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Westchester New York Wedding Photographer: Pound Ridge Engagement Session: Nicole & Rich!

Meg — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:17:10 +0000

Nicole and Rich are getting married in just a couple of weeks! Wow…Can’t believer their day is almost here. September??? Where did the summer go? I had fun getting to know these two lovebirds better and we had some beautiful light to work with too!

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the one to the right isn’t perfect but I just like it for some reason, maybe because it’s not so perfect.

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Nicole is so cute…I know she will be stunning come wedding day.

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See you both VERY soon!
Happy Wednesday!

MEG

Westchester Wedding Photographer: Brooklyn, NY Engagement: Vanessa and Armando

Meg — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:31:18 +0000

Vanessa and Armand are getting married this Saturday! I shot their Engagement session at the Brooklyn Bridge since that is where Armando took Vanessa to propose to her! How appropriate! Se we started with some ice-cream, which soon melted from the heat of their passion! (and the fact it was a warm summer day helped too). Anyhoo, they made for some really fun and carefree photo subjects and I had a blast getting to know them!

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for some reason i love this pic…I think it is the one little curly cue hair that is flying out!

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Vanessa has a lot of spirit and it definitely shows in the images!

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We took a stroll around the streets there…stopping when we felt like it!

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they are adorable together…good match!

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check out Vanessa’s hat throwing skills…she even caught it at the end.

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Ended the session with some buttery flair! It always makes for some warm and fuzzy pics that make you feel good inside!

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Can’t wait to shoot your wedding guys! See you on Saturday!

Happy Monday!

MEG

Connecticut Wedding Photographer:New York City Engagement:Jen and Mike!

Meg — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:42:53 +0000

Jen and Mike chose to do their Engagement shoot in New York City. I never say no to an opportunity to photograph in New York. We were actually threatened with rain the morning of, but the skies cleared in time for our shoot and the wind was blowing like crazy. Like knock you over windy. There were quite a few times I had to up my shutter just so I could keep a sharp picture due to the fact that I wasn’t able to keep my stance and keep my lens steady.

We started off in Grand Central. I love shooting in Grand Central because it is such a grand place (which is probably how it got it’s name) with such history. However, I have to say, the lighting can be muddy and not the best for a photographer. While I was waiting for Jen and Mike to show up I sat for a few minutes and thought about how I was going to tackle this specific Grand Central Engagement! Then I saw the light…and I mean that literally. There was one patch (and really there was only this one patch) of light that seeped through from a window up above. It was a very small patch but just enough to put Jen and Mike in if they cuddled up close to each other. I figured that wouldn’t be an issue with them! It was a partly cloudy day so I had to be quick to shoot and then patient for the light to return. It was worth it. Thank you little patch of light!

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We hailed a cab to the meat packing industry and shot along some of the streets there and made our way up to the Highline! On this windy day it was a challenge for sure! Woo boy was it windy!

We did notice this little painted sign on the side of the road while we were pulling up in the cab. The painters were there painting the wall so I guess we made it just in time!

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Just in case you weren’t sure…Jen said YES!

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Jen works from CONAIR and she does some hand modeling there when needed…so I utilized her talents! ;o) She does great work!

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One of the things I love about shooting Engagements in NYC, besides getting to know my couples, is that you never know what you’re going to come away with from the day. Yellow never was in my mind when the possibilities were flowin’ prior to the shoot. I LOVE yellow and it worked with Jen’s cute Anthropologie dress. So we went with it!

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There was a man sitting right behind me when I was up on this bench. I felt bad asking him to move so I worked around him in hopes that he’d move for me…but he didn’t! ;o)

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Up on the highline…which was ferociously windy. That’s me over there to the right in case you were wondering! ;o)

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Don’t worry…I took one without me in it so Jen and Mike don’t always have to be reminded of me! ;o)

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So I had a lovely time getting to know you both Jen and Mike and I REALLY can’t wait for the big day!

ENJOY and Happy Tuesday!

MEG

Fairfield County Wedding Photographer: Danbury Engagement Session: Natalie and Shaun

Meg — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:07:33 +0000

A few weeks ago I photographed Natalie and Shaun’s Engagement Shoot in Downtown Danbury, CT. There are always these little nooks and crannies that I drive by and want to shoot at. So when Natalie and Shaun agreed to leave everything up to me for the shoot, which I might add is WAY cool (from a Photographer’s perspective) and VERY trusting (from a client’s perspective) I was all for hitting up my “gotta shoot it” list in my brain! These guys were so fun and I LOVED getting to know them more!

So here are my favorites…the first being photographed at a highway bridge underpass on a not so pretty street! I just follow the light where it tells me to go! ;o)

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Then we hit up a location in Dowtown Danbury that I have shot at before, but came away with completely different material. I love a good challenge! It was funny, because at one point Natalie said…so is this Downtown?” There isn’t much to Danbury, and it is not the prettiest to say the least, but for me…it is a blank canvas!

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I love this shot of Natalie…adorable!

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Shaun proposed to Natalie when they were out on a run together! They are very athletic! So I wanted to incorporate something real to them in the session.

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The striped tube socks were my idea! I think I dated myself when I asked if they ever wore these when they were little! Good thing I didn’t spring for the pom pom socks for Natalie.

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Before the red balloon disappeared into thin air (literally…I tied it to my lens bag and when I went to grab it for another shot it was gone…no trace anywhere!)

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One of my faves…so fun!

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Natalie will make a stunning bride.

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Congrats Natalie and Shaun and I can’t wait to photograph their 10-10-10 Wedding!

Happy Wednesday!

MEG

Fairfield County Wedding Photographer: New York Botanical Gardens Engagement: Rachel and Paul

Meg — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:41:01 +0000

Rachel and Paul are getting married this August! They chose to do their Engagement session at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx and also at Arthur Avenue, where I happened to stuff myself with a well deserved obscene amount of Penne A La Vodka afterwards! Gosh is that place cool. I mean, why can’t Danbury have a street with a “to die for” bakery every other store and in between Italian restaurants to fill in the gaps. Is that too much to ask?! Well I had a blast and we had a beautiful day for photographs. The grounds at the Gardens are so pretty! I enjoyed every second of this shoot. As beautiful as the grounds were, I had more fun getting to know these two on a more personable level! Here’s my favorites of the day!

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This tree seriously smelled so pretty…

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She wore her grandmother’s shoes which were from way back when. I loved how they are still in style! ;o)

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I had a BLAST guys and I can’t wait to see you again at the wedding! ;o)

Happy Friday!

MEG

Fairfield County Portrait Photographer: Tarrywile Mansion and Blue Jay Engagement: Liz and Frank

Meg — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:18:14 +0000

A few weeks ago I photographed Liz and Frank at Blue Jay Orchard’s in Bethel and then at Tarrywile Mansion and Park in Danbury. We had a beautiful day and I knew the lighting at the hour we were shooting would be prime at Tarrywile so I suggest a second location to finish up the session. Not to mention…this is their wedding venue! I can’t wait until May for their beautiful day and I hope we are blessed twice with this kind of light for their wedding day photos! I love getting to know my couples during the Engagement shoot and Liz and Frank were no exception. They are two wonderful people, who are coming together to make one BIG family (they both are parents of two) and they have excellent taste in pizza! ;o)

ENjoy my favorites from the day and stay tuned for their photos from their May wedding!

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These last two are my favs…I told you the light at Tarrywile was on point that day!

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Happy Wednesday All!

MEG

Connecticut Wedding Photographer: West Hartford Engagement: Rachel and Dave

Meg — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:48:01 +0000

1 Rachel + 1 Dave = 2 adorable and fun people in love. I loved photographing these two love birds for their engagement session in West Hartford and Farmington, CT. Rachel told me a while back that she wanted to do something fun for her Eshoot and originally it was going to be in the fall. However, hectic day to day stuff (Dave and Rachel are both going to school), kept their schedules filled, so time wasn’t allowing for something fally. Winter isn’t to be forgotten and this shoot especially won’t be forgotten by me, since I froze my batookis off. I think the high temp for the day was about 19 degrees. It was winter indeed. Not to mention we shot on ice. Real ice. Like out on a frozen pond. ;o) Not too worry, the ice was pretty thick since it was so darn cold out. The dip in temperature was a constant reminder to me that is pretty positive we wouldn’t fall through the ice! Of course, being a photographer and all, working on an icey pond with thousands of dollars invested in the palm of my hand, I had visions of how if I fell through I would hold my camera up out the water and hand it off before I sunk to the bottom. Terrible to think that way, but I am being quite honest with you. I think of these things!

So I spent a great deal of time with Rachel and Dave and I enjoyed myself fully with the two of them! We had a quite the adventure! Shooting in Farmington’s Winding Trails, and then West Hartford downtown area!

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Smootchin’ to warm things up a bit! ;o)

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We had this part of the pond to ourselves mainly…not too many up for skating in bitter nose-nipping cold weather!

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Rachel is so pretty…

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Dave is so handsome. Modelesque!

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We stopped by a Starbuck’s in West Hartford to grab some coffee and warm up a bit…I love using available lighting…this was in hall way to the bathrooms. Who knew hanging out by the John could be so fun!

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As we were walking to Starbuck’s Rachel told me she bought her dress at Camille Bridal Couture . Not a second later did I start thinking up a photo shoot inside with her and all the dresses! ”What is one soon to be bride to do with so many dresses to choose from??!!!”

So after our coffee break we walked across the street and peeked in to see if they would be so kind to allow me to photograph Rachel in the back with all the dresses. A few minutes later and a phone call and we were good to go! The ladies in Camille’s were so accommodating and helpful! It is quite the cute little boutique!

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Rachel wanted a ring shot with some lace…

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Our last stop on the list was Crate and Barrel, where they are registered (hint hint hint), and where life seems so perfect when inside! I love it there! So much fun!

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Thanks Rachel and Dave! It was great getting to know you and spending all that time with you!

Happy Friday all!

Off to prepare for my first wedding of the year this weekend!

Meg

Westchester County Wedding Photographer: New York City Engagement: Astrid and Mike

Meg — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:33:04 +0000

A couple weeks ago, I got to hang out with Astrid and Mike for a day in New York City. We had spring-like weather so we weren’t running from the cold all day! It was glorious! I have to be honest and say this shoot was a HUGE challenge for me since I had just visited NYC last month, also in Central Park, for an engagement shoot. Coincidentally the Emily and Astrid both wore red coats! So I was having a double whammy of a challenge! How does one photographer make a shoot unique after being in the same location so close together? Well…my answer as always is…the CLIENT makes it unique. I just do the clicking of the shutter! Well, okay, I guess I also had to think outside the box (hence my workshop title).

I think every photographer experiences such a challenge every so often. It comes with the job. But I love challenges and in fact I embrace them. Otherwise I am in BIG trouble and I walk away feeling empty from a photography session. I forced myself to shoot with a couple different lenses that I normally will rarely take out of my bag. Why? Well, I guess you’ll have to sign up for my OUTSIDE the BOX workshop to find out! I also told myself to focus solely on Astrid and Mike as a couple and not to be overwhelmed with the bustling city and it’s many available backgrounds. Instead I used the backgrounds as just…well…backgrounds!

I also have to say, Mike is related to Matt, my boyfriend. So Matt’s mom told Mike’s Mom that I was a photographer, and Cece, without telling Astrid how she knew me, gave her my site and the rest is history! So I will be joining them in March at their wedding and am honored to be a part of it!

So here are my favorites from the day…we started off at the lovely Central Park!

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these two are like kids. they have a fun and playful connection with each other.

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So when I ask you sometime to get into the branches of a bush…this is what I am envisioning! It seems like a crazy request at the time but I swear I have a vision.

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I know Astrid owns another crazy cool pair of shoes and I can’t wait to get my hands on them come March at their wedding!

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We strolled across the Brooklyn Bridge! Something I have never done before.

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Astrid is so cute!

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A cool view right by the Brooklyn Bridge.

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I shot this while I had a little down time before the shoot ended…

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A wonderful day spent with two cute lovebirds!

Can’t wait for the big day Mike and Astrid!

MEG

Westchester County Wedding Photographer: Central Park Engagement: Emily and Jeremy

Meg — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:22:15 +0000

I shot Emily & Jeremy’s engagement shoot back in December. They wanted to do something at Central Park in New York City in December, since that is when and where Jeremy proposed to Emily! I thought that was very appropriate! So off we went tromping through the park and New York City streets, amongst the hustle and bustle that the city manifests during the Christmas season! We tried for the tree, but it was a tamer version of a mosh pit! So it was just not going to happen. Some night photography was especially requested by the couple so we had to make up for the lack of the Rockefeller Center image that she envisioned!

Here are a few of my favs from the day!

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And I didn’t forget anyone’s post for their weddings…I have quite a few shoots to blog about from the end of my wedding season! They will all be posted so you can keep checkin’ back!

Hope you all have a Happy Tuesday!

MEG

Westchester County Wedding Photographer: Greenwich, CT Engagement: Shannon and Rob

Meg — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:14:31 +0000

I would love to start off by saying thanks to Shannon and Rob for being so much fun on their engagement shoot! I am so excited to be shooting their wedding this coming year! We had some gorgeous golden light to work with and a fun mix of elements to photograph! We chose to do the shoot in Greenwich, where Shannon grew up, and did a bit of downtown for urban textures and then headed down to Tod’s Point for some more shots! I love splitting up engagement shoots into two locations because you get such a great mix of looks in the collection. Urban is always fun for its textures, bright colors, and to me can be a challange to make something special out of the back of a building or an alley. I love a good challange! The beach offered us another great set of textures…rocks, tall grass, ocean, sand, etc. etc. What more could a photographer ask for? Not much!

I am partial to Greenwich because my Grandpa lives there. I have so many wonderful memories of hanging out there with him and my Grandmother, sitting on their front porch sipping root beer floats with a silly straw, hopping on my Grandpa’s boat, Island Beach, strolling down The Avenue, and the list goes on! It brought back some great memories!

So here are some shots from the day…

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on Shannon’s four leaf clover tattoo…

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So congrats to Shannon and Rob and I hope you all stay tuned through out the week for more stuff coming your way!

Happy Sunday!

MEG