Portfolio Retrospective

Portfolio Retrospective

Feb 21, 2024 | Featured Portfolio

Here, you’ll find a highly curated retrospective collection of visually vibrant moments from the past 10 years crystalized in specific color palettes around the color wheel – starting it all with the recent Pantone Color of the Year… Classic Blue.

Day 2 of our DECADE of REVELRY in PICTURES showcases the GREEN color palette. Green, the color of life, youth, nature, connection and energy is revealed in this set of standout photographs selected from the past 10 years.

@LawrenceScottEvents
@mtmevents
@fusionlightingproductions
@victoriadubinevents
@Hei$t
@gab_brianna
@ig_martinique

Day 3 of our DECADE of REVELRY in PICTURES showcases the YELLOW color palette. Yellow is the brightest color of the visible spectrum, and it is the most noticeable of all colors by the human eye. It means happiness and optimism; it is the color of sun shining, and bright light and creativity. … It is the color of high energy, enthusiasm, and fun. I like fun. Every time I go to work I have fun. :) Check out some of our best yellow-tinted photographs from that past 10 years.

Day 4 of our DECADE in PICTURES showcases the ORANGE color palette. Orange is associated with warmth, sunshine, enthusiasm, creativity, success, happiness, fun, expression, and fascination – all of which can be found in these standout photographs from the past decade. Today, orange is the new black.

Day 5 of our DECADE in PICTURES showcases the RED color palette. RED is associated with ENERGY, strength, passion, desire, and love. Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate and makes me a better photographer when I shoot red things, lol! Also I shoot with Canon cameras and they are legendary for their rendering of RED. Here are some visually striking red images captured during the past 10 years.

Day 6 reflecting back on our DECADE in PICTURES showcases the color PURPLE. Purple is associated with royalty, luxury, power and ambition. Purple also represents wealth, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, grandeur, mystery, and magic. It’s no wonder that one of my featured images captures the magician David Blaine getting electrocuted by ONE MILLION VOLTS of pure purple lighting! PURPLE is also one of the most employed colors in the EVENT world and you’ll see why in these visually striking purple-hued photographs from the past decade.

Note: On October 5, 2012, David Blaine began performing a 73-hour endurance stunt, during which he stood atop a 22-foot high pillar at pier 54 in new york city, surrounded by a system of seven tesla coils. The coils directed an electric discharge of ONE MILLION VOLTS at him for the entire duration of the performance.

One additional note: the first photograph in this series is an image I created for my children Jonah & Eden on the bridal path in Central Park during the final stretch of spring. This image to me is the purest of innocence, and Is one of my favorite photographs of all time.

ENCORE: Day 7 of our DECADE in PICTURES. We’ve gone around the color wheel and shared some truly beautiful photographs from the past decade. The obvious choice to bring this project to conclusion is classic BLACK AND WHITE. Absent of all color, black and white photographs reveal the purest form of imagery. White is associated with light, goodness, innocence and purity. Black is power, elegance, formality and mystery. Together they form a timeless image – perfect for a look back at the past decade. Please drop me a note if you liked this week-long look back at the past decade. It was a fun project!

Sophie & Billy’s Wedding in Big Sky, Montana

Sophie & Billy’s Wedding in Big Sky, Montana

Dec 1, 2024 | Featured - Wedding

It was an absolute honor and thrill for our team to document Sophie & Billy’s wedding in spectacular Big Sky, Montana. We were immersed in lush green meadows with wildflowers in full bloom, and the majestic Lone Peak and Gallatin mountain range creating a stunning backdrop for their long weekend of festivities. Mazel Tov to you both and your incredible families – it was the best possible way to celebrate your lifelong love for each other!

 

Planning and Design | @imaginepartyandevents
Videography | @moonstonepictures
Photography | @michaeljurick
Wedding Venue | @yellowstoneclub
Welcome Party | @montagebigsky
Floral Design | @theflowerhat
Dresser | @plumebridal
Wedding Cake | @ellesbellesbakery
Rentals and Custom Installations | @tailoredandtied
Music & Entertainment | @westcoastmusicbevhills |JB Project
Sound & Lighting | @jerecostudios
Wedding Dress | @moniquelhuillierbride

Gabrielle & Jordan at Cipriani Wall Street

Gabrielle & Jordan at Cipriani Wall Street

Aug 21, 2023 | Featured - Wedding, Weddings

Credits

Venue: Cipiriani Wall Street
Planner: Barbara Esses
Floral Design & Production: Konstantinos
Photography: Michael Jurick with Kali, Joe and Nathaniel
Video: Noor Video Productions
Caterer: Foremost
Sound / Lighting: Pegasus Productions

 

Majestic Madeira Island

Majestic Madeira Island

Aug 16, 2023 | Travel

Nestled in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, Madeira is a captivating blend of majestic mountains, lush slopes, rich culture, and endless visual mojo. Almost nothing is flat, which has created a transportation challenge that resulted in Madeira becoming an engineering marvel. The Island is known as Swiss Cheese by the number of “holes” in its volcanic rocks. There are more than 150 unique individual tunnels that cut the mountain – a staggering number to think about. Getting around the island is a breeze where once it was treacherous to just get eggs at the market.

 

 

Many more tunnels are levadas which are aqueducts used for agricultural irrigation. They gather the water of mountain streams and also, during rainy periods, they transport even larger amounts of water across the island.

 

 

We stayed in 3 locations – Reid’s Palace (dreamy), Saccharum (hedonist design resort) and the Savoy Palace (stunning architecture and amenities) – and all were unique and well recommended – especially the personal touch and lost-in-time vibe of the Reid’s Palace. You must experience tea time at 3pm and cocktail hour on the patio overlooking the resort and coastline. You can rent a car and cover the island over for a week or more.

 

 

The Reid’s Palace also made you feel like you were inside Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel with the striking pink color palette and old-world architecture. 

 

Here are the Instagram tags for those who can help you plan your trip:

  • @visitmadeira
  • @thisismadeiraislands
  • @adeira_islands
  • @galgratitude
  • @belmondreidspalace
  • @savoypalace
  • @saccharumresort
  • @saraolimmarote
  • @viajesnuba

Where to Eat

Here are some of the restaurants we visited and recommend:

  • Atlantic
  • Forad’Oras
  • Socalco (reserve a table overlooking the town below)

 

Madeira is a rich little universe of rough mountains & lush slopes slapped by Atlantic breakers off the coast of Africa – FORBES

 

 

Hiking along ancient levadas, you’ll find yourself immersed in waterfall paradise. 🌿🚶‍♂️ However, hiking Pico do Arieiro was truly mind-blowing with dramatic mountain scenery of the interior of Madeira. You are literally hiking above the clouds for the majority of the walk. This is a serious hike with a 4-7 hour time investment – but very worth it for the adventure seeker/athlete. From tropical greenery to dramatic cliffs, this island is a jaw-dropping offering of breathtaking views of the Atlantic that will leave you speechless.

Here is an excellent and robust FORBES article outlining many more details about Madeira Island to help plan your trip: FORBES Article

 

 

Now, for the visual essay, enjoy! Also – watch the Instagram reel on this page below with an incredible soundtrack by Hei$t, “Hey Love” – and please leave me a comment below on Instagram link, thanks!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Sydney and Jon’s Wedding at Cipriani Wall Street

Sydney and Jon’s Wedding at Cipriani Wall Street

Apr 26, 2023 | Featured - Wedding

Sydney and Jon were married on a beautiful summer day in New York City. Their experience was kicked-off a month earlier in Miami with a fashion-styled engagement shoot at the Fountainblue Hotel. Check out some of those photographs below that lead into the wedding.

 

When the wedding came around – It was an incredible day with the most fun, madly-in-love couple! It was a total blast to honor these two in photographs around NYC on their wedding day! The ceremony was held at Cipriani Wall Street, and the reception was held in the same venue. The wedding was planned by Fy Parties, and the getting ready venue was The Pierre, New York. The wedding portraits were taken at the New York Public Library, and the florals were provided by Konstantinos Floral Design. The gown was from Wedding Salon of Manhasset. The event production was handled by Faks Productions, and the catering was provided by Foremost Caterers. The video was produced by Noor Video Productions, and the styling was done by Elisabeth Hughes.

 

The ceremony had elegant and deeply spiritual moments. Sydney and Jon exchanged vows in front of their closest friends and family. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and then moved into the ballroom for the reception. The reception was more than lively and the party got wild right out of the gate. Guests danced the night away to a mix of classic and modern hits. The food was delicious, and the drinks were flowing. It was a truly unforgettable night.

 

Sydney and Jon are a beautiful couple, and they were so happy on their wedding day. It was clear that they were meant to be together. Their wedding was a celebration of their love, and it was a day that they will never forget. Mazel Tov Sydney & Jon – cheers to many more simchas – we love your families!

 

Vendors

  • Event Planning: Fy Parties (@fyparties)
  • Getting Ready Venue: The Pierre, New York (@thepierrenyc)
  • Wedding Venue: Cipriani Wall Street (@cipriani)
  • Wedding Portraits: Nypl (@nypl)
  • Florals: Konstantinos Floral Design (@konstantinosfloraldesign)
  • Gown: Wedding Salon of Manhasset (@weddingsalonofmanhasset)
  • Music: Viperets Official (@aviperetsofficial)
  • Event Production: Faks Productions (@faksproductions)
  • Catering: Foremost Caterers (@foremostcaterers)
  • Video: Noor Video Productions (@noor_video_productions)
  • Stylist: Elisabeth Hughes

 

Photographed by @michaeljurick Nathaniel Johnston, Joseph Spiteri, Kali Ventresca, Mark Sweeney

 

Check out some of the highlights from this beautiful party below…

Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah at Gotham Hall, NYC

Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah at Gotham Hall, NYC

Apr 3, 2023 | Bat Mitzvah, Featured - Mitzvahs

Chloe’s Bat Mitzvah at The Pierre NYC

Chloe’s Bat Mitzvah at The Pierre NYC

Apr 2, 2023 | Bat Mitzvah, Featured - Mitzvahs

Things got absolutely wild at the legendary Pierre in NYC. Additionally, check out the beautiful fashion shoot photographs captured in Central Park. Scroll to see Chloe’s 13th birthday cake – or rather cakes. She didn’t get a 13th birthday cake – she got 13 birtkday CAKES!

 

Chloe’s Bat Mitzvah party was a beautiful and elegant event held at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The party was designed by Larry Scott Events (@lawrencescottevents), and it featured stunningly creative décor, delicious food, and plenty of dancing.

 

The party was held in the Grand Ballroom of the renovated Pierre Hotel, and it was decorated with the greatness of a “Larry Party.”  The color palette was pink, white and gold.

 

The dancing at the party was non-stop, and the DJ kept the guests entertained all night long. There was a variety of music to choose from, including pop, rock, and hip hop. The guests danced the night away, and they had a lot of fun.

 

Chloe and her guests had a wonderful time celebrating her Bat Mitzvah party at the Pierre. The party was beautiful, elegant, and fun. Chloe is a beautiful young woman, and she is a wonderful role model for other girls. She is smart, kind, and compassionate, and she is sure to do great things in her life. Chloe – you were the most amazing Bat Mitzvah girl! Mazel Tov!

 

Vendors

  • Event Design: Larry Scott Events (@lawrencescottevents)
  • Catering: MTM Events (@mtmevents)
  • Lighting: Fusion Lighting Productions (@fusionlightingproductions)
  • Photography: Michael Jurick Photography (@michaeljurick)
  • Videography: Jack Light Productions (@jacklightproductions)

 

If you are planning a Bat Mitzvah party, be sure to check out these vendors. They did a wonderful job with Chloe’s party, and they are sure to help you create a beautiful and memorable event for your daughter.

@lawrencescottevents
@mtmevents
@fusionlightingproductions
@marcusmordachini
@frostproductions
@michaeljurick
@jacklightproductions

 

From inside Larry Scott’s imagination, we were blessed with a fantastic  “Alice in Wonderland” whimsical wonderland for Chloe’s party at the Pierre

 

Check out some of the highlights from this beautiful party below…

Sami’s B’Art Mitzvah at The Glasshouse

Sami’s B’Art Mitzvah at The Glasshouse

Mar 15, 2023 | Bat Mitzvah

Credits

Sami’s B’Art Mitzvah by creative mastermind / lover of art & design Debbie August.

@glasshouses.nyc
@littlemissparty
@edlibbycoevents
@michaejurick
@ninabauercollection
@pinchfooddesign
MC: @theophilip
DJ: @djxrayentertainment
@maggieantalek
@tj_set_design

The Maya in Guatemala & The Beauty of Belize

The Maya in Guatemala & The Beauty of Belize

Jan 6, 2023 | Family, Travel

Venturing off-grid through the jungles in search of remnants of Maya culture and history was a big part of our 2022 holiday experience. Once again Columbus Guatemala Travel rolled out the red carpet for our family to ensure our tour was safe, fascinating and fabulous! The Maya of Guatemala are the only indigenous culture that constitutes a majority of the population in a Central American republic. There are 21 different Mayan communities in Guatemala making up an estimated 51 per cent of the national population. We trekked through a huge expanse of tropical rainforest, swamps and savannah which forms part of an untamed wilderness that stretches into the Lacandón forest and collects Maya cities from late pre-classic and classic period (400 B.C. to 900 A.D.).

 

The majority of modern-day Maya live in Guatemala, which is home to Tikal National Park, the site of the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal. Roughly 40 percent of Guatemalans are of Mayan descent.

 

Exploration, adventure and dining were the prime activities. Esteban, David and Rene guided us towards  thrilling locations, sunsets, and history lessions. The national park of Tikal, is a protected area about 576 square kilometers, on the edge of the large “Reserva de la Biósfera Maya”. Animal species that can be found include the howler and spider monkeys and toucans and parakeets. Exploring Tikal will help you discover the Mayan spiritual and universe vision. The overwhelming harmony hides one of the most important and majestic cities from Mayan Time.

 

Also one of the many highlights, the visit to the ATM Cave in Belize was a true “Raiders of the Lost Arc” adventure.  The Actun Tunichil Muknal has earned its reputation as one of the most stunning natural and anthropological sites around. National Geographic ranked Actun Tunichil Muknal as the number one sacred cave in the world, placing it above breathtaking spiritual caves throughout India, Greece, and China. Its vast network of underground chambers is known as being a treasure trove for archaeologists but also for its diverse ecosystem of bats, crabs, crayfish, and tropical fish.

 

The Crystal Maiden
Many of the stories that can be gleaned from the ATM Cave are rather bleak in nature. It’s believed that as part of their sacred rituals, the Mayas used Actun Tunichil Muknal to conduct human sacrifices. Well-preserved human skeletons are just as prodigious in the cave as handmade artifacts are, but the most famous of these finds is the “Crystal Maiden”.

 

Belize ATM Cave Crystal Maiden
Belize ATM Cave Cystal Maiden

 

 

PHOTO ESSAY

Without a doubt, stargazing at the Milky Way at the Ecolodge El Sombrero on Laguna Yaxha was a lifetime highlight. We were off-grid in the jungle on the edge of the lagoon and there was zero interferring light which gave us a crystal clear view of the universe above. I captured this image with a 15mm, F8, 30 second exposure, 1600 ISO.

 

 

All arrangements made by the incredible Columbus Guatemala Travel Company
https://columbusguatemalatravel.com/about-us/
Phone: +502 53765147 (whatsapp), Email: info@columbusguatemalatravel.com

 

Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel
Located in the Heart of the MayanWorld, very close to the magnificent Tikal, Uaxactún and Yaxhá ruins, Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel invites you to experience the jungle at its best. Surrounded by a Natural Reserve offers paths to explore nature and connect with universe. More than 300 acres of private reserve. the hotel  organizes excursions to the 2 surrounding islands, full of monkeys and native fauna and flora, as well as 5 lagoons and a museum with archaeological pieces.

 

The property can arrange trips to Tikal National Park and Yaxha Park. In addition, you can do bird watching and excursions to the island of the Monkeys are included. Las Lagunas is 12 minutes ‘drive from Las Flores Island, 13 km from downtown San Benito and 8 minutes’ drive from Metroplaza Mundo Maya shopping center. In addition, the rating of this accommodation is one of the best in Flores.

 

The northernmost landlocked Petén Department’s capital city of Flores was originally the Mayan city of Nojpetén. The Itza people that left the Yucatán region during the 13th century came to what is now Flores and built the city, which was also known as Tayasal, which became their capital city. They titled it Noh (Nohoch) Petén, which translates to “City Island”. And was also called Tah Itzá, or ‘Place of the Itzá’.

 

Our trip also included:

 

-Tikal Maya Pyramids

-Yaxhá Nakum Naranjo

-Ecolodge El Sombrero is located in Laguna Yaxha.

-Xunantunich Maya Site

-Placencia Beach Paradise

-Snorkeling and Tennis in Belize

 

 

 

Kaeli & Ryan’s Valentine Wedding – Tribeca Rooftop + 360°

Kaeli & Ryan’s Valentine Wedding – Tribeca Rooftop + 360°

Mar 14, 2022 | Featured - Wedding

Located in the Four Seasons Downtown lives a majestic grand curved staircase reminiscent of an M.C. Escher lithograph where the laws of gravity do not apply. It was the only choice for Kaeli & Ryan to have their great reveal once they laid eyes on it. Watching and photographing Kaeli as she descended down the awe-inspiring runway length winding staircase was an event unto itself.

 

The couple had their first look under a mesmerizing art installation. Upside Down Sky Scraper by Hiotoshi Sawada was designed with thousands of hand-crafted strips are linked together to create a form of immense size and beauty stretching multiple levels. Echoing the majesty of a New York skyscraper as it gleams and sways ever so slightly above the grand stair, an incredible moment for Kaeli & Ryan.

 

 

FEATURING:
Event Design & Planning: @lawrencescottevents
Venue: @tribecarooftop360
Getting Ready Venue: @fsnydowntown
Décor: @lawrencescottevents
Caterer: @lawrencescottevents
Photographers: @michaeljurick
Nathaniel Johnston, Joey Curry
Film & Aerial: @skynetmedia.co
Planning: @Mishyic
Invitations & Paper Goods: @fancythat