The Academy Awards, 1985

So about a million years ago in 1985 when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I had just graduated college, I lived in Los Angeles for 2 years. The first year  my roommate and his out of town guests and I decided to head to the Oscars and see who we could see. Now, I can’t…

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Jennifer+Roger @ Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield CT

Jennifer and Roger were married June 11th at the absolutely charming Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield CT. Jen got ready at her parents nearby before we headed over to the Tavern. Ironically, it began to rain at the start of and lasted the  EXACT duration of the ceremony (like…to the minute) So it was quickly moved…

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Kristen+Mike: E-Shoot @ Hopkins Vineyard Winery

Last weekend I met up with Kristen and Michael up in Warren CT (or New Preston, depending on which set of directions you check!) at the super-cute Hopkins Vineyard, a location I had never been to.  On a personal note, I have to say that I drove my little fun convertible that I don’t take out…

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Alysson+Michael @ Jonathan Edwards Winery

Alysson and Michael were married on May 28th at one of my favorite spots–Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonginton, CT. Both Alysson & Michael got ready at the Mystic Marriott…so I got to see a little photo action in both rooms before heading over for our First Look… *** this was pretty cool – the…

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Sarah+Mike engagement shoot @ Harkness State Park

I met up with Sarah and Mike on Memorial day weekend at Harkness State Park (Yes indeed–one of my favorite spots in CT to shoot at!) Being a holiday weekend, it was mobbed with people barbecuing, playing frisbee, walking their dogs and just generally getting in the way of my photos–so we headed off to…

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Lindsay+Eric @ Whitby Castle, Rye NY

So the wedding season has now ‘officially’ started for me ( which is more a state of mind than anything else) and things got off to a great start with Lindsay and Eric’s wedding. The ceremony was at the Good Counsel Chapel in White Plains, with a reception following at the beautiful Whitby Castle in…

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Venues hate us and the dreaded “The Vendor Meal”

Venues hate us and the dreaded “The Vendor Meal” Pardon me while I kinda go off here, but before The Season really kicks into high gear, I want to get out in the open something I KNOW every photographer has experienced. I really prefer and try not to use the blog as a negative place,…

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Marjorie+Justin @ Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford CT

This past Sunday I met up with fellow Trumbull residents Marjorie and Justin at Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford, CT. WOW – – did we ever get lucky with the weather as it was supposed to be completely cruddy all day. Rather we had soft, beautiful overcast light: like a giant softbox overhead. They are getting married…

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Nevena+Todd's wedding @ The Union League Cafe New Haven, CT

A couple weeks back I had a unique opportunity to photograph a wedding that wasn’t ‘mine’. By that I mean I was helping out my good pal Robin Dini, who happened to have a wee-one on the way right around the time of Nevena and Todd’s wedding. Robin and I worked together last year a…

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Kristen+Mark's engagement session, Mystic CT

So while i’m on an editing and blogging roll (maybe too much for folks to absorb in one day?) allow me to present  E-shoot #3 from this past weekend! Kristen and Mark are getting married thie Sept at the always wonderful Saltwater Farm Vineyard (and they let me in  a top secret fact about their…

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