Weddings and Engagements. The most exciting time of your life (well except for when the kids start coming) — full of promise, the unknown, the planning!, and happiness.

I love  textures. The physical texture of the lace on a wedding gown. The buttery smoothness of fresh roses. The fresh grass. The crunchiness of crudities. The texture of a Dad’s face when he sees his daughter in her wedding dress.  Powerful powerful stuff.

These are a few of my favorites from the past year. Some have been posted on the event blog, many have not. Some I have a deep attachment to because of the moment caught, some for the beauty in the object.

They all represent love & affection; planning, craftsmanship and artistry.

The colors were so beautiful this year. Lots of bright bold purples, reds, pinks. The gowns were gorgeous! and seemed to ‘fit’ each bride to her personality.

The receptions great fun — without fail. The PhotoBooth was a MAJOR hit with everyone who booked it, and for some reason the parents seemed to get a real charge–re-living their youth? Pete and I always had a ‘discussion’ about trading spaces cause it’s just way too much fun to working the booth.

and the food? YES! please. Beautiful plated meals, buffets, cakes.

Thank yous.

To all the couples that entrusted us to their day. It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you — before and after — your day. You all make this the best ‘job’ anyone could hope for.

A shout out to local venues and coordinators: Janet at the Mansion at Bald Hill  Lara at the Woodstock Inn, Katie at the Golden Lamb. 3 local professionals that have been an incredible pleasure to work with. They treat you like family.

and finally to Pete and Norm. You guys are the best to work with. Covering my back when I get into that wedding ‘fog’; we’ve work together for so long you already know what I’m gonna do before I know it myself. And making sure that our clients have everything they need before they need it.

Thank you!

It is so wonderful to work with people in love, that can laugh, and don’t mind getting a little dirty.

We used almost every inch of the fabulous Pink House grounds in Woodstock, including the wild flower fields behind the estate–incredibly beautiful grounds were just icing on the cake!

Kim and Bill are SO MUCH FUN to work with. Spontaneous laughter from everyone

I met Kim almost 5 years ago when photographing her sister’s wedding — on Kim’s recommendation!  Bill is a Customer Service Manager at my bank and I had no idea they were engaged to each other, so I was thrilled to be asked to photograph their wedding

One question I get alot is: “I don’t know what to do”.  It usually doesn’t take too long to know instinctively ‘what to do’

I was a little reluctant to ask Kim and Bill to get down on the ground, but couldn’t resist the wonderful wild flowers.

Shouldn’t have even hesitated!

Hoping the Courthouse didn’t mind if they came in a little worse for the wear

Part of the fun of these sessions is acting a little crazy, role playing and hamming it up at little.

You’ll just have to ask Bill what was going on here

(And a huge shout out to Norm for his usual brilliant, and twisted mind !)

LOVE THIS! Friends of Kim had painted a heart on her car window — perfect!

THANK YOU! More than I can say.

I’m not sure I can wait til the wedding!

xoxxoxo

Even tho it started shaky with the train being canceled the night before because of the record flooding in Rhode Island, which made me get on a plane (!) it turned out to be a fabulous weekend in my favorite city. Except maybe Boston.

Had a great visit with Morgan and Jerry with delicious restaurant fare and my first ever Melting Pot experience, but what I really came down for was to see the Cherry Blossoms at their peak and for Emily and Patrick’s engagement session.

Here are a few of DC and Morgan and Jerry; Em and Patrick will be up soon.

Union Station at about 4.45. In the morning. No flash and hand held. Helps when I haven’t had coffee yet. I love trains and their stations.

Morgan and Jerry and it’s a wonder the other half million people didn’t get into their shots. YIKES! Lotsa people.

So rare that I take the time to smell the flowers so these were a real treat for me. So colorful, especially compared to the early Connecticut spring that seems more like hurricane weather with all the rains.

My beautiful daughter Morgan. I’m so proud of her.

Happy Birthday, Lou.

to Celebrate, I’m offering a limited time special mini session:

$25.00!

1 person, 1/2 hour, 1 set or backdrop.

What can get done in 1/2 hour?

Head shots for Social media or dating sites… business cards…

a quick session for your little one whom you’ve neglected.

Your doggy. Or kitty. Or gerbil.

Your Mom or your Dad.  Or for your Mom and Dad.

These minis are valid Monday-Friday 10-5 and must be pre-scheduled. (No walk-ins).

Prints and full size digital files are available.

Other sessions are available with similar savings;  weekends and evenings are also available.

You can see a lot more about the portrait side here:

191 Providence St, 2nd floor

(LaBonte/Mercik Building)

Putnam

860.928.7205

Started off at my favorite bridge downtown, along with about 10 others who decided during the 1/2 hour we were there, that yes, it is the best bridge in town. Steve cracked me up by telling each person that they should watch TV tonight and see themselves since they were now famous. These guys have the BEST smiles–quick and honest. No need for me to tell them to smile–I love it!

We then stopped at an old mill building I’ve been looking at for a long time-and who would’ve thought there’d be a guy walking around on a Sunday, picking up stuff, so we didn’t hang around since I didn’t want to be arrested for tresspassing

Made a quick stop at the tracks and Steve got into ham mode

I love this old alley in Putnam.

And finally, some time at the post office since Steve is a Postal worker.

We had to reschedule this session about 3 times because of the rainy weather this spring–and some one did the anti-rain dance since it held off all day.  You guys are great, and we’ll have even more fun next month!

Thanks!

Carah and Bob will be getting married in May, and we’ve waited a while until the snow finally left before we got together for their session. They are so much fun–up for anything, so laid back and I can’t wait til their wedding! One of the best parts of doing a pre-wedding session is so that we can work together, see what we all like doing, and you guys will be terrific in May.

Thanks so much for coming up guys, it was great walking around with you,  sharing a coffee and (deliciousness deleted cause the calories don’t count if it isn’t written). I’m looking SO forward to your special day.