We appreciate good art (and of course, in particular, good photography) and always like to check out exhibits whenever we can. On our to-do list is the The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Manhattan’s retrospective of Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004). Mr. Cartier-Bresson is considered to be one of the first photojournalists and a legend in the photography world. Even if you don’t recognize his name, you’d most likely have seen one of his famous photos hanging in a store or in a friend’s home. He’s famous for coining the term “the decisive moment” because of his uncanny ability to capture people at the perfect moment.
Like Mr. Cartier-Bresson, we try to capture our brides & grooms at the perfect moment and have our photos tell a story. Even though Mr. Cartier-Bresson’s work is mostly from the last century, his work is still widely admired because it is timeless. We have the same philosophy about wedding photography. We want our images to be timeless, not the product of the latest trend or special effect, but something that will make you go “wow” for years. For those of you whom we’ve had the pleasure to meet, one of the photos on our “wall” is actually of one of our first brides in 2003! You wouldn’t have guessed it, huh? Mr. Cartier-Bresson once said “to take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It’s a way of life.” We could not agree more.
If you are interested in seeing the work of a photography legend, we highly recommend taking the time to visit the MoMA before the exhibit ends on June 28th. It is the first retrospective of his work in the United States in three decades. If you plan on checking it out, we must warn you that it’s extensive. We suggest that you give yourself one or two hours to see the exhibit at a comfortable pace. In fact, we actually have an itinerary for you. La Maison du Chocolate is near the MoMA and has some incredibly yummy chocolates. Why don’t you go to the MoMA, then stop by La Maison du Chocolat and then come by and visit with us? The map below has our Day of Chocolate and Art for you!
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