Carolyn & Drew Hartford, CT (The Bond)

Okay, so now I'm back on track from a whirlwind of weddings the last eight days that brought us to Hartford, New Haven twice then Stafford Springs only to end up in Southington. Thank God gas isn't $4 a gallon!

Enter Carolyn and Drew, the first of four. These two were awesome, Carolyn was beautiful and elegant and Drew, a true gentlemen. They chose City Hall for their pictures so having never been, I was super excited. I have always heard how beautiful it is and it didn't disappoint. It's almost sensory overload when you first step inside. Very over whelming to say the least.

Once we conquered City Hall, we headed over to one of my favorite reception sites, The Bond. The Bond fit Carolyn and Drew to a T and I think we did a great job of Capturing their beautiful day.

A special thanks to Missy Vandermause and Caitlyn Bouchard for shooting this one with me. You guys are awesome, seriously!


Some intense getting ready shots from the salon.

We made a quick stop by the hotel where the guys were hanging to grab a few shots. Here is one of Drew.
What an amazing dress, that's all I can say.
The Bride and her sister.
The bride and mom, now you know where the beauty comes from :)


St. Peter church in West Hartford was all about eye candy.
I love the intensity of this image.
You know I have to roll around the floor at least a couple times to get dirty. Anything for the shot.

On to City Hall!
Classic was the theme here. You couldn't help it.


This session turned out very romantic. I love this image.

On to the bond.

The best man had everyone cracking up, including me.
Get ready for some first dance love!





They ended the night with none other than "sweet Carolyn" Bah Bah Bah
Thank you again guys for letting us be a part of your beautiful wedding.

Carolyn & Drew {Just A Taste}

Just a taste of whats in the kettle! I have two back-to-back weekend weddings in a row so there will be plenty of blogging love going around very soon. This was a shot I took at City Hall in Hartford, CT last night. I can't wait to share the rest with you and tell their story.

Have fun in Greece Guys!

Kristen & Brandon Part Two

Well 1st I have to apologize to my wife Erin for totally leaving her out of the part one post. I must of had a senior moment. Now I will spend the next week or so trying to get out of the dog house.

Goal #5 of 1001: Shoot a wedding with my better half. Erin came along to help out and get a taste of the wedding photog scene. She was rockin the reflector and poofing dresses. She was a natural.

Here is a pic Craig shot of us while Kristen and Brandon were thawing out in the limo bus.


Yes, I did try this cake and yes, it was delish!
Okay no surprise, I was abusing my back lighting. I tried to mix it up a bit so I moved the flash around to get different looks.

Notice the flash on the floor. I love how it illuminates everyone behind them.



laying on the floor looking up, trying to get a cool shot without getting beer & wine spilled on me.
C'mon, you have to hit this mirror up if your at The Bond.
This elevator shot is too hot! I love the mood and reflection from the stainless steel.

Kristen and Brandon (pre - Bond) Part One!

If Kristen and Brandon's wedding was a novel, it would start something like this:

It was a cold frosty day, one November 22nd. The wind, sharp as a blade, slicing through the very souls that joined them. Birds covered in ice, dropped out of the sky. It was so cold you could hear the whispers of Jack Frost as he gave you his best Antarctica impression. As they bared the extreme, only they on this day emerged, Kristen and Brandon. Man and Wife.

In other words, it was cold as S%@#!

Any way, this is part one of a two part post. the reason being is there were just too many images I wanted to share with everyone of this great day! Kristen and Brandon were absolutely AWESOME! They braved the weather as they suffered me dragging them in and out of there cushy heat infested limo bus. Thank God for that bus:)

Part two will consist of the reception at The Bond in Hartford. My new fave place to shoot. the list just keeps getting longer. Another special thanks to Craig Freeman for helping out and putting up with the extreme conditions.

The weather: 16 degrees with 31 mph gusts of wind. Wind chill was 7 degrees. Ouch!



I love this shot. I think it's hinting of whats to come.
Sometime images just present themselves. I placed the shoes down to look around the room for a shot and as I bent down to pick them up I saw this one just looking at me:)


The girls in these next two were too adorable. I must have at least 2oo images of just them!

Kristen's infectious smile:)
This one was just too hot to pass up!



This little guy has his own photo shoot too.


And the party bus!
I was holding on to the ceiling rail standing on the seats. Just trying to get a steady shot.
I think everyone did there best not to look like they were freezing in these next few. Great job guys and gals!


Note the jacket, fashionably warm!

England or Hartford?

I think I will use this as a magazine add.