Oneonta, NY Wedding of Simone & Cliff at The Carriage House

{Back Blog} - Wedding Date: April 12, 2014

Simone & Cliff are absolutely adorable, loving people. And their snowy winter engagement shoot brought out their carefree, down to earth attitudes that were such a joy to be around. I knew from that day that their wedding day would be just lovely and stress-free (as far as weddings go, at least!).

Simone planned every detail with perfection. When you see the photos of the vintage DIY coffee jar centerpieces atop old books, with fresh baby's breath and carnations, you will see what I mean. Her Dad built a macro chalkboard and her sister hand wrote the guest names with perfection. Simone even hand painted a tree where their guests could sign and write well wishes on the leafs! Gorgeous. This should qualify as professional DIY!

One of the most lovely parts was watching Cliff's dad, Pastor Cliff, perform their ceremony under a hand build wedding arch that he had renewed his own vows under with his wife just a few years prior.

Congratulations to Simone & Cliff! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

 

Huge shout out to all of the vendors that made this day possible!
Bride's Dress: David's Bridal
Bridesmaid's Dresses: Target
Makeup: Rose MamaMosh Bell
Groom's Suit: Target
Groomsmen's Suits: Target
Venue: The Carriage House Event Center Inc.
Catering: Dinosaur BBQ
Centerpieces: Designed by the Bride
Cake: Dawn Savasta
Photography: Tracy Rodriguez Photography with Michael Carmen Photography

Westport, CT Ring Shots for Peridot Fine Jewelry

{Back Blog} - Shoot Date: February 23, 2014

Location: Westport, CT

For fun, I photographed my, my sister Lexi's and my Aunt's engagement rings and wedding bands while at my Nana's house in Westport, CT. All of our fabulous jewelry is from my Aunt Dawn's store, Peridot Fine Jewelry of Larchmont, NY.

Dracut, MA Wedding of Checka & Brian Farless

{Back Blog} - Wedding Date: September 22, 2013

Location: Antifonario Family Home, Dracut, MA

When I look back on the past year, I can hardly believe all that has happened in such a short period of time. Checka and Brian hired me to photograph their wedding day and I'm not sure which was more amazing, the stunning details so thoughtfully planned out or the palpable love and support from their family and friends. Working with Checka and Brian opened my eyes to the possibility of leaving my corporate job to photograph weddings full time. And, in April 2014, I did just that. Now, September 2014, I am relaunching my brand in a big way, including with this new website and blog and it gives me a chance to reflect on the last year and where it all started. While I've been behind a camera since 2000 and photographing professionally since 2011, this beautiful wedding is really what started the beginning of it all being so much more. I get teary-eyed thinking about it.

The details - vintage engagement ring

{Back Blog} - August 18, 2013

I absolutely love photographing wedding details. These wedding bands and vintage engagement ring are simply stunning.