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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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brrrrrrrrrrr…but the wind was so cool for the shot!

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Dave is so handsome. Modelesque!

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Love this moment…

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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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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

Fairfield County Portrait Photographer: One one One Workshop Images!

Meg — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:19:32 +0000

Afew weeks ago I did a One on One workshop with a lovely gal and My past client/now friend Kelly modeled for us! We had a glorious day, nice and warm for February and it provided some golden light for us to work with. Just what I was hoping for! I love being able to teach others about the light and how not to be afraid of it. Even in mid-day sun!

If interested in attending a One on One workshop with me just contact the studio by phone/email and we will set up a day that works for us both! I can do weekends as long as I am not booked already for a commissioned wedding/portrait! One on One workshops are from 9am to about 6pm and are $550, which includes lunch on me and a TON of information and a TON of shooting. We hit up Tarrywile Park but also hit up the downtown area for some urban stuff / and all sorts of lighting. Lighting with off camera and controlling natural light are key points of discussion in the workshop, however, the day is tailored to your specific needs mainly. So bring your struggles and questions to the table!

Here is what I got from the day! I am LOVIN’ Kelly’s new red hair!

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Thanks SO much Kelly and I can’t wait to meet up to give you the rest! (hint…calling a girl’s night out!)

Happy Tuesday to you all!

MEG

Creative Image Collections and Blush Floral Design featured on Style Me Pretty!

Meg — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:39:19 +0000

When I spoke with Lauran and Carlos during their details appointment a couple weeks before their wedding I knew it was going to be a blast to photograph, and the details seemed like something only one could imagine. The energy and thought that they both incorporated into their day, along with Lauran’s parent’s BEAUTIFUL county farm house nestled in a quaint Connecticut town, where the ceremony and reception took place, was just picture perfect. Lauran had mentioned at the meeting how she was working for a very talented florist, Elisabeth Zemetis, of Blush Floral Design, and that Blush Floral would be creating all the arrangements for her wedding day. I knew deep down, in my detail infatuated heart, that they wouldn’t be anything less then spectacular! Well, sure enough, I was right. As soon as I spotted Lauran’s bouquet on the dining room table my heart started pumping and I was on overdrive clicking my shutter like a crazy woman (not really crazy, but more like seriously excited). I think I might remember a few beads of sweat as well.

In a nutshell, the fabulous Elisabeth from Blush Floral, along with my photography, as well as other equally talented and dedicated CT vendors work , has been featured on the Style Me Pretty home page today and I am super excited for her, as she truly deserves the recognition. Her work is outstanding and classy. I only hope that someday very soon we can work together again!

So check out Lauran and Carlos’ wedding on the Style Me Pretty blog today and get inspired with some vintage details! If you haven’t yet seen their wedding and you are looking for some vintage, rustic and country-ish inspiration for your wedding details, you can check out more pics of their wedding here.

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Hope you all enjoy your beautiful **almost** spring like Monday!

Meg

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Creative Image Collections is a Style Me Pretty Little Black Book Vendor!

Meg — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:02:16 +0000

I have some VERY exciting news about Creative Image Collections. I just last week finalized all the details with the team at Style Me Pretty and have been invited to join their “Little Black Book” vendor list. I am super excited and I am beyond honored to be joining such an elite group of talented and dedicated wedding vendors across the nation. The Style Me Pretty blog is such a large and wonderful source of inspiration for brides and grooms across the nation, where you can find the latest wedding trends and some of the most superb vendors. I am delighted to be considered one of those vendors and you can check out my little info page by clicking on “Vendors” and “The Best Wedding Vendors” and I am in Inland, CT under photography (of course!) I haven’t yet ironed out all the tiny details for my listing but couldn’t wait to share the good news with you all! Such a HUGE honor and I can’t wait to delve into the Style Me Pretty world and get crackin’ on some creative shoots/weddings this year!

I hope you all enjoy the weekend and Don’t forget to check out the Style Me Pretty blog!

Happy Friday!

Meg

Westchester County Bat Mitzvah

Meg — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:41:26 +0000

I LOVE shooting Bat Mitzvahs (and Bar Mitzvahs)!!! There is nothing like a group of pre-teens to bring me back in time and help me to remember what is was like to dance without a care in the world (of possibly looking frighteningly silly)! I love the energy that the kids bring to the night! It is such a cool time, and frankly, makes me feel quite young again. You sometimes forget in life, as an adult, that taking the time to unwind is actually a pretty fun thing, as well as a HUGE stress reducer! Well…with the help of about 25 twelve and thirteen year olds you’ll be on your way to the good ol’e days in no time! It is always such an honor to capture people’s special moments and milestones in life and offering them something to remember it by for generations to come.

Here is what I captured from a recent Bat Mitzvah!

SO much fun, bright & colorful!

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My love of food photography…yum! I am breaking for lunch after this! ;o)

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The candle lighting and a happy birthday as well!

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Mom and Dad looking on…

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Let the par-tay begin! My favorite part of the night…SO much energy!!!

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future musician/rock star…

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and a truly wonderful and memorable moment…dancing with Dad!

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Congrats C and the Cole Family! Such an honor to be chosen to capture your daughter’s Bat Mitzvah!

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Meg

Fairfield County Wedding Photographer: Tarrywile Mansion Wedding: Steph and Luke!

Meg — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:03:41 +0000

Steph and Luke got married at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury, CT. I LOVE these two. They are the exact reason as to why I chose to do wedding photography when figuring out the direction to take my photography in. Two people in love, that have a strong mutual respect for each other, have great style, but mostly, are genuinely in love. I had such a blast photographing them as well as their family and friends. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and this was a tree full of lots of people just like Steph and Luke! It made the day so enjoyable that I kind of left feeling guilty for how fun it was! I really love what I do! Can’t beat it!

Here are some favs of the day!

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I love the grounds at Tarrywile. I frequent since I live less then 2 miles up the road!

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YUM!

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Steph is an Etsy shopper and some of her details were from that site. I LOVE Etsy and it is a fabulous place to find unique and vintage items.

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these two moments are right after their introduction….

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Steph is just adorable!

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toast reaction…which was VERY funny!

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first dance

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a very competitive group of ladies come bouquet toss time!

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Congrats to Steph and Luke!

Happy Wednesday to you all!

MEG

Winter Blues!

Meg — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:59:25 +0000

Not sure about you, but I am pretty much ready for some Spring. I LOVE spring. It reminds me of when I was little and I got to sport my new windbreaker and wear my keds (that made me run faster) without the fear of snow seeping into the soul of them and wetting my socks. Nothing I dislike more than wet socks on my feet. Well I have out grown the Keds and windbreakers but I am still loving the feeling I get from spring and I am REALLY looking forward to it’s arrival. This is just a little post to try and find the positives in life and help you ward off the winter blues. It is also because I have been so insanely busy with my work that I just needed a little something to fill in the blanks until I post Steph and Luke’s Wedding that will be coming up on the blog next week. I also have some more up my sleeve, a Bat Mitzvah to post and a cool Engagement session as well. All good stuff!

I am also very excited to share some fantastic news about Creative Image Collections! I can’t quite mention exactly what it is now, as I want to make sure all the loose ends are tied before I announce it…but I am VERY excited about it and more than humble and honored!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and enjoy the beauty of life! It is at your fingertips and right under your nose if you take the time to look!

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Happy Friday!

Meg

Candlewood Inn Wedding: Nicole and Tim

Meg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:24:53 +0000

Nicole and Tim were married at The Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, CT. Nicole and I went to elementary school at St. Gregory’s a while back. I think I was in a grade or two above her. That’s right. An old fogey I am! We were never friends in elementary school or high school, but I knew of her. I LOVED Nicole and Tim’s day. I think everything went so perfectly because they have good karma! They are two of the most laid back, friendliest people I have ever met! They really get each other and they know how to have fun!

My favorites start off with a photo of her parent’s pet peacock! How cool was this! I pulled up in the driveway of her mom and dad’s home to see a peacock! So I went inside and was so excited about how they happened to have a peacock hanging out in their yard the day Nicole is getting married. I guess it was old news to everyone else! ;o)

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Getting back to Nicole and Tim’s wedding…her mom helping her dad get ready. very sweet.

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I have to comment on the flower pick to the left…taken at ISO 1200 with no extra lighting other than what was available in the bridal suite at the Candlewood Inn. Never could have shot that at 1200 on my D2x and have it be a color photo.

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Nicole and Tim chose to see each other before the ceremony. This allowed us to take some great relaxed formals during the golden hour. We were actually going to start with the family photos first but since the family wasn’t ready and it was a bit chilly for the grandparents, we switched it up and I took full advantage of the golden hour! Things just seem to work out when you go with the flow.

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We walked out onto the dock they have there…

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Yummy light…

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This is Tim…

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Nicole is so beautiful inside and out…truly.

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Ceremony time…

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The ceremony was filled with little pockets of warm and fuzzy and funny moments! I loved this wedding so much!

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We did another quick cozy relaxed formal inside when Tim and Nicole snuck upstairs for minute!

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I love the speaches at weddings, but the reactions are the best.

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a special moment. Nicole’s dad was emotional during much of the day! I am so honored to capture such moments.

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Not only did they have a cupcake tier which I LOVE (because I get to sneak on every once in a blue moon but…

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they had a very yummy ice-cream bar!

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Congratulations Nicole and Tim!

Best to you both in the years to come!

HAPPY TUESDAY!

MEG

Connecticut Newborn Photographer: Welcome to the World Little Liam!

Meg — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:02:39 +0000

Meet little Liam! My boyfriend’s brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Kerry, brought little Liam into the world just a couple weeks ago! We made the trip to New Jersey to see the little guy and congratulate the new parents.

He was as cute as I imagined and even more so! There is so much to love in such a little bundle like Liam! Their smell, how fragile they are, their little cries and cooing. I hate to admit, but the poopy diapers just don’t bother me all that much! True mom at heart I suppose!

So meet the little guy…Liam!

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Chris, otherwise known as Dad, looking pretty proud holding Liam’s first footprints! ;o)

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Liam loves his mommy!

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little piggies…

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It is so strange for me to see (Uncle) Matt, being so built, holding this little newborn baby. SO happy I have a pic of this to remember!

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WELCOME little Liam! We love you very much!

Happy Monday!

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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A wonderful day spent with two cute lovebirds!

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

MEG