look so adorable together, and I’m happy for the both of you! And I am overwhelmingly astounded with the works of the photographer, kudos to you Sir! Even though I haven’t been in NYC before, but these photos made me take a glimpse of what ‘the concrete jungle where dreams are made of’ (no pun intended) really is
December 24, 2010 – 7:46 pm
amelia dumandan - wow , what a pair so in love and so radiantDecember 25, 2010 – 7:36 am
mary ann secusana - wow very awesome picture…. great shot…December 25, 2010 – 2:51 pm
zz - awesome shots!December 25, 2010 – 11:15 pm
Mo - Awesome pics! What a great couple!December 26, 2010 – 10:26 am
April - These photos are simply gorgeous!!!! Pauline and Shamraz I am so happy that you found this photographer!! Wishing you a wonderful beginning,and love to last a lifetime. Luv U guys ;}December 27, 2010 – 3:25 pm
Debbie - best ever =) congratsDecember 27, 2010 – 4:19 pm
Deb - congrats <3 =)December 27, 2010 – 4:19 pm
D - wishing you the very best always <3December 27, 2010 – 4:20 pm
Sondah - These pictures are amazing. you guys look great!December 27, 2010 – 6:12 pm
Nashville Wedding Photographers | Lane Photography - Great images, and the emotion in the images is always a special touch. Keep it up!December 27, 2010 – 8:02 pm
Irene - The photos are beautiful and Pauline and Shamraz look amazing. Congratulations to you both, may you always be happy and blessedDecember 30, 2010 – 5:30 am
jake mcfield - Nice photos. Great locations.December 31, 2010 – 1:50 am
Brenda Arellano - Perfect photos. Both of you looks so nice. I love it!January 1, 2011 – 3:44 pm
Anna McClary - As usual, beautiful work! You totally captured the New York vibe for them.January 3, 2011 – 9:03 am
Photographick - Wow, these pictures are lovely, the couple seemed to have a wonderful time and your use of light is simply astounding. Very well done, I hope you loved your time in NYC!January 3, 2011 – 9:30 am
Cass Mooney - Charleston–these are amazing! I absolutely adore the ‘silhouetted’ images and all of the B&W’s. Stunning.January 3, 2011 – 9:44 am
Michelle Squier - Lovely use of light in these! I really felt as if I had taken a tour of New York….all the best for you and yours this New Year!January 3, 2011 – 9:52 am
will - Shamraz’s GQ style and Pauline’s elegance make these photos priceless.January 3, 2011 – 2:42 pm
Hector - Love the pictures, both of you look great.January 3, 2011 – 6:16 pm
Yang - Pauline told me how much color had on the quality of your pictures, so I was a little worried at how you would interpret the muted grey hues of the streets, the brash splish-splash of colors spewed amongst the storefronts, and the overall murky tone of winter in New York City. I’m really happy to see that your shots juxtaposed the grit and elegance of the city so well, and can’t wait to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve for the wedding.
It is a testament to the photographer’s skill that with so many things going on in the city, you’ve captured the “timeless” moments with grace. You’ve made the models the center of all the hustle and bustle and even took them to their own oasis amongst hidden cityscape nooks.
As for the models, you both look beautiful and I’m very glad the photographer was able to capture the happiness found when you are together, though I’m sure it wasn’t very difficult to do. The pictures are only a small manifest of your love for one another and I’m glad that it is being shared as it inspires us all.January 4, 2011 – 9:37 am
Matt - Pauline and Shamraz- You two look really great!! Very nice pics
January 5, 2011 – 5:48 pm
Agnes - Looking at this happy, beautiful couple makes me very glad to be alive and to know that love and life belong together. Blessings to the lovely couple and gratitude to the photographer artist who so skillfully shared this beauty with us.January 6, 2011 – 10:39 am
DeNita - Amazing photos. You are so beautiful Pauline and Shamraz looks handsome. You both are a great looking couple. Charleton did a fantastic job, theses are not just your cookie cutter photos. The photographer was able to capture both Shamraz and Pauline’s inner and outer beauty. Simply amazing!January 7, 2011 – 9:09 pm
Charleton Churchill - Thank you for the generous comments everyone. Pauline and Sham were fun together, and their love for each other was evident throughout the photographs. I love NYC, and I would love to be a NYC wedding photographer for sure!January 8, 2011 – 12:38 pm
Olympia - Beautiful couple, beautiful pics!January 12, 2011 – 4:35 pm
Sue Park - These are so beautiful! My friend,Pauline is so cute.
You guys are so cute couple^^January 25, 2011 – 12:36 am
Mahbuba Chowdhury - Wow! Pauline, the pics look absolutely stunning! Both you and Shamraz can be real models, seriously! Great pose girl!!!
And nice to see that you have Hena on your hand
February 7, 2011 – 8:06 am
Maril - Beautiful couple!! laugh and love is everywhere here!! …
wish you all the best!!! and Pauline thanks so much for sharing this!
happy wedding guys!!!
xoxo
MarilAugust 28, 2011 – 6:02 pm