Seeing My Photos In The Wild

On my favorite things is the rare time I get to see a photo I shot for someone framed and on the wall.

I get a lot of positive feedback, which of course feels good. I don't think people are just humoring me; they paid for good photos, and I'm sure I would hear about it if I didn't.

But there is something about seeing a photo in print, hung on a prominent wall, or on a save-the-date or thank you card, or even on someone's Facebook page. It's great because I want people to love and use their photos, but it's especially great because I know that no one is hanging one of my photos just to be nice to me. 

They'd only do it because they love the photo and want to see it every day.

That's the goal.

Lover's Leap

When I asked around for location suggestions for Ashley and Christopher’s engagement photos, I had my doubts about a park called Lover’s Leap - kind of grim! But the park was absolutely beautiful and turned out to be the perfect spot.

It was a beautiful early-summer day, and the view was amazing.

I really liked their matching white outfits - a great contrast to the lush green woods.

What a great couple!

Surrounded by Love

What struck me most about Sarah and Rob’s wedding was the obvious outpouring of love from their church community. Everyone felt like one big family.

After the ceremony, it was off to Georgina’s in Bolton for their reception. We started with some posed photos in the lovely weather.

Then we headed inside to get the celebration started!

Congratulations, Sarah and Rob!

Adeline

I was really excited when Shannon and Kevin let me know they were expecting this first child - a happy baby girl named Adeline!

I visited them at home for a quick newborn session. Adeline was a very cooperative model, though she found the whole process a little yawn inducing.

Even their protective pup wanted to get in on the action!

But there was never any doubt who was star of the show.

A Christmas Bash

Sara and Brian gave me a chance to return to one of my favorite venues, the Simsbury Inn, during their beautiful Christmas season.

The day started with prep photos, backed by the dulcet tones of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.

They were married at their family’s church in New Britain. They seemed pretty excited about it!

Then it was back to Simsbury Inn for a great party with the most energetic sing-alongs I’ve ever seen!

Congratulations, Sara and Brian!

Faith and V

I met up with my friend Faith and her son to do some fun family photos on a beautiful fall day.

V was in such a good mood! And did such a good job it was only fair to play a bit on the playground.

So fun!

Kobe!

(This is another long overdue post - or call it a throwback!)

Savannah and Andy were such a fun couple to work with, I was thrilled when I heard they were expecting their first child - a beautiful baby boy named Kobe!

After a little initial fussing (hey, I’m cranky when I’m hungry, too), he settled in and was a perfect subject.

He had a luxurious collection of stuffed animals…

…and a really awesome space theme going in his nursery!

And, obviously, the cutest little toes.

The Twins have Arrived!

Not long after our maternity session, I got the news from Sophy that their twins had arrived healthy, happy, and ready for their closeups!

Or mostly happy anyway - they were a great team, taking turns crying so they could tire out their parents as much as possible!

Still, plenty of calm, darling little faces were to be found!

Big sister Ophelia even got in on the action when she got home from school. Such a great family!

One more fun one:

Dino for scale! :)