THE LITCHFIELD INN WEDDING
Litchfield, Connecticut Wedding Photography – documentary, artful, intimate People: Marra + ElliotPlace: The Litchfield InnPhoto: Britt Hill PhotoFloral: Lily Toussaint of Bantan BloomsOfficiant: FriendMusic: Collins EntertainmentFood: David AlanCake: The Pantry SEE PHOTOS A wedding at The Litchfield Inn in Litchfield, Connecticut is the kind of place that reminds me why I love being a Connecticut wedding photographer. The moment I pull up to the inn, I know I’m working in a place that makes storytelling easy: clean New England lines, warm light, and…
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CONNECTICUT BACKYARD WEDDING
A CONNECTICUT HOME WEDDING: WHY AND HOW TO HAVE ONE YOURSELF Having a nontraditional wedding at home is so special and unique – whether it is on your parent’s land or your childhood home or your current home, or a family member’s home! Laura + Will (whose wedding highlights are pictured below) had their at a childhood home in Connecticut. The parents prepped the yard and all celebrations were kept outside in well thought-out spaces that had a flow and…
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LINEKIN BAY RESORT WEDDING
BOOTHBAY, MAINE WEDDING: CABINS, COASTLINE AND A BIG CELEBRATION Jess and Rory had their wedding at Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor, Maine and it really brought me back to the value of simple pleasures. The local food, the nature, the small downtown streets, the tiny bars and ocean energy in the air. My first time at Linekin Bay Resort was in 2022 to photograph a friend’s brother’s wedding (that you can view here) that really opened my eyes to…
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UPSTATE NEW YORK WINDHAM MANOR WEDDING
windham manor, windham, ny:an upstate NY VENUE WITH TIPS ON where to stay Emily and Justus started their Hudson Valley wedding weekend with a welcome party at a nearby restaurant – 70s themed baby! But you can click here to jump right to their wedding day!). It was the coolest ask to have their guests dress up in disco 70s attire (see below!), decorating the space with glitter and disco balls and everything 70s. Their wedding was demure, filled with…
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THE ADELPHI HOTEL WEDDING
THE ADELPHI HOTEL, SARATOGA SPRINGS NY: a luxury venue with GORGEOUS light When Emily and Matt reached out about their wedding at The Adelphi Hotel, I remember feeling so amped to be the one who gets to document their day. Firstly, they are just fun and you could tell they were going to have a PARTY – and that they did. But the venue – my goodness. This is what I have to say about it, but first: It mixes…
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HOW TO PLAN FOR A PHOTOSHOOT AT HOME
Nicole + geoff’s AT HOME NEWBORN PHOTOS: AUTHENTIC AND COMFORTABLE I documented a maternity shoot with Nicole + Geoff earlier in the year. I have worked with Nicole + Geoff four times (!) for their engagement photos, their wedding, their maternity shoot and now their in-home newborn photos. They know what to expect when working with me and appreciate my style and approach. They were comfortable avoiding the typical shoot ideas floating around the internet (the kind that I have…
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10 IDEAS FOR YOUR AT HOME BABY PHOTOS
AT HOME BABT SHOOT:IDEAS REFLECTING REAL LIFE Part of the anxiety around having your photos taken is not knowing what to expect. Although these ideas below seem simple and obvious, they are reflective of real life scenarios that you will encounter and cherish having documented in a photo form. I personally revel in the mundane, the simple and everyday routines that cultivate a oneness in a household and think its some of the most beautiful things to be able to…
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BROOKLYN ENGAGEMENT PICS
NYC ENGAGEMENT SHOOT, NEW HAVEN OR YOUR FAV CITY:a love letter to AN engagement shoot IN THE CITY Engagement photoshoots in a city can be an amazing choice for several reasons: Urban Vibes: A city offers a unique backdrop with sleek architecture, vibrant streets, and distinctive landmarks that can give your photos an edgy, modern, and stylish feel. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle or quiet, tucked-away spots, the city is full of character that can reflect your personal style. Versatility: Cities…
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DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN, CT:THREE IDEAS FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT SHOOT Any engagement shoot in a city offers a cool, chic vibe. It combines that frenetic urban energy with stylish backdrops, from trendy coffee shops to sleek architecture and vibrant street scenes. It’s the perfect setting to capture modern, fashionable moments that reflect a couple’s personality and the dynamic pulse of city life. A New Haven engagement shoot, maybe featuring your favorite coffee shop, the scenic parks or some iconic spots on…
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BARNES MUSEUM WEDDING
BARNES MUSEUM, SOUTHINGTON, CT:SPRING WEDDING ON MUSEUM GROUNDS Sam and Jeff hosted a beautifully curated, bohemian spring wedding at the Barnes Museum in Southington, Connecticut. The outdoor ceremony took place on the museum’s lush grounds, surrounded by blooming flowers, vibrant greenery, and the soft hum of spring in the air. The couple exchanged vows in front of the fountain, in an area of the museum grounds that sits above the main entrance to the museum. The atmosphere is earthy and…
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STEVENS ESTATE AT OSGOOD HILL WEDDING
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS: A GORGEOUS MANSION WEDDING ON A WARM OCTOBER DAY The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill in North Andover, Massachusetts, is a historic venue offering a mix of charm, elegance, and beautiful natural surroundings. It is a little over half an hour from Boston making it a great Boston wedding venue option and overall accessible for engaged couples living in Boston and the greater Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Southern Vermont wedding areas. The estate is located on 154…
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BRADLEY ESTATE WEDDING
BRADLEY ESTATE, CANTON, MA: A CLASSic NEW ENGLAND WEDDING VENUE If you’re dreaming of a classic New England, outdoor wedding that combines natural beauty and elegant charm, the Bradley Estate in Canton, Massachusetts, is your spot. This venue is a little over 20 minutes south of Boston, make it an accessible getaway for couples in Boston getting married or engaged couples looking for a wedding venue outside of Boston. Madelyn and Jack overall had such a classy day and it…
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ELEPHANT ROCK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
ELEPHANT ROCK BEACH, WESTPORT, MACOTTAGE CORE, CANOEING AND SUNSET WARMTH Westport, Massachusetts, is a charming coastal town that blends natural beauty with a relaxed, small-town vibe. Located along the southeastern edge of the state, it’s known for its picturesque beaches, rolling farmland, and scenic views of the Atlantic. Westport’s coastline features tranquil spots like Horseneck Beach, perfect for beach walks or watching the sunset. It’s a classic New England town for your traditional outdoor activities, sure. But it’s even better…
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RJ JULIA BOOKSTORE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
RJ JULIA BOOKSTORE, MADISON, CT:cozy and romantic engagement shoot An engagement shoot at RJ Julia Bookstore in Madison, Connecticut, offers the perfect cozy vibe for capturing sweet, intimate moments. It’s a bookstore after all! If you have thought about having some couple photos or an engagement session at a bookstore, here is why you should just go for it! Having an engagement shoot at a bookstore in Connecticut is super cozy and apropos for the artistic, studious and coffee-shop vibes that are…
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EOLIA MANSION WEDDING
EOLIA MANSION, HARKNESS MEMORIAL STATE PARK, WATERFORD, CT:GUIDE TO GETTING MARRIED AT HARKNESS Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, Connecticut, is the spot for couples who want to marry the charm of nature with timeless elegance. Whether you’re a Connecticut local or coming from out of state, this venue brings together everything you could ever want in a wedding: stunning views, a gorgeous mansion, lush gardens, and the relaxing vibe of Long Island Sound. Getting married at Harkness Memorial…
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CONNECTICUT CHURCH WEDDING
CONNECTICUT CHURCH CEREMONIES,PROS & CONS:FROM A PHOTOGRAPHER’S PERSPECTIVE I have photographed many weddings in churches. Some with the most ethereal, cascading light (like one pictured below from Diana + Wil’s wedding). But most have had some pretty unfortunate lighting. This has resulted in color grading to correct for artificial light, super dark images due to poor light and busy, distracting backgrounds (with all due respect, just photographically it can take away from the intended subjects). And listen! Many people opt…
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HARKNESS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
EOLIA MANSION, GARDENS, + MORE: NERVOUS FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT SHOOT? READ MORE Alright, so listen up. Harkness Memorial State Park and the Eolia Mansion gardens are honestly the perfect spot for your engagement photos if you are nervous about having photos taken. Cali and James (and honestly, MOST all of my couples) were nervous those first moments of meeting and starting the shoot. And rightly so! We are new to each other and you are the subject in front of my lens for…
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HARTFORD CITY HALL ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
HARTFORD CITY HALL PHOTOS, CONNECTICUT: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO An engagement shoot at Hartford City Hall feels like stepping into another time period – when buildings were built of stone, pillars were added for both structure and aesthetic pleasure and atriums were added for an open-air feel to indoor space. It is likely the most gorgeous city hall in all of Connecticut (and though we are a small state, we have so many towns all requiring a town hall –…
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WALNUT BEACH ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
WALNUT BEACH, MILFORD, CT: A BEACH ENGAGEMENT SHOOT 101 An engagement photoshoot at Walnut Beach in Milford, Connecticut, during a warm summer sunset offers a relaxed and scenic setting. It is only about half an hour southeast from New Haven and makes for a vast, open beach environment that is wonderful for a photoshoot. Emily and Dan walked along the low tide beach and the boardwalk with the sun super low in the sky casting a warm light over the…
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THE MEADOWLANDS AT THE DCA WEDDING
DCA MEADOWLANDS, DARIEN, CT: GARDEN PARTY vibes + INTERIOR DESIGN GALORE A wedding at The Meadowlands at the DCA in Darien, Connecticut evokes almost southern Italy garden party vibes (which is surprising for being a little Connecticut town venue) but it did! It infused modernity with historical elegance. It is a venue space located on eight acres of land owned by the Darien Community Association which is responsible for three other properties and really provides a dynamic space for rent…
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SPRING HOUSE HOTEL WEDDING
SPRING HOUSE HOTEL, BLOCK ISLAND, RI: a guide to getting married on block island Block Island is such a unique little place to get married and requires some smart planning. A wedding on Block Island means bringing most everything onto the island for your wedding – from guests, to decorations, to florals and other vendors. But because of that, it creates a truly special experience that feels secluded and intimate. The island consists of one town, New Shoreham and is…
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UPPER WEST SIDE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
upper west side, nyc: A GUIDE FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS Kimberly and Max’s Upper West Side engagement shoot in NYC was one of the coolest shoots. To the locals, the hip, chic, cool, fashionable and funky streets of New York is just another day. It’s chaotic, it’s dynamic, it’s busy and it’s so freaking fun. But for visitors like myself, it is a dramatically different change of pace that naturally elicits inspiration and intrigue and creativity – as any change…
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WRIGHTS MILL FARM WEDDING
wrights mill farm, canton, ct: A WOODSY SUMMERTIME PARTY As a Connecticut wedding photographer, Wrights Mill Farm in Canton is a dream venue to work at. It’s a stunning blend of rustic charm and natural beauty, offering countless opportunities for capturing unforgettable moments. Between the natural spaces such as the waterfall ceremony site, the farm that provides an array of diverse backdrops and the outdoor deck that makes for a wide area for cocktail hour and mingling, it’s a good…
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FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM WEDDING
FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM, OLD LYME, CT: AN AESTHETIC, AVANT-GARDE SPACE Lucia and John are not your traditional wedding couple. Lucia is a sommelier and the couple bonded over food and drink. So setting, mood and catering were a top priority. Lucia also used to frequent the museum with her dad before moving to the West Coast – so it felt apropos to combine their love of art with their desire for a venue that reflected their personalities. Because the Florence…
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GRAYBARNS ON THE SILVERMINE RIVER WEDDING
GRAYBARNS WEDDING:RUSTIC MEETS MODERN Nicole and Geoff had a colorful, chic and vibrant late summer wedding at GrayBarns on the Silvermine River in Norwalk, Connecticut. The space at GrayBarns isn’t your run-of-the-mill hotel or wedding venue. It is cozy, yet chic. It is well decorated with gorgeous interior design but still feels grounded and worn in in that farmhouse way. And it offers intimate but well used spaces that make for a perfect option for a small Connecticut wedding -…
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NYC FIDI ENGAGEMENT PICS
PIER 17 NYC COUPLES SESSION:ideas for your engagement shoot IN NYC Emily and Tim opted for an engagement session in the area that they call home – the Financial District (FiDi) in NYC. And although on the surface it sounds like a corporate area full of sky scrapers, it’s riverside piers and developments make it a diverse area to use for engagement photos in New York City. The area we used, Pier 17 and the surrounding areas, overlooks the East…
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OKAY ISLAND WEDDING
OKAY ISLAND, STERLING, CT: FULL BREAKDOWN OF THE VENUE AND YOUR CREATIVE CONTROL Okay Island in Sterling, Connecticut can look unassuming on the exterior but as a wedding photographer in Connecticut, I can say that it is ultimately one of the coolest, funkiest and most creative wedding venues in Connecticut. I think what sets it apart is the way it requires their couples to bring in most of the vendors instead of being restricted to the in-house vendors often found…
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WEST POINT WEDDING
THE THAYER HOTEL, WEST POINT NEW YORK:WHERE TO TAKE THE MOST EPIC WEDDING PORTRAITS Getting married at The Thayer Hotel in West Point, New York, is a pretty unique and stunning experience. The venue is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Hudson River, with the occasional roar of the train below and the iconic West Point Military Academy is nearby, which gives it a classic, historic feel with a *little* bit of grandeur. Depending on the season you are…
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SMITH FARM GARDENS WEDDING
SMITH FARM GARDEN, EAST HADDAM CT: FOR THE FUN AND EASYGOING A Flower Garden Dream: Getting married at Smith Farm Gardens in East Haddam, Connecticut is a New England dream. The Smith Farm Gardens property is a family-owned property that has been around for over 200 years and was originally used as a working farm. It’s a stunning location, especially for couples who want a beautiful outdoor setting with a rustic, natural vibe. The farm offers a blend of lush…
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Hudson River Valley Wedding at a Private Residence | Krista & Jesse
A wedding in the Hudson River Valley faced rainy weather but improvised with a makeshift covering and embraced the unique atmosphere. The couple, Krista and Jesse, maintained a positive attitude throughout, capturing beautiful moments amidst the rain. The location’s lush greenery and historic charm make it a desirable wedding destination. Various venues in the area offer distinct wedding experiences, catering to different preferences.
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