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Wedding photojournalism at its finest...

Though a hardcore
Photojournalist, fashion and wedding photography has always been my LOVE. PHOTOGRAPHY has become my passion since the beginning. I've
been a photojournalist for more than 10 years, and my professionalism
in dealing with clients is what helps me gain respect in the industry,
both in fashion and in editorial photography.

I've been published in TIMES magazine, Delaware Bride, Guam Bridal
Magazines, Signature Lifestyle Magazine, Seattle Times, Los Angeles
Times, Sports Illustrated, USA Today etc.

Congrats to Erica and John! – Golden Inn Hotel and Resort Beach Wedding

Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:59pm Posted in ENGAGEMENT * WEDDING * WEDDINGS

….who will tie the knot this Saturday along the beach of Avalon, NJ at the Golden Inn Hotel and Resort. I’ve shot here before and this place is amazing!

Erica and John are a cute couple and shooting their engagement photos in Avalon, NJ was kind of a good practice for their wedding day. Can’t wait, it’s supposed to be a beautiful day!

Check out these sunset photos of their engagement shoot…

The cloud formations in Avalon are to die for…hope we get the same ones this Saturday. =)

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Love this shot…it’s almost like them walking towards their destiny together. Awwwww….LOL

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Got to show off the “bling-bling”. Wishing Erica and John a happy wedding day this Saturday!

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Make sure you check back on Monday to see some of the images from their wedding day.

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RON SOLIMAN’S WINNING IMAGE FEATURED IN AMERICAN PHOTO MAGAZINE

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 5:08am Posted in PRESS * Photojournalism * WEDDING * WEDDINGS

We are proud to announce that one of my winning wedding images was featured in the July/ August 2010 issue of the AMERICAN PHOTO MAGAZINE, one of the most prestigious Photography magazine in the world. It won first place in the Wedding Ceremony category in the  ”The Look of Love” contest sponsored by American Photo and Destination Wedding and Honeymoons magazines.

Buy a copy now to see the winning image, or give me $4.99 and will mail one to you….LOL just kidding – the magazine is available at Borders or Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Thanks again to all those who continue to support us.

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Stay tune for Spain’s “La Fotografia Social” Magazine in September 2010 for a featured story on our wedding photography. I will make an announcement here in the blog when that one comes out in print and online.

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Michele + Josh – St. Joe/Villanova’s “Holy War” turned Holy Love

Monday, July 19, 2010 at 4:14am Posted in ENGAGEMENT * Photojournalism * WEDDINGS

Bride and Groom - Michele and Josh

One of the most fun couple I’ve ever worked with. Michele is full of life and despite the rain on her wedding day, all you can see in her face is her lovely smile. The couple met while Michele was attending Villanova University and Josh was attending St. Joseph University – two rival schools. Though both of their schools often get into a “holy war”, this couple found love with each other. Congrats to both Michele and Josh, and I wish you guys the best in your relationship!

Ceremony- St. Thomas of Villanova, Villanova, PA

Love the architecture of this church. Thanks to Father Dan Joyce, SJ and Father Francis Devlin, OSJ – both friends of their families, for being so accommodating during the ceremony.

Reception- Ballroom at The Ben, Philadelphia, PA

Amazing place for weddings! The staff is super nice and food prepared by Finley Catering is absolutely superb. Great job guys! But most of all the place is just a picture perfect place for an elegant wedding party!

To start out, here’s a picture from their engagement shoot – showing their St. Joe and Villanova Love.

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Gorgeous bride getting ready for her big day…

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It rained that whole morning, and I kept praying it will stop so we can have some outdoor photos at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. And my prayers were answered! Yay!

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Despite the rain on her wedding day, Michele is still a happy bride…

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While at the Art Museum, got to shoot at the Rocky Statue….one of the many the symbols of the city of Philadelphia.

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The Ballroom at The Ben in Philadelphia, PA is one of the best picture-perfect reception venue in the city for an elegant wedding. I had so much fun photographing this place during Michele’s wedding.

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Love this shot of Michele and Josh…very stylish, very magazine-like.

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Stay tune for more images from Michele and Josh’s wedding to be available on www.pictage.com in a few weeks.

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Chricelle + Brian – Seattle Destination Wedding

Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 5:54am Posted in Destination Wedding * WEDDING * WEDDINGS

Bride and Groom- Chricelle and Brian

We were so blessed with a gorgeous wedding day on Saturday for Chricelle’s wedding. I prayed for a whole day of sun and my prayers are answered…Thanks be to God! Chricelle and Brian both work at Boeing in Seattle where they met for the first time. This couple is a match made from heaven…they love to travel and they know how to live life. Wishing this beautiful couple a happy marriage and lots of cute kids…LOL

We started the shoot that day at Chricelle’s home in Olympia, WA. I took advantage of the gorgeous Asian decors around their home and incorporated that with her wedding pictures. Her mother insisted to make sure she gets ready at her house…one of the many Filipino wedding traditions. The venue for the wedding ceremony is in Seattle, which is about an hour and a half drive from Olympia. Thank God, the traffic was not as bad as we thought, so we got there just on time for the formal pictures.

Ceremony- Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle, WA

This church is one of the best churches I’ve ever shot at. Talking about a combination of an antique-like church with modern architecture. Love the natural light inside this church. How I wish we have one of this back in the East Coast.

And the best part is, Father Jordan, who officiated the matrimony, was super nice to us…that’s always a plus when the priest is pretty cool with us  photographers. He even asked everyone to turn around and look above the choir loft for a staged picture. Thanks Father Jordan! Also, Jesson Mata, the music director/wedding coordinator was an awesome guide to us during the ceremony. He even helped me organized the formals after the mass.Ok, Jesson, next time I am back in Seattle for wedding you will be our coordinator.

Reception- Shilshole Bay Beach Club, Seattle, WA

Great venue with a nice view of the sunset.

Love the Asian furnitures and decors at Chricelle’s home. Most of these stuff were imported from the Philippines…gorgeous set-up, and might as well incorporate them into her wedding pictures.

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Gorgeous bride in the making….

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Mother and daughter before they left for the ceremony. Both of their dresses were made out of Pineapple fabric. They were custom-made and imported from the Philippines. Talk about an eco-friendly wedding dress. =)

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Chricelle as she walks down the isle with her long veil behind her….a very dramatic entrance!

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I’ve seen a lot of pictures of the bride and groom infront of this church, and every time I see one, there’s always a uniqueness in each of them.

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After the ceremony, I took Brian and Chricelle for a drive to Kerry Park, a park overlooking the cityscape of Seattle. For a gorgeous day like that, the park was crowded with tourists. But we tried to capture what we can as the bride and groom try to survive the heat of the sun.

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And last but not least, they did a great choice for their reception venue – Shilshole Bay Beach Club, where the sunset view is amazing!

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MORE IMAGES TO COME! Please visit www.pictage.com in a few weeks to see more images from Chricelle and Brian’s wedding…

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CONGRATS TO Chricelle and Brian! Destination Wedding in Seattle, WA

Friday, June 25, 2010 at 2:57am Posted in Destination Wedding * ENGAGEMENT * Photojournalism * WEDDING * WEDDINGS

…who will be tying the knot at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seattle, WA on Saturday and will party at Shilshole Bay Beach Club after the ceremony. So excited for their BIG DAY, it’s going to be a lot of fun!

Check out their engagement photos….

We flew to Seattle the first week of April to shoot the engagement photos of Chricelle and Brian, whose wedding we are also shooting this June in Seattle , WA. Got to tell you, this couple are great troopers! Despite the challenges of the shoot – 30 MPH gust PLUS pouring rain, they managed to hang with me for the whole duration of the shoot. Their efforts paid off…love those shots especially those shot in the rain….even when I got soaking wet. Hehehehe….

We had about ten minutes of “sun break” when we got to the famous Pike Place Public Market in downtown Seattle. So we hurried up to shoot something that says Seattle in the background. Then the next minute…RAIN!

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What you don’t see in this shot below is the 30 MPH wind that was blowing on Chricelle’s hair. Thank God for this sculpture entitled “Changing Form” by Doris Chasein, in the middle of Kerry Park. I used it to block the wind and frame the beautiful scenery overlooking the city of Seattle and the famous Space Needle.

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Kudos to Chricelle and Brian for surviving the whole duration of the shoot. We shot most of these in between pouring rain. I salute all Seattle photographers, who have to shoot most of the time in this situation.

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And let me end with one of my favorite photos from the shoot….though I was soaking wet after this, I know it was worth standing under the pouring rain to capture this sweet moment between this amazing couple! Congrats Chricelle and Brian, can’t wait for your BIG DAY in June. I am missing Seattle already.

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Make sure come back to this blog on Sunday to see their wedding photos from our LIVE PHOTO BLOGGING!

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Kirsten + Ryan – FAIRY TALE WEDDING @ Hotel DuPont

Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 4:30pm Posted in Photojournalism * WEDDING * WEDDINGS

Bride and Groom- Kirsten and Ryan

I met Kirsten and Ryan back in 2009. Upon getting an inquiry from them about their date, my wife Bless and I drove up to Virginia, where the couple resides. We immediately clicked during our first meeting and right away I felt that I will be documenting their special day.

Their wedding ceremony was short but very solemn. Kirsten is Catholic and Ryan is Jewish, so they both have a Rabbi and a Catholic priest  officiating the matrimony. Father Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA, who is also Kirten’s boss did the Catholic blessing part while Rabbi Berris did the Jewish part.

Ceremony and Reception - Hotel Dupont, Wilmington, DE

I have to say, this place is absolutely amazing! Shooting here is like shooting inside a European castle..it’s so elegant and it’s so gorgeous. And the staff at Hotel Dupont did it again! They are the most friendly staff I’ve ever work with…most especially the wedding day coordinators. Kudos to you guys!

Florists- Belak Flowers, Wilmington, DE

They did an incredible job with Kirsten’s flowers! What’s more incredible are the centerpieces they set-up at the reception. If you are looking for elegance in your reception flowers, got to check out Belak Flowers of Wilmington.

Entertainment- JellyRoll Band

Kurt, president of this band, is a super nice guy, and he has the most amazing band out there! They basically sang old and new songs with superb performance. I felt like listening to the real Black Eyed Peas/ Micheal Jackson…etc  while they were singing. LOL

Videographer - Derek of Lavon Films

If you are looking for the cinematic style in videography, this is the guy to call. Check for your self his works on his website. Plus, he is a very nice guy too… =)

Here’s the card Ryan gave Kirsten on the morning of their wedding day. Just like a fairy tale come true…

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Gorgeous Kirsten and her flowers…awesome arrangement by Barb of Belak Flowers of Wilmington.

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Elegant setting for a fairy tale wedding…

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On the morning of their wedding day, Ryan updates his FACEBOOK status…

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Got to do the “1969 Beatles crossing Abbey Road” shot with the groomsmen….

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Check out the European craftsmanship inside this ballroom….GORGEOUS! Shot by Bless.

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Kirsten and Ryan, I wish you guys happiness in your marriage! WILL PRAY THAT YOU MAY BE BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!

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MORE IMAGES TO COME! Please visit www.pictage.com in a few weeks to see more images from Kirsten and Ryan’s wedding….

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Congratulations to Kirsten and Ryan! – Hotel dupont Wedding

Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 7:08am Posted in ENGAGEMENT * Photojournalism

…who will be getting married today at Hotel Dupont in Wilmington, DE. I shot their engagement photos in Washington DC where the couple spend most of their time. They live in Virginia and work in DC. Can’t wait to shoot the wedding of this awesome couple!

iPhone lovers, move over…because this couple love their Blackberries. They said it’s very typical of Ryan and Kirsten to be seen with their blackberry 24/7….LOL

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One of my favorites from their shoot. We got lucky seeing the sunset along the Potomac River in DC.

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Kirsten - Hi Ron - we had such a blast with you and Bless this weekend - we can't wait to see all of the photos!!June 22, 2010 - 7:35 pm

Rebecca + Stuart – “Ahava” – Eden Palace Wedding

Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 6:53am Posted in Photojournalism * WEDDING * WEDDINGS

Bride and Groom – Rebecca and Stuart

First time I spoke with Rebecca, she expressed her interest in my work and my photography style. She said she needed a photojournalist to capture their wedding, which is going to be a Orthodox Jewish Wedding. Though I’ve shot lots of Jewish wedding before, this one is a very special Jewish wedding ceremony. I love photographing different cultures, and Rebecca’s wedding was so rich with traditional rituals. Thanks guys for trusting me in documenting your special day.

Ceremony and Reception- Eden Palace in Brooklyn, NY

It looks small from the inside, but this place is huge! It can hold more than 400-500 people. It’s perfect for a big an Orthodox Jewish wedding.

The ceremony began with the signing of the marriage contract called Ketubah. Then Stuart, the groom, with other Jewish men paraded their way to the bride, where the groom lifts the veil of his bride after looking at her face. This ceremony bears relevance to the Biblical story of Jacob who married the wrong woman as she covered her face with a veil.

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Love this shot of this kid, who is just being kid, while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

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And the dancing begins following the announcement of Rebecca and Stuart as husband and wife!

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Shot between the railings of the stairs…

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One of my favorites of Rebecca’s dancing shots…love that dress!

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MORE IMAGES TO COME! Please visit www.pictage.com in a few weeks to see more images from Rebecca and Stuart’s wedding….

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REBECCA - THANKS RON! WE ARE GETTING SO MANY COMPLIMENTS ON THESE ALONE, CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM ALL!June 23, 2010 - 3:41 pm

LINDA + JOE – Greate Bay Country Club Wedding

Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 5:53am Posted in WEDDING * WEDDINGS

Bride and Groom – Linda and Joe

It was a perfect day for an outdoor wedding. The sun is out, and the breeze coming from the ocean is cool. Linda got emotional as she says her vows to her best friend, Joe. It was a pretty romantic wedding at the grounds of Greate Bay Country Club.

Ceremony and Reception - Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, New Jersey

The staff and crew of Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, New Jersey made Linda and Joe’s wedding worry-free. The place was nice and clean, and perfect for an elegant setting for a wedding.

Entertainment - Darryl Barnett of VIP Mobile Disc Jockeys (www.vipdjs.com)

Darryl and his team got the party going. I love the idea of his 2 flat screen TVs playing some MTV of the songs being played. It kept everyone entertained, while dancing.

Videographers - Kenneth Stillman Video

It was great working with these guys again. I worked with them with Suzanne’s wedding last year, and they work well with me. Their work is also pretty amazing! Thanks guys!

One of Linda’s best friends’ daughter was the flower girl at Saturday’s wedding. She is so fun to photograph!

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“Rock on, I am getting married!”

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As she says her vows, Linda can’t stop crying…tears of joy.

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This couple are so spontaneous…love this dip!

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One of the best cake toppers I’ve ever seen! This really fits their lifestyle I guess….hehehehe…Linda works as a detective in New Jersey and Joe as a lawyer….reminds me of that movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

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MORE IMAGES TO COME! Please visit www.pictage.com in a few weeks to see more images from Linda and Joe’s wedding…

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Congrats to Joe and Linda! – Greate Bay Country Club Wedding

Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 5:49pm Posted in ENGAGEMENT * WEDDINGS

…who are tying the knot today at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, New Jersey. Thank God for a great weather…perfect for a beach wedding. Stay tuned for more images from my “LIVE WEDDING PHOTO BLOGGING”.

I shot their engagement photos near their new home in Middlesex County, NJ (South Amboy area). This couple is so fun to shoot, and I am looking forward to their wedding today!

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