Kari’s Swank Session
Private Residence, Upper Saddle River, NJ
I think the sexiest thing a woman can wear is confidence! It doesn’t matter if she is nude or wearing a snow suit, if she feels sexy, it shows.
I love shooting boudoir. Love everything about it. There is a simple elegance to the female form that has captivated artists for centuries. For me, I enjoy both the natural softness captured elegantly in a lifestyle-type photo as well as the edgier fashion look that some well placed lighting can achieve.
I want to thank, Michelle Lo Conte for doing a great job with the on site hair, make-up and lashes. I loved Kari’s dramatic eyes.
So, what do you get the guy who has everything?
While we suggest our clients enjoy the boudoir experience for themselves, we see a lot of girls who are putting together private pillow book albums for their husbands, boyfriends and intendeds. Boudoir makes a great gift for a wedding in lieu of the traditional watch or cuff links (which do you think he’d get more excited by!). ;) Boudoir also makes a great anniversary, Valentines or even ‘just because I love you’ surprise.
Please send an email or give us a call if you’re interested in learning more. We offer both individual and marathon/party sessions. Valentine’s Day is around the corner, will you be ready?
brooke@steventackeff.com
(201) 308.9186
I loved the red felt pool table even more when I found out their first date centered around the game.
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Rikki & Simon’s Wedding
Season’s Catering, Washington Township, New Jersey
Rikki & Simon’s wedding was so awesome, that doing it once was not an option! Those that used to follow our old blog may remember that, my very good friend Rikki married Simon back in November of 2007. The reasoning can be simplified down to something like… since Simon was willing to jump the pond from England to start life in a foreign land, the US government needed to make an honest woman out of Rikki in an expedited fashion. I however, prefer to think of their wedding as the gift that keeps on giving, and cannot wait until next November as each squeal involves a bigger cake.
Two big shout outs… the first to Seasons in Washington Township. We love this venue, great food and great service. I (personally) was ecstatic to be at this venue as a guest because I finally got to enjoy the food - and trust me, I took advantage! ;) Yum!
The second big notable was Carlos Bakery out of Hoboken. Their sugary confections always wow, and Rikki & Simon’s cake was fantastic. First off, the cake was HUGE - 5 tiers of sugary perfection. I loved how Rikki made the cake even more special by adding her grandmother’s brooch into the cake’s design. Gorgeous.
Steven and I wish our good friends nothing but love in their lives together!!
Next May, I get to wear the veil and Rikki will be in the bridesmaid dress! 
Even thought Steven was photographing the wedding, I was still “on top of things!”
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Some of our favorite recent engagement photos are being featured on a new blog called, “Are We Married Yet.” The new blog is a resource for newly engaged couples looking to find photographers from around the country (even the world)… so we’re excited to be a part!
Check out our featured post here. And the site itself here:
A stolen moment from Jen & Chris’ engagement session in Grand Central Station.
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Erica & Vinnie’s Wedding
The Estate at Florentine Gardens, Rivervale, New Jersey
It’s always fun to photograph a wedding where we already feel like family. In 2007, we were honored to photograph Erica’s Uncle’s Wedding, so it was fun to see a lot of the same family and friends attending this wedding too - including Lanette, Erica’s new Aunt standing beside her as Matron of Honor.
Erica and Vinnie had a big and beautiful wedding day. Everything about their wedding was grand. We spent 13 hours starting in Bayonne where Vinnie and Erica each got ready in houses across the street from each other. We started with the men and worked our way across the street to the women. We loved how Erica’s dress and details were all layed out special for us when we arrived - really loved the Kate Spade shoes! We took a ton of photos of the girls abuzz with excitement and also spent time focusing on all the small details, especially the sentimental items that had belonged to Erica’s Mother. The house was literally brimming with love and energy.
The ceremony was a full mass at St. Ann’s Church in Hoboken. The Church itself has such amazing arches and a killer balcony to snoop aerial views. After family formals at the altar, we left for The Estate at Florentine Gardens in Rivervale. This venue does such an amazing job - great food and service. From cocktail hour through the Viennese desserts, the food looked visually delicious. The band Mirage Music was super tight and kept the dance floor packed (we strongly recommend this band to anybody looking). And kudos to John The Florist out of Hoboken for his really neat light up centerpieces that made the room glow throughout the night.
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We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your business, your support, and in many cases, your friendship.
It’s been great working with you this past year!
May your New Year be as Picture Perfect as the last!
Steven & Brooke
Tackeff Photography
Let’s fill 2009 with lots of love & great photo ops! We will be doing our part by getting married May 3rd, at the Westmount Country Club! 
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