When Amanda and Kyle mentioned that they wanted to have their engagement photos taken during the holiday season with wondrous lights and decor surrounding them, who were Arturo and I to argue?! We met up with Kyle and Amanda in Downtown Westport, Connecticut which is quaintly decorated for Christmas. It was the perfect setting for our last session of 2018!
Read MoreMeagan and Alan met nearby at the Pequot Yacht Club in Southport and are getting married at The Inn at Longshore in Westport next year. We had originally planned to take their engagement photos at Harkness Memorial State Park, but it was unfortunately closed on the day of their session due to a heavy rainstorm the night before. Being eager to keep their engagement session date, it only made sense that Southport was their backup location!
Read MoreAfter creating a detailed plan, Landon decided Charmard Vineyards in Clinton, Connecticut would be an ideal place for him to propose to his girlfriend, Kara. He was totally spot on! Chamard has beautiful grounds, a rustic charm inspired by the Napa Valley and countless rows of grapevines to walk through for romantic portraits. It's definitely one of my favorite venues to photograph my clients at!
Read MoreBrittany and Jessica are the talented ladies behind Upstyle Hair & Makeup, and they're also two of my industry favorites! I'm so excited to have them featured in my Vendor Love blog series!
Read MoreExactly two years ago today I began my first day as a full-time photographer. At my previous job I was the fourth generation to be working at my family's hardware store, and though I loved being part of this family legacy, I realized my heart was in photography and being my own boss in the creative industry! After months of crunching some numbers and a whole lot of love and encouragement from Arturo, I made the decision to pursue my photography career full time. It's been a wild ride and I'm so thankful to do what I love each and every day!
Read MoreThese two are ENGAGED!! Chris reached out to me last Monday about photographing a long-planned wedding proposal to his girlfriend (now fiancée!), Melissa. He met with Arturo and me the following day, telling us how much he loved her and knew that it was time to pop the big question! On Saturday night, all of his hard work paid off when he asked his best friend to marry him!!
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