Married!! Katie & Eliad

Well I've been playing catch-up with blogging lately so please bare with me! I've got loads of stuff to post so keep on the look out. 1st up Katie and Eliad. Two of the most sincere, generous people on the planet. With these two I just know our friendship will last beyond the wedding (and yes Eliad, I will be taking you up on that tour of Greenwich you and Katie offered!).

This was my first Jewish wedding so I was very excited. I love watching how other religions and cultures celebrate the joining of two lives, they can be so different but they all have that one common bond, LOVE! This wedding was soooo much fun, and we got so many great shots. I can'tpossibly post all the images I want because it would take me all night so I hope this will do!

Thanks again guys for having me share your beautiful day with you!

Carrie & TJ's Heart and Soul @ The Crystal Room Naugatuck

Another GREAT shot below from Missy!









Of course I had to put up an image with back-lighting, I'm addicted, what can I say!
Introducing Carrie and TJ, one of the nicest and down to earth couples I've ever met! We did their e-shoot last fall in Durham's famous Lyman Orchard and from the moment we started we hit it off. Their wedding was no different. TJ is a great, generous guy, the kind of guy who would do anything for you - and Carrie, well she could melt you with her smile:) enough said! Maybe we got along so well because TJ looks like my twin?? At least that's what everyone else thinks. I can't tell you how many times I get asked if he is my brother - I guess all us bald guys look the same:) One of the highlights of the wedding (for me anyway) was that we were served twin Maine lobster tails for dinner!! Are you kidding me!! They went right to the top of my book instantly!

I always try to build the foundation of my business on relationship with my couples. I feel the better we get to know each other the better experience we will have at your wedding. Carrie and TJ are the kind of couple that our friendship will last beyond the wedding. After all, they just invited my family over for a cook-out! I'll have to say though, as far as the food goes, TJ raised the bar pretty high with the lobsters. I don't know what he could possibly top that with?

Thanks for a great time guys, see you soon!

Kinga & JJ's Forever Love!

One of Missy's fabulous shots of the day!






These two might be the most genuinely cute couples I've ever met! Kinga is so sweet with her smile that can light up the darkest room and JJ has this debonair presence that is impossible to miss. We had a beautiful day that started in my home town of "Hard Hittin" New Britain at Holy Cross Church, then onto Elizabeth Park and then finally ending at the Crown Plaza Cromwell. There was loads of Polish tradition at this wedding which is always refreshing to see in contrast to most non-church weddings that I shoot. I find it intriguing to witness how other cultures join in their lives together, there is always something new to learn! Kinga and JJ, I wish you both well and I enjoyed being a part of your special day.

Elissa & Sirtaz Tie the Knot!

Below, one of many great shots from Missy!








Below, experimenting and having fun with back lighting on the first dance.




Wow, I can't tell how much fun we had at Elissa & Sirtaz's Wedding, these guys were AWESOME! This wedding was packed with great places to shoot and two very unique ceremonies. First we started at Elissa's bridal suite to shoot the getting ready images, then we had the honor of shooting in St. Josephs Cathedral in Hartford and then we capped it off with a traditional Korean ceremony at the reception site. I posted about 24 of my favorite images which only touch the surface of great images from this wedding. I would be up all night if I was going to post them all!

This wedding was also exciting because it was my first with my new team shooter Missy Vandermause. She did an AWESOME job, I know we are going to kick @$$ together for at least 7 weddings this year. Missy is pregnant so she will only shoot with me until June:(

As you can see, this is one seriously beautiful couple. I could have photographed them all day. They had a beautiful day and a beautiful wedding! Congratulations guys and best wishes!

Beautiful Weather = Sunday Wedding!

I'm off to photograph Elissa and Sirtaz's wedding this morning at the amazing St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford. This is one of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen. I can't wait! I know the way I shoot it will be challenging not to shoot 500+ images just in the church. Anyway, we have an awesome couple to shoot so it should be a blast! Wish me well:)

Carolyn and Kevin!

This image of me with Carolyn and Kevin was taken by a guy named Matt, I told him I would give him credit! Nice shot!

Carolyn and Kevin had to be one of the cutest couples I have ever had the privilege of photographing. The love they had for each other filled the room and everyone noticed! Their families were equally great as well. It just so happened that Kevin's entire family were NY Giant fans and Carolyn's family were Patriots fans. You could imaging the trash talking that was getting thrown around. Needless to say, I had a great time, not to mention this was my first shoot with my new 50mm f/1.2 lens!

This was the second time I've worked with them, the first being their e-shoot. What a difference when you have the opportunity to work with your brides and grooms before the wedding. I strongly recommend doing so if you don't already. One thing for sure is it has made my job easier and the trust you build with your clients is priceless!