The Very Best of .... Wicket

Jess and Isaac had a very special ring bearer... he was kind short, drooled a bit more than necessary and his haircut? Let's just say shaggy...

Their dog, Wicket, provided a lot of color to the event and it is pretty clear that he definitely rules the roost at the Semko's home! :) Check out some of Mr. Wicket's antics from the big day here, in my first-ever dog-themed wedding slideshow...

Jessica and Isaac's Slideshow

First Look: Jessica and Isaac

More Lotti and Sean...

Literally a picture perfect day in Connecticut...



Pretty sisters right before the ceremony...




This is what happens when one sister decides to throw flowers at another...



Naturally, retaliation...

Lotti and Sean: The Party!

The elegant Bank Street Events in Stamford played host to Lotti and Sean's beautiful reception. The building, as the name suggests, is a former bank, still outfitted with a complex vault - which is now adorned with red rope light. Bank Street also is the home of some of the best wedding food I have eaten at an event space - and that is saying something!


Let's play spot the photographer...



Father/Daughter dance...







After dinner, the hall transformed into a rocking dance party - complete with tons of colorful lights. Colorful lights? Photography? Ok, I will take it!







Love this one of Lotti...

Lotti gets ready!

Sure, the bridesmaid dresses are already picked out, but chosing the right accessories is key...



I always love the moment when the bridesmaids see their friend all dressed up for the first time.



Something so painterly about these next few to me....

Sneak Peak Take 2 - Lotti & Sean

Sneak Peak: Lotti & Sean!

Happy One Week Birthday, Ari James!

Meet Ari James - just one week old today!

Last night my husband and I visited our dear friends Dave and Sara, who had just welcomed Ari into the world! Ari joins big brother Noah - I was able to snap a few pics while the little guy slept. I'm sure a more extended (and perhaps not so sleepy) photo shoot will come soon! For the time being, here's a look at the little bug...











Think he's going to be a great big brother? Heard multiple times last night (from Noah): "I LOVE BABY ARI!!!"



Oh, and Lucy had a blast "playing" with big boy Noah, as well...

Charlotte & Sean - one week to go!

Meet Charlotte and Sean - we got together earlier this summer to take some engagement photos as a surprise for their parents and to get to know one another before their big day. Well, the big day approaches! Charlotte and Sean will tie the knot this weekend in Stamford. I'm sure that this is a busy and exciting week for them and I hope that they are enjoying the anticipation of the event and not fretting the details.

Charlotte went to high school in New Canaan and worked on theatre lighting there and, because of my involvement with high school theatre, we found that we knew quite a few people in common. Small world... Now, both she and Sean are veterinarians - a far cry from a theatre technician, but really - you can't go wrong with animal lovers.

Stay tuned for photos from the main event, but for now here is a small selection of our shots at the beautiful Waveny House and Park in New Canaan...

Lucy and Steve - Slideshow

No Fear

This is what a 9-month-old does with a lobster...

Back to the grind...

Back from a week in beautiful Maine. Stayed at a house near Tenant's Harbor, on the river... such beautiful views. With an active 9-month-old in tow, I can't say that the week was relaxing, but the views from our house... they weren't too shabby...

Lucy & Steve

Word of mouth is one of my best forms of advertisement - I am very lucky that many former clients recommend me to their friends. This was the case for Lucy & Steve's wedding - Lucy teaches at Greenwich High School with Ellie, who married Michael last year. I had a great time photographing Ellie and Michael's wedding at Ellie's parents' home in Greenwich and I was delighted that Lucy asked me to photograph her day as well.

Lucy and Steve got hitched in Lucy's home town of Greenwich and then partied it up at their reception in New Rochelle.

Below are a smattering of shots from the big day - congrats, Lucy & Steve!

On a side note - I was especially excited to get Lucy's initial inquiry because I had just named my new daughter - now 9 months old! - Lucy as well. I know - big deal - they have the same name - but, I'm a new mom and, well... it's the little things, people! :)

Love this shot of Lucy showing off her new ring to some of her friends from college - couldn't have planned the pink & blue if I had tried!



On to the party! It's amusing to me that this photo makes it look like a cool and breezy day - it was actually one of the hottest of the summer - over 100 degrees. To their credit, Lucy and Steve handled the heat very well!



Any place with this many sliders is all right by me...






Love this of Steve hanging out with his best man and godson - a little calm before the reception started!



No Italian wedding would be complete without a traditional Tarantella dance - Lucy & Steve executed it with flair!




Shout out to Ellie & Michael (my former clients!) at the center of this photo:





A parting shot of these two cuties cutting a rug...

Sneak Peak: Lucy & Steve