Katie and Emily

Happy Friday, everyone! :)

I've known Katie and Emily forever. Literally- forever! Katie and I were born three days apart (Katie's birthday is August 27th, mine is August 30th- which means only a few days till our birthdays!). Our mom's took us to baby play dates together, then we went to elementary school, middle school, and high school together... So, Katie and I have known each other for a very, very long time...!
(This is to freak out our mom's... We've been friends for almost 20 years! YIKES! :) Sorry Mom and Cindy!)

So when Katie emailed me about doing photos of her and her sister, Emily, together I was wicked excited! We met up at Harkness Memorial State Park just before sunset... Due to traffic, Katie arrived a little late... But, as you can tell from their photos, I think it was PERFECT that Katie was late! :)

A gorgeous setting with some gorgeous sisters!




This is Katie!


And this is Emily!


They look pretty good together, don't they?




You know how I said Katie was late, but it ended up being perfect? Well, THIS is why!


This was honestly the best sunset I have ever seen in my life! Really, words cannot describe how GORGEOUS these next shots are!







But wait... It gets even better!

BOOM BABY! Look at that!


Katie, are you stunning!


Emily, you're looking pretty amazing yourself!




This was a perfect way to end a long day of photographing and fun! The funny thing is, we thought we weren't going to have a nice sunset because it was pretty hazy and overcast out... Boy, we were wrong.



Hope you all enjoy your weekend! I have a LOT of shoots coming up in the next two weeks, so keep an eye out for more posts!

(Leave these two girls some love!)

Photos by Melissa Alderton Photography

This past weekend, Justin and I went to New York City with one of my best friends in the whole, entire world Melissa Alderton. Melissa and I graduated from Hallmark Institue of Photography together. Now she is living back in Wisconsin and is running her own wedding and portrait business, Melissa Alderton Photography. I absolutely LOVE her work... So while she was in New England this past weekend photographing a wedding, I pretty much begged her to do photos of me and Justin together.


© 2010 Melissa Alderton Photography

I have to admit, it was pretty weird being on the "opposite" side of the camera... But all three of us had such a great time! Not to mention, Justin was a trooper (he's not the biggest fan of having his photograph taken... too bad, he's stuck with me :P ). Not only did we have a fun time, but Melissa did an AMAZING JOB! I can't thank her enough for the photos!

So what should you do now? GO CHECK OUT THE POST ON MELISSA'S BLOG OF OUR PHOTOS! (by clicking that!) That's what you should do. ;) And if you're ever in Wisconsin, hire this girl to do your photos! You won't regret it!

Jasmine

Jasmine and I have been friends for what seems like forever- don't worry, that's a very good thing. :) Last year, Jasmine began to make her way into the modeling industry and has been doing some pretty amazing things! We realized it had been almost exactly a year since we've started doing these mini sessions, and it's amazing how far her portfolio has expanded! We met up yesterday for another mini session... Here are my favorite photos from the day.

Seriously, look at this girl WORK IT! I get chills just looking at this shot!


This girl is a trooper. I had her kneeling and standing in this tall grass, then we realized she had been kneeling on thorns! Her legs were all torn up... But a few scratches didn't throw this girl off her game!


And this photograph... I think it shows off Jasmine's bubbly personality 110%!



To any Hallmark students looking for a model... This is the girl to contact! :) Jasmine NEVER fails to deliver!

As always... leave this girl some LOVE!

Nicole and Vin : Engaged

You may recognize Nicole and Vin... They were in April and Ben's wedding party- Nicole was Maid of Honor and Vin was the Best Man. You have NO idea how excited I was when Nicole emailed me later that month asking if I could photograph their wedding... And of course, I said YES!

Nicole, Vin, and I met at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, Connecticut to do their engagement session. It was a gorgeous day, and we had such a fun time! These two are so much fun, and I know their wedding is going to be amazing!

And now, introducing... Nicole and Vin.
(DISCLAIMER: These two will make your heart MELT!)





Vin, you did a WONDERFUL job picking out Nicole's engagement ring. Look at that sparkle!







See that look? That, my friends, is true love.



These next two photos are two Bible verses Nicole and Vin will be using in their wedding, which I think are beautiful.









HEART MELT, RIGHT HERE!



This girl knows how to work the camera.

















Nicole and Vin, you have no idea how excited I am for May 7 to come! You're wedding is going to be beautiful!


Leave these two some love, they're too cute not to! :)

Happenstance Headshots : Danielle

On Friday I had the great opportunity to photograph my friend Danielle. She is one of my good friends from high school who was in drama club with me (yeah, represent WATERFORDrama!) Now Danielle is studying theater at Manhattanville College and will be attending the National Theater Institute this fall at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center (yes, the Tony Award winner for 2010 Regional Theater- right in our hometown!)... So some headshots were in order!

Enter stage left, Danielle playing the role of a beautiful, up and coming actress!





No blocking required for this girl. ;)
(Sorry, ignore my theater/stage manager jokes.)









Cue windblown hair affect!







Lady, you have no idea how stunning you are!




Danielle, break a leg at NTI this fall. I know you're going to be AMAZING and let me know about any shows that you're in! :)

Don't forget to leave her some love!

2011 Senior Reps : Meet Brenna

Happy August everyone! Hope you all are having a great summer, I know mine has been amazing so far.

For my first blog this month, I'd like to introduce to you our newest Senior Rep... Brenna! Brenna, her mom, and I met at Harkness recently for her portrait session, and we had a BLAST!

Girl, you are gorgeous!





Look at the smirk, it's pretty fierce (as Tyra would say!).







If you haven't noticed, Brenna has AMAZING eyes.







The perfect way to end any session... Sunset on the beach.



Leave Brenna some love, this girl deserves it!