I don’t just photograph weddings

The pictures on my website often feature photoshopped and iconic images with muted colors, but a big portion of my work is the opposite. I photograph parties all night long. And there are so many parties in New York, my work is never ending. These pictures reflect the colors and personalities of the guests, and any desaturating of these pictures would result in muddled pastels. So we’re going with the color in all its beauty. A lot of these pictures are from cocktail parties, and those are the most tricky. People standing holding drinks and talking. The key to good photos are as follows. If they’re laughing, engaged, or smiling, take a candid. If they see me and are self-conscious, quickly ask for a picture, grab it before they feel frozen, and leave quickly so as not to disrupt the vibe or their conversation.

And when I say events, I put them in a different category than weddings. These are parties, fundraisers and galas, family get-togethers, birthdays, you name it.

Want to see more event pictures? visit www.elizabethsolaka.com/events