Vicki and I have known Jessie & Sean for quite some time, having shot their engagement session (which you may have also seen in our sample leather guest book if you have met with us recently), and their wonderful wedding. The one person we hadn’t met yet is their adorable new addition to their family, Matthew! And what a cutie he is . Vicki and I had such a great time catching up with Jessie & Sean and their family, and taking pictures of Matthew rolling around naked (what’s better than a naked baby?). We loved that Sean had brought his fire fighter’s helmet and jacket to use as props (Sean is a firefighter with the Westport fire department), and Matthew loved chilling out on his Dad’s work clothes. We also couldn’t get enough of Jessie’s grandparents, and Jessie’s grandmother didn’t want to let Matthew go for any photos – we all love baby Matthew it seems!

Jessie & Sean, there wasn’t any doubt that the two of you would have such an adorable, happy baby, and we feel so privileged that we got to be the ones to take your photos!

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Vicki and I are really excited to share with you images from Marise & Casey’s wedding, as these two are simply adorable together. It showed in the glances they shared throughout the day – they were hardly able to take their eyes off one another. They are both funny, charming and down-to-earth which made being with them on their big day feel like we weren’t even working! Beautiful Marise looked so elegant in her wedding gown and her silver Jimmy Choo’s (which she swapped out for equally hot yellow shoes after the ceremony), and her handsome groom Casey looked amazing with his yellow and blue pin striped tie and his perfectly matched boutonniere. Their ceremony at St Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Brookfield was emotional, and their reception at The Candlewood Inn had a ton of amazing details and awesome moments. Casey’s father’s speech had everyone in stitches, which was followed by a special performance complete with his name in lights, and Elvis blasting the dance floor. It was a totally sweet day all around! Have a look at some of our favorites from their day.

Ceremony: St Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Brookfield, CT
Reception: Candlewood Inn, Brookfield, CT
Flowers: Floralium
Band: Stolen Moments

Marise and Casey, we had so much fun with you and your family and friends! You are perfect together, and we are honored to have photographed all of the cool moments from your big day!

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

2011 is set to be an amazing year – and if you have a wedding with us know that you are such a huge part of what gets us out of bed with a smile on our face, and keeps us up late at night discussing camera settings and portrait ideas. We talk a lot about how much we love everyone we photograph, and we think it is the best part of our jobs. When you get to work with people that you genuinely enjoy being around, at beautiful locations during some of the most important moments in their lives, it gives a little tickle down our backs. While the majority of our blogging in 2011 has been through the photography of newborns and babies (hooray for spring and the blossoming of life!), we are delighted to present our first wedding of the year – the stunningly gorgeous union of Melissa & Steve, and all of the details surrounding their day. From their first look on the Brooklyn Bridge, to their emotional ceremony at the majestic St. Ignatius Loyola church in Manhattan, and finishing with the blossoming trees at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and reception at the Palm House. It was all marvelously put together by Melissa and orchestrated day of by Nina Mercedes of Markz and Co., and we just got out of the way and observed. Melissa and Steve looked so amazing, and we are obsessed with Melissa’s Pnina Tornai gown from Kleinfeld. Here are some of our favorite moments of the day.

Ceremony: St Ignatius Loyola, New York, NY
Reception: Palm House, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
Day of Coordinator: Nina Mercedes, Events by Markz & Co
Video: John Miller, First Day Films
Flowers: Seasons Florist
DJ: DJ Bert, Jerry Kravat Music

Melissa, when we met with you in your apartment in NYC a year ago, and heard you tell us about your plans for your wedding, we knew it would be every bit as beautiful as it turned out to be. Steve, we had a great time with you and your groomsmen, and know that the two of you will find the road ahead of you in California clear to travel to your next amazing moments in your lives together.

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik