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Liz & Tim + Brady

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:05:10 +0000

In this crazy heat wave, we all thought that we would be smarter than the weather and start at 7:30 a.m. Thank goodness we did.. because I think if we had started much later we would have all turned into puddles! Liz and Tim looked fabulous for it being upwards of mid 80’s with oppressive humidity! And Brady was such a calm and well behaved pup.

Although this shoot was meant to focus on the fantastic three, Wendi and I couldn’t help but sneak in a few of just the two of them. How could we not?

sam and ray :: thomaston opera house engagement

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:56:45 +0000

After our amazing Save the Date session, I was a little nervous about being able to top the amazingness in another shoot. But fear not, we pulled it off. We decided to do the shoot at the Thomaston Opera house. A fantastic location for multiple reasons:

1- Ray is one of the opera house’s fabulously talented actors.

2- Samantha and Ray met at the opera house.

3- (selfishly) The opera house is um, about five minutes from my house.

4- The opera house is gorgeous.

5- Any time we get together, we have a blast.

It was tough narrowing it down here, but here are my top picks. Which one is your favorite?

Big thanks to Wendi for all her hard work on this shoot!!!

Shirra & Joe :: Hopkins Vineyard (part 2)

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:21:58 +0000

And the continuation of our Hopkins series…

I’ve taught with Joe for the last 5 years. I remember last August, when we started school again.. Joe was noticeably a different guy. He made no secret as to the reason for his fresh new outlook: Shirra. He just knew it with her from the start. When they got engaged, it was no surprise.

Joe and Shirra were a really great fit for Wendi and I. Wendi and I like sarcasm and we like to laugh with our couples. They laughed along with us for the hour; we actually had to stop at points to regain our composure. I look at some of their photos, and I still can’t help but laugh. (one of which photos can be found below

Here is Shirra- showering Joe with some yummy semi-wet leaves.. with a creepy bear (NOT a bunny Shirra) statue in the background.

maybe.. just maybe.. my favorite photo.

and finally.. the image that keeps me laughing…

Joe’s speech bubble, “And behold, Shirra, all this can be yours! Just take my hand in marriage.”

Shirra’s thought bubble, “…….did he just say something?……”

Alissa & Bill :: Hopkins Vineyard (part 1)

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:45:46 +0000

Wendi and I were luckily to shoot the beautiful Hopkins Vineyard twice in one day. It was the perrfect day for photos. (ok- a little chilly), but lighting-wise… perfection. Alissa and Bill brought their bubbly personalities and major sweetness in full effect to their session. They rocked every shot we did. Seriously. Below are just 10 of them.

I can confidently say, that we all had a really great time (and yes, I am speaking for Alissa and Bill too! ha) We laughed for the entire hour…which continued right into our next session… (coming soon!)

Leah & Matt :: Jonathan Edwards Winery

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:44:21 +0000

A vineyard is such a great place for an engagement session. Leah and Matt choose the Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington. http://www.jedwardswinery.com/wines/ It was the epitome of a New England vineyard. The land was gorgeous and it was a really sunny and warm October morning. Because we started early, we were able to capture some amazing blue skies.

Matt and Leah, you guys were great to work with. Can’t wait for your wedding!

Here were some of my favs!

We really loved the nets protecting the grapes. It was a really cool visual.

My fav from the session.. right below!!

Jenn & Mark :: NYC Engagement

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:28:03 +0000

Jenn is someone I have known for a very long time. I actually started playing softball with Jen when we were about 10 years old. I think we were both the smallest girls on the team. lol. So when Jenn emailed me earlier this year, I was really excited to be working with this blast from the past. It didn’t hurt that she is so classically beautiful with a really complimenting counterpart. Being NYC dwellers now, they of course wanted their engagement session to be right in the midst of it. As a Connecticut photographer, I have dreamed of the opportunity to shoot in the great city of New York. The endless possibilities are just soo enticing. And wow. I knew the photos were going to be great.. but really, after processing- I am in love with these.

And the trip wouldn’t have been complete without Team Dolce. It was Wendi, Daniel, and me…. all paparazzi-ing up Jen and Mark. I attribute the success to the fabulous combination of all 5 of us!!

To start, we were in Grand Central Station. Of course we wanted to get “that” shot. I sorta did. It was more of a touristy, weekend, stay still, kind of crowd than the weekday hustle and bustle movement. oh well!

It was so nice just letting the city into the shot… people, cars, everything. It was totally different than what we usually try to do!

Daniel scaled a wall to grab this shot… what an angle on a sweet pose. yumm.

Where else am I going to get a killer subway shot like this??

off to Brooklyn!

I’d hang this one in my own living room. lol

Stephanie & Bryan :: Harkness Park, Waterford, CT

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:54:24 +0000

We picked an absolutely gorgeous day to shoot Stephanie and Bryan at Harkness Park. It was the first time Wendi and I had ever gone to the amazing location. There were so many possibilities and fun nooks.. I wish we had all day! But we got quite a variety in nonetheless. I love that we had cool architecture, beautiful gardens, AND a beach element… all in one fabulous location. Just move it up to my neck of the woods and call it the “perfect location.”

I mean.. seriously.. just look at it!!!

Kristen & David :: Windsor, CT Engagement

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:00:21 +0000

Crista Acosta- the amazing child/newborn photographer has turned to the dark side: weddings. hehehehe ::evil laugh:: (I happen to be a full-fledged enthusiast for this dark side.) Fun couples, high-energy days, beautiful brides, moving speeches, heart-felt vows, fabulous details… ahhhh. Yes,I love it.

So, when she asked me to shoot this engagement session with her- I was totally excited.

Maie-Jean & Patrick :: Elizabeth Park Engagement

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:12:01 +0000

Elizabeth Park and yummy sunset lighting = great engagement shoot. Mai-Jean and Patrick quickly fell into a groove and really did a fantastic job despite the hampering heat wave that we have been having. Wendi and I found some new nook and cranies that we have never explored before at E. Park. No matter how many times you shoot in a particular location- there is always something new and fun to try and do.