Michelle Chappel Photography - a visual journal

Cyril & Didier's Paris in New Haven

2013-09-29T06:23:00.001-07:00

I've sad it before but I'll say it again. J'adore les mariages photographier. I love photographing weddings!

These two wonderful men celebrated their marriage together on September 21, 2013 with their daughter Emilie and small gathering of close friends. Many whom traveled from France to share their love and support for the couple.

The day couldn't have gone any smoother. Even with friends crowding their small apartment the excitement was high and the french was flowing. I have to admit I know very little french but I was still just smiling from ear to ear with the little bit I could pick out. I felt right at home with Cyril, Didier, Emilie and their friends. It was truly a beautiful day to be a wedding photographer.

Every part of the day was filled with details to make their wedding unique to them from the colors of their shirts and Didier's shoes, purple, Emilie's favorite color, to the Parisian style table settings that decorated the restaurant.

What a treat to be able to photograph in the beautiful Roia Restaurant in Downtown New Haven. They did such a lovely job decorating and accommodating the group. I can't wait to go there myself for dinner.

Félicitations pour de nombreuses années plus merveilleux ensemble.

Tara & Jeff's Stamford Yacht Club Wedding

2012-08-25T10:01:00.002-07:00

Check out the slideshow with a few more from Tara & Jeff's Wedding.

Stonecroft Country Inn

2011-09-16T05:43:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my favorites from a recent wedding I shot at the Stonecroft Counrty Inn in Ledyard CT.

Love the stone wall.

Gorgeous couple.

Amber & Sean, The Barns at Wesleyan Hill

2011-08-05T13:07:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few of my favorites from Amber & Sean's Wedding.

Want to see more? Visit my website and watch the slideshow Amber & Sean.

Rain Rain go away come again on my wedding day

2011-05-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

Sure no one wants it to rain on there wedding day, especially the photographer. But, when it comes to mother nature, do we really have a say? So don't freak out. There are plenty of fun ways to make the drizzle sizzle in your wedding day portrait.

Let loose and work the rain by picking up some fun rain boots to go with your dress, like these found at Zappos. There's even White Metallic rain boots to go with your dress. Grab a pair for all your brides maids. How about little rain coats for those cute flower girls. Who doesn't love to twirl in the rain as a kid. Soft white umbrellas will do the trick for those formal portrait. Or want to go classic? Use a large back umbrella. Looking for some more fun? Pick out bright colored umbrellas that fit your style. Check out these fun and fashionable umbrellas at Polyvore.

If you are having an outdoor wedding we can still get those outdoor portrait by working on the edge of an open tent. Feeling a little more adventurous and want to brave the rain, I'm all for it! Go have fun in the rain I'll do what I need to do to protect my camera and you do what you need to do to get that memorable image.

Laura shares some more advice on rainy day weddings. Rain is not so bad, just look on the bright side. After all rain can be a sign of good luck. Wedding Day Rain- article by Laura Firenze

So have fun on your wedding day, rain or shine it's all going to be fine. ;)

Becky & Keebs Red Rock Wedding

2011-05-13T11:45:00.000-07:00

I admit this post is long overdue...

There once was a couple from NY, who decided to marry in Vegas. They jumped on a plane, to avoid the rain, and much fun was had by all of us?

Enough rhyming or trying to. Check out this slideshow of the wedding.

Becky & David

More stories, photos and maybe a rhyme or two to come.

Google Makes Wedding Planning Easy

2011-02-24T16:28:00.000-08:00

Click the link to connect to Google's Blog. There's even a sweepstakes for 2011 Couples!
What will Goggle come up with next!
New Google Wedding Planner

Sherri & Carlo at the Water's Edge

2010-08-10T16:41:00.000-07:00

What fun I had photographing these two.

Kate & Brad

2010-07-22T16:35:00.001-07:00

I have so many great images from Kate & Brad's wedding! Unfortunately though, it's taking me a while to edit them all. So I'm sharing a few of my favorites for you here.
Enjoy!

a great shot from my lovely assistant Kelly
(above)

Love it!

These lucky kids had a wedding story to remember. The day before their wedding a tornado hit and the whole town of Lordship was a mess! Trees were down, power lines were a skew. So we had to get some fun shots like these two.

I Love my job

2009-10-03T13:19:00.000-07:00

There are always those days where you don't want to go to work. But lately for me, that's not the case. Every time I go off to shoot wedding, portrait or Bar/Bat Mitzvah I get So excited. Sometimes it's just the act of getting ready that's not fun. I soon find out on my drive to the event or once I pick up my camera that I really do love it. It's great to be surrounded by happy people and a part of these special events & moments.
A few weeks ago I was on my way to shoot a portrait and it was like the gray clouds parted and let the sunshine through. All of a sudden I was just so happy to be going to work. It really was one of those moments you read about or see in the movies. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining and I had my rose colored glasses on. Life just couldn't be better. And just in case you were wondering the shoot was awesome.

Today I sit in Barnes & Noble killing time before I get the opportunity to go back to what I love. I just photographed the first part of a young girls Bat Mitzvah and tonight I get to do the party. There is going to be so much great energy. I love these kids too. This will be my fifth Mitzvah with the same group of kids. They are polite, fun, respectful and just a great bunch of kids. I can't wait to get back. I am going to have fun tonight.

Baby Love

2009-09-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

Little Love here was a brand new two week old at the time of this shoot. What a good little model she was. I can't wait until our next shoot together.

While I was shooting with Amy...

2009-08-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Love her!! So much energy.

The little bride & groom.
They look like the little cake toppers. So cute!
This was one of my favorites from this series.

shannon & mike

2009-07-22T17:18:00.001-07:00

A few of my favorites from last weekends wedding.

My web site is finished!

2009-07-20T11:48:00.000-07:00

Thank you for visiting my new web site and coming to my blog.
I've got all sorts of new ideas that I hope to accompany my new web site.
Stop by again soon for new image postings and to see what I'm up to.

Little One

2009-04-30T15:09:00.000-07:00

A little cutie from a recent photo shoot.