First I want to say that I feel so blessed to do what I do, not to mention that I get to work with some of the hottest couples ever! I love love love spending the afternoon getting to know the couples whose weddings we will be shooting. I am sometimes amazed that I actually get to do this for a living. There is nothing I would rather do. I am a super passionate and emotional person, and I live by the motto “Work like you don’t need money, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like no one’s watching.”

Sarah & Jim – where to even start? Jim was Sarah’s boss at a record store a while back. This always makes me smirk ; ) After a few months of working together, Jim asked Sarah out on a date. Now they are getting married! They are both kind and gentle, and share a love that seems effortless – steady, constant, and intense. And they are a pleasure to be around.

Erik and I met up with Sarah and Jim at Huntington State Park in Redding on Sunday afternoon. It was a bit chilly, but a gorgeous day nonetheless.

We started off on these cool rocks.

Then headed down toward the reservoir.

Love this shot – Jim is so handsome!

I couldn’t decide between this one and the close up above – they are just so hot!

We continued walking toward the reservoir

It was so beautiful there!

My favorite ; ) Sarah is stunningly gorgeous!

Aren’t they adorable???

On the way back we found this rock with this amazing light coming behind it. It was placed there just for us!

Seriously! Look at that light!!

Erik was experimenting and got this KILLER shot! I love rim light!

And this one too

On our way back we stopped in this field

Love this one too – loving the golden light!

And lastly, the ring!!

Sarah and Jim thank you so much for traipsing around the woods with us in the cold! You were so much fun to hang out with, and Erik & I can’t wait for your wedding!!

Criss contacted me a while back – just after Mardi & Chris’s Wedding. Mardi is Criss’s aunt, if you can believe it ; ) For the longest time I thought they were sisters. In any case, Criss contacted me to take some holiday portraits with her boyfriend Jeff, and their two ferrets, Paris and Bones. I have been looking forward to this session for a long time! It was freezing cold, but the light and fall colors were so gorgeous.

Here they are!

Working with animals is always a challenge ; )

They don’t always cooperate

But Paris and Bones sure are cute!

These next two are my favorites!

Paris likes to climb

It was so beautiful – love the stream in the background

and this pond too

Not to mention that Criss and Jeff are adorable together

Bones was cold and a little timid

And Paris was super curious! Just look at that cute little tongue ; )

They are good buddies.

I had a blast with you all! Thanks for spending the morning with me in the biting cold – you are troopers!

 This past Saturday Erik & I met up with Carla and Mike for their engagement session. We met at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT, which is an absolutely perfect fall location! Carla and Mike’s story began at school. No, they weren’t students, but teachers. They met briefly and didn’t get to know each other very well, until a year or so later when Carla was looking for a roommate. Her friend suggested Mike be their third roommate. Although Carla was a bit nervous about having a guy for a roommate, she agreed. And for the next year they became fast friends – watching each other date and sharing their experiences. Carla told me that she realized that she wanted to be with Mike when she was on a date with someone else, and had to leave early because she had made plans with Mike to bake cookies. How sweet is that? Baking cookies – that is one of the fun things they still do together.

And now they are getting married! Sometimes what you are looking for is right in front of you.

A little flare:

They are just so in to each other…

And they crack each other up:

It was so gorgeous at Lyman Orchards – love the reflections in the water:

Ultimate trust!

So cute!

The sky was so blue! This is my favorite:

We headed down by the apple trees and had a little fun!

The ring:

Love this one too:

Sharing:

As we were leaving I had to get this last image – the trees in the background were glowing in the gorgeous light!

Carla & Mike we had so much fun with you! We are really looking forward to your wedding!

Love,
Vicki & Erik