Catskills

Another pretty lady

Got to take pics of Leah for the calendar too. Thanks to Joey for letting me borrow his lights and to Joe, Jordan and Joey for letting us ladies take over their awesome new apartment for the evening! We had so much fun.

Bike ride

Spent the day taking some portraits of Terry and her bike for the I <3 Brooklyn Girls Calendar, here are some outtakes that I really dig.

Crown Heights

I really creeped this girl out. She looked at me like I was crazy so I waved happily and gave her my cheesiest grin. I think this must have confirmed to her that I was crazy because her expression did not change. But the light was so nice!

punk rock shows sometimes happen in dark basements

Another Breath performed in the basement of the McKibbin lofts last week. Really fun in a 'what it might have been like in the 80's' kind of way although I was expecting more shoving.

Ranjana and Callies class

I 'guest lectured' Ranjana, Callie and Mark's multimedia storytelling after school class and was so busy passing on my extensive knowledge of delicate interviewing techniques that I hardly had time to take any photos! Here are a few grabs from after class. Thanks for having me, guys, even though I am a terrible teacher and really don't know what to do with myself around children. I had a great time and hope you can get more funding and support for this coming semester's program!

Dallas

Went to Dallas for a good bit during December and had the most amazing time with my family and friends.



Lil sis Catherine and artist friend George explore his roof.



We saw 'South Pacific' at the Winspear Opera House and both the show and the new venue were awesome. Can you find Daddy Dudley?



Caught my mini cousin Cleo in this one quiet moment during a game of tag.

New site!

I have been neglecting this poor blog lately but have been a busy bee! I'm just putting the final touches on my new wedding site, www.courtneydudleyweddings.com .

It's still a work in progress (as it is with just about everything in my life right now) but friends, please email me! Whether youre a bride and groom looking for a photog (you've found her) or an html pro noticing an error in my code, I want to know!

A slew of photos from recent trips to Baltimore, Dallas, Austin and New Orleans to come.

Upstate NY

Took a quick trip north to Bovina, NY (apparently there is also a Bovina in Texas too?) with Ty, Melissa, Kellen and TJ. And wow, was it a much needed break from the city! Simone never ran so much in her life and I had never seen such an incredible locally made cheese spread (complete with homemade pesto with basil from their garden!), so we were both happy campers. Plus I got to shoot skeet and learn about growing Christmas trees. Did you know it takes 9-12 years to grow a normal sized Christmas tree? I didn't. Ty and Kellens parents are some of the sweetest ever and their house is super neat. I mean, the closets are heated, how cool is that?

reflections and the texas state capitol

I can tell it's been too long since I updated because blogger asked me to sign in.

Trumpet playa

Annie&Mark!

These two are some of the best people I know. I think everyone who knows them agrees. Best wishes guys! Here are a few of my favs from the big day.











Sorry for the dry spell in posts. I'm super backlogged and busy as can be, for now at least!

McCarren Park

I love hanging out at McCarren Park. It's the closest park with a real dog run in it (yet still 7 stops from home), there is an awesome food stand offering delicious sandwiches and snacks outside (definitely not your eveyday hot dog stand), plus everyone is cool and loves to chat about typical pet owner issues, and there are always adorable dogs everywhere! I could sit all day long and watch puppies play.

Yuengling, a 12 week old boxer pup, keeps a close eye on the goings on at the dog run. He's the cutest thing since sliced bread and Simone.

First image was shot for Radhika Photography.

I have no idea what to title this post because these images are entirely unrelated to each other.

happiness for sale

pet store, south williamsburg.

Upstate Wedding

Liz and Justin, shot for the fabulous Kate Leigh this past weekend in White Plains, NY.

last thursday

Simone (not my dog, in case anyone was confused... I know I was) gracefully addresses a cab driver.



Swanky rooftop bar double fisting.

Ivana XL

Spent the afternoon with the very talented and beautiful Ivana. Thanks for letting me photograph you, Ivana!

Listen to her music! Shes got a soft quirkyness about her music that is perfect for cuddling up with a good book or whatever you might be doing in this this lovely fall weather.

Oh and extraspecialhuge thanks to Jordan for all the brainstorming/support during and after the shoot. That boy knows how to edit.

Asleep on the job

Subway teller, somewhere along the M train.

NYC Fireman 9/11/09

At Zablozki's Bar in Williamsburg.

Fashions Night Out

Fashion Week is in full swing here in NYC. Let the free drinks and name dropping begin!

Weekend roamings

Visited the Bronx Zoo.



Walked through a Brazilian celebration.



Impromptu photo sesh.



Had a nightmare about this bug a couple weeks ago.



It's a tough life for a city dog.

First NY wedding

Early mornings mean nice light and lots o' coffee.

Rockaway Beach

Company of Thieves

At Mercury Lounge, NYC. Genevieve Schatz, the lead singer, is so adorable. Like a cupcake. A cupcake that can rock hard and belt it out like nobody's business. I never would have pinned them for being the moody background music during Gossip Girl, but I guess thats whats gathered them lots of attention, 'specially from the ever lucrative teen market. Check 'em out.

Early this week

Ate bagels in Chelsea.



Walked Simone on the JGMZ route.



Listened to Regina. I've had her new album on repeat for a month and still can't get enough.

NYC has hippies too!

Austin, you aren't the only town that's keeping it weird. This moment brought me back to my nostalgic ACL festival days and made me a tinge sad that I'll be missing it this year after a solid 4 years in a row. Just a tiny bit though-- I won't miss that heat and dust that has become so synonymous with the early October weekend.

Anyway, this chic was getting excited about Yeasayers at Pier 54 on the Hudson. And who could blame her? They rock.

Day of exploring

Thanks Natty for the delicious waffle party! Loved meeting her fellow FADER interns Samantha (who makes beautiful jewelry right outta her home! Check the link) and Cassi, pictured below in B&W.





After filling our bellies with waffles and nutella, we headed off to a day of fun in the city and encountered some particularly excited Dominicans on the train. We had apparently missed the parade, but they were super fun to hang out with on the train.









Sleepy on the way home.

Simone, its a little too early for Mardi Gras

I tried to tell her, but she really loves to go through the costume box...

Last post from Texas...

...although I'm already somewhat settled in Brooklyn right now.

I'm absolutely loving it so far, except that we have no furniture whatsoever except beds. Anyone looking to get rid of a couch in the NYC area? I can provide a loving home.

But aside from getting the actual apartment set up, every day has been a new awesome adventure. Photos from that later.

But now, a final homage to my home state and the people in it. Love and miss you guys all so much already. Come visit now! (Yes, I'm talking to you, V, Amy, Callie, Ranj, Kelli, Colin, Matt, Jeremy, Medzy, Catherine, Donna... this list could go on for quite some time...) So heres to the absolute best friends a girl could ask for and priceless times with them in the past and more importantly-- in the future.

XOXO til next time.



My lil sis gives Grandmamma a hug and kiss at the end of our always great family reunion.



Kelli and Matt are reflected in the still waters of the greenbelt at Lost Creek- still the best undiscovered spot that is never, ever dry.



V smokin' hookah on one of her many bday celebrations. I'm betting on 6 months til V's callin me looking for a place in NYC :) Get your behind up here girl!



Jeremy, you know I have no idea why you don't already live up here. See you in a week though! We'll eat some moldy cheese and love it.



Dear Nietzsche: I can only hope that Simone will be half the dog you are. After conquering the philosophical world and mothering 9 puppies amongst other feats, I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of your amazingly slobbery life.



I just like this photo of a moth on the swing outside our Eilers House. Goodbye moth. Hello new era.

Greenbelt 120

I am gonna miss this place.

We love sparklers.

I may need to calibrate my screen. Looked at my blog on my parents PC tonight and everything looks too saturated. On blogger??? I didnt think it was possible! What are you people seeing on your screens?

the wedding planner

Lake Travis

at Natures Point.

Hey Boss!

Tyler Schmitt is abducted by aliens while leaving Hyde Park Baptist Church.

Peacock

The peacocks at Green Pastures are so cool!

party grab

This looks like it should be an ad for some kind of liquor to me. Think I can sell it to Bacardi? SoCo maybe? haha.

Taken while second shooting for the oh-so-fun-to-shoot-with Tyler Schmitt .

Come one come all

Flyer design by the very talented Colin Gilligan.

Touch up

Marine wedding

The groom at this wedding had been shot EIGHT times in Iraq. Woah. Gangsters have bragged of less.

Moth

I'm surprised I had enough time to take a picture of this moth before the dogs attacked and ate it.

Mansion at Judges Hill

Reception at the Mansion at Judges Hill last weekend was a blast, especially for these guys.

Taken while shooting alongside Eric (who is awesome) for Studio563.

For Studio563

Simone's first camping trip

This was months ago. She is much bigger now.

New Orleans