Real Weddings and Helpful Tips

Here you’ll find real wedding stories, local venue highlights, and advice to make planning easier. Every post comes from my experience photographing weddings in Connecticut and beyond.

  • Shannon and Derek’s Gillette Castle State Park Engagement Session

    A romantic spring engagement session at Gillette Castle State Park featuring castle views, river overlooks, and quiet moments in Deep River, Connecticut.

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  • Bridget and Harsha’s Estate at Moraine Farm Wedding in Boston

    Summer in New England is pure magic — lush greenery, blooming gardens, and warm sunshine that feels endless. For Bridget and Harsha, it was…

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  • A newlywed couple walks down the aisle outdoors, holding hands and smiling as guests blow bubbles and cheer. The joyful scene captures the magic of 2025 wedding photography, with memories made to last in stunning wedding photos.

    My Favorite Wedding Photos of 2025

    2025 marked a new chapter for me. It was my first full year photographing weddings in Connecticut, and I’m grateful for the people I…

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  • A bride and groom walk hand in hand under green arches in the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, West Hartford. The bride holds a bouquet of red and white flowers, both smiling, surrounded by vibrant greenery—captured in stunning elopement photographs.

    Christine and Oleg’s Elizabeth Park Rose Garden Elopement Photographs in West Hartford

    See Christine and Oleg’s romantic Elizabeth Park rose garden elopement in West Hartford, filled with blooms, sweet moments, and timeless photography.

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  • Steve and Allie’s Gillette Castle State Park Engagement Photographs in East Haddam

    Steve and Allie’s Gillette Castle engagement in East Haddam blends spring blooms, stone architecture, and scenic river views into timeless photographs.

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  • A bride and groom stand close together, sharing a tender moment, surrounded by dense, lush greenery with vibrant yellow and green leaves—a perfect scene for a Fall Wedding in North Carolina Wine Country.

    Beth and JJ’s Fall Wedding in North Carolina Wine Country

    A Fall Celebration in North Carolina Wine Country Beth and JJ’s fall wedding at A Place in the Vineyard in Charlotte was nothing short…

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  • A couple in formal attire poses on a rocky Old Saybrook shore at sunset; the man dips the woman gracefully as she extends her arms, dramatic clouds and colorful sky hinting at a perfect summer wedding backdrop.

    Olivia and Chip’s Summer Wedding at the Castle in Old Saybrook

    On a summer day in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Olivia and Chip had one simple goal for their wedding – to get married and create…

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  • Samantha and Matt share an emotional hug at their Fall Backyard Wedding—a bride in a white veil embraces a loved one, holding a large, colorful bouquet as the dark, blurred background highlights their special moment.

    Samantha and Matt’s Fall Backyard Wedding

    Samantha and Matt’s fall backyard wedding shows how intimate at-home celebrations create warm, natural moments perfect for candid, photojournalistic images. With personal details, golden…

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  • A bride and groom walk hand in hand outdoors, both smiling and laughing. The bride holds a bouquet and looks excitedly at guests, while the groom grins. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stand in the background.

    Nichole and Scott’s River Run Country Club Wedding

    Nichole and Scott’s River Run Country Club wedding in Davidson showcased golden-hour portraits, genuine emotion, and beautiful golf course views. This spring celebration highlights…

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