Yesterday I second shot for Rob from RJT Pictures at Beth & Mike’s wedding. It was a gorgeous day – a perfect day for a wedding.

We started at the West Avon Congregation Church. As you can see there was not a cloud in the sky.

While Beth was getting ready, we borrowed her dress and shoes for some pictures:

I loved the bridesmaid dresses:

This pictures cracks me up – Rob shooting formals. Notice his two large cameras and the others shooting in the background.

We headed over to the Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park for some photos of the bride and groom:

Then it was off to the Bond Ballrom in Hartford for the reception. Here is the couple’s first dance:

My favorite image of the day:

Look at the cake! It was yummy too.

And the cake topper:

Beth & Mike during the Best Man’s speech:

The couple that won the anniversary dance. Can’t remember how many years they have been married but I know it was a lot! Aren’t they adorable?

A newlywed kiss:

I had a great time! Be sure to check out Rob’s blog for more photos!

I have to confess I have some phobias about bugs. All kinds of bugs – especially spiders. Don’t get me wrong, I have serious respect for all living things…but those arthropods terrify me. (Did you know that lobsters, crabs and shrimp are also arthropods? I call them all “sea spiders”.) Not that long ago I discovered a wolf spider living in my backyard, and I did actually take some pictures of it (with a LONG lens!). I don”t think I will post those – man those spiders are scary looking close up!! What I did want share today was the fact that I saw this really cool looking dragonfly for the past few days – a dragonfly like I have never seen before. One of the greatest things that photography gives me is this ability to see things differently. It actually has trained me to “see” and pay attention to things I may not otherwise. Or maybe I have it backwards. I have been using a camera in conjuction with “seeing” for so long, I am not necessarily sure how it works. All I know for sure is that I love the moments with just my camera, and the little magical “things” – creatures, people, moments….

So I spent the afternoon today literally stalking this dragonfly. I just found it to be so incredibly beautiful. Enjoy!

Ok, not really…but I do feel special today. A wedding planner that I worked with in San Francisco, Kristeen of Just Weddings just posted a bit about me on her blog. I am so flattered ; ) I will take this opportunity to say that I am available for travel for your destination wedding – contact me for the details!

That being said, if you are looking for a wedding coordinator, you should consider contacting Kristeen. She truly knows her stuff about the “Wedding World”, in fact she coordinated my own wedding (which couldn’t have been more perfect). She is approachable, knowledgeable, and very creative, and gets stuff done like I have never seen. She is willing to travel – and is fluent in Italian. She is really down to earth and easy to work with. What more could you want in a wedding planner? Her packages are fully customizable – you decide how much planning you want – and are reasonably priced. Be sure to check her out, and keep her in mind for your wedding or event!