Logan surprised his mommy on her birthday with his arrival!  He was not due for three more weeks but decided to be an early birthday gift to his mom!

Baby Logan fell into a deep milk coma (we call it “milk drunk”) and we were able to get some beautiful images of this little boy.  Little did Logan know that he was going to play model for us that day.  We have been working with Rebecca Sullivan Gardella who is an amazing local knitter!  The newborn caccoon, the turtle and the grape hat are all her creations!  Check out her Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/darkbay

Charlie,

You had me at your first big smile!  Of course, I knew I would love you.  Ever since I photographed your mommy and daddy’s wedding a few years back, I couldn’t wait for them to have kids!!!  And, here you are at 7 months, just as cute and sweet and mild-mannered as I would have expected.  And, as photographing our couples as they become new families is one of my favorite things about my job, your little Charlie smile made it extra fun!

Had to throw in this last shot for all of those who might think baby photography is all “goo goo ga ga” fun!  Props to our summer intern, Miss Lexie Lex for grabbing this shot….  He is even adorable when he cries!

Helen and I were honored to be a part of a really fantastic event – the Wedding Lovely “Shindig” at Etsy Labs in Brooklyn a couple of weeks ago with some really amazing vendors. Take a peek at this quick recap from the very talented Jeremy White of Fairfax Films. Our pics will be on the Wedding Lovely blog soon, too. What a great time and what a great group of industry professionals! Thanks to Meena from 5th Avenue Weddings and Events and to Tracy from Wedding Lovely! 

Here is the link….  Wedding Lovely Shindig at Etsy Labs 2012

I am very excited and honored to be speaking in Boston for the ShootDotEdit Price-Process-Profit workshop tour stop on June 12th.  I will be presenting along with amazing, business-minded photographers, Jared Bauman of sunny San Diego and Leeann Marie of Pittsburgh.  It is FREE if you pre-register and only 25.00 at the door if you don’t. This workshop is all about the BIZ behind the art!

Click anywhere below for the link to register.

Jackie and Jason lived 7 houses away from each other… but their paths never crossed.  They have a 21st century romance.  It took a computer to bridge the 7 house distance.  They met online (kudos to Match.com and another successful relationship!).  It is no wonder their matching criteria brought these too together.  They really do compliment each other.

I could hang out with Jackie and Jason every day and never be bored!  Jackie and her friends and Jason and his friends were a riot to be with on their wedding day.  Jackie has this infectious laugh and energy.  Even though their wedding day had a few hiccups outside of their control (a florist who took the flowers to the wrong church, roads closed in Hartford due to a festival, a detour to one of our shooting locations due to an emergency services situation….) Seriously, it was a crazy day – but perfectly crazy!  

We started the day in the most amazing room – SUCH history!  It was a part of Center Church – the founding church of Hartford.  The church is over 300 years old and the room where Jackie got dressed is where their congregation has held various meetings for all of those years.  LOVE the dark green and ivory checkered floor with the butter yellow walls – and, REALLY?!?!?  A baby grand Steinway and a beautiful bridal party?!?!?  It was heaven for me!

Then off to church for the ceremony – followed by quick photos near the church, at Hartford City Hall and at the CT State Capital building.

The reception was in the elegant Bond Ballroom in downtown Hartford.  Molly and I had the pleasure of working with DJ Sam from Atmosphere Productions and his lovely assistant Chloe.  And, as one can expect from a professional like Sam, the reception was full of energy and dancing. There were three heart-felt toasts (yes, I cried…. I almost always cry!).  And, The Bond had made the yummiest wedding cupcakes.

Congrats to you Jackie and Jason.  Thank you for sharing your day and trusting me to be the one to record your family history.  You guys and the kitties are officially a family now!

Jackie’s Enzoani Dress came from Bancroft Bridals in Feeding Hills, MA.  Kudos to their bridal salon for a perfect dress and a perfect fit.  She looked amazing!!!

Along with Kudos to The Hair Gallery at The Mill in Tariffville, CT. We LOVE the loose, curly locks with the updo!

Kudos to  J.T. Ghamo The Tuxedo Place in the West Hartford Center, for helping the guys look super sharp.  So Handsome!

So maybe Jason didn’t want to hold the flowers?!?!  :)

Scrumptious Bond-made wedding cupcakes most certainly hit the spot!

Our guest shooter, Miss Molly, made a great grab from the Bond balcony.

DJ Sam working his magic!

And the night can’t be complete until someone whips out a fake ‘stache!  :)