Nicole & Brian - Wedding Day

I had the opportunity to help out a friend in need. My good friend and fellow photographer Candace Jeffery needed a second shooter for part of the day. You bet I helped her out! She has been there for me with last minute circumstances there was no way I would turn her down. I love the community of photographers that we have. We are so lucky to network with such great, talented people.

Nicole and Brian had such a beautiful sunny day. Below are a few favorites from the day. Thanks so much for having me Brian and Nicole. "Just one more." ;-)

Thanks for thinking of me Candace. I had a great time!

Shannon & Tim - Wickham Park - CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Although the weather called for heavy rain and thunderstorms; Shannon was not going to let that stop her from enjoying the happiest day of her life. The day she and her forever would marry. Shannon and Tim tied the knot at Wickham Park and were so excited about how beautiful the gardens are there. I can see why. They have beautiful romantics to celebrate on of the most important days of their lives. Here are just a few highlights from their day. Be sure to catch the slideshow at the end of this post to get a of feel Shannon and Tim's wedding day!

Shannon's niece and flower girl looked so beautiful sitting on the bed I had to grab a shot well, uh-hem one of many ;-) The headboard looks like angel wings.

A special mother/daughter moment.

I couldn't keep my camera off of her adorable nephews and niece. I love how they were watching her getting ready. I grabbed this shot then quickly ran around the bed to get another view.

Shannon's final preparations. Her stunning make-up was by Ivette Wellman

Tim spies, with his little eye, his beautiful bride.

I brought off camera lighting since we were losing light fast. It worked out if I do say so myself ;-)

Thanks for having me Shannon and Tim. A super special thanks to Candace Jeffery for team shooting this with me. Enjoy their slideshow!

Amanda & Arman -Lyman Orchards - CT ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Amanda and Arman are such an awesome couple! I love listening to Arman talk and hear the phrases he uses since he is from Scotland. They are full of personality and so inlove! I returned to Lyman Orchards yet again for another FANTABULOUS engagement session! I love the challenge of trying to make the same location look different; after all every relationship is unique and their images should be too. Be sure to check out how much fun Amanda and Arman had during their engagement session in the slideshow below.

I spotted some light peeking through the trees and had them move over to this location! So glad I did just check out the backlight!

WE LOVED this old gate! We had to work it into their session!

Working the corn maze! If you haven't been to Lyman Orchards check out their schedule and visit. You'll be glad you did!

Come On........Those apples in the backround and her red dress! AWESOME!

Yep, I was definitely doing the Val Happy Dance!

Still dancing!!!

Check out the many faces of Arman!

Can't wait for Saturday! Amanda and Arman are getting married!!! WoooHoooo! Don't forget to click on the play button below! Enjoy!

Mala & Will - Lyman Orchards -CT ENGAGEMENT SESSION PHOTOGRAPHER-

Still behind with blogging and trying to everyone's post up. Here is Mala and Will's Engagement Session we shot at Lyman Orchards. It was a beautiful day. I am totally loving the first set of shots. Check them out :-) Don't forget to check out their entire shoot in the slideshow below. Come back soon to see their beautiful wedding day.

Mala is a huge Twilight fan so we had to get a fitting ring shot.

See, beautiful day!

Kelley & Derrik - Engagement Session - Harkness Park

They have known each other since the 6th grade!  A graduation party of a mutual friend proved that everything happens for a reason!  Meet Kelley and Derrik.  

We had a great time hanging out at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT.  Such a beautiful place.  Seriously I could shoot there all day long!  Check out some of my favorites of the day and don't forget to hit the play button and enjoy the slide show at the end of the post!

Just a side note: Who else thinks of the Cheers episode when Woody wrote that song for his love and played it on the piano when they hear the name Kelley?

Kelley,Kelley,Kelley,Kelley,Kelley,Kelley,Kelley! LOL.

I was going crazy with the gorgeous light! First a shot of Kelley.

Oh man, add Derrik to the mix and BAM!

Check out Kelley's cool ring....Check out that bug!

Details, details, details!

What a great way to end the session.  Derrik was so excited about the moon, I can see why.

Have you ever played those what is wrong with this picture game? Well....

Jason and Jennifer - Engagement Session - Lyman Orchard, CT

They had the same group of friends for years but in May 2008 that all changed.  Jennifer and Jason both attended a BBQ where they started to talk.  Eventually they began e-mailing each other, calling each other and dating.  The rest is history. 

Jennifer and Jason were so much fun to shoot at Lyman Orchards.   Since Jennifer is a huge fan of Sunflowers we started off there! 

(Side note: Doesn't beautiful Jennifer remind you of Alexis Bledel?) 

When we first walked in I almost immediately noticed this sunflower that resembled a heart.  I thought it was perfect for Jennifer's ring.  There were a gazillion bees buzzing around and I'm surprise I didn't pass out from the many times I panicked.  

Stunning, stunning, stunning!

I love shooting hands; they are so personal and really tell a story.

This random cat totally showed up during the shoot.  So what does Val do?  Go with it :-)

I had so much fun.  I am really looking forward to the wedding.  Be sure to check out the slide show where Jason shows his cool Frisbee Golf trick, lol.