Hilarious as a theme.

I think the pictures will say it all. Hilarious and all about fun.

This couple, the family and the ENTIRE friendship group had only one thing in mind...fun. The rain didn't even stop them! I don't know what else to say! So much fun.

Thank you Thank you S and B!

It's in the...everything!

I has originally wanted to title this blog "It's in the details" but as I was looking through the incredible details of the day, I couldn't pull myself away from the fun images! So I put in everything...and I had to edit 3 times.

This day was referred by a previous MOB, and couple I had worked with. They were so easy and fun to work with and I would guess the referral helped ease the mind and produced such relaxed pictures in such a stately location. It's my favorite kind of contrast. My assistant and I were so happy to have experienced this day.

It was actually a wedding with great vision all tied up into 6 hours of photography. No getting ready, no crazy posed time with the WP or families, just quick and easy. It is what it is. It was beautiful.

So thank you C and M, and mom and Dad... it was so great working with you.

Small wedding, and a new family

So, people thought it was crazy or cheesy for me to create the "intimate wedding package." And I will certainly concur that titles of packages are really hard to create while still sounding slick and cool, but my goal with this package was to be open to weddings that had less than 50 guests, and just wanted some beautiful photography for a few hours. This wedding jumped right on the idea, and the images were great and I had a lot of fun getting to know the 36 guests.

We skipped the getting ready and spent the time photographing the ceremony, the bride and groom and the kids. A new family. The son was the best man and the daughter was one of two bridesmaids. And all 4 of them had a great time! My favorite family picture shows how sweet they all are together. It was really nice.

The bride and groom just wanted some fun pictures of themselves on the big day. We spent the hours in Norwich Ct soaking up the historical beauty. We went between St Patricks Cathedral, City Hall building, a historical family home, and the Norwich Inn and Spa.

Thank you so much for working with me. It was a great first experience with my "intimate wedding package" and now I hope to do more!

Thanks P and D...and the kids too.

Newport Regatta and my new neighbors.

It's no secret to my friends that the neighborhood I live in seems to be place where many of my clients move to... 3 couples live within 2 blocks and this couple will make 4! It certainly makes for easy delivery...oh and I am so very thankful I adored working with this couple now that we might run into each other!

Once we finished the family portraits and all the "must have planned shots" we slid into the ceremony and reception with a calm and celebratory vibe. The view was stunning, and the thunder storm help create some great dramatic night shots (truth be told, I was stuck under an awning and that was the only thing to photograph!) They skipped the flower toss, cake cutting and spent the night smiling and visiting with old friends. They really did visit, even though all the images show them only with each other! I promise! They could not have picked a more perfect spot for the simplicity and beauty they were looking for. The Newport Regatta is the best kept secret (or at least it was) with the best kept views.

Thank you for such a great night. I enjoyed the entire evening and Kate (my second photographer) says HI! (she has been hurrying the images along)


Hotel- Hyatt Goat Island
Venue-Newport Regatta

Astor's Beechwood Mansion, more please.

Ahhhh, Astor's. It's on fire this year!





Astor's Beechwood Mansion has been a loved location of mine since 2004. Not only does is offer spectacular views, a great house with an amazing veranda, and a perfect bridal suite, it also has a superb staff that treats everyone (including us) with kindness, class, and genuine caring. It is refreshing and we appreciate any establishment that is sophisticated enough to respect everyone's participation in the day. I say that because I am beginning to believe that is why they attract such incredible couples and families! I have never, not once, had anything but perfection at this location.

This couple had planned the day to spend with their guests, no cramming in pictures here. There was plenty of time to get the images done BEFORE the cocktail hour, so they could relax, and just be with guests as much as possible. It also offered up tons of time to stop by the Cliff Walk in Newport for a little added view, and it allowed us to really get some amazing and comfortable images. Extra time, although is not required, certainly allows for a little extra creativity in images. Another added bonus for me was-once we were done with the planned photos- the candids were just as great, just as creative and even more fun. Happy.

The groom in this couple has a serious love and knowledge of photography. It is always the biggest compliment to have the opportunity to work with someone who "gets" it in pictures. A special thank you J.