The CT Wedding Photographers Ph-log

Kamp Kyle Football Clinic- Kyle Arrington, Duron Harmon & Patrick Chung

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:22:00 +0000

I had the extreme pleasure of getting to photograph New England Patriots' Kyle Arrington's Kamp Kyle which took place this past Saturday in Plainfield, CT. Kyle brought fellow Patriots' players Duron Harmon & Patrick Chung along to help out, as well as members from the CT Gamblers semi-pro team. Not only was it great to photograph some sports for a change, I just can't say enough about how awesome all of these guys were to hang out with. They really gave some helpful tips and authentically had fun playing with the kids. It was really refreshing, as the players truly had fun playing & teaching these kids. Here are some of my favorite photographs from the mini camp...I think you can get a pretty good feel for the fun and learning that was had by all involved.

Lisa & Mario - Farmington Gardens Wedding at Farmington Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:32:00 +0000

I was fortunate to photograph Lisa & Mario's wedding at Farmington Gardens, but by a weird twist of fate. Unfortunately their original photographer Craig Freeman was admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks before the wedding! I was so glad that I happened to be free that day and could step in and cover for him. This is why belonging to professional organizations such as CT Professional Photographers Assoc. is important for a professional wedding photographer. As much as we are all competitors, we are also peers and are always there for each other. Craig has since recovered, and as hey say...all's well that end's well! Now onto the wedding photographs!

As you can see, Farmington Gardens is really a great place for a wedding. Not only for a wedding reception, but the wedding ceremony as well.

Love the idea of having the flower girls announcing the entry of the bride.

WE DID IT!

Farmington Gardens Wedding Reception Details

Some of my favorite wedding images from Farmington Gardens.

Love the ambiance of this shot. In the garden at Farmington Gardens.

Aldrich Mansion Wedding at Aldrich Mansion - Kate and James

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 22:18:00 +0000

Kate and James Royal Wedding - An Aldrich Mansion wedding affair.

The Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, RI has to be one of my favorite locations to photograph a wedding. The old world feel, historic charm, and oceanfront location make it truly one of the elite wedding locations in RI. Whenever I photograph a wedding there, I feel transported back in time to the Gilded Age. I can't help but imagine the gala affairs that have taken place there over the century. The movie "Meet Joe Black" was also filmed there, which adds to the old Hollywood Glamour that the building already speaks of. "Kate and James" sounds regal..doesn't it? :)
For those who have not heard of the Aldrich Mansion, the mansion is situated on 75 acres on the cost of Narragansett Bay. As you will see by the photographs, ornate paintings and woodcarvings adorn the halls. Italian marble, was used for fireplaces, floors and bathrooms. The gilded vaulted ceilings in the entry/lobby make an immediate impression. There are 2 dining halls, as well as a music and fine arts chamber and library on the main floor.

Kate's wedding day begins.

A vintage candy station never hurt anyone..right?

The stage is set..

A magnificent marble staircase leads to the second floor. Six elegant suites, each with its own marble-fireplaced bath and bedroom, occupy this floor.

One of the Aldrich Mansion's two dining rooms and the study where the bar is set up.

Those wonderful ceilings in the entryway/reception hall of the Aldrich mansion.

Kate and the ladies arrive at the Aldrich mansion and head to the bridal suite.

Getting ready in the Bridal suite at the Aldrich mansion

Princess Kate the Great and her ladies.

Kate and James first encounter in at the Marble Staircase.

Kate the Great

In 1946, Our Lady of Providence Seminary made the Aldrich Mansion its home.

The Knot has been tied!

Wedding portraits in back of Aldrich Mansion.

Narragansett Bay makes a wonderful backdrop.

First Dance in the receiving room.

Toasting the bride and groom.

My favorite photograph in front of the Aldrich Mansion

A moment for two behind the Aldrich mansion.

Dance, dance, dance the night away.

Nautical Wedding at Essex Yacht Club-Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:05:00 +0000

I am in love with these wedding images from Laura & Eric's wedding at the Essex Yacht Club in Essex, CT. Not only does the wedding have character to spare, Laura & Eric were so awesome and easy to photograph. In a word...fun! The interaction between them is really what make their wedding photography shine. Laura's beautiful smile and personality combined with their love for another are at the heart of the images. Brides and grooms...please take note. It's not me that makes the magic...it's you! Be in the moment on your wedding day. Enjoy each other and enjoy your day. It goes by quick..

Check out these nautical shoes. Perfect.

More Nautical touches..check out Laura's nails:

I knew that panorama feature on my camera would come in handy someday:

Watch Hill Engagement session in Watch Hill - Aly & Kevin

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:38:00 +0000

here are a few from Aly's & Kevin's engagment session in Watch HIll, RI. It was off-season so unfortunately the carousel was closed, but we still got some great stuff on Napatree point. Can't wait for the wedding...

Melissa & Chris' wedding at The Dorrance-Providence

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:09:00 +0000

Melissa & Chris' wedding at The Dorrance in Providence, RI

Yes, I know...2 blog posts in 2 days...what the heck is going on? I'm trying people!! Ok, now on to Melissa & Chris' awesome wedding at The Dorrance. Talk about "old world charm". Those who know me...know that I love architecture. Well, as you can see by these images, The Dorrance has architecture to spare. It has a similar feel to The Society Room in Hartford, CT...yet the ornateness (is that a word?) of a Newport Mansion. Throw in an awesome bride & groom and you have the makings for a spectacular wedding. Here we go..

Flowers provided by Liberal Miranda of Milestones Flower Shop - Fall River, MA

Hair & Makeup - Gina Rosa

Check out Melissa's shoes. Detailed yet comfortable...

Love this image.

Dress by Alexandria’s Bridal Boutique - Fall River MA

More of Liberal's handy work..

Waiting for the bride to arrive...

Here comes the bride...

Ok...check out this incredible display...

What's a stroll around Providence without a stop at Haven Bros.?

I love Providence, RI

More details for you wedding coordinators...

I had to hang by a chandelier to get this shot...but I think it was worth it.

Melissa & Chris honoring..

This dude had the moves...

Wedding at Lattitude 41- Mystic Seaport Wedding Mystic CT

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:19:00 +0000

From the minute I met Danielle & Kraig, I knew they were my kind of people...easy going & fun!! I had been looking forward to their Mystic wedding all winter and it was certainly worth the wait. Lattitude 41 and Mystic Seaport provided a wonderful backdrop for photos and the Mystic River provided the scenery for the awesome wedding ceremony. Thanks to Buzz Media, Keith Allan Productions and Coastal Gourmet for doing what they do so well. Here are a few of my favorite images from their Mystic wedding:

Jonathan Edward's Winery Wedding at Jonathan Edwards

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:32:00 +0000

Where do I start? Awesome couple, awesome wedding at Jonathan Edwards Winery..awesome day. Kyle is the brother of one of my other favorite grooms Todd. I had the good fortune of getting to know this family when I shot Todd & Christina's wedding back in July of last year. (You may recognize them from the "Love in an Elevator" image that did so well in the last print competition.)Since then, I've felt that I was part of the family, which is truly a pleasure.

This Jonathan Edwards wedding day started at The Mystic Marriott where Laura got ready. The room was flowing with energy and there was excitement in the air. This is one of my favorite parts of the wedding day to photograph. Get a load of Laura's wedding shoes...

On to the wedding ceremony at The Mystic Congregational Church in downtown Mystic, CT. Steeped with charm & history, this old New England style church was the perfect start to a Mystical wedding day filled with character.

Another thing I love to photograph is candids during the receiving line after the wedding ceremony. There are tons of opportunities to capture great wedding images filled with emotion. There is so much going on that I can blend into the crowd.

Talk about character. Can you go wrong with an antique Rolls Royce for your wedding day?

How about getting in that classic car and ending up at Jonathan Edwards Winery? Just when you think it can't get any better. Jonathan Edwards is seriously the perfect backdrop for a CT wedding and is truly one of the gems when it comes to wedding venues in CT.

Dawn & Claudio's engagement session at Harkness

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:27:00 +0000

Wedding at The Ocean Cliff Wedding - Newport, RI.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:39:00 +0000

Here is a little slideshow of Sarah & John's wedding at The Ocean Cliff Resort in Newport, RI a few weeks back. What started out as a nice sunny day quickly turned into pea soup! The great thing was, Sarah & John didn't let it affect their day one bit. As they say...when God gives you lemons...make lemonade. We took the fog and managed to create some really cool images. The fog added a mystical quality to an already incredible venue. Add in an awesome bride & groom....recipe for an awesome Newport wedding day. Scope it..

Sarah & John from Sam Chinigo on Vimeo.

Sarah & John from Sam Chinigo on Vimeo.

CT Professional Photographers print competition

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:55:00 +0000

I got a bit burnt out at the end of last year and took some time off from entering competitions. I was fed up with the lack of quality judging and decided I needed to rethink whether or not I wanted to put myself through it anymore. Mentally, I just wasn't into it and needed to regroup and recharge. After distancing myself a little bit, I came to the realization that although the judging quality had been poor, I had also gotten too used to winning and slacked off a bit when it came to my entries. Revitalized and re-focused after the "off-season", I decided to get back in the game and enter some images. Well, I guess the "mental health day" paid off, because I had the good fortune of doing extremely well in the CT Professional Photographers print competition last night with the following 3 images.

This first image titled "Sweet Escape" took Best In Show.

This second image titled "Love in an Elevator" took 1st place...

And this 3rd image titled "Are we done yet?" originally took 2nd place, but after a judges debate..2 points were taken off for the vignette and skin texture. Ugh!! I may correct the issues and see how it does next time.

Not bad! Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come this year in competition. Just an example of walking away when you get frustrated and coming back to it with a clearer head. As artists, we have an emotional attachment to the images or works that we create. That is a wonderful thing, but it can also cause us to overlook minor flaws or imperfections. Walking away and coming back allows us to see things through different eyes.

It can also work in reverse. As photographers, we have so many images to process and the workload so massive...that we can fly right by an outstanding image during the editing process. This was actually one of those times. Typically, when I come across images that I think may be competition worthy..I will put them in a separate folder appropriately named "Composs". Then when it comes time to enter, I will go through and find a few that I think have a good shot. Well, like I said...I got a bit burnt out and went through a phase where I just felt my stuff was crap! I didn't really put anything into the "Composs folder". With a clearer head and new eyes, I decided to go back through and see if there were any images that I forgot to add. That is when I came across the image of this little girl. A simple shot that I grabbed when I was moving through Alexis & Dave's wedding ceremony. As most children are during a wedding ceremony or religious ceremony, this little girl was bored out of her gourd and couldn't wait for it to be over so she could get to the party. I always liked this shot, but when it comes to competition or images I feature, I tend to go with images from what I call "The Masterpiece series". Images I "created" instead of images that in my opinion...were handed to me on a platter. This is just one part of what I love about my profession within the world of photography. There are so many facets to it. And you have to be good at many things to be a great wedding photographer. You need to have creativity and artistic vision, but you also have to have perfect timing, acute awareness, and the ability to see the extraordinary within the ordinary. Then you need to know what to do with it. I hope this inspires and helps someone to break through the creative barrier and try to see things from a slightly different angle. The things that are closest to our face, are usually the ones that are the most out of focus to us.

Jennifer & John's wedding at Amarante's Sea Cliff - New Haven, CT

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:49:00 +0000

Here is a photo slideshow of Jennifer & John's wedding at Amarante's Sea Cliff in New Haven, CT. The beautiful weather and oceanside setting created the perfect backdrop for this intimate wedding. Congratulations again guys! Hope you enjoy the show.

Jennifer & John from Sam Chinigo on Vimeo.

Alexis & Dave's wedding at the Aquaturf Club in Southington, CT.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:28:00 +0000

Here are a few photos from Alexis & Dave's wedding at the Aquaturf Club in Southington, CT. What can I say? These guys just ROCK! Congratulations guys!

Michele & Steve's Wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:55:00 +0000

Here are a few images from Michele & Steve's wedding at The Barns in Middletown, CT. Michele and I used to work together at Sonalysts Studios (back in the day) and it was a real pleasure to be involved. The wedding ceremony was held on the lawn overlooking the pond and the weather was simply glorious! Check them out..

Steve putting on his boutonniere...check out that lid!

I'm digging this shot of the wedding ceremony..

Then there are the weeping willows...

What bride wouldn't love their man playing them a tune?

Yeah...Steve is rockin' it...

Love the colors in this image. I've been wanting to create this image since the last time I shot a wedding at The Barns..

This is the guitar Steve played when Michele was walking down the aisle, so I figured why not incorporate it into the ring shots. Love the way these came out..

It wouldn't be an ArtImage wedding without a couple of night moves..

Andrea & Jeremy's wedding at St. Patrick's Cathedral / Stonington Meadows

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:07:00 +0000

Here are some images from Andrea & Jeremy's wedding ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Norwich, CT. I absolutely love photographing at St. Pats! First because it is just an architectural masterpiece, but also because the officiants are always so, so cool and let us photogs do our thing. Oh yeah, and it is only a couple of miles from my house...nice. Anyways, check them out...thanks to Kerri & her staff at Coastal Gourmet for a killer meal!

As Owen Wilson said to Christopher Walken in Wedding Crashers..."stogies? Why not!"

Christina & Tristan - E-session at Jonathan Edwards

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:09:00 +0000

Here a few images from the ChrisTrist engagement session at Jonathan Edwards Winery in Stonington, CT. JE is one of my favorite places..for photos and fine wine of course!! We had an a spectacular day..and what's betta than strolling around the vineyard sipping wine? Can't wait for the wedding guys!

Paula & Ian's wedding at Wright's Mill Farm

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:41:00 +0000

Here are a few from Paula & Ian's wedding at Wright's Mill Farm in Canterbury, CT. Taken back in April. I went a little crazy with the texturing but thought it worked with the rustic feel of the locations. Hope you enjoy...

Rebecca & Scott's wedding at Mahan's Lakeview

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:05:00 +0000

Here are a few images that I forgot to post from Rebecca & Scott's wedding at Mahan's Lakeview in Wolcott, CT back in March. The cold, dark night made it challenging to be creative, but we managed to get some pretty cool images with dramatic lighting. Check them out.

Zack Arias-Transform

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:06:00 +0000

For those photographers out there that haven't seen this yet. A definite must see. Watch & listen..

Images of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:57:00 +0000

Apparently... I must be living under a rock! I knew about the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano (yeah that's a mouthful)..but hadn't seen these Rueters images until now. Check these out...I love the lightning shots!

Rangefinder Magazine feature

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:45:00 +0000

I am deeply honored to have a 7 pg feature on me included for this year's "Wedding Issue" of Rangefinder Magazine! For those of you who are not familiar with Rangefinder...it is the professional photography magazine of WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International). It is truly an honor to be included among the other incredibly talented artists that have been featured. A couple of my fellow CT wedding photographers were also featured...Justin & Mary Marantz...congrats guys! You can check out both features online here.

Jennifer & Paul - St. Clement's Castle Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Here are a few of my faves from Jennifer & Paul's wedding at St. Clement's Castle in Portland, CT. It was a rainy day, but that didn't stop us from creating some wonderful images. To all my brides out there...don't stress about rain!

Cory's Urban Session

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Ok, check out this little dude! Here are a few images from my recent urban session with Cory who just turned 6 last week! Cory was a tough nut to crack, but we managed to create some really cool images once we got going. For those parents out there looking for something different for children's photography in CT, this might be a great option.

Kristen & Brad - Pearl River Hilton

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:03:00 +0000

Here are a few images from Kristen & Brad's Wedding at the Pearl River Hilton in Pearl River, NY. Makes sense I guess! Hope you enjoy.

Best in Show - CT Professional Photographers Assoc.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:33:00 +0000

I was delighted to learn that a few of my favorite images did very well at the CT Professional Photographers Association print competition last week. This image titled "Vintage Goodbye" took Best in Show.

This next image titled "For Better or Worse" placed 3rd

This image titled "Glamour Girl" also merited

Lastly, this image simply titled "Bianca..also did very well