Archive for April, 2009

Bridget + Paulo – Waterview, Monroe, CT Wedding

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

I knew the first time I met Bridget and Paulo that they were one of those rare couples – the love just radiates between them. Saturday was an incredible day – sunny skies and 85 degrees. One of the most gorgeous April days we have ever witnessed. It was made even more perfect as Erik and I were able to witness the marriage of Bridget and Paulo.

Church: St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgeport, CT
Venue: Waterview, Monroe, CT
Videography: Star Quality Video
DJ: Music in Motion

Bridget’s Bouquet was stunning!
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, St Patrick's Church, Bridgeport, CT, Waterview, Monroe, CT Wedding Portrait Photos

And her dress was amazing.
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I love shoes!
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Putting on the dress.
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; )
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We love this shot of Bridget’s Mom putting on her garter. I love that Bridget’s dog is helping out too!
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A portrait with her dogs.
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Bridget was looking incredible!
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And the dress was so perfect.
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St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Bridgeport, CT
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Erik captured this amazing shot of Bridget getting out of the car. This driver was so helpful and kind all day!
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Bridget flashing Paulo her incredible smile while walking down the aisle.
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Paulo was so excited!
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Almost married!
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Erik’s view of the kiss!
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Husband + Wife (My view)
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Off to Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull, CT for some portraits.
The light was killer!! I love this image that Erik captured.
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CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, St Patrick's Church, Bridgeport, CT, Waterview, Monroe, CT Wedding Portrait Photos

We love this classic portrait with the car.
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Working the reflection! This red tree made it almost feel like fall.
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The light doesn’t get much better than this ; )
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Some details at The Waterview:
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Cake!
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I totally cried during the first dance ; )
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; )
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I just had to post this last one – makes me smile every time I see it. Paulo accidentally got a bit of cake on Bridget’s nose when he was feeding her.
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Bridget + Paulo thank you SO much for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day! We hope you have an amazing honeymoon in Hawaii and we can’t wait to see some pictures!

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Laura + Chris – Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY Engagement Session Photos

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Beautiful Couple + Incredible Weather + Awesome Location = Laura + Chris’s Engagement Session!
Enjoy the images ; )

Laura has the most incredible red hair. I’m not gonna lie – I am envious!
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We began at this fantastic castle in the park. It was chained off so we couldn’t get inside, and Erik was asking if they were any good at rock climbing.
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Once they brought up Borat we knew we were going to have fun together!
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Did I mention how incredible the light was?
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Laura is stunning!
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More of that delicious light.
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CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Glen Island Park New Rochelle NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Spring is really here – the trees are blossoming.
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Working the reflection. I showed Laura and Chris this image from the back of my camera and Chris said “That’s amazing! We are standing in mud and you get a fantastic image!”
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They just fit.
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We LOVE this shot!
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Off to these cool rocks.
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Love this shot Erik captured – they look like they are on another planet.
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The clouds were fantastic!
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Glen Island Park New Rochelle NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

The rock formation reminded me of something from the southwest.
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This one that Erik captured makes me happy ; )
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The ring!
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Oh how I love romantic hanging trees.
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Thank you Laura and Chris for a wonderful afternoon! We can’t wait for your wedding in a few weeks.
xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Willow – Newborn New Haven, CT

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Today Erik and I went to visit my cousin Gretchen and her husband Nacho (or, as I call him, Nachito) at Yale New Haven Hospital. Look at what they made!!
Willow is 3 days old – and gorgeous. I wanted to take her home with me!

She reminds me of one of those nesting dolls. So perfect.
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And that full head of black hair!
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And of course her little feet (which aren’t so little!)
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I love this shot of Nacho – he is a great father.
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All together.
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Aren’t they so cute??
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I know it’s not possible, but she looks like she smiling!
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Erik got this one of me holding baby Willow. I was getting a little too comfortable ; )
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Congrats Gretch and Nacho and Taylor too! We will have to get some pictures of you all together soon. I love you!!!
xoxo,
Auntie Vicki and Uncle Erik