Happy Holidays 2008

2008 Fall Highlights!

I had a marathon Fall photo season this year and captured some seriously fun images from all over Central Park. I went through at least 5 pairs of jeans in the past 2 months (permanent grass stains and shredded knees in the jeans) - but the shots and the smiles make it oh so worth it! I've published a few shots here with a slideshow. Also, you can find the full gallery here. Enjoy!

Fall 2008 Photo Slideshow, Michael Jurick Photography


Full gallery here.

Cookie Kidsfest NYC 2008 - Video!

Kidsfest NYC 2008 hosted by Cookie Magazine

On Sunday, I photographed Kidsfest NYC 2008 - hosted by Cookie Magazine. The amazing event was an afternoon of art, culture and giving, hosted by Kim Raver (Lipstick Jungle) and Mary Alice Stephenson host of VH1's new series America's Most Smartest Model. Brooke Shields from Lipstick Jungle also was there with her girls enjoying the activities and music from David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band. Kids were exposed to hands-on creative expression with NYC's top artists including graffiti silkscreen artist, Andre Charles. Top fashion photographer (America's Next Top Model) Nigel Barker was taking family portraits with Patrick McMullen. The event was held at the Urban Zen Center at the Stephan Weiss Studio.

Lipstick Jungle's Kim Raver and Brooke Shields with VH1's Mary Alice Stephenson


The Urben Zen party space wide angle of Kidsfest NYC 2008


David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band


Cookie Magazine Publisher Carolyn Kremins, Brooke Shields, Cookie Editor-in-Chief Pilar Guzman, friend, VH1's Mary Alice Stephenson (from left to right)


Fashion photographer Nigel Barker (America's Next Top Model)


Slideshow of highlights

Bodian Sistas 40th Birthday Funkdown!

The Bodian Sistas threw it down big time with New Orleans own, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, for a 40th blowout bash like no other at the Garden City Hotel - November 7, 2008. Halley & Casey took fun to new heights and the vibe in the room was pure bliss. Words fall short of the fun we had - so I guess you'll just have to see for yourself Check out these truly fun photos - enjoy!












Watch the slideshow of the party here:

Headcount.org Get Out the Vote Election Eve Party

We got treated to an ultra-special event last night at the Highline Ballroom in NYC on the Eve of the 2008 historic election. Headcount.org hosted the Get Out the Vote party featuring Stanton Moore of Galactic, John Medeski, Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes, Robert Randolph, ?uestlove, Joss Stone and many more guests. Here are a few pix from the night... enjoy!







Here are more photos from the show in a slideshow:

Halloween Jack O'Lantern BLAZE

Tonight we took the kids to the Hudson Valley's biggest, most electrifying Halloween event that featured more than 4,000 individually hand-carved illuminated pumpkins! The details of the carvings were amazing - from dinosaurs (and their eggs), to aquariums, giant spider-webs, haunted house, and a colossal Stonehenge - all made of pumpkins! Check these out!







Here's a slideshow of more cool Halloween hand-carved pumpkins from the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze: