On a bright but chilly early spring day we met Hillary and Zane at their apartment on the Upper East Side ahead of their June wedding in Watch Hill. Love their expressive photos…and really nice to spend some time together before their wedding! Happy engagement Hillary and Zane…see you soon in Rhode Island! To view more pics click here…
Springtime in Paris has nothing on New York…especially last Saturday in Central Park. Amidst the thousands of folks soaking in the sun, we met Rachel and Mike for a fun photo shoot all around the Bethesda Fountain. With a violinist playing–appropriately enough for a couple getting married this fall–Pachelbel’s Canon in D, we photographed Rachel and Mike down under in the Bethesda Arcade before strolling to the Sheep Meadow for a blast of green grass and sunshine. You know, you really can have an intimate shoot in a city full of people.
Rachel and Mike, it was so nice meeting you! Below are a few pics, with more available here.
So nice to finally meet Hollen and Adam a few weeks back on a brilliant but blustery day down in Madison CT! A great couple, Hollen and Adam have dated since high school and have that chemistry and ease between them that translates perfectly into photos. We shot first at the new Madison Beach Hotel then over at Meigs Point in Hammonasset, where I (Mike) used to windsurf on days like this. Who knew Hammo could look like the Northern California shore? Loved the light that day.
Adam’s from Cheshire where I grew up and he and Hollen are getting married in Branford on the water at Adam’s grandmother’s house–a beautiful spot–in June. Hollen and Adam are in good hands with their wedding planners Kristin and Lauren from Bellafare who we’ve worked with before (here’s link to Caitlin and Greg’s wedding from 2010). And you should know that Hollen is a gift-guru and writes a cool blog with all kinds of gift advice…check out hollenpicked this holiday season! Congrats Hollen and Adam…and Happy Holidays!!
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Vinita and Karthik had a beautiful night for their engagement party at the nearby Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington CT. It was a pleasure getting to know such a nice couple and their families in this warm, loving and fun event. A highlight was Karthik formally proposing to Vinita in Hill-Stead’s lovely sunken garden during the cocktail hour. West Hartford’s own Bombay Olive catered the event…I’ve always wanted to try them and the food was delicious. And the night ended with a crazy dance party led by DJ Bounce!
Congratulations Vinita and Karthik on your engagement!
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A few weeks back we ventured west to the Hudson Valley on a gorgeous spring day to meet Allison and Dave and photograph their engagement session…here are some photos from the day.
Alli and Dave, so nice to spend some time with you! Congratulations, enjoy your summer, and we’ll see you in September!! To see more pics, click on “Click to view more photos” below.
It was a pleasure meeting Jackie and Paul for their e-shoot last week! Shooting engagement portraits in the studio is very intimate and a nice complement to photographing outside. Jackie and Paul, thanks so much–looking forward to your October wedding in Essex & Westbrook!! To see other photos from the shoot click on “Click to view more photos…”
We were in the studio last week for some fun engagement shoots, starting with Brie and Matt. We photographed Brie’s sister Erin’s wedding back in ’06…you can see Brie and Matt in some of the photos. Congratulations Brie and Matt…see you in a few weeks at Saltwater Farm Vineyard!!! To see some other shots, click on “Click to view more photos…” below.
Can’t get enough of Essex CT! We were back there in October for a fun engagement shoot with a wonderful couple, Chelsea and Matt, who love Essex as well. Chelsea just exudes positive energy and Matt is really warm and engaging (no pun intended). Lots of fun…we’re looking forward to their wedding next July!
We’ve got to get back to Essex for some Gris action…to hear either the Shiny Lapel Trio or the banjo band soon. For you Mad Men fans out there, check this out…a reference to the Griswold Inn on the show.
Enjoy your engagement Chelsea and Matt and Happy Thanksgiving too!!
Mika and Brendan, Part Duex! We’ve been planning to get studio space for shooting portraits…so we were psyched yesterday to have our first shoot with Mika and Brendan, the really nice couple who were married two weeks ago at Eolia Mansion (see their pics below).
Mika and Brendan came down to Hartford for a kimono photo shoot in-studio and outside at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. For the studio shoot, we chose two looks: one fresh, contemporary and fun (the pink background) and one more classic and intimate (black background).
It was great working with Yuki, the kimono dresser who also helped with styling throughout the shoot.
This was our first shoot in this studio in the Parkville section of Hartford…a great neighborhood of Portuguese, Brazilian and Vietnamese…where we plan to shoot engagement shoots and portraits monthly.
Then we drove down the road to Elizabeth Park in West Hartford where Mika and Brendan looked amazing amidst the rose garden in bloom.
Mika and Brendan, great shoot…thanks!! Have a wonderful summer in your new home in the Bay area!
What a beautiful evening getting to know Megan and Bret during their engagement session at Hammonasset Beach! It was so nice having time to hear about their lives, especially about their upcoming wedding on Martha’s Vineyard…a favorite place for our family vacations! It was such a warm night in April and the beach setting for their shoot seemed perfect!
We are Mike and Jane from IRIS Photography. We photograph weddings, portraits, advertising and editorial work and are based in West Hartford, Connecticut. We strive to capture our clients' personalities in true and beautiful ways. Thanks for visiting!
