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How Documentary Wedding Photography is Done at the Hill-Stead Museum | Connecticut Wedding Venue
Many couples decide to book their wedding at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT because of how picturesque this venue is with the rolling hills, …
Groton, CT Wedding Venue Photos: Branford House – UConn at Avery Point
The Trailing Twine Photography team photographed this incredible April wedding at this historic house in Groton, CT, which is owned by University of Connecticut. This …
Rare & Stunning Wedding Venue near Hartford, CT | The Hill-Stead Museum
The Hill-Stead Museum is one of those dreamy, countryside properties that you can visit, go on walks with your dog, or attend events. It is a farm, historical venue, art museum, and garden wedding venue all in one.
Holiday Gifts: Favorite Experiences
As the wedding season is ALMOST wrapping up for us, and holidays are happening, here are some favorite experiences that you can gift to that …
CT Elopement & Micro-Wedding Venue: Green Haven of Pomfret, CT
More info on a private property for micro-weddings and elopements at Green Haven in Pomfret, Connecticut.
How to Tell Guests You’re Having an Unplugged Wedding
We love everyone’s expressions, and hands where people are engaged in the fun, instead of worrying about trying to take a good photo! It’s so refreshing to have an entire wedding day documented where guests are truly, fully present, without looking so hypnotized by their mobile devices!
Recommended Wedding Vendors of CT & MA & Beyond
Preferred vendors list! It’s always evolving and is based on our past experiences at weddings as well as clients’ experiences & memorable moments with vendors!
Second Photographer Tips: Bride/Groom Getting Ready
Curious to know what to expect or photograph during the bride or groom getting ready time?
Second Photographer Tips: How to Get Ready for a Wedding
Clients are relying on us to take hundreds or thousands of photos at a wedding. So, we want the camera to be clean and at …
When Photography Meets Craftsmanship
There’s so much time and energy invested to create work that you hope people can appreciate. But in a world of cameras, phones, pictures of our work sometimes feel like we’re de-valuing our craftsmanship.
First Ever Film Scans from Pentax 645nii
Wedding photographer experimenting with film! I’ve been inspired by Bryan Capporicci from the Business of Photography Podcast series “Finding Film”. I purchased an old Pentax …
Harrington Farm Wedding Photos | MA Rustic Wedding Venue
When I first scouted out Harrington Farm a few days before Sarah and Angel’s wedding, my jaw dropped at the wide open gorgeous scenery. The warm breeze was soft over the hay fields, illuminated by the setting sun. The perfect wedding venue. Check out this rustic barn wedding venue in Princeton, Massachusetts.
My Worst Wedding Photography Nightmare
The Wedding Photographer’s Nightmare Last night I experienced my worst wedding nightmare…literally! I’m a pretty vivid dreamer, and last night was no exception. When I …
Barn Wedding Venues of Connecticut
Finding the perfect barn venue in CT for your wedding isn’t easy. These CT barn venues offer the scents of nature and old barn wood, and relaxing environments where we can celebrate love. Here’s my list of some barn venues in Connecticut.
3 Wedding Photography Editing Styles Explained
My brief explanation of three different editing styles, with visuals! Understand a little on photography editing style so you get images exactly as you expected, or even better than your imagination. Check out what I mean by “bright and airy” “true to life” and “dark and moody”.
When Your Photographer Never Delivers Wedding Images
This morning I found myself sucked up in a thread of comments and posts relating to the issue of a photographer who failed …
Engagement Sessions at Allen Hill Farm | CT Wedding Venue
Allen Hill Farm is a wide open space of fields, apple trees, and Christmas trees. It’s in Brooklyn, CT, and you can see Rhode Island and tree-covered rolling hills in the distance. The sun sets over the hill and it’s perfect for portraits!
The Struggle is Real, folks.
Do you ever worry that you’re not good enough. Or, do you ever think that your work efforts are not good enough for others. Does this fear drive your decision-making, in a healthy way, or unhealthy way? As a professional photographer, this struggle is real.