Jael + Patrick

April 23, 2009

Photographed by Daniel Kudish & Davina Palik

We took advantage of being in New York to do Jael and Patrick’s engagement session, who are getting married next September, also in the Big Apple. We started in Bryant Park and made our way to Time Square.

Jael is one of the happiest people I’ve ever met. Daniel and I are always so excited to read her emails, as they are always hilarious; consisting of dozens of exclamation marks and capital letters! The best part is, we can actually hear her voice when we read them. She’s the only person I know who manages to be loud in an email!

It was a real pleasure to shoot Jael and Patrick, partly because we just adore her so much, but also because they are such a sweet couple! They made each other laugh for most of the shoot and it was contagious. Daniel and I giggled along, in spite of ourselves! It was just a blast – and Time Square was a pretty fabulous setting, might I add!

Jael is Natalie’s sister so you might recognize her from Nathalie and Jimmy’s wedding photos. Here are a few of our favs.





That’s the thing about this city, New Yorkers will not stop for you when you’re taking a picture – which is perfect when you’re going for that fly-on-the-wall feel!





  • Jenn: loooooves it!!!!!!!!!! you know, my mom goes to this blog all the time now... lol (04.23.2009 01:56am)
  • Jael Abellard: I'm Speechless. (04.23.2009 03:51pm)
  • Ariel: LOVELY! and its true... this girl can manage to be loud in an email... but that's why I love her! -Ari (04.23.2009 04:39pm)
  • Valerie Joseph: These pictures are beautiful! I think they really reflect their classic romantic style but also their sense of whimsy..These two are truly in love and you camptured that swimmingly.. FANTASTIC Job! (04.23.2009 05:18pm)
  • Eunice: Whoooooooo!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous! I like how you guys are the focus and everyone and things is blurry. Great photography! And, YES, Jael you are loud. Whenever I read your emails, I could hear your voice. LOL (04.23.2009 08:07pm)
  • Melinda Nicius: I loooooooooveee these pics! The photographers are great!!! And you look like a calm girl Jael! So Cute... I especially like the one in the middle of time square with the cabs bassing by. (04.27.2009 10:43pm)
  • Fredeline aka fefe: I luv dese pics...dere soo beautiful....i wish yew n patrick dha best of luck...yall were made 4 each otha....hugs n kisses... (06.01.2009 12:43am)

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