Erik & I were looking forward to working with Amanda & Will. Will is a teacher in the school district where we live, and when my nephew Joseph, and niece Karianne heard we were photographing “Mr. Kirk”, they were super excited. They told us that he is one of their favorite teachers! It was apparent that many other kids feel the same way, because as we were photographing them, a whole bunch of kids that happened to be in the same park as us kept interrupting with “Oh my god, is that Mr. Kirk? Hi Mr. Kirk!”, all throughout the session. Amanda and Will are an adorable couple who both happen to be teachers! We had a blast hanging out with them and getting to know them better than before

One of our favorites from the day, a great shot of Amanda’s beautiful blue eyes. Doesn’t she look like Reese Witherspoon?

We told them to “just be cute!”, and this was the result. Pretty good huh?

Wolfe Park is so pretty this time of year, and the newly green trees make for a beautiful backdrop with the setting sun peeking in on us.

We love the light in this one, one of our favorite ways to capture two people so comfortable with one another.

Sharing a funny moment!

We found this great bridge overlooking a creek and decided to hop on some rocks for the perfect position! Erik and I always say we do whatever it takes to get the shot, even if it means almost falling in!

We love this one, a quiet moment on a perfect spring evening.

Don’t they look like naturals?

A view looking away from the bridge with the water crashing down on the rocks.

Being themselves and looking great for the camera.

We love the angle on this one.

Gorgeous!

So as we were heading down to the lake, we spied a little hill where the sun was coming down at such a perfect angle and knew we would have to head up it to capture it while we could

It was also nice to be in a little more of a private area without someone yelling out Will’s last name every 5 minutes so that Amanda and Will could get some “quality time” ;p

We love the way Amanda is looking at Will in this one!

And the way she is holding onto him here. Simply adorable

Amanda & Will, thank you so much for being so comfortable with us and allowing us to capture you both as you are – in love! We look forward to talking more about movies and mutual hobbies with you both on your wedding day!

xoxo Vicki and Erik

Erik and I were on our way up to Ragged HIll Orchard on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. We were excited to meet up with Sarah and Steve on the apple orchard where she grew up, because apple orchards remind Erik of his family in Northern California. There is something so special about apple cider, apple fritters (as big as your head) and crisp, fresh apples, and we make a point of indulging in these when we go back to visit. So although apple fritters weren’t on the day’s menu, the fragrance of the apple blossoms hung heavy in the air as we spent a wonderful afternoon with an in-love couple Sarah and Steve were a pleasure to work with, and when two people are as into each other as they are, it makes our jobs almost too easy!

It was REALLY windy, so we headed down the hill to find some relief in between the trees and captured this shot.

A classic pose. We literally just told them to be themselves (well, truth be told Erik did mention something about kissing!)

This shot has spring written all over it! We loved the dandelions everywhere.

The apple trees and the sweet smells of the blossoms were incredible.

So in love

It wasn’t just Erik and I enjoying the beauty!

Sarah’s father left out their tractor on a little hill overlooking the orchard and we knew we had to capture them in front of it.

Not only a great couple, but talented as well!

Sarah has an incredible smile!

As we headed down to the bottom of the hill, we noticed a canopied pathway that had the most amazing light coming in.

It’s light like this that gets us super excited! I think Erik and I were saying “wow” after every couple of shots.

Sarah has a beautiful engagement ring.

They are truly a stunning couple!

We absolutely love the blossoming trees fading off into the distance, with Sarah & Steve capturing all of our attention in this shot.

Sarah & Steve, thanks for inviting us into your family’s home and letting us spend a truly memorable day with you. Erik is now bugging me to get a Maine Coon kitty! We can’t wait to be there on your wedding day. Vicki & Erik.

We love weddings. We are wedding photographers, so maybe you guessed that! I am an emotional person, and it generally doesn’t take too much to make me cry. I cry at every wedding we attend – at least once. At Deanna + Jose’s wedding I set a personal record for the amount of times I have cried at a wedding. It was a beautiful, emotion filled day, and Deanna and Jose have enough love and joy to share with everyone.

Venue: Waterview, Monroe, CT
DJ: Dougie Jam
Video: Marleen + Bill, Video Art Works Productions

Putting on makeup:

I love this shot Erik got – I love mirrors!

The dress:

Putting on the dress, Erik’s view:

My view:

The tears began…

This one breaks my heart.

I said I love mirrors, didn’t I?

Something blue.

At the Waterview before the ceremony began. These girls know how to party!

Walking down the aisle.

Jose was so happy!

An emotional reading by Jennifer.

I love the red and white sand!

Married!!

Mr. and Mrs.!

An emotional hug between Deanna and her sister.

Jose laughing it up with his Mom.

Butterfly release!

I love this one – totally not posed.

The bridal party was super fun!!

Deanna’s flowers were gorgeous!

So was the cake.

First dance. There is that fun bridal party again!

I love this one ; )

We snuck outside for some portraits just in time for this gorgeous light!

Isn’t Deanna stunning???

Yeah, they are awesome!

Sunset!

Cutting the cake.

Just before we left we found the flower girl relaxing on this couch. Too funny!

Deanna and Jose – Thank you so much for everything! Thank you for trusting us to shoot your special day, and for allowing us to be a part of it. We had an amazing time…tears…laughter..all of it!! Hope you had fun in Bermuda!