Therese & Sonny!

Therese & Sony's wedding was the last wedding of the year for me. It was a great way to end this wedding season. Sonny and his three kids lived next door to where I grew up. I baby sat his kids when we were all younger! It's so crazy to see them all grown up now.

Sonny met Therese and it was obvious that they had one thing in common. They both have 3 kids! Two boys and 1 girl each! Not only that, but Sonny's daughter is named Jackie (or Jacqueline). And Therese's daughter is named Jackie! And they are about the same age! Isn't that amazing?



















Two thumbs up little one... absolutely adorable.




I decided to experiment a little towards the end of the reception. I took my 100mm macro and took a photo through my 50mm lens. It wasn't easy. The macro had to be focused just right. Then in order to focus the subject on the other side of the lens, I had to move the 50mm closer or further from the macro to focus that lens. I only had a few shots come out. I can't wait to try it again!


This has been wedding announcement #180!

Melissa & Matt!

I photographed Melissa and Matt's engagement session not that long ago. And now here's their wedding! There was one big difference between the two days, besides the obvious ones. We had a high of 32 degrees for their wedding! It was the coldest day of the year. The wind didn't help either, especially when Melissa almost lost her wrap off the bridge! The wedding was at the Lake of Isles at Foxwoods Casino. While Melissa was getting ready, Matt and company were at the craps tables.

What a view from the Grand Pequot Tower.

Good catch Matt! That wrap was almost gone for good.




Melissa and Matt had a comic book that was special to them. They contacted the person who drew it and got the last copies of the book. They wrapped everyones name and table number around them for the reception.




















This has been wedding announcement #179!

Michelle & Eric!

This was my last wedding of the wedding season. I still have 2 more in late November, but Michelle and Eric ended the long line of weddings for this year. And what a way to cap it off! I met Michelle and her wedding party at the Brass City Barber Shop for a very relaxed morning of hair and makeup. We were able to get some pictures done before the ceremony. Then there was a first for me... a ceremony in the dark! It wasn't really planned that way, but the sun was down, my strobes were out, and the ceremony started! I then had to do the family, wedding party, and Michelle and Eric's photo in the dark as well. I'm always worried about what my clients think about when we do things differently, but Michelle and Eric loved the night time shots! A big thanks to Cynthia Brown for assisting me and getting my lights situated while I shot!

Here are a whole bunch of images, some of which are my favorite ones this year!

From outside shooting in through the reflection of the glass.




She really couldn't have been happier!

There were 4 bridesmaids cameras sitting on the table. The challenge was getting them all to turn on and stay on, then take the shot before the screens went out.

Fall foliage time is here in CT!


In the woods, in the dark, with 2 Strobe lights on each side.








White pumpkin place card holders!








Eric showing off his dance moves which also consisted of the water sprinkler, shopping cart, and more classics.










Jump around! Jump Around! Hold on to yourself! Hold on!!!!






This has been wedding announcement #178!