Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings: Meghan + Chris
SOOO happy to see the Vermont wedding of Meghan and Chris featured in Martha Stewart Weddings! First….if you know me even a little bit, you know that Vermont is my favorite place. There’s natural beauty in every corner….and the rustic setting for their wedding was hard to top! Event Design and Flowers: Kate Parker Designs [...]
Growing Tree
Many moons ago Sara Code-Kroll of Growing Tree Photography asked if I would do a little beauty for this earthy, dreamy, outdoor bridal shoot and…..here it is! And that crown and bouquet!…..made by the ever creative and talented Tony Palmieri of Datura, A Modern Garden…..who can use artichokes in a bouquet and make them look so [...]
Great Gatsby: 1920′s Inspired Makeup
Great Gatsby, I love period makeup…period.! And this was my chance to do a few 1920′s inspired looks. Subtle? NOT even close! Rounded smokey eyes? Yep! Pale skin, defined brows and cupids bow lips? Ya baby! Why not be a rule breaker….the women of the 20′s knew all about it…. and wore it well! So [...]
Featured in Well Wed: New Hampshire Winter Wedding Inspiration
I’m always so excited to share projects I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating on with talented groups of wedding vendors! This winter wedding inspired shoot was in New Hampshire at the charming rural Bishops Farm Bed and Breakfast and is featured in the very first issue of Well Wed for New Hampshire and Maine! SO…if you’ve [...]
Ad Campaign: Matthew Christopher 2012
Ad campaign 2012 for bridal designer Matthew Christopher. As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot.
Bridal Beauty at Winvian Resort and Spa: Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
Nestled in the hills of Litchfield, Connecticut is the EXQUISITE luxury resort and spa, Winvian. If you’ve had the chance to visit Winvian, you know how special the landscape and cottages truly are…..all 18 cottages are individually designed with unique architectural themes and details that would exceed your wildest expectations. Creative architecture, luxury appointments, [...]
Annie + Andrew featured on 100 Layer Cake
The sweet summer wedding of Annie and Andrew was recently featured on 100 Layer Cake…an inspirational blog celebrating…celebrations! The setting for their wedding was the Jonathan Edwards Winery…what’s more romantic than that! To check out the full wedding with all of it’s personal, heartwarming details….click here! And to help make the dream day come true, [...]
La Playa~Costa Rica
A deserted beach, lots of pretty gowns and a whole lot of crazy raccoons….that was our day of shooting in this location in sunny, sexy Costa Rica. Just one day of many opportunities to shoot in this magnificent place for Stay in Costa Rica on the luxury resort of Los Suenos, a truly spectacular [...]
Earth Angel~ A 1950′s Inspired Wedding Shoot
So a while back, I worked on a vintage inspired project with one of my favorite creative people, photographer Robert Norman. He’s as much of a “vintage-phile” as I am and was up for helping me transform a few friends into iconic celebrities of years gone by. You can revisit the shoot here in case [...]
Villa Artiv~Costa Rica
Looking for a sexy place for an intimate wedding or honeymoon? Well, guess what!? We found it for you….on the Los Suenos Resort in Costa Rica. As you can tell, this place is swanky AND hot, hot hot! All shiny and white…complete with hot tub overlooking the ocean…I mean, come on….so…we snapped a FEW shots [...]
Tres Casas~Costa Rica
Costa Rica…filled with adventure, stunning landscape, friendly people….and pretty houses…lots of pretty houses. And we shot in a few of them. Here is one of the majestic homes on the Los Suenos Resort. There were breathtaking views from every corner…plus an infiniti pool…..um, what’s not to like about that? So…if you’re looking for a little [...]
Talia + Jeremy: Lighthouse Point Park, Connecticut
Congratulations Talia and Jeremy! There were married at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut. Don’t you just love the carousel? All of the charming photos were captured by photographer Carla Ten Eyck. And be sure to check out their fantastic vintage inspired engagement shoot on Carla’s blog….click here! Talia’s hair was styled by Cheryl [...]
Editorial: Bliss Celebrations Guide
I’m so excited to share this gorgeous, pink champagne, bubbly, fancy fete editorial shoot for Bliss Celebrations Guide…. Not only did our work find it’s way onto six pages on the inside of the book (more images to share later from the other shoot featured in the mag) but this shoot also made the cover. [...]
Costa Rica: A Surf Shop, A Chapel and a Rainforest
Costa Rica….yep…as you know, it’s without a doubt one of my favorite places! I fell in love on our first trip there and my fondness grows everytime I think about it. It’s magical, exotic and comfortable all at the same time and if you’re into adventure, this is your place. Our day started in a [...]
Danielle + Ramsey featured on Ruffled
Congratulations to Danielle and Ramsey! They were married in Connecticut in a fantastic fall fete designed by Jubilee Events. All of the yummy details from the day (including candy apples:) were photographed by photographer Raya Carlisle and the whole shabang was just featured on Ruffled blog….click to see more! And ..hmmm….the beautiful bride looks a [...]
Style Me Pretty: Meet Justin + Mary Marantz
What do the Boston Tea Party and 1940′s Newsboys have in common? Friends and photographers Justin and Mary Marantz….one look at these portraits and their talent speaks for itself, but in addition to being great folks and photographers, they’re also generous teachers and share their vast knowledge and experience with other photographers in their “Walk [...]
Ever Thine, Ever Mine….
So, Ludwig van Beethoven (yeah…that guy who makes good classical music) also penned a few (or more) love letters to his lady friend Antonie…and one of the more infamous of them ends “Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours”. Even Carrie and Big had a Ludwig van moment on Sex and the City. Timeless sentiment and [...]
Caitlin + Maher: Darien, CT
Congratulations Caitlin and Maher! They were married this past summer in Darien, Connecticut! There’s no doubt this wedding would be a stunner…and the proof is documented in photos by the fantastic duo Justin and Mary Marantz. Here are a few sneak peeks of the beautiful bride…but you can take a look at all of the [...]
Bridesmaid Dress Redux
So….I’m not sure how many bridesmaids dresses you have in your “bridesmaids dress” collection, but I have more than a few…and all of them but one have ever been worn again. Poufy sleeves, bad taffeta and unflattering details (plus a few other reasons) made most of the dresses I marched down the aisle in unwearable [...]
Tori + Jack featured on Style Me Pretty
Congratulations Tori and Jack! They were married at Avon Old Farms School, right here in Connecticut. All of the details of the special day were planned by the ladies of Sixpence for Your Shoe and the whole shabang was recently featured on the inspirational wedding blog, Style Me Pretty. And, uh, how stunning is Tori? And that gown! Gorgeous….. made by the one and only, [...]
Laurie + Ian featured on Style Me Pretty
Congratulations Laurie and Ian! They were married in a vintage inspired garden wedding at the home of the groom’s parents in Vermont. The wedding theme was Eat. Play. Love and the bride added many personal touches that complemented the beautiful gardens and Japanese Tea House on the property. To see all of the charming details, including the DIY [...]
Costa Rica: Camino Verde
I might be the luckiest makeup artist, ever! Two trips to the sunny country of Costa Rica to shoot bridal images with an exceptional (and fun) group of artists. Our second trip to Costa Rica was last November…a perfect excuse to leave dreary Connecticut…right before the dismal weather showed up. We packed a LOT of [...]
Bridal Editorial: Matthew Christopher~ Pt. 2
Our second day of shooting the Matthew Christopher Editorial spread was another day of wild zany-ness, with Matthew Christopher himself playing a starring role his own shoot. And a star he is….I think he’s looking particulary dapper:) The shoot took place at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London, a gem of an old theatre right here in Connecticut. The dreamy gowns [...]
Danielle + Dan featured on Style Me Pretty
Danielle and Dan were married in a spring ceremony at the gorgeous New Haven Lawn Club, right here in my hood. The day started with hair and makeup at The Study at Yale, a swanky boutique hotel right in downtown New Haven. Photographers Robert and Kathleen, captured all of the special details of the day, including the flowers [...]
