JESSICA & CJ : FREEZING COLD LOVE!

"It was the summer of '94 and we were both working at
Tunxis Plantation (golf course). The following summer,95,
2 weeks before I was leaving for college, I told CJ I had
a crush on him. He asked me if I wanted a ride on his golf
cart..... 7 years later we are here." -Jessica





ENGAGED: JESSICA & CJ




So right after I got home from England in November Meg and I
had the privilege of meeting up with Jessica & CJ and get to
know them a bit better before their wedding in May! Of course
it had to be the windiest and cold day in December!

We had decided to have their day in Hartford.... seeming they live, work
and eat in the city it was perfect!

We started out walking around Bushnell Park. I have to say I have
photographed many many times in this city and everytime it
amazes me. I turn around a corner and there is always something
different.



So we are all walking around and CJ talks about his favorite
street in Hartford. So we walk down it and find these really cool
old front porches and alleys.








We were walking around towards a place to warm up and I was like STOP!!!!

GO IN THERE! LIGHTING YES LOVE IT!


Then Meg was laughing at herself.
I noticed she was taking photos in something so I said lets get one
together! Just having some fun!



After warming up a bit we headed towards the lights on Constitution
Plaza!

It was cold thanks guys for braving it!




We wrapped up the night at Jessica & CJ's Place.

Getting all cozy in the stair wells and with some wine!



Thanks guys for sooooo much fun!

Be sure to check out the slideshow...... right here!

LAURIE & RYAN: ENGAGED

It was spring of 2000 he lived on the 2nd floor and she lived on the third.
They became friends and hung out all the time. She even asked him to help
write a paper on the cold war. They laughed, they cried, they partied!

Now they are engaged!
Meet Kim & Ryan : ENGAGED

Meg and I started our day at Gampel on the Uconn campus. It was slightly raining so it was
a good place to start and warm up.

Ryan kept Laurie laughing and brought out her smiles!



I could not believe it that the gate was open and we could go onto the court!
Never ask just do!!!!!





after a bit we walked around outside.

I think this maybe my favorite of the day with Gampel behind!


We enjoyed the weather



Stopped in front of the old dorm in the Jungle where they met!


and climbed on some walls!




it was a good day!

Laurie & Ryan we cannot wait to phtoograph your wedding we know it is gonna
be a fun day filled with laughs!

Until July enjoy this slideshow here!

KIM & PETE : ENGAGED

"We became friends our freshman year in high school, pre algebra class.
We started dating our senior year in high school and have been together ever since!" -Kim

That's right Kim and Pete are High School sweethearts! And now they are getting ready to tie the knot
and make it official! But not until July 2009........

So........... what better way to end 2008 than to photograph their getting to know you session.
When talking to Kim on the phone I was asking her all kinds of question on what they like to do.
The WALA, BAM, POOF the idea finally struck!

Back to high school where they met! And get this Pete is the football coach there too!

What a perfect spot!

We meet on a beautiful Saturday morning and started out on the playground next to high school.
Come to find out if was at the elementary school Pete went to! C'mon!



Love the different angle Meg gets as I shoot above!





I LOVE this shot! Love the feel of it! Reminds me of a photo project....




Carla is always reminding me to push ourselves all the time.
So this time I was shooting out of the box!
Trying all different angles and what not!

Love this one! Right outside the high school!





Right in front where it all started!


And my fav of Meg of the day!


This one is my favorite of the day! All that negative space ahhhhh!


Kim and Pete we cannot wait for your wedding day!

Until then enjoy your slideshow!

MICHELE & ASHLEY: MARRIED!

I first meet Michele & Ashley almost 2 years ago!

I can remember talking to them about their wedding day and the up coming events.
Boy does 2 years fly by!

Here we are 09.13.08

The place: Farmington Club
The couple: Michele & Ashley
The reason: They are getting MARRIED!!!!!

I knew from the begining how much Ashley and Michele loved each other. All the trials and tribulations
they have gone through for their love. I knew they were both full of life,love and excitement!

Meg and I started off our day with the boys!
When we arrived Ash was all full of smiles and just could not wait to see his bride Michele.
I thought it was so cute that Ash had a sponge bob band aid on!



The it was off to see Michele and the girls!
Michele's dress was amazing and fit her so perfect!
This photo is just so classic.. the light ahhhhh the light!


Michele had these amazing shoes by Grace.


One of the groomsmen came with a rose and a card from Ash.
Here the girls are getting a brief read of how sweet Ash is!
I love their expressions!


Michele right after she got her dress on!
Her expression is so timeless


What an intimate moment Meg caught between Michele and her flower girl.
This moment was right before we were about to go get married.


Going to get married:


MARRIED!


After the ceremony we went to Elizabeth Park. The flowers were in bloom for the fall
and the colors were amazing........ I will say due to the weather I have NEVER see Elizabeth
Park more buggier! Thanks Michele and Ashley for dealing with the bugs.....it was YUCK!
But well worth it!



While I got the above shots Meg captured this amazing expression!




This one is my Fav of the day!


First Dance..... Second Rounds of Emotions


Lastly My FAV candid of the night caught by Miss Megan!


Michele and Ash thanks so much for having us and putting up with buggie Elizabeth Park!

To see more photos and a mini slideshow CLICK HERE!