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Anthony's Ocean View Wedding: Stef + John
a Connecticut wedding at Anthony’s Ocean View – New Haven CT So before I start to go into anything about this wedding, you need to know that John and Stefania went to their PROM at Anthony’s Ocean View and this is where he first asked her out! OK – now with that detail in mind–read on……
Read MoreHello and Goodbye
HELLO! —to start just a fast hello and quick preview from Ashley and Andy’s amazing wedding in Weekapaug, Rhode Island this past Saturday. This particular image just speaks to me, as –well– you KNOW I loves me some vintage stuff, and this Vintage Ford Thunderbird was a total surprise to me. I practically drove off the…
Read MoreJessica+David @ St. Clement's Castle
Jessica and David tied the knot this past Saturday at St. Sebastian’s in Middletown CT, with their reception folioing at St. Clement’s Castle…we started off at a hotel in Cromwell CT—with a VERY early start as it was an afternoon affair AND we were doing a First Look (the poor gals started their day with…
Read Morewear that wedding dress again: at a carnival!
Hey there past Brides & Grooms: I have myself an idea…. I’ve always thought it would be kinda cool to do a wedding shoot at a carnival–one of those local cheesy ones that pop up all over the place during the summer…or maybe Rye Playland or Lake Compounce—something like that. Needless to say, that sort…
Read MoreDeval Patrick steals my seat
...so i’m at the Brunswick School graduation shoot yesterday in Greenwich [which I believe was something like my 17-20th year doing it –amazing!] Anyway, after the ceremony begins this guy takes one of my 2 assigned ‘photographers’ seats and sits squished right next to me . I’m thinking- “Who is this guy who took my reserved seat,…
Read Moretaking a great photo, almost anyplace
The assumption that you need the ‘perfect’ location to achieve a great photo is a fallicy. Nearly every weekend at a wedding, you are striving to create beautiful images out of often less-than-ideal locations or lighting. You mark have heard me say before that wedding photography is more than anything else, getting great shots fast…
Read MoreThe White Dress By The Shore – garden inspired editorial
If you’re getting married and do not know about The White Dress By The Shore in Clinton CT, then you should. If you’re already married then tell your engaged friends! Beth Chapman and her team run an amazing shop , operate in the most professional manner you can imagine and are also a ton of…
Read Morethe future is here–
Hey there 2011 brides: your images from this year are now available on a groovy flash drive in a super-cute tin box. I’m starting this for next years weddings, but if you’d like to venture into the future now, drop me a line for pricing!
Read Morea 'thank you' to share
Now and again you get a thank you card or email that you want to save for when you’re having a bad day to remind yourself why you’re photographing weddings in the first place. When the season nears its end, it’s easy to forget the impact you often have on the couples you have just…
Read MoreLesley+Michael @ Nanina's In The Park, Belleville, NJ
Woo-Hoo! Lesley and Michael were married last week – on April Fools Day no less- at St. Matthew’s church in Secaucas NJ, with the reception following at Nanina’s In The Park, in Belleville NJ. This is wedding number 2 for me this season in New Jersey, which is cool because I hardly ever get weddings…
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