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Fall in Love: Shachar and Jason's Wedding Slideshow!

Me Ra Koh

It’s time to show you the wedding slideshow from New York’s beautiful Sagamore Resort on Lake George. (YEAH!!)

Meet Shachar and Jason.

But before we show you watch the slideshow, I have to highlight a couple of my favorite moments from this wedding.

Both families of the bride and groom were amazing. In fact, Shachar originally found our photography because of her brother Ziv Gillat who is the VP of Eye-Fi (a very cool product to see!). And Ziv found us through Microsoft’s Pro Gallery. So the anticipation of having time with all the family was high. We knew we were going to make new, lifetime friends.

Shachar’s mom, Batsheva, presented the rehearsal dinner with a toast spoken in Hebrew than English. The first two lines struck me as the perfect words for this wedding day. “Ashreinu Shezachinu La Yom A’Ze”. The translation: “We are blessed, we have reached this day.”

I think about all the many things life brings us, good and bad, and yes, we are blessed we have reached this day.

When Batsheva sat down, the first two lines of her speech were still shining through her whole being.

Wedding Photography at the Sagamore, Lake George, NY

When the ceremony was over, Shachar and Jason ran away with me and Brian for photos of the two of them. Jason took Shachar’s hand and began dancing with her on the dock. The mountains behind them were the location for the movie The Last of the Mohicans. Yes, the scenery really is that breathtaking–not to mention the moment between these two.

Have you ever seen a bride hold herself with such confidence, poise and grace at the same time?

It is safe to say that Shachar stole the hearts of everyone looking onto their spontaneous dance.

Photography of Wedding Day Dance

Shachar was hands on with her wedding from Day One. Every detail was in place and thought through. From the organic place cards that were propped up in wheat grass

to the thoughtfulness of who her makeup artist would be. Meet the talented and sweetest, Souraya Hamdi.

High End Wedding Make Up Artist

Souraya does AMAZING make-up artistry from beautiful brides to the hit show “30 Rock”, Will Smith’s movie “I Am Legend”, CW’s “Gossip Girl”-she’s everywhere. I haven’t worked with many make-up artists that stun me in their talent. But Souraya…she is AMAZING.

Souraya Hamdi High End Wedding Make Up Artist

As you will see from the slideshow, Shachar’s makeup was naturally beautiful. Definitely check out Souraya’s website. The photography and makeup is fantastic!

All the moments of connection within these two families made the weekend unforgettable. From the curiosity of the little ones

to the enamored groom during his First Dance with his stunning bride.

Brian and I soaked it all in and left more in love. Truly, we did.

Now your turn. Turn up your volume b/c you will love this song that I hand picked and licensed for their slideshow. It’s by an Irish based singer named Nancy Falkow. Pour yourself a glass of wine (who cares if it’s only 7am) and fall in love all over again. To experience Shachar and Jason’s Wedding Slideshow, click here!

Shachar and Jason’s Wedding Slideshow

To Shachar and Jay, Brian and I can’t thank you enough for our time with you. It was an amazing weekend for a thousand reasons. We look forward to reconnecting soon whether it be in NY or Israel. 🙂

All our love, Me Ra and Brian

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To see more Wedding Slideshows and Images, CLICK HERE (and have a second glass :)).

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  1. Awesome work. I love all the pictures and the music was perfect.

  2. Great work lady. I love all the pictures and the music goes with it perfectly.

  3. CA says:

    Just beautiful.

  4. Jen MacNiven says:

    gorgeous! Loved everything about it…I esp. love the pic of the little guy helping push the walker. so sweet!

  5. Allison G. says:

    Me Ra and Brian, these are so beautiful!! There is just so much emotion in those photos and the song was perfect….you made me cry on my keyboard! 🙂

  6. Melinda says:

    Such a lovely couple. Beautiful pictures. Great song choice, Me Ra!

  7. michelle s. says:

    Beautiful! 🙂 I love the organic place setting cards in the wheatgrass. Great detail! 🙂

  8. Melanie says:

    Oh my gosh, Me Ra & Brian! The photographs are BEAUTIFUL!!! Shachar was an absolutely stunning bride! You can totally see how happy in love she is… such a beautiful smile in every photo.

    And yes, the music was perfect! How do you find such wonderful music?

  9. Noga says:

    Breathtaking photos (and an amazing song)! You truly captured the essence of Shachar and Jay as a couple, and have gifted them with these beautifully captured memories! It’s an honor to know you:)

  10. Phillipa says:

    That was beautiful, absolutly beautiful!

  11. Rhonda says:

    Beautiful!!!
    How do you find such amazing music that is also so unique and not overly used?
    Beautiful!!!

  12. Jill says:

    Great work! I think I’ll go watch that again! 😉

  13. shawna says:

    absolutely stunning! (where do you find such beautiful brides? ;o) ) i love the walker shot, it’s just too precious. and the smile while she’s spinning, and the whisper with the hair beads. okay, i like them all!

  14. Paris Parfait says:

    Beautiful couple and stunning photography!

  15. Gorgeous! So lovely.

  16. Dana says:

    As I sit and watch and listen, the tears are streaming down my face! I have yet to be touched by photographs, the way I have by yours. You are an inspirational woman!! It was a true pleasure to meet you(and your husband)…
    (we met the next morning at brunch:)

  17. Erika says:

    Wow! Incredible photos as always Me Ra. Absolutely love them all, but I think the ones of them on the dock are my favorite. 🙂

  18. owlhaven says:

    Oh, what wonderful pictures! Right now I am feeling frustrated with my skills– just got my first SLR a couple months ago, and have so much still to learn, especially about composition. But someday I’m going to be good at this…and pictures like yours inspire me to try even harder!

    Love,
    Mary, mom to many

  19. Kari says:

    Just one word – Gorgeous!

  20. Addie says:

    Simply Beautiful in every way! I love to watch how you put your work together for the final slideshow. And I am so glad that always share.

  21. Jill says:

    WOW! WOW! WOW! I think that’s all I can say right now. My 4 year old is sitting on my lap watching the slideshow with me and says she wants to see it again. =) I hope I can one day take pictures like that.

    Jill in AZ

  22. jen flake says:

    LOVE the pictures!!!!

  23. Carrie V. says:

    That was extraordinary!! Perfect in every way.

  24. Jessica B says:

    I’m really inspired by your work! So much emotion and passion come through your photographs. Thank you.

    Would you mind sharing the name of that song and artist?

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