Engagements

Sunset at the Vineyard /  by Zack Wussow

I met Angela and Jalen at Brignole Vineyards in East Granby for an early-autumn engagement session. The folks at Brignole were very considerate to allow us to use their beautiful grounds on a day they were closed, and it turned out to be the perfect evening for photos.

Angela and Jalen looked fabulous, and were a lot of fun to work with. They kept teasing each other about the quality of their posing. (For what it's worth, I think they did great!)

Later in the evening, the sun went down and the sky lit up beautifully. They were very patient as I set up a couple of interestingly lit shots, and I think it paid off.

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful night. I can't wait to see these two on their wedding day next year!

Plan B (B is for Better) /  by Zack Wussow

I had planned to meet Maria and Shawn at Wickham Park for their engagement shoot, but bad weather postponed it a couple times, and suddenly Wickham was closed. (As an aside - not the first time I've had this problem. Wickham Park is lovely but has the weirdest calendar.)

So instead we met at Valley Falls, a great park just around the corner from me, and the Belding Wildlife Management Area across the street. 

The weather was surprisingly beautiful, and we had both parks totally to ourselves (a real treat for me).

I can't wait to work with them again next year at their wedding day. I know it will be a beautiful day!

Love Without Borders /  by Zack Wussow

I first met Paulina and Cristhian at my windy wedding last November, where he was teaching the bar tender to make caipirinhas. (Incidentally, this detail has stuck with me because caipirinhas are one of my dad's favorite drinks.)

We reconnected this past summer at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford for their engagement photos.

They're an amazing couple. He's from Ecuador, and she's from Poland. 

As part of their portraits, they wanted to recreate the proposal...

...which got cheers of applause from the crowds around us! It was a lot of fun.

Congratulations, Paulina and Cristhian!

Windy Before The Wedding /  by Zack Wussow

(This shoot is from a couple months ago, but since this weekend is Sophy and Jeff's wedding, it seemed like a good time to share some engagement photos!)

I met Sophy and Jeff at Elizabeth Park for an engagement shoot on a beautiful but windy day. No trouble! Big celebrity photographers buy giant fans just to get that wind-swept look.

They also brought their adorable doxie Hannah, who was a really good sport and totally adorable.

It's prime time in Elizabeth Park, and we made sure to wave at the other photographers moving around with their subjects.

Can't wait to work with these two on their wedding day. Jeff - practice that natural smile! :)

An Uncommon Engagement Shoot /  by Zack Wussow

I met up with Marylou, Kevin, and their adorable dog (and Marylou's mom, professional dog wrangler) at Boston Commons on an overcast afternoon this weekend.

Despite the cold and the crowds we had no trouble getting lots of beautiful pictures for this couple and their pooch.

Also, I got the chance to do something I didn't even know I needed to do: take a photo on Acorn Street, arguably the most photographed street in the United States. I don't know if I believe that part, but it was definitely an amazing spot for some photos.

For a day I worried would get rained out, it went really well! I can't wait to work with Marylou and Kevin again for their wedding day!

An Engagement at Horsebarn Hill /  by Zack Wussow

I was excited to work with Anastasia and Pearse before I ever met them. They're fellow UConn alumni, and live just across town from me.

We met just before sunset at Horsebarn Hill, a landmark well known to anyone's who's spent time at UConn. They brought along their nine-month old Scottie "Buckley", named for the UConn dorm where they met.

I can't wait to shoot their wedding next August. If they make this beautiful a couple on a random Sunday, I can't wait to see them on their wedding day!