David Dadekian Photography [blog] tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1 2008-10-10T02:11:52Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 Amy and Brad, September 28, The Towers in Narragansett, RI tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.66 2008-10-10T01:28:35Z 2008-10-10T02:11:52Z The day started rainy but it never seemed to even slightly affect Amy's excitement about getting married to Brad and by the time the ceremony was over we had enough clear sky to have some beautiful formals outdoors. Afterward was... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ Amy and Brad, September 28, 2008 1
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from left to right, this year's Signature Chef Jeffrey Carroll of the Napa Valley Grille, March of Dimes State Director Betsy Akin and last year's Signature Chef Joe Hafner of Gracie's
]]> The Talent Factory's gigantic storefront window display tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.63 2008-09-19T18:59:58Z 2008-09-22T00:52:07Z Readers of this blog may recall this image from my portrait day at The Talent Factory Performing Arts Center in North Kingstown, RI back in June. The Talent Factory's owner Dana Adames loved the above photo (it was one of... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ The Talent Factory Performing Arts Center in North Kingstown, RI back in June.
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The Talent Factory's owner Dana Adames loved the above photo (it was one of my favorite's from the day as well) and when she wanted to have the five 8' windows of her studio's storefront tinted Dana decided on a vinyl photo display of my photograph. The printing came out great and it's a huge visual, even to cars driving by on Route 1. Thanks, Talent Factory!
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]]> Brendan's senior portrait tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.62 2008-09-07T23:02:20Z 2008-09-07T23:10:02Z A great rural setting made for a unique portrait of Rogers High senior Brendan. The last one with the dog may not be the perfect portrait of Brendan, but it may be my favorite.... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ senior portraits 1
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Thanks to Barry Miller of Simply Baths, a division of The Brush's End. ]]> family portraits on the ocean tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.60 2008-08-21T19:44:07Z 2008-08-21T19:57:29Z It's getting to be family portrait time and if you're looking for portraits at the beach or ocean portraits, August/September is the best time (then we head into October for portraits with foliage). I photograph a lot of families with... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ family portraits 1
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Chef John Philcox of Café Zelda and Chef Champe Speidel of Persimmon from Team Newport.
Chef John Philcox of Café Zelda and Chef Champe Speidel of Persimmon from Team Newport.

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Chef Matt Jennings of La Laiterie in Providence
Chef Matt Jennings of La Laiterie in Providence

Chef Speidel's Warm Terrine of Native Summer Vegetables
Chef Speidel's Warm Terrine of Native Summer Vegetables

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Chef Jennings and Chef Joe Hafner of Gracie's from Team Providence
Chef Jennings and Chef Joe Hafner of Gracie's from Team Providence

Even if it's not actually pork on the board, what brings more warmth to your belly than the word "Pig?"
Even if it's not actually pork on the board, what brings more warmth to your belly than the word "Pig?"

Team Newport
Team Newport

Chef Kevin Thiele of One Bellevue at the Hotel Viking's Roasted Macadamia Nut and Goat Cheese Crusted Lamb Chop, Porcini Risotto Cake, Balsamic-Glazed Baby Carrots, Rosemary Pesto
Chef Kevin Thiele of One Bellevue at the Hotel Viking's Roasted Macadamia Nut and Goat Cheese Crusted Lamb Chop, Porcini Risotto Cake, Balsamic-Glazed Baby Carrots, Rosemary Pesto

Chef Jennings' Toasted Pecan Financier, Westfield Chèrve Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Custard and Ward's Blueberry Compote
Chef Jennings' Toasted Pecan Financier, Westfield Chèrve Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Custard and Ward's Blueberry Compote

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The Smackdown winners, Team Newport
The Smackdown winners, Team Newport

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]]> Rebecca and Jeff, July 24th, Hyatt Regency Newport tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.59 2008-07-28T11:28:13Z 2008-07-28T11:35:56Z The run of good weather ended here these last few days, but that certainly did not put a damper (sorry for the bad pun!) on Rebecca and Jeff's day. They had a wonderfully intimate gathering of friends and family from... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ Rebecca and Jeff, July 24, 2008 1
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]]> The Talent Factory dancers tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.55 2008-06-28T18:32:32Z 2008-07-28T01:07:20Z For the last few years I've had a lot of fun photographing all the great young dancers from The Talent Factory in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dana Adames and her staff are such nice people to work with and watching... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ The Talent Factory in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dana Adames and her staff are such nice people to work with and watching their students become better dancers year after year is a treat. This year we tried something different with the Senior Company and I got to be a bit more creative. Here's five of my favorites:
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]]> Kara and John, June 7th, OceanCliff tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.54 2008-06-18T03:01:41Z 2008-07-28T01:06:49Z Kara and John had a gorgeous summer day for their blast of a wedding. After their great engagement session in April I had a feeling their wedding would be a ton of fun and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Everyone in... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ Kara and John, June 7, 2008 1 As a photographer I always love an outdoor ceremony, but there is also something very classic and powerful about a church wedding.
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Nothing like having a large white pickup truck show up to drive the bride and men to the reception.
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It was a beautiful first dance, and then the real fun got started. Thanks very much, Kara and John! ]]> Xiu Zhi and Richard, May 31st, The Imperial Room tag:www.dadekianphoto.com,2008:/blog//1.53 2008-06-12T15:02:40Z 2008-06-12T14:55:04Z This season is getting busier and busier every day. Here are a few photos from the last day of May with a wonderfully nice couple having a great day together. It was a great way to bring in June.... David Dadekian http://www.dadekianphoto.com/ Xiu Zhu and Richard, May 31, 2008 1
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