A few weeks ago I met up with Laurie and Sean at East Rock Park in New Haven, CT for their engagement session. I had met adorable Laurie but had not yet met Sean as he is currently living in Rhode Island and was unable to make it out here. These two are so cute together - they love to make each other laugh, make silly faces and play with their super cute little (and I do mean LITTLE!) dog Carter. They are planning their wedding for this October 24th (2 days before my anniversary!) at The Waterview in Monroe, CT. After spending a couple of hours with them I can tell you without a doubt that it’s going to be a great time! Laurie and Sean are naturals in front of the camera and we had fun chatting… I love getting to know more about my clients!

This is ALL them! I love their silly faces!

Meet Carter - isn’t he adorable?!

A sweet moment and Laurie showing off that ROCK!

Watching the gorgeous sunset from the summit

Thanks again Laurie & Sean! I can’t wait for your wedding! =)

A preview of Beth and Mike’s guest book I’m working on with photos from their recent engagement session at Tod’s Point in Greenwich, CT. Custom Guest Books are a great keepsake and much more fun for your guests to sign than a boring old guest book or even a signature mat with one photo. Guests love to look through the book and choose the page they want to sign on - very much like picking the prime spot to sign in a high school year book! Of course, we want to encourage that guests do more than just sign their names, so we leave plenty of space so they can each write little messages of congratulations as well!

Wow - it may seem that I’ve been on hiatus but that is SO not the case! It’s been a whirlwind around here of weddings, engagements, portraits, being a bridesmaid in Michigan and getting ready for the start of my daughter’s first grade school year (and trying desperately to be superwoman before she started)! Now that school has started it’s time to catch up on the poor neglected blog!

Melissa and Mark are super sweet and totally perfect together! Mark is mostly quiet and reserved but can cut loose and knows how to have a good time. He hates the camera. Melissa is so bubbly and outgoing that I don’t think she knows how NOT to have a good time doing anything! If she doesn’t love the camera she certainly fakes it well! They compliment each other very well and you can see how much they adore one another. Aurora and I started out our day photographing Melissa with her bridesmaids, flower girl and parents as Melissa opted to be ready by the time we arrived. Family is extremely important to her and Mark so we spent more time on family photos than usual and skipped the getting ready!

Enough babbling… you’re probably not reading this anyway! But just in case you are, these are just some favorites of mine - please check out the slideshow for a recap of the whole day!

August 8, 2009

Venue: The Links at Union Vale - LaGrangeville, NY (LOVE them - they ROCK!)

DJ and reception lighting: Enriquez Entertainment (they are a lot of fun, keep the dance floor packed and I love their lights!)

Like Mother, like Daughter! An emotional moment before the ceremony…

I just love Melissa’s REAL giddy little smile!

Isn’t she STUNNING?!

Melissa is queen of the “facebook profile pic” pose so I had to get her to give me one! LOVING those little puffy clouds - wish they would have stuck around all day!

All smiles and excitement!

Don’t forget to check out the slideshow with highlights from the day!

Melissa and Mark

Thanks so much again to Aurora for helping out and of course, Melissa and Mark for being so wonderful, the guys from Enriquez for keeping the dance floor packed and The Links for putting on a fantastic reception with food that’s to die for! Seriously - there are few venues that excel at everything - this is one of them!

A HUGE congratulations to Melissa & Mark - I wish you two the very best and cannot wait to meet your upcoming addition!