Weddings |

July 27, 2017

Candlewood Inn Wedding | Jacquelyn & Anthony

This summer in the New England area has been very very strange, this year. One week it’s 90 degrees and the next it’s 70 degrees. Mother Nature cannot seem to make up her mind. And for Jacquelyn & Anthony’s wedding, Mother Nature decided to make it an absolutely beautiful but hot day. It was easily over 90 degrees. It was so hot that Anthony, the groom, almost felt sick from the heat and had to take a moment to cool down. With the rush of emotions, family and energy coupled with the heat, I can completely understand. But he didn’t complain and took it all in stride. In fact, the entire wedding, took it in stride. Everyone was so happy for Jacquelyn and Anthony. And you can see it on everyone’s faces. Everyone was having an amazing time!

Thank you, again, to Jacquelyn & Anthony! We had a great time! And Congratulations!!

Engagements |

October 26, 2016

| Darren

Jacquelyn & Anthony’s Waveny House Engagement Shoot

You have to love the Fall / Autumn time in New England. The leaves are changing colors and make for a beautiful background to any photo shoot. Jacquelyn & Anthony wanted to stay in a more suburban, park environment for their engagement shoot, as they don’t really fancy themselves as “city people”. And the Waveny House, in New Canaan, Connecticut was the perfect location!

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Weddings |

October 23, 2016

| Darren

Patricia & Rory’s Wedding – Talmadge Hill Community Church & Waveny House

Whenever planning a wedding, you’re always have to keep Mother Nature in mind. In the days leading up to Patricia and Rory’s wedding, Rory and I exchanged a couple messages expressing our concerns about heavy rain forecasted for the day of their wedding. I even went out to Target and bought 2 big umbrellas, just in case. And just our luck, there was no rain!! Thankfully! Yes, it was overcast, but at least we didn’t get wet! And the clouds made it much easier for me to capture the wedding! So for all the stress, everything turned out wonderfully!

It was definitely one of the more fun weddings to photograph. I mean, you know it’s fun when the best man, during his speech, breaks out a 48×48 inch portrait of the groom from when he was 7 or 8 years old! 😛 And when Rory’s family breaks out into song and his uncle does a solo act for 3 songs to get the crowd fired up! These families know how to have fun!

And when you see Patricia & Rory together, everything just seems to work perfectly! They are truly a great couple!

Church – Talmadge Hill Community Church
Reception – Waveny House
Catering – Best in Gourmet
Florist – Flowers & Flowers (Designs By Adam Manjuck)
Band – HotHouse
Wedding Dress – RK Bridal
Tux – Jack Silver Formal Wear
Car Service – Connecticut Express Shuttle & Royal Club Limo

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Weddings |

October 10, 2016

| Darren

Caitlin & Fred’s St. John Church & Wee Burn Country Club Wedding

Classy. Classic. Fun! That is how I would describe Caitlin & Fred’s Wedding. From Caitlin’s elegant dress, to the well tailored tuxes, to the cute church, to the classic country club, their wedding was the poster child for classy New England weddings. Photographing their wedding was a true pleasure. The day moved at a steady pace. Rarely were we super rushed, allowing us to capture some wonderful photos throughout the day. And their families were also a great pleasure to work with. Nothing but great smiles, all day long!!

Thank you, Caitlin and Fred, for having us are your wedding photographer!

Ceremony Location: St. John Church
Reception Location: Wee Burn Country Club
Florist: Betsy Bigler Floral Design
Band: New York City Swing
Cake: Palmer’s Bakery
Make-Up: Dana Bartone & Co.
Dress: Vera Wang Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Limo: Classic Cars Inc.

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Travel |

March 20, 2012

| Darren

Hartford, Connecticut

When you think of Hartford, CT, what comes into mind? The Whalers, their old hockey team? Maybe? Classic New England, of course? What about history? Did you know that Hartford was once the home of several notable American people such as Noah Webster, author of the dictionary, J.P. Morgan and Mark Twain. Now, we’re not getting paid by the city’s tourist office to sell the city, but there’s surprisingly a lot of little history tucked away in this small New England city.