wedding journal

One of my favorites parts of editing is seeing the image come to life. Enhancing and making the colors pop, removing any unwanted items from the image and creating a beautiful final image. In this blog post Before and After: Engagement Photos, you’ll see how I transformed these RAW images to the final edit.

It all begins with the raw, unfiltered beauty of your original engagement photos. The Seaport District provides a stunning canvas, with its iconic cityscape and waterfront views. Each photo is a snapshot of a special moment frozen in time, but there’s always room for enhancement.

Process:

1. Color Correction: The first step is to enhance the colors to make your photos pop. I carefully adjust the saturation, contrast, and brightness to ensure that every detail shines through, creating a vibrant and visually appealing image. My signature editing is true to color so rather than change the color, I want to give them more life!
2. Background Enhancements: While the Seaport District is beautiful, there are objects in the background that I don’t want in the final image. Those might be trash cans, other people, umbrellas, a street sign or my sister holding an umbrella over the couple (check out the last photo.) The goal is to accentuate the romantic ambiance without losing the authenticity of the location.
3. Skin Retouching: Everyone wants to look their best in their engagement photos. My retouching ensures that blemishes are smoothed, skin tones are evened out, and any imperfections are gently corrected, while still preserving the natural beauty of your unique features.

Your engagement is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of love. The Seaport District provides the perfect backdrop for your images. With a sprinkle of digital magic, I bring out the best in your photos, ensuring that each image reflects the beauty of your love story.

When you hire me as your photographer, I take the time to make sure your images are the best they can be! If that’s what your looking for, let’s chat!

Kim and Matt had a beautiful spring wedding in Connecticut at Stony Creek Brewery. Having previously worked with them for their engagement photos, I had a feeling that this wedding would be incredibly fun. And it certainly was! We shared so many laughs throughout the day, making it one of my favorites.

Wedding Day

While the weather wasn’t ideal, as we’ve been seeing this season, it didn’t dampen their spirits or hinder their perfect wedding day. Despite the less-than-perfect conditions, we managed to capture stunning photos in front of the brewery and even inside the brewer itself. The unique setting added an extra touch of charm to their special day.

The love and joy that filled the air was obvious as Kim and Matt exchanged their vows in front of their closest family and friends. The couple’s genuine love for each other was evident in every glance and touch, and it was an honor to document their love story.

The couple’s choice of venue perfectly reflected their fun-loving personalities and their appreciation for good beer.

Unlimited beer and wood-fired pizza was the perfect dinner for the reception, I mean who doesn’t love unlimited pizza?!

As a photographer, it was a pleasure to capture the love, laughter, and joy that surrounded Kim and Matt on their special day.

Their wedding was a true reflection of their personalities, and it was an honor to be a part of it. The photos we captured will serve as cherished memories for years to come, reminding them of the love and happiness they shared on their wedding day.

Kim and Matt’s spring wedding at Stony Creek Brewery was a truly unforgettable event. Despite the unpredictable weather, their love and excitement shone through, creating a perfect day filled with laughter and celebration. It was an absolute joy to be a part of their journey, and I wish them and their family a lifetime of happiness together.

Are you looking to have a Spring wedding in Connecticut? Let’s chat!

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Over the years first looks have become very popular but why?

So what is a first look?

The first look is when the soon-to-be married couple see each other for the first time on their wedding day before the ceremony.

When I got married 5 years ago, I wish I had known more about the first look. We weren’t able to capture all of the photos we wanted and 5 years later, I am still bummed out. I believe if we had done a first look, we would have been able to get all of our must-have photos!

Ok, so you know what the first look is. Let’s talk about why you should do it!

1. Private moment with your significant other.

You’ll realize at the end of your wedding day, that you’ve barely had any time with your spouse. Yes, you’ll be with them during the ceremony, photos and reception but there is so much going on during that time that you won’t have had a moment to yourselves. The first look creates that moment.

2. You can get the majority of your photos taken before the ceremony.

I believe that this is one of the biggest perks to having the first look. As I mentioned before, I believe if my husband and I had done a first look for our wedding, we would have all the images we wanted.

Cocktail hours usually aren’t long enough for family, wedding party and the new married couple to all have the photos done. You may not be able to mingle with your guests during cocktail hour.

Ask any photographer, we hate to feel like we don’t have enough time for your must-have photos!

3. Calms the nerves.

I don’t think it matters who, you’re going to have some nerves on your wedding day, I know I did! Seeing your soon-to-be husband or wife beforehand can make the nerves disappear. All of my couples have felt less nervous after!

Sounds great, right?!

You’re probably wondering what the downside to the first look is, and although there are things to consider, I still think the first look is a must! But let’s talk a little about what to consider.

1. You’ll need to get ready earlier.

Ideally, you’ll want the first look to take place 1.5-2 hours before the ceremony. This means you’ll need to get ready earlier. Depending on your ceremony start time, this tricky.

During your wedding consultation, let’s chat about this to see how we can fit the first look in your timeline (if that’s what you want!)

2. Possible challenges with lighting.

The best time for lighting is about an hour after sunrise and before sunset. Most people aren’t getting married at 7/8PM at night so most first looks are happening around 1/2PM. The lighting isn’t the best, but that shouldn’t stop you!