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Married : Tom & Kate at The Waterview

2010-05-28T13:47:00.005-04:00

At the beginning of the month I had the pleasure of shooting Kate & Toms wedding at the Waterview. The day started out kinda gloomy and we worried that it might be a total wash out... but just before their ceremony the clouds cleared up and we were in for a beautiful sunny day! Here are some of the gorgeous shots from their day!

Married : Kristen & Justin

2010-05-26T12:56:00.010-04:00

Back in March I had the pleasure of spending the day with two wonderful people on their wedding day.

Meet Kristen & Justin

I have gotten to know Kristen & Justin though the work they do with the Dan Orlovsky Foundation and their annual fundraisers. I actually wasn't available for their wedding, but a few last minute changes made it possible for me to be there with them... and boy was I glad. They had a beautiful wedding set at the Lake of Isles Golf Club at Foxwoods Casino. It was a little chilly but they were troopers! Here are some of their amazing images!

Baby Julian's announcements!

2010-04-07T14:45:00.001-04:00

Here are the adorable announcements I designed for sweet little Julian

Welcome: Baby Julian

2010-04-05T12:25:00.005-04:00

So here he is. My precious nephew. And like any good auntie with a camera would, I got him all milk drunk and sleepy and took some adorable photos of him!! here are a few of my favorites.

Bocanegra Baby Belly...

2010-03-03T16:08:00.013-05:00

My best friends Katie & Henry are due to have their baby boy anytime now! So before she popped we decided to do a few belly pictures. Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy!

Winter Wonderland

2009-12-22T19:04:00.004-05:00

These are two beautiful snowy images I have from my last two weddings of the year. We were lucky enough to get snow at both, which gave them a wonderful winter feel. I'll post both weddings later, but for now enjoy the teaser!

The Bocanegra Family

2009-10-21T15:40:00.007-04:00

I have to introduce you to a few of my most favorite people in the world. Katie is my bestest friend in the whole wide world. We have known each other since I was 3 days old.... literally!! We consider ourselves sisters. Then there is her daughter Alexia, who I consider my niece, and I love her like she was my own kid. Katie met Henry and it was love at first sight, and conveniently his daughter Ariel fell in love with Alexia too! Together they are some of the kindest, most generous people in the world and I'm so happy they have found each other. Now they are expecting their 3rd child to complete their happy little family! Just yesterday we found out that it will be a little boy... Julian Henry Bocanegra. Here is their beautiful little family.

What a perfect little family.

Miss Lexi-Lou, the fabuolus miss Arielle B and Henry & Katie

Lexi & her new baby Brother

Arielle & her daddy

They are totally a hip family... can't you tell!

Arielle & Alexia are OBSESSED with the Twilight series, (but really, who isn't on team Edward...) so I made them their own book covers for their new room...

Jennifer & Timothy : Married

2009-10-15T17:15:00.016-04:00

Ok, so Im going to try to get back on the ball with my blog! I have been so backed up with editing I feel bad getting on and blogging but I have some really beautiful new things I'd love to share.

First up Jen & Tim. This gorgeous Stamford couple was married September 4th at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx.

I first met with the guys to get a little bit of them getting ready.

Jen's dress was beautiful with its unique silver detailing.

Jen's amazing veil was one of my favorite details

I loved how many vantage points I had at the church

and I loved the way they looked at each other during the ceremony.

Their very stylish and fun wedding party!

Jen & Tim are such a beautiful couple!!

Jen is totally starring in this photo!

But Tim can certainly hold a picture on his own too....

Thank you so much Jen & Tim for letting me be part of one of the most important days of your life!

Partner Con 09'

2009-08-14T16:24:00.001-04:00

Yeah!! Pam and i just booked our tickets to the BIG EASY!!! wooooo see ya'll there!

I've Been Published!!!!!

2009-06-17T12:44:00.004-04:00

Ok I know I haven't blogged in FOREVER, but this is totally a great reason to! About 6 months ago I submitted some images to Gala Weddings a New England wedding publication & yesterday I received an email that they used some of my images in the magazine! I was thrilled to see 2 of my images, one full page and one 1/2 used!!! This was the first time I ever submitted anything so to have anything chosen was great! Here it is!!

the full page image of the shoes is mine!

and the bouquet on this page!

Im so totally excited. Im going to try to submit a few more things to some more publications and keep you updated!

I think I'm talking to myself......

2008-12-13T19:12:00.005-05:00

Ok so I have not posted in months..... i know i know i suck. haha! Things just have been so busy and I feel like Im talking to myself. So if you stop by say HI! I love to know people have been by!!!

So let me catch you up on a few of the last few events i have done!

This September I shot Kate & Josh's wedding at Lighthouse Point Park in the Carousel Room. They are both in the Navy and stationed in Maine. They have both sacrificed so much for our country and each other and are two wonderful people.

You can check out the slideshow from their wedding HERE!

In October I shot Danielle & Jason's wedding. You may remember their super cool e-shoot this summer in Ansonia, and their wedding was just as hip! They wanted nothing traditional for their shots. so we went down to Water St in New Haven to shoot their super funky portrait session!

Check out the rest of their super hot wedding HERE!

Justina & Duarte

2008-08-28T14:50:00.015-04:00

A few months ago, I first introduced you to Justyna & Duarte. I did a KILLER e-shoot with them at Yale & Lighthouse Point Park... and as you may remember one of my favorite shots was Justyna & Duarte on the carousel, and if you don't remember... here it is

Well, this past Saturday I had the pleasure of getting back togeether with them to shoot their wedding. Not only am I convinced that it was THE most beautiful day of the year, but Justyna & Duarte are seriously some of the greatest people I have met in my whole life and Im so happy they found each other. Not to mention they both LOVE to be photographed!! They rented the beautiful Hillstead Museum for almost two hours, just for them! I have never been able to spend that much time on portraits with a bride & groom alone, and man it was great! It was so relaxed and fun and I think that I got all I could ask for. Justyna is gorgeous, and Duarte has such a presence with the camera, and the two of them can interact so well with each other that I seriously didn't even really have to pose them. here are some of my favorite shots from the day.

Stephanie & Greg

2008-08-09T13:49:00.008-04:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of shooting Stephanie & Greg's wedding. Stephanie was such a beautiful and expressive bride and I had so much fun photographing her. The day started out with HORRIBLE thunderstorms and I hear she was pretty upset. But about 20 mins after my arrival at her home, the sun was out and it turned into a gorgeous day! They were such a fun couple and there are defiantly some amazing shots from their day. I wanted to share a few of my favs with you. Enjoy!

Partner Con LA

2008-07-22T22:01:00.008-04:00

Just booked my tickets to Partner Con in LA this September! Hollywood.... here I come!

Down to Zero @ Venue Cafe

2008-07-22T21:10:00.011-04:00

Saturday night, I joined the boys of Down to Zero at Venue Cafe in Waterbury for an awesome show! Partly b/c it was a Saturday night off, but mostly b/c I got to rock out to some awesome music! Nothing is better than that! Here are some of the shots from that night!

Still want more.... Check them Out again on August 7th at The Space in Hamden

Rockin out w/ the band...

2008-07-15T21:31:00.009-04:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure of returning to some of my photography roots. I started out my shooting career shooting every band in my high school, alot of which have actually gone off to be somebody. I have always loved music so its no wonder I LOVE shooting bands.

Meet: Down To Zero

This totally rockin band hails from Waterbury CT and are influenced by bands such as The Cure, Smashing Pumkins, Deftones, Under Oath, Coldplay, Blink 182 and Bush just to name a few. Their strong instrumentals as well as their deep lyrics makes this band more than your average. After their shoot I was treated to a jam session and even messing around these guys can ROCK! I have always been the kind to love listening to local talent, Rock bands at that! There is no feeling like leaving a show with your ears ringing for more, getting in your car and pumping up your radio all the way home. And thats just what these guys treated me to! Along with being adorable and so easy to shoot, these guys are talented young men with amazing musical talents and writing abilities. Check out a some of my favorites from the day!

Want more... you can check out the guys at Venue in Waterbury this Saturday. The show is 18+, 21 to drink and only a $6 cover. You will also be treated to some of the states other local talented musicians. Come down and join the party... Every one's doin it ;)

Danielle & Jason

2008-07-11T20:44:00.004-04:00

I actually shot this engagement session a few weeks back.. and Im finally getting around to posting it!

Danielle & Jason met me a few months ago for for their wedding this September. They live in this awesome Factory district in Shelton, and were interested in doing their session there... Well how excited was I. Its always hard to convince you client... "lets take a beautiful picture by this dumpster"... but when they suggest it! I was blown over!! Here are some of my favorite shots!

A token of my affection...

2008-07-09T00:45:00.004-04:00

Knowing how upset I was over the loss of Reese, my sister Emily brought me home this adorible kitty bead for my bracelet. Now your with me forever Reesy :(

To my angel kitty Reese....

2008-07-08T18:17:00.003-04:00

Today is a very sad day for me. This afternoon, my kitty Reese was hit by a car. I was never really much of an animal person, but he was MY first real pet. I raised him from a kitten and he treated me like his mom. He had such a sweet personality and he was really like a child to me. I loved him SOOO much, and im going to miss him with all my heart.

Jen & Ryan

2008-07-07T18:25:00.012-04:00

This July 3rd I had the pleasure of shooting Jennifer & Ryan's wedding. I met them in May of 07 and instantly fell in love with them. They are such a down to earth and fun couple, and they totally love one another! They had such a fun wedding party and family and they were just a blast to shoot. I have just started editing and haven't even gotten half way through you but here are a few of my favorite shots from their wedding so far!

Happy Birthday to me!

2008-07-06T12:33:00.005-04:00

So I finally hit that next BIG milestone in my 20's.... Im the big 25 today! eeek so weird! but i wanted to share with you my beautiful gift from my sisters.

Its a Pandora bracelet! Im so excited b/c I wanted one so bad! They are beautiful Danish charm bracelets that you customize. Don't you love my cute little camera! Thanks Emmy & Hannah! I love it!!!

Koren & Andrew

2008-06-24T21:48:00.006-04:00

Ok here am I again..... slackin'

This is a wedding that I did a few weeks back and it was such a blast! Koren & Andrew were so cool and laid back that it made my job CAKE! Not only were they cool, but their families and wedding party rocked as well! They had such a classic, simple wedding. nothing too flashy. exactly the way I would do it :) here are some of my favorite shots!

Also you can check out their whole slideshow here!

Nature.... at its best and worst

2008-06-10T18:29:00.004-04:00

So one of my favorite things about summer is the impromptu thunderstorms... I know its weird but its so fascinating! Well my sister and I were out having dinner last friday night and one of those crazy storms came rolling through. It was probably about 7pm and it rained for only about 15 minutes, and as it ended and the clouds parted there was this beautiful double rainbow made by the setting sun, that stretched across the sky ( the second one is lighter and above the visible one.... you can see it if you look close!) I wish i had a real camera with me to capture the true colors of the sky, it was a weird stormy grey green, with the orange glow of the setting sun.... and there were still legitimate bolts of lightning striking through the rainbow. Truly a beautiful display of nature at its loveliest and deadliest!

My New baby!

2008-06-10T18:17:00.003-04:00

Ok guys a few catch up posts here!! I have been so busy with work that I seriously haven't had 5 mins to blog...I guess thats good tho right! So I just wanted to introduce you all to my new baby boy!!! YEAH!

oh yeah.... we can go muddin!

It just wouldn't be mine with out the butterfly tattoo

Hannah Banana goes to prom...

2008-06-01T23:25:00.005-04:00

I grabbed these quick pics of my youngest sister Hannah on my way to RI this afternoon as she was on her way out the door to prom. Yes she is only a freshman but I guess is popular enough to go to prom... I guess thats what being 5'8 and blonde gets you ;) hahaha but she looked gorgeous in her lime green dress that almost camouflages with the trees in the background. I didn't get any with her date, B/c she was off to meet him but I hear they looked awesome! (he matched in black and green... oooh!) Hope she had a blast!!! (btw I took these w/ my new 1.8 lens and I LOVE the way the background is a blur!!! ahhh!)

Alex

2008-06-01T15:29:00.006-04:00

Alright, before I run out the door... I wanted to post one more quick shoot I did on Friday. Alex is a super cool DJ and needed some shots. He plays mostly House/Trance/Techno but loves music no matter what he's playing. He is so passionate about what does and told me that there was no way to put in words how happy what he does makes him. If we only all loved our jobs that much! I totally know how you feel Alex, because thats the way I love what I do. He was so natural in front of the camera almost every shot I had of him looked great! He even had some great ideas like that super cool shot under the bridge. Alex I hope you love em!

Sneak Peak...

2008-06-01T12:09:00.006-04:00

Im off to RI to meet up with one of my old friends from high school to do their e-session, but I wanted to show off a few shots from my engagement session yesterday! Justyna & Duarte are such a cute couple. Justyna has so much sass & attitude and it totally shows in her shots, and Duarte was so comfortable in front of the camera even making out in the middle of New Haven! Here are a quick few that I just grabbed! enjoy!

Laura & Eric

2008-05-29T17:17:00.003-04:00

Two weekends ago, I had the pleasure of shooting Laura and Eric's wedding at the Simsbury 1820 house and what a pleasure it was. First of all Laura & Eric are about the nicest people I have ever met... and their wedding was beautiful. It was very small and intimate, but they gave me all the freedom in the world... which I LOVE!!! Eric is from France and they will be having another wedding there next summer. I wish them all the luck in the world!

Here are some of my favorite shots from the day.

Ooooo!

2008-05-22T17:56:00.005-04:00

Look what I got today!!! This was just a cool little inexpensive lens that I ordered from the wonderful B&H! wanted to have something a little more wide open than my 2.8 for details and portraits! Im super excited to use it tomorrow and Koren & Andrew's Wedding at Grassy Hill in Milford! Look for some of those shots to come! (and by the way... I took the picture w/ my phone, i was cameraless at it's arrival.. haha)

The Engagement weekend......

2008-05-16T13:01:00.014-04:00

Hope all you Mommies had a great Mothers Day. I spent mine traveling the state for a cram session of Engagement sessions! I met with two great couples and both being on the beach, I tried to give them a little bit of a different edge. Melissa & Fernando are getting married this September at St. Clements Castle, which I LOVE! They were an absolute blast to hang out with! We met at the West Haven Beach to do a little session. They are so cute together and were so much fun, and Melissa is absolutely beautiful. here are a few of my favorite images.

Click for their slideshow

After that, I met with Dawn & Jason in Old Saybrook on a little private beach by her home. Their wedding is in July of this year, at one of my favorite places Saybrook Point Inn. This was a little harder for me b/c I realized I have never had a groom with glasses (weird huh!) And also Jason's were transitions... and he wears them all the time. He did take them off for a few shots but I didn't want to change too much who he usually is. They were also super cool and I had a blast photographing them. Dawn is beautiful as well and it was such a perfect day for all this beautiful curly "beach" hair (including myself) Here are some of my favorite shots of them!

Click for their slideshow

A post even a mother could love....

2008-04-17T17:53:00.006-04:00

One of the things that we as photographers do well is spend a lot of time on other people.
What we don't do is spend a lot of time on us.

I know myself, getting up at 6 am, working 2 jobs, and finally getting home around 10-11 just to go to bed... Im not really leaving ANY me time. Last night Mrs. Mary Marantz and I were discussing what we would do if we had one whole day to ourselves. Thinking about it I have decided this...

If I had one whole day to do anything I wanted I would spend it with my family. I know this sounds cheesy but hear me out!
I have a VERY close family, but even more so when I was little... I am the oldest of 4 kids and my brothers and sisters are like built in friends. Some of my most fond memories are with them. Whether it's building forts outside in the snow, dressing my brother up lie a girl because we didn't have enough girls to put on a proper production of "Annie" (sorry Ry-Guy) or going on family vacations. Now that we are all growing up... we never really ALL get together all day.

Its sad to know that our individual lives have formed over the our "family" life we had as kids. My mom finally drove her mini van into the ground & she is dying for a new one. We have tried to talk her into a sensible little ride... but she insists she needs a family car... I don't think she has the heart to admit that we'll probably never all sit in the back seat anymore... and we can't break her heart to tell her that those days of us driving to our family vacation, in our Crown Victoria, with the seats folded down, and a mattress in the back are gone.

(my mom was the photographer, plus I think she'd kill me if I posted a pic of here on my blog!)

Between me working crazy hours, my sister Emily & her Bf Sam, Hannah just getting into High School and having a social life... and I think my brother is just too cool for us.... So I would love to spend a whole day w/ my Mom, Dad, Ryan, Emily & Hannah. No where else to go, no work, no cell phones... having fun together!

I love you guys and you are my world!

I can cut people in half!!!

2008-04-15T22:34:00.005-04:00

Ok I know this is a bazaar title for a post.... so I started it off with a picture to explain myself. I know its weird to have a desire to cut someone's face in half... but I LOVE the way it looks!!! call me crazy, but its HOTT!

I spent the last 2 days in Boston at Doug Gordon's The Sexy Side of the Bride and Groom seminar... and MAN was it sexy! He is a hilarious guy, plus he knows a thing or two about posing... I have been so sick of the same old stuff and just the inspiration of it all was great! We had some super hot models (Brei those eyes kill me!) and it was a super small class of only 16 photogs so it was really intimate. It was wonderful to have someone to shoot next to, compare the image and be corrected.... (something there is no time for on a wedding day!) Now I'm not going to say that everything he does is going to work for me. But damn it got the ideas ROLLING. I'm totally looking forward to taking the stuff I learned and turing it into my own. Watch out!

Check out a slideshow of my images from today... they are killer and its gonna be a new addition to the HeatherStyle!

Cate!

2008-04-10T17:34:00.006-04:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of working w/ the Brotman family for Cate's Bat Mitzvah. They were such a nice family and their party rocked!!! Check out the entire slideshow but here are just a few of my favorites!

The wonderful Stuart & Capri

2008-04-01T17:30:00.005-04:00

This afternoon I got to hang w/ the very awesome Stuart Gellis from Capri Albums and see all the new things they have to offer! There are some amazing new products including metal & glass insert covers. Im so excited I already ordered a few! YEAH!!! Thanks Stu! Pam and I also planed a trip to their production plant at the end of the month so we can see the books being made! Feild trip!!!!! (hahaha)

Alicia & John

2008-03-21T20:08:00.010-04:00

Finally this long bleak winter is looking like its coming to an end! I know its been forever since my last post... but hopefully I'm getting back in the game!

I had my first wedding of the season last friday night at the Hartford Club with Alicia & John. I met them last year, and originally their wedding was planned for June. They are such a fun couple, and have been undergoing in vitro to try to get pregnant. When Alicia found out that she was expecting (twins!) they pushed the wedding back to March. They had such an adorable spring wedding... complete with daisies everywhere, it almost forced it to be nice! Even though we were expecting rain (and lots of it) I again, somehow managed to squeak by with good weather (I have to say I'm good luck when it comes to that!) Click here for the full slideshow!

Here are some of my favorite shots!

Look for more pictures this summer of the twins!

Super Bowl Champs.... My NY Giants!

2008-02-05T16:58:00.000-05:00

I know its a little late but I wanted to wish my NY Giants a BIG congratulations on their win at Super Bowl XLII!!! I was totally rooting for you all the way! (even tho Brady is a babe!) I even professed my dedication in the Ny Times on Sunday! Good Job boys!!

Off to the gym!

2008-01-11T18:27:00.000-05:00

Now that the holidays are officially over I have been able to get back on track with the new me.. Look out!! Im gonna be dangerous! So far i have been to the gym every night this week and got right back in the swing of working out! It makes me so energized... I love it! So hopefully soon there will be less of me to go around.... but don't worry... its a good thing :)

Putting it out there!

2007-12-11T14:00:00.000-05:00

Inspired By miss Ten Eyck im officially starting a new way of life, getting healthy and excersizing. I figured by putting it out there, you could all keep me acountable. Thanks Carla!

Whitney & Anthony

2007-11-21T18:57:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of shooting my last wedding of the year at the beautiful Joe Blacks in Hartford, with my best friend Michelle Huston. This was my first time working with her and it was awesome. Not only b/c I love her, and I'm totally used to working alone... which made it great to have a friend along the way... but I'm also such a big fan of her work! She was totally not afraid to take control of any situation and I look forward to working with her again. Before my crazy holiday weekend I wanted to post a few of my images and wish you all a happy Thanksgiving

Friday Night Lights

2007-11-16T19:02:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I took part in one of my favorite highschool past-times... a Friday night football game. My youngest sister is a varsity cheerleader & I wanted to come out and support them before the football season was over.. Of course I picked one of the coldest nights to go freeze my tush off! :) Alot has changed since I graduated... Our school has put in a whole new turf field, lights, digital scoreboards & bleachers. The games are truely an experiance... but the team is just as good as they always were. As are our fabulous cheerleaders! I wish you girls a great competition season and lots of fun! I'll be there cheering you on in the crowd! all my love!

Mac or PC.... Throwdown

2007-11-16T18:48:00.001-05:00

I found this really cute music video while surfing around today! It's the ultimate throwdown of Mac vs. PC. Enjoy!

Emily & Samson... the boy next door

2007-11-12T18:22:00.000-05:00

A long time ago, my sister Emily wrote a song about falling in love with the boy next door. Being that we had no male neighbors, this wasn't about a crush or an actual person...just sort of a fantasy. Like every little girl, you dream to be in love with your best friend (which in many girls minds, is the boy next door... I mean they make movies and tv series based on this stuff!) Last year that boy moved in.

Since then, Emily and Samson have been inseparable. Their love and devotion to each other is amazing and can see that, just by the way they look into each other's eyes. Unfortunatly Samson is returing to Canada for work after the holidays. Although Emily will follow in the spring, the thought of separation that long, is unbearrable! We decided to commemorate their love with a rockstar photo shoot. Here is to having every thing you ever dreamed of Sam & Em. I love you and I hope that the next few years brings you excitement, adventure and of-course never ending love. Enjoy!

First Love... Hannah & Eric

2007-11-06T20:38:00.000-05:00

Remember your first love... the innocent kind? When making out was all that mattered... How excited you got everytime you saw that person. How much you couldn't wait to spend every moment holding that person's hand? Don't you wish you could get that back? Before responsibilities, stress, bills... I do.

My littlest sister Hannah and her beau Eric are totally there! They spend every moment together nuzzling and snuggling. I wish we could all have the excitement they have for eachother! And I sure wish that every couple I photographed looked at each other the way they do. I took them out this weekend for some fall photos together, and they were so cute! I love the raw, innocent emotion you can see in them. Im not quite sure if it's real love, but its defiantly first love. Enjoy

Laurie & Adam

2007-11-06T20:15:00.000-05:00

Since I started shooting, my good friend Jessica from Medford Mass has been an inspiration for me. She is not only SO much fun to hang with, but also truly and amazing artist. This weekend she was actually up in my neck of the woods and I was privileged enough to shoot with her & her totally cool 2nd shooter Louis! Laurie and Adam were so cool and fun, and I was so sad to have to leave them to go to my job later in the evening. Thanks so much for a great day... and here are some of my shots! Enjoy!

Hillary & Kirk

2007-11-04T18:24:00.000-05:00

Also last weekend I had the pleasure to shoot Hillary & Kirk. They wanted me just for their ceremony & formals, so it was a really short day. The day was really rainy, so we started out portraits in the Captain Stannard Bed & Breakfast where they had their ceremony. Afterwards we took our chances on heading up to St. Clements Castle, where it actually all cleared up and was able to get alot of great shots... here are just a few. Enjoy!

Kristin & Matt

2007-11-04T11:07:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I was pleasured to shoot with miss Carla Ten Eyck again. Working with her is always such a treat... not to mention she always brings me to the hottest couples! Kristin & Matt had to be one of the nicest and most in love couples I have ever met! The moment we walked in to Kristin's home, her entire family and wedding party made us feel so welcome. Even the bride herself wanted to make sure Carla and I felt at home. Offering us food, drinks, making sure we were taken care of! Matt was also so nice and funny and so were his grooms men! What a great bunch!! It is so nice to see two people so much in love with one another! I did a lot of assisting at this one, as im sure you'll see in carla's pics! (thanks to Kristin's dad for the array of flash lights for Carla & I to play with :) hahaha!) Here are a few shots of mine... Enjoy!

Take a picture of Superman!!

2007-10-30T20:27:00.000-04:00

This was a fun little game I was sent by another photog friend. Super fun to take you mind off of work for 5 mins!! Check it out!

Ahhh, the Diner

2007-10-30T18:14:00.000-04:00

As most of you know Im sure, I have gone back to moonlighting (or should I say daybreaking) as a waitress, at my quaint little Dotties Diner in Woodbury CT. Today I was a little bored, and had a change to screw around w/ my camera.... it got really busy before I could get anything really cool.. but you get the gist of what I see all day (well at least from 6-3)

A Kodak Moment

2007-10-20T14:10:00.000-04:00

I saw this on Studio Foto's blog and i needed to post it here too!

ooohhh.... ahhhhh!!

2007-10-17T21:18:00.000-04:00

While editing my wedding from last weekend I found some great shots I had to share before everything was finished! The light was so beautiful on Saturday and I was at the amazing Harkness Park and then over to Moheagn Sun Casino, which was very cool. Paul & Kelly were an awesome couple, and even though I wasn't their original photographer they were totally cool with the switch! Harkness is one of my most favorite places to shoot! I am such a big fan of the gardens, archetecture, little secret places! ah it gets me so excited just thinking about it! Here are few of my faves... I promise to post the slideshow soon :)

Ode to M&J

2007-10-15T20:23:00.000-04:00

I wanted to start off this blog congratulating my good friends Mary and Justin who were married this weekend at the amazing Branford house in Groton CT. I sort of boycotted my camera at this one, and as much as I hate to come home from somewhere with no pictures, I have to say I'm glad b/c I had so much fun!!! We ate, mingled and danced the night away for hours! Mary and Justin had every little detail planned out to the tee!!! I feel that really great weddings sybolize the couple in everything that they are... and Mary and Justin did just that. From the old fashion hasselblad groom's cake, camera place cards, and tiny little personalizations everywhere!!! It was beautifully planned and wonderfully orchestrated. I think Mary could probably start a wedding planning business if she ever got bored with photography! No, but serriously the day went off without a hitch, which im sure is due to her wonderful wedding planner Tracy Romano and of course the talent entourage of photographers! Among them David Jay, Becker, and Matt Grazier...and of course who could forget all of us CT puggers! Check out all of the blogs for tons of photo's to flood in. Here are a few I did borrow a few from Beckers Blog for you to all check out, and you can go to M&J's blog to check out DJ's slideshow.

some beautiful shots of M&J

The amazing cakes

DJ, Sarah Barlow & Becker :)

Ready to shoot

2007-10-08T19:02:00.000-04:00

I love this shot of myself and Matt from the Bat-Mitzvah we did together this weekend! at the end of the night we needed to grab a pic of this dynamic- shooting-duo at our DPS photo booth! The kids rocked, the party rocked... and we rocked! lok for an upcoming slideshow!

Paola & Dan

2007-10-08T18:54:00.000-04:00

This was the 2nd of my last two weddings in September. Paola & Dan are such a great couple & they were so much fun to shoot. They had a very small, intimate wedding with just family at The Waters Edge in Westbrook. It was such a nice change from the huge production. Everyone had a part to play in the day, all the way down to the littlest of kids, who made up Paola & Dan's wedding party. It was so nice to spend the day with such close families! congrats you two!!

Charlene & Matt

2007-10-08T13:25:00.000-04:00

The first of my double-header, september closing, weekend began with Charlene & Matt at the Farminton Country Club. They, their wedding party & family were so much fun! I had a great time with them. They were so high energy and fun. I hope you guys had a great day! Enjoy!

Spread the Love.... the MOVIE!

2007-10-08T11:34:00.000-04:00

Haha, Im so excited to share this with all of you. In L.A. Mary & Justin did a presentation on Spread The Love - The Power of PUG. It discussed how important it is to have a network of friends in the industry and how vital it is to making everyone's business florish! Basically what PUG has done for all of us here in CT. This is a little music video they used in the presentation that we filmed only about a week before the big trip! As always we had a blast doing it... never a dull moment with this crew! Great job putting it together guys!

The wedding of Mary & Justin.... PUG Style!

2007-09-27T19:16:00.000-04:00

I have to say, last nights pug meeting has done it! Its offical, there are 30 new crazy people in the state of CT... and watch out we're contagious!!! Last nights pug meeting consisted of the usual studio spotlight, this months was with RE and his fab workflow! Well done Rich! Then we broke up for a "team" building excersize. This consisted of tossing Justin into a suit... and a mullet wig & Mary into a dress... (formally of trash the dress.. Sundae style! Bravo to Carla's assistant for the fantastic cleaning job... I didn't know you could get a dress once covered in hot fudge & sprinkes that white! good job)

Besides looking like Billy-Bob & Madonna (ala the Like a Virgin video) and having a cast and crew of bridal party, family, Depino as a wonderful wedding coordinator, Gary Fong officiating (and slashing prices!) along with the very important RE & Michelle behind the cameras it was a hilarious evening filled with laughter & a few tears for the soon to be Mr & Mrs Marantz. we love you both and hope that all your wedding day wished come true. We're all praying for the best weather possible... and a life time of happiness! because I was a grooms-maid i don't have any pictures yet... but you'd better believe there will be LOTS to come!!!

PartnerCon LA

2007-09-21T20:58:00.000-04:00

PartnerCon LA was so much fun and I met so many great people! I can't wait to start trying out all the stuff I learned!!! Mary & Justin were right. There is NOTHING like the LA expeiance!! Thanks to Kiss & Show It for sponsoring the after party! it was so much fun to be able to mingle and hang with all the speakers and get to know alot of people outside the "BLOG" world. Check out The Kissing Booth to see all the shots taken!!! Also thanks to Loren Scott who I know we all have grabbed pics from that we have been unable to get ourselves! Thanks man for capturing the confrence so well!!! I have finally had time to go through my pictures, and I put together a little slideshow! I know its long.... and the song rolls over a few times... but its friday people... I'll fix it monday! enjoy!

Some Pug Love

2007-09-21T19:46:00.000-04:00

OK... I know I have been a little lazy posting... but I got super slammed before L.A. and I am just starting to catch up. I wanted to share with you guys some of my images from a wedding I shot with the amazing and talented Carla Ten Eyck a few weeks ago. She is truly an inspiration to me, and as I explaned it to her... shooting with her is like going to church! Her direction, vision, and energy as a friend and a photographer has been one of the contributing factors to the jump in my recent work. I feel that she, along with our entire PUG has brought me to new levels not only as a photographer, but as a person. I can't wait to see whats in store for me! With every meeting, shootout, night out... or afternoon chilling w/ the PUG... my confidence in my talent grows, and also with a huge bank of amazing photogs to learn from, how couldn't it! I challange you all to look at your work since our PUG started... Look at what an impact it has made on all of us! I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Thanks for making me REALLY good at what I love to do!! Now for the results:

This guy obviously doesn't use a Mac!

2007-09-09T01:06:00.000-04:00

I know this is dangerous but I saw this license plate while I was driving on the highway this weekend to an engagement shoot in Watch Hill RI... and I needed to get a shot of it to post! Good thing I had a camera right next to me!!

I figured since all of us....(well most of us) are Mac dorks out there... we would get a kick out of this. And for all you PC users...(shame shame) Im sure you'll nod knowingly to the image below.... haha

Paula & Dan's Engagement Shoot

2007-09-09T01:04:00.001-04:00

This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Paula & Dan for their engagement shoot in Watch Hill RI. They were so much fun and such a beautiful couple! We had a blast at sunset shooting out on the beach. I cannot wait for the wedding. I did have time to put together a slideshow of them... so enjoy! Otherwise, Im gonna make this a quick post because I have got to finish packing.... I have only a few hours left until I leave for L.A.!!! YEAH :)

Painting the town!

2007-09-05T19:51:00.000-04:00

My beautiful friend Krista and I decided to have a little fun this week and venture down to New Haven to do a little photo shoot... (I like to do these in my spare time... as if I didn't spend enough time behind the camera... right!) So anyways at our little Pug get-together last week I was informed about this amazing graffiti wall on Water St. SO.... Krista and I hiked right on down there and did some killer shots! We also crashed the Yale campus for a softer feel.... I could photograph her all day.. She is so beautiful and fun to hang out with! Here are a few of them that I needed to share! Enjoy!

I GOT IT!!!

2007-08-29T19:57:00.000-04:00

YEAH!!! I had to show off my new lens to everyone....... isn't it pretty :)

Look out work..... Im gonna ROCK you now!

Aimee & Chris

2007-08-27T20:38:00.000-04:00

When I first met Aimee & Chris I was so excited to work with them. They are so fun and happy.... and totally love each other so much! I knew it was gonna be a perfect match from the start. Ironically their last names are Glassic and Dill and I have delightyfully referred to them as "my pickles" since I met them almost a year and a half ago. To my ammusment one of Aimee's bridesmaides came up with the most cleaver t-shirts for the girls for the batchelorette... I loved them so much that I had to share!!!

so entertaining :) I love it:
Here is a slideshow of my favs!

.com

2007-08-27T13:15:00.001-04:00

I had a blast working with .com this weekend! Even thought the wedding was a little out of the norm, and poor steve lost a lens, it was still great to work beside him. He really is entertaining & very fun to work with. i grabbed a bunch of cute shots of him working I'll post those & some of my pics from the wedding as soon as they finish downloading.... *gd raw files*

Finally!

2007-08-24T13:46:00.000-04:00

I know you have all been waiting.... and it was finally in stock... so I ordered my fancy new lens from Nikon. the 17-55 comes HIGHLY recommended from miss Ten Eyck and Im SUPER excited to get it. Work.... get ready to be taken to the next level!! :)

ooohh.. PS Look for some fun images to be posted soon... Im 2nd shooting with .com tomorrow! so psyked! YEAH :)

3-in-a-row

2007-08-20T17:49:00.000-04:00

Saturday was my 3rd weekend in a row at Waters Edge Resort in Westbrook... You'd think that I'd be a pro there by now, But every trip proves to hold new obstacles. Whether its a packed beach, bright sun or what seems like 20 wedding parties.... its always a challenge. This weeked was very easy. The weather was unseasonably beautiful... (Who knew you could even get a mid 70's, no humidity day and clear skies in August!!) My couple was awesome, and so was the wedding party. I think I have had some of my best wedding this year by far! Great locations and super cool people!

Water's Edge... week 2

2007-08-17T14:48:00.000-04:00

I had the pleasure of shooting w/ the fabulous Mary & Justin from Justin Marantz Photography at Waters Edge in Westbrook. It was such a learning experience getting to see the way that other photographers shoot (considering I always shoot alone) I got some great idea's w/ group shots and some explanations on the question.... "how'd they get that shot?" I thought I'd share a few of my shots with ya'll! Enjoy!

1..2..3.. Vogue

Mary grabbin a killer shot... thats how we shootsac! :)

Alicia & Marcus

2007-08-16T15:57:00.000-04:00

Ok Im back posting a little here but I wanted to share Alicia & Marcus' wedding with you all. I met them last year and right off the bat you could tell that this was true love. Marcus & Alicia adore eachother, and it showed in every moment of their wedding day! I am so honered that I got to share the most special day of their lives with them and their families. They were all an amazing group of people, and you could tell how much love surrounds all of them. I want to them & their fantastic wedding party for such a great day.... and honestly one of my favorite weddings of all time! Thanks guys!

Check out their slideshow, its a little on the long side... but super fun!

My weekend so far....

2007-08-11T21:33:00.000-04:00

Well..... that weekend has finally arrived where I have to pack my things and go..... :(
I planned to begin and end my weekend with a bang.... but so far its seems to have all backfired... It all began last night with Michelle & Dean...

We planned an evening hanging out (so they could see my place before I left) and we had a brilliant idea that we should go dancing at the Cadillac Ranch... here we are all gussied up to go dancin' & Dean brought along the perfect accessory... A Dodge 2500 Pick-up truck that he just bought to resell (thats what he does.... sells cars) YEA-HAW!! We would arrive in the equivalent of a redneck benz (Cowboys wanted... Big trucks preferred!) we got about a 1/2 a mile from my house and ran out of diesel (the gage did NOT read empty by the way!!) SO we proceeded to walk a mile (yes in heals) to the truck stop to get fuel (we didn't think of walking back the 1/2 mile of flat road to my house to get my truck.... who was the brains of this operation?) then from the truck stop I decided to call and wake up my neighbor (its 12:30 am) to come save us b/c we refused to walk back carrying 5 gal. worth of diesel. However while waiting Michelle and I found some super fancy biker chick vests... fringe & all, we took a visual for all you people wondering what we look like at 2 am, after a mile walk in heals, in biker vests.... wait no more currious people... here ya go!

Too bad i only had my camera phone :(

All seem to be looking up upon returning to the truck... Sitting there all lonely on the side of the road.... flashers on.... interior lights on.... SHIT! who did THAT! all gassed up and still.... no truck... dead battery AHHHH!! Michelle & I returned to the gas station to butter up the guy behind the counter to let us now borrow some jumper cables... ( which for some reason they didn't have any used ones.... some gas station... thank god we were helpless looking chicks!!!) so he opened a package for us and we brought them back to Dean. Unfortunately my little car battery couldn't give the HUGE truck the boost it needed, and as the cheery man from roadside assistance said... "I can't get any one who wants to come out THERE at this time of the night" (gosh people I live in Southington... not Timbuktu!) Needless to say I returned Michelle & Dean to their home, where I stayed b/c it was now after 3am where I slep the night w/ a bunny rabbit chewing on his cage... and awoke to the new tenants moving in (BANGING on the wall at 9am!) Poor Michele had a wedding to do, and Dean had to get up at 8 to go get the truck and a battery for a camcorder they needed for the wedding as well... While I had to go home and rent a storage unit, pack & move all day!!

Hopefully tomorrow will be looking up considering I am working with the fabulous and talented Mary & Justin at the Waters Edge in Westbrook. I will let you all know how that goes (b/c Im sure your dying to know!) anyways I am off to bed to get some rest... I have to be up REALLY early! Goodnight all!

First Annual Pug Retreat!

2007-08-09T16:23:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to thank all my fellow Puggers, and Amanda Harris for an amazing 2 days in the Birkshires! Not only did I get to hang out with all the super cool people I already knew, but I also got to know the beautiful and amazing Michelle Huston of Picture Perfect She is such a talented photographer and a wonderful person. (too bad it took her getting hit in the head w/ a football to spark a friendship.... but im glad it did!) We had so much fun hanging out, that even after the retreat we went for dinner and chatted all night long. I want to thank her, and Dean (her super awesome bf) for being great people with such open arms. You guys are GREAT! I see a wonderful friendship in bloom :) :)
I will get around to posting some more pics later but I wanted to put one up of me & my new bff Michelle! Here's to us girl!

don't we look super funny with Carla's fancy fisheye!! haha

Aimee & Chris

2007-08-03T20:03:00.000-04:00

I had a great engagement session w/ Aimee & Chris this morning... I busted out the edit b/c Im away most of the week next week on our SUPER fun PUG retreat. Here are some of the images from our morning in fabulous Guilford!

:(

2007-07-30T23:53:00.000-04:00

I'm so sad... I just found out that my landlord is coming home early from Iraq, and I have to move out of my condo! I have only been here 7 months... and it was just starting to feel like home... No worries... we'll take a month and recover from "rent shock" and get something even better! Look for some upcoming pictures... there are sure to be some!

Festivus

2007-07-25T17:30:00.000-04:00

Last weekend, I helped Paul & Krystal from the fab StudioFoto at the very cool Festivus Festival. Saw some very cool bands and had alot of fun! I spent most of the time in the tent helpin out Paul.... but I did get out to shoot the last band that went on Spookie Daly Pride... So here are just a couple shots!

Nicole & Peter

2007-07-24T16:20:00.000-04:00

Ok guys I'm playing catch-up w/ my blogging... there is alot new to come! Finally... the slideshow from my wicked awesome 7/7 wedding! Great day, super fun wedding party & a great couple! We had so much fun running around Wickham Park, even though it was really hot! And the new Avon Old Farms Inn did a great job! Enjoy!

Its here!! Its here!!!

2007-07-24T15:40:00.000-04:00

YEAH! my super fabulous new ShootSac arrived today!! Check it out

LA here we come!!!!!!

2007-07-23T20:07:00.000-04:00

AHHHHHHHH! I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself! PartnerCon Chicago rocked... but LA is sure to top that! Pam and I just booked our flights, SOOO watch out Cali here we come!!!! I have been able to participate in so many fabulous confrences with MANY thanks to the wonderful Mr. Vagnini! Thanks Al! your the greatest! AHHHHH back to my endzone dance! The line up is wonderful, of course b/c it contains our wonderful Mary & Justin as well as soooo many other fantastic photogs! Look for more to come about PartenerCon LA as I count down the weeks! YEAH! :)

My ShootSac!!!!

2007-07-17T12:56:00.002-04:00

I am so so SOOOOO excited!! ShootSac just sent out their relaunch email and I totally flew to the site to put in my order!!! YEAH! I can't wait! I even got one of the new hot covers... im totally sporting this everywhere!!

Sweet 16 the pics!

2007-07-16T19:28:00.000-04:00

Besides getting caught in hurricain winds... and pouring rain, my shoot yesterday went great! Hannah & I had a blast and the images are beautiul. We also ran into Paul & Krystal from the wonderful Studio Foto at Elizabeth Park... so i grapped a few shots of them hard at work while we were goofing off! Who'd guess she's only 15... Our day was cut short so there will be more to come but here's a quick preview!!

Sweet 16

2007-07-15T13:51:00.000-04:00

Today Im spending the afternoon in Hartford w/ my sister Hannah doing a sweet 16 promo shoot. We're planning a big day of fun so watch out for some shots!!!!

Sara & Camden's Slideshow

2007-07-13T18:47:00.000-04:00

So I finally got my act in gear and got up Sara & Camdens Slideshow from June 30th.... They were so much fun to work with!! Check it out!

Love Emily,

2007-07-03T15:06:00.000-04:00

This weekend my younger sister Emily gave me my birthday present early b/c Im going to be away..and it was so thoughtful and beautiful I thought I'd share it with everyone!!! Im so not a "label" kind of girl... and my sister totally is... so the fact that she drove 2 hrs to get me something that she wouldn't even buy herself was really sweet! She wanted to make sure I had the "little blue box" every girl dreams about! Thanks Em! I love you!!

Kate & Jeremy's Slideshow

2007-06-27T20:13:00.000-04:00

So here is the slideshow from Kate & Jeremy's wedding last weekend! Enjoy!

I couldn't write a better review myself!!

2007-06-25T20:33:00.000-04:00

So today I received an email from the father of the bride of my June 9th wedding, which happened to be one of my favorite couples of the year!!! I loved them & the location (the beautiful Guilford Yacht Club) The weather was not the best, but it cleared up long enough to do portraits outside! I was so happy to work with Heather, Sean & their families... and it was all worth it when her father forwared me this email this morning.

"Hi, Heather -
I just thought I would send this one review on to you from a guest at the wedding. It is just indicative of MANY, MANY comments I have received. Everyone that has seen your photos or was there that night thought you were great. And I totally agree. Thanks, again, Heather. You are one of the great ones. Please feel free to use me as a reference if you like.
Ken

------ Forwarded Message:

Okay – I can’t tear myself away. I have NEVER seen so many nor such BEAUTIFUL pictures from ONE event – ever!! Heather (Photographer) must have caught every single person and every moment of the evening. I can’t even remember seeing her but obviously she was there. You really found a winner in Powerstation!! Wish I had an event – I’d book her without another thought. The only problem is going to be which to choose copies of – good luck!!!!!"

Um hellooo... I couldn't write a review this good if i tried!!! It's so nice when your efforts are noticed, especially by guests!

P.S. I attached the slideshow below!!!

Kate & Jeremy

2007-06-23T19:43:00.000-04:00

I had the pleasure of working with Kate and Jeremy in Beautiful New Haven today. Although it was sunny and windy, it was a beautiful day none the less. Not to mention i had a gorgeous couple to work with. Despite the extreme conditions i think i got some pretty good stuff! Here are a few samples until i get the slideshow up and posted. Enjoy!

My little Sisters Graduated!

2007-06-22T14:57:00.000-04:00

This week both of my younger sisters made a milestone jumpin life. My youngest sister Hannah graduated from eighth grade!!

And my middle sister Emily graduated from High School!

I love you both!

I love you all!

2007-06-22T00:32:00.000-04:00

I know I have never posted more than once in a day, but I just spent the last few hours blog surfing (if you will) alot of the blogs of my fellow PUGGERS. You guys are all amazing!! I am so proud to stand along all of you to represent CT. Sometimes this industry is lonley. Alot of us spend most weekends & holidays working and then what seems like everyday editing, designing, meeting w/ clients, dropping off albums... and in our spare time.... seeing what we can do to better our business'. Its nice to know that we now have a group to help us do this AND have fun at the same time. We are no longer the fish swimming alone, we have the whole school to help us! So with that I say.... I love you all!

June Pug meeting!

2007-06-21T18:49:00.000-04:00

So, Last night was our June pug meeting hosted by Steve Depino at this house in Guilford. We had 45 photograhers there!!! WOW our little group is growing up!! I know that myself & everyone else had a great time so thank you Steve! Speaker Millie Holloman was awesome and i grabbed a few of the group shots off her blog to post on here! Millie you were full of great southern inspiration for us!! THANK YOU, and your welcome back anytime! I also learned through the grapevine that we raised $54 for The Portrait House , through the million faces campaign... and some great faces we had!! The very funny & talented Robert Norman has all the shots posted... So go check them out! Thank you to all the fellow puggers for being such a great family!

First annual Pug Shoot out!

2007-06-06T21:34:00.000-04:00

Ok i know im totally late on this but i had so much fun last week at the First annual CT Pug Shootout!!! I cannot wait to do it again! i think we should challange ourselves one every few months w/ something like this! explore all the seasons!! I got to work with some amazing photographers including the amazing Carla Ten Eyck (go nikon!!), Amanda from Orchard Cove Photography , Travis Flynn & the beautiful Teresa Wagner of Matt Wagner Photography ! I thought i'd post a few of my images for everyone to see!!

I think Carla caught some of that cold sound water right up the pant leg! made for an awesome shot though!

Teresa Looked beautiful in the sand... Even though we had to get some coaxing from her husband Matt

Travis!! all i can say is you were totally brave to jump right in the water and strike a crazy pose with this umbrealla... goes to show that you have no choices when your working w/ 4 determined females!! haha sorry, but its a killer shot!

Amanda looks like she belongs in a lands end catologe! Beautiful!

Thanks so much to out hosts Jackie & Chris, and to the wonderful miss Ten Eyck, Mary & Justin for organizing it! It was GREAT!

Heather & Sean

2007-05-13T02:14:00.000-04:00

I shot a great engagement session in New Haven today with a great couple who I can't wait to work with!! Thought I'd post some quick shots