A sad day.

Good morning all,

I just wanted to stop by today to apologize for not being around this week and for slacking in the email department.  I don't usually post too many sad things on this blog, because it is such a happy place for me, and usually I use it for happy photos and ideas :), but today, I wanted to post a few photographs of my grandmother.  She has been fighting for her life in the hospital all week and passed away this morning.  To say that she was full of character and humor would be an understatement (she was a character)!   I'm so happy that Sophie got to know her great-grandma a bit and to me, photographs transcend everything, so I thought I would post just a few in her honor here today.

Things will be back to normal next week, so thank you guys so much for having patience with me through this crazy family time.  Have a great, sun-filled weekend everyone :).

Wedding: Katy + Chris | The Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York

The Bronx Zoo is just a special place to get married - it is an oasis within a crazy, busy super city - just a little spot where after it closes for the day, becomes this calm, beautiful place where you sometimes see exotic birds walking around and seals sleeping through cocktail hour :).  It is whimsical and historic, with gorgeous stone structures and beautiful landscaping - and while the animals are really fun too, I really just like the feeling of being there and can't seem to find a bad view in any direction! 

Katy and Chris had a really fun day - from Chris and the guys hitting up Yankee stadium on the way to the Zoo, to the four of us trying to get a giraffe to come closer for a photo (they refused!), and the monkeys eyeing Katy and Chris in the Congo, the day was great and we were happy to be there to document it all!   Enjoy a few of my favorites and congratulations again to Katy and Chris!

Love these first look photos!

Wedding: Tricia + Dennis | Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington, CT

Saltwater Farm is definitely one of my favorite venues - so hard to find an updated look with a great property and building that is beautiful both outside and inside!  The owners are wonderful too. Shooting there is pretty much a field day for us, and we had a blast with Tricia, Dennis and their crew of family and friends.  The weather was beautiful, the flowers gorgeous, and the atmosphere festive.  A perfect day :).  Enjoy a few of my favorites!

Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Catering: Costal Gourmet
Florals:  Hana Floral Design
DJ & Lighting: Power Posse
Dress/Veil: David's Bridal
Hair/Make-up: Red Door Spa @ Mystic Marriott
Ring Box: Etsy



love love love this photo from their first look.