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Year: 2008 - Page 3
October 30, 2008
Neil and Kelly’s Images win in 2008 BRIDES Magazine | WPJA Photo Competition
The BRIDES Magazine | WPJA photo contest winners were announced this week..and three winning pictures were from Neil and Kelly's wedding at the Astors' Beechwood in Newport!
BRIDES magazine along with the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) conduct the contest.
Neil and Kelly's Newport wedding in the summer of 2007 was beautiful and so intimate and fun, which I think the photos capture.
The winning photos are below and at Brides.com…check out the bridal party on the lawn at Astors' Beechwood , Kelly and her Father, and Neil and Kelly dancing!
You can view more pictures from Neil and Kelly's wedding –(go to Wedding Stories and select the Neil and Kelly, Newport gallery).
SECOND PLACE: Photo by Jane Shauck / Connecticut
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JUDGES COMMENTS: The blur and angle of this picture add to its sense of fun and This image just has a great energy about it. It makes me feel like it |
THIRD PLACE: Photo by Jane Shauck / Connecticut
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JUDGES I love everything about this photograph. Amid all the activity, the photographer tells us their story gracefully. |
TENTH PLACE: Photo by Jane Shauck / Connecticut
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JUDGES COMMENTS: The contrast in this picture is nice because it really makes the Just a wonderful and fun photograph. It combines information with |
October 28, 2008
Susan and Shannon’s Wedding at the Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford
There was so much happiness and love at this wedding…we were so honored to be there . Susan got ready at her childhood home in West Hartford with her sisters, her mom and family. I loved seeing the bedroom she grew up in…the bed was so small and it seemed so sweet that she slept in it the night before her wedding.
I loved how Susan's eyes filled with light in this picture:
The dogs got to experience at least part of the day! 🙂
Shannon and his dog:
Mike shot Shannon's family at his home where he got ready:
The ceremony and reception were at the Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford:
Shannon wanted to get married on the 18th hole and having it happen at sunset was beautiful light:
I love this shot that Mike took of Susan stepping out to walk down the aisle…
The flowers by The Flower District in Glastonbury were so beautifully done and fresh that I kept smelling them as I walked around. The tables were done in silver.
Shannon's father gave the blessing:
Thank you for having us…
October 21, 2008
Jessica and James’ Wedding at the Hill-Stead in Farmington
I love how every wedding has a different feel and Jessica and James' wedding was so wonderful to photograph…their artistic backgrounds showed throughout the entire day.
Jessica got ready at the Farmington Inn with friends and family:
Jessica got her hairpiece from Etsy.com … I don't know if you've checked this site out, but it has a lot of handmade, unique items for brides but also for all sorts of different products created by artists…I got my sons little handmade travel art totes.
Jessica then went to the Hill-Stead pre-ceremony:
We found the cake waiting in the kitchen!
The guys got ready at the Hartford-Farmington Marriott:
The ceremony had many special moments designed by Jessica and James including passing the rings throughout the guests. The ceremony was in the barn at the Hill-Stead.
The tables were decorated with pumpkins, cloches, and James' art:
James' mom:
Jessica's mom had the great idea of shooting each guest's portrait at the end of the receiving line. James' brother gave us one of the more interesting poses!
A huge highlight was the bride singing Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man":
This family band calls themselves "The Vanderettes" and included Jessica's dad:
Jessica then sang a song she wrote and published with her girlfriends:
…and James played harmonica.
Thank you guys…great time and great meeting your friends and family!