I had the pleasure of shooting Jen and Chris’ wedding! It was actually funny how it all came to be! I was told by my friend Dave that he referred someone to me, but that they might be planning on having a family member go ahead and photograph the wedding. (that’s how I remember it anyway!) Then my friend/past client Kelly, who is a travel agent, had also referred me to Jen, when she met with her to plan her honeymoon. So Jen called and we met and enjoyed a long chat about how Chris and her met. I didn’t hear back for a while. The whole time I had no  idea that Jen was the one that my friend Dave referred to me! So long story short…I am hanging out with Dave and his wife, Trish, and Trish says…”So,I guess you’ll be shooting Jen’s wedding in December! She said she met with you!” It wasn’t until then that I realized that Jen was the one Dave was originally talking about and to me, and also the one Kelly referred to me. Much like Jen and Chris… I guess we were meant to cross paths!

I am SO unbelievably honored to have been chosen to photograph Jen and Chris’ wedding day! Their day was anything but out of the ordinary, with a MAJOR snow storm in the forecast (they were calling for 2 feet of snow…not inches…FEET!!) Jen and Chris went on with the show and it ended up falling into place and made for a romantic, snowy evening! You couldn’t ask for anything more for these two! They are meant to be and as usual…love conquers ALL! Even 2 feet of snow! ;o)

The reception was held at Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield, Ct.

So here are my favorites…Enjoy!

We shot her dress at her Grandmother’s house next door!

FAB-U-LOUS shoes!!!

The ceremony was held at the O’Byrne Chapel at Manhattan College, where they both met! Very appropriate!

The man of the hour…Chris…

Minutes before heading down the aisle…

We had very little time to do the formals in actual light so we ended up shooting some indoors, not too mention it was about 19 degrees out! ;o)

So since we had very little light to work with…I got some moody pics with some off camera lighting and the frigid dark night rolling in…

back inside…for some cozy stuff!

Heading over to the reception I captured some details…

I had a few moments to have a little fun…

One of my favorite shots of the day…

the  speeches were very funny, and emotional…

Then pretty much the snow set the scene for  everyone to let loose and enjoy the moment! It was a seriously fun reception!

there was so much energy in the room.

and the last shot is just so Jen and Chris can remember it snowed on their wedding day 30 years from now!

Congrats to Jen and Chris…so happy it all fell into place for you both and I am happy you enjoyed your WARM honey moon!

Happy Saturday!

Next up on the blog is a NYC engagement shoot!

MEG

Just last Saturday I hosted the OUTSIDE the BOX Workshop in my home and enjoyed the company of 5 lovely people! I couldn’t be happier with how the day went and I can’t believe the amount of information that was packed inside this VERY full workshop day! Originally it was supposed to be from 9am until 5pm but there was so much to talk about,shoot, and learn that we ended up extending the workshop by 3 hours! I could’ve gone later but I think the group was getting sick of me! ;o) Honestly, I was so thrilled to have had the opportunity to share what I have experienced, learned and encountered along my business and photography journey and I was so happy to do help them as much as I did! Hopefully they all take away something that will inspire and strengthen their shooting / business skills so they will have an easier time on their journey into this CRAZY (but fun) life that a wedding and portrait photographer leads! I started my business from scratch, a blank page if you wish, and it has been built on pride, quality, faith, hope, and never-ending learning (sometimes the hard way…”I have to buy WHAT now in order for that to work??? Uggggghhhhh”). So for me to be able to give to others the knowledge and experience that I have gained is the least that I can do for those of you who are just starting out and may be feeling A LOT… overwhelmed).

In a nutshell, I got a great response from the group and I think it was such a hit that I will open my doors (and brain) to you again and offer another OUTSIDE the BOX Workshop in February!

Below is the information for you! If you are interested in attending or have ANY questions please feel free to call me at the studio: 203-791-8969 or send me an email!

Have a Happy Friday!

MEG

Happy New Year to you all! I am very excited to be FINALLY getting back in touch with you and sharing with you my upcoming posts and news! I still have a ton to share with you all! Life has been beyond crazy and the holidays were anything but normal in my home. We were sick, and by we I mean the whole family, and then my Grandpa was in the hospital (he’s doing much better now. He is 96 years old and still going strong!). Not to mention I am in the midst of finishing up 2009 weddings and shoots and am now onto 2010 with the work rolling in early this year! Oh yeah…and preparing for the Outside the Box Workshop I am hosting this Saturday! Okay…no wonder my head has been spinning! Life has certainly been anything but drab and boring!

So I just got word that my images are featured on Tulaloo Stationary Studio’s Blog! Jessica Creter is the lovely and talented designer who created all of Lauran and Carlos’s programs, table cards, and menus at their beautiful backyard country wedding back in September! She does beautiful work and you should check out her stationary and designs!

So off to finally catch some shut eye and will be back shortly with lots of images and news!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR and HAPPY THURSDAY!

MEG

I am so excited to announce that Creative Image Collections will be offering small group, intensive all day workshops! I have been planning this for quite some time now and I often get asked if I do them. So I decided it was time to offer them!

I CAN NOT wait! I am really putting all my heart and soul into them and putting together quite an awesome package for a pretty reasonable price too!

Below is the information for you to review! They are offered on Saturday’s. This information will be posted weekly as a reminder and then will also be in the INFORMATION section at the top of this page under: WORKSHOPS.  (go figure!)

I hope to see you at one!

Meg

To sign up… call me at 203-791-8969 or CLICK HERE and fill out the information stating you want to sign up for the workshop and please be specific as to which date…ONLY 10 PHOTOGRAPHERS  PER WORKSHOP!!! And there is a discounted rate when you sign up before October 25th!

Back in July I shot an awesome engagement session in New York City with Michele and JP, who are getting married later this fall! They have been together for a decade (or more…I think) and they are so cute together! Michele and JP’s relationship for quite some time has included NYC, one way or another, and it was important to them to incorporate that into their shoot! I of course, LOVE going to NYC and will jump at the chance to do so whenever possible. Any little excuse I have to go there and I am on a train!

So speaking of trains…We first met at Grand Central which is where they would meet up to see each other when they first started dating!

There was a Nelson Mandela exhibit at Grand Central at the time so I figured it would be cool to include that in a couple shots…

using the ones that I thought would be appropriate for an engagement session!

Listen…one of the best recipe ingredients for any relationship!

We took a ride on the Subway…

and walked the streets of Manhatten!

waiting for our ride to arrive…

Empire State Building in the background…

These guys were so much fun…

Forgot to mention originally, in case you were wondering, this is Washington Square Park…and yes, they got into the water fountain!!! So cool! (literally)

after the shoot My boyfriend, Matt, and I met up with my brother Chris, who works at Moxie Pictures in the City, to enjoy some rooftop access, food, a beer and fun!

This is Matt…who I know will kill me for putting this pic up here! ;o) He’s handsome and a very good assistant!

Love this shot of my brother lighting up his smoke!

the view from the roof…I love the water towers there. I felt like I was in Mary Poppins when he was up on the roof dancing and singing about cleaning chimney’s!

I just like the colors and patterns that one street vendor had set up for selling his ties…

Thanks so much Michele and JP and I am SOOOOO excited about your wedding this October!!!

Happy Monday!

MEG