Pam and Ron were married at the Guilford Yacht Club and I had a great time shooting their day for them. They are such a wonderful couple. They had an outdoor ceremony and an exceptionally fun reception!

I loved Pam’s dress…simple and elegant.

There were a couple cuties there and I couldn’t resist grabbing a few shots of them getting ready! Adorable!

Pam, getting in her dress…

I love how Pam is looking at Ron here…she looks so happy!

this is my favorite moment from the entire evening…it was a very emotional father-daughter dance.

Congrats to Pam and Ron!

Hope you all have a very Happy Tuesday!

MEG

This is a little personal post about a few of my loves! I don’t often, and by often I mean never, get the opportunity to take that many images of my most precious gifts in the world…my children. How many of you read Davina Fear’s article in Professional Photographer magazine this month? If you did, you read my life. I often struggle with the demands of owning a business, being a single parent,  trying to keep up on everyday events, and the constant tending to my ever-growing things-t0-do list. Where is the time for me? Well it usually almost never exists.

Every now and then I make myself take my camera out for personal use ONLY. This is when I say to myself…”That’s it. Come hell or high water I am taking my kids out for a portrait session.” I absolutely adore photographing them and they are both hams for the camera! I don’t want to look back years from now and think “my gosh, I NEVER took any pictures of my own kids and I am a professional photographer”. I refuse to be the painter with the only house on the block that isn’t painted. So this is just a small little post, sort of a hint of what is to come in the near future, in honor of the most beautiful munchkies in the world.

Now…being that I am a mom that believes in being “fair and square” and “even Steven”, I am announcing that these are mostly of my daughter because she was following me around today. My son will have his shining moment in days to come as well. I promise. And I think you should just be happy with that…”you get what you get and you don’t get upset!” ;o)

one of my favorite times to share with them is right before bed-time. Not just because it is peace at last…but because we read books, snuggle, talk about how much we love each other, etc. It doesn’t get better than that!

I am going to have a really hard time breaking her of this habit…

okay…what is a post without a pair of shoes in it?!! I couldn’t resist these when I picked out her Christmas dress from Janie and Jack the other day. I LOVE the ruffle thing goin’ on. To all my brides out there…you need a pair of these under your white dress!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Friday!

MEG

I am so excited to post this wedding I shot back in September at the fairly new Saltwater Farm Vineyard. The day was beautiful, Amanda and Kyle were amazing and also beautiful, and the details…oh the lovely details! They were gorgeous and rustic and vine-yardy (i know that isn’t a word) thanks to Talia, Lindsay from Sixpence Events who did a fantastic job  coordinating!

We started off at The Inn at Stonington where Amanda and girls were getting ready!

Amanda wore a Modern Trousseau from the White Dress by the Shore in Clinton. I was lovin’ the lace!

Jane of Just for You Weddings was responsible for the awesome, rustic and vibrant florals…

shoes…of course!

Amanda’s sisters and mom looking on as she got ready…

We headed outside the Inn for some quick fun formals…

Heading over the Saltwater Farm Vineyard…

Was loving the location for the ceremony (and the wood chairs kept the feel very rustic and natural)

Like I said, Talia and Lindsay (and Rachel) did a spectacular job with all the details…Check out the R2D2 groom’s cake by Ally Cakes

This is Kyle…

I think there is just something about right before a kiss that is just so passionate…

Amanda giving her sister a big hug after the ceremony…

Come on…how freakin’ cute is their dog?

The cocktail hour was held outside…

I have no idea what this plant is…but I LOVE it. Went with their vineyard theme.

Priceless moments during the speaches…

I love this shot of Kyle’s mom during Amanda and Kyle’s speach.

Cupcakes simply rule.

first dance…

and some crazy fun…

Congrats Amanda and Kyle! I am so happy for you!

Stay tuned as I have some personal stuff to blog, some 7 weddings still waiting to be blogged, and a few portrait sessions coming up! Sooo pretty much you won’t be bored if you keep checking back on the blog during the weeks to come!

See ya tonight at the PB&J…Second Shooting is the topic!
Happy Wednesday!

MEG

The next Outside the Box Workshop date is posted in the information section of this website! January 9th is the date and it is only open to 5 inspiration/information hungry workshop goers! See below and/or check out the “Workshop” tab in the “Information” section of this site by clicking  here ! I am super pumped to offer another date for you all as I have had a ton who have asked me when the next one will be!

Off to finish some album designs and then back to editing!

Happy Tuesday!

MEG

Lauren and Matt met years ago and have been together since high school. They followed their hearts and pursued their own dreams in life during college and managed to keep nurturing their beautiful relationship throughout the twists and turns that life presented to them, including separate roads at times. Now here they are about 12 years later, FINALLY married to one another! Together alas! No wonder I was so honored and touched by being chosen to document this special day for them.When I first met with Lauren and her mom, I learned that her and Matt were long distance for quite some time on and off throughout their relationship. Myself being in a long distance relationship at the time, I could relate to the emotional roller coaster that most times accompanies a long distance relationship. I have such a respect for them for pursuing not only each other, but also their own dreams, and proving that a love that is meant to be…will be.

Here are a bunch of my favs of the day!

The ceremony and reception were held at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. The weather was threatening rain but held off.

We did all the formals before hand which allowed us some time to play…

This ship set sail just before the start of ceremony…

Lauren provided flip flops for the lady guests for the ceremony! Pretty cool!

a few details

Yum! I had one…they were goooooood!

Matt walked his parents down the aisle…

Matt watching as Lauren walks towards him down the aisle…

Lauren has an infectious smile…

first dance…

I hope you both enjoy your new adventures in life as a married couple…FINALLY!!!

Happy Wednesday!

MEG