Connecticut Wedding & Portrait Photographer : Kevin Kelley Connecticut Wedding Photographer CT
Tiffany + Michael with Baby “C”
Tiffany & Michael braved the late November cold for some family portraits at the Dutch Warf Marina in Branford, CT. Baby “C” rocked the shoot and gave a few smiles along the way :) It was great seeing you again and meeting the new addition to your family. Congrats to you both!! Big thanks to [...]
Sally + Jason : Warner Theater Engagement
Sally & Jason chose the Warner Theater as the backdrop for their winter engagement session. After braving the cold for some fun outdoor shots (Torrington has some great spots nearby) we headed in to utilize the theater’s beautiful patterns & textures. I’m looking forward to working with this awesome couple again soon!
Alison + Brian : Chamard Vineyards Engagement
Brian, Alison and I had just about every kind of light to work with for their fall engagement session at Chamard. What a great location -the wine cellar, foliage and expansive grounds provided plenty of photographic awesomness! Thank you Alison & Brian for being yourselves and helping put together some great photos. Looking forward to [...]
Kathleen + Austin : Cape Cod Wedding!
What a day! After a morning shower, perfect weather rolled in for Kathleen & Austin’s wedding on the Cape with a Sandy Neck Beach ceremony followed by their reception at The Brookside Club. So many special moments throughout the day and into the evening. Thank you both for having me as your photographer! I had [...]
Alison + Mik : Riverview & Hartford City Hall
Alison & Mik …a Riverview wedding! What a great way to end the 2012 season. Alison & Mik’s winter wedding was full of great moments from start to finish. Amazing light came through their home (preparation site) windows as well as at Hartford City Hall (one of my favorite indoor places to shoot on the [...]
Maria + Eric : Amarantes
Perfect fall day + awesome couple + great venue + epic sunset and dance jam = Maria and Eric’s wedding! It was so much fun to photograph and capture their day. Maria & Eric -Thank you for having me as your photographer! There were so many great moments at your wedding and I truely had [...]
Trice & Will : Lighthouse Point Park
A perfect day for a fall wedding at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, CT! What a great spot with water & lighthouse views for photographic awesomeness. The awesome didn’t stop there….the venue is equipt with a working 1920′s carousel that is truly amazing. Trice & Will -thank you for having me as your photographer! [...]
Hillary + Anthony : New Haven Country Club
It’s been the year of “almost stormy” weekends! Hillary & Anthony timed it right at the New Haven Country Club. The rain came down after everyone was inside for the reception and we had some beautiful light for the photos. Thanks to you both for having me as your photographer and making the walk out [...]
Jes + Rocco : The Pavilion at Crystal Lake
Pumpkins, guns, processional dance jams…what didn’t this wedding have….Friday the 13th Crystal Lake re-enactment? …oh wait, that happened too :) Jes & Rocco planned a super fun & entertaining event at the Pavilion at Crystal Lake. There was definitely not a dull moment! I had a great time capturing and documenting this not so traditional [...]
Melissa + Joe : Riverhouse Goodspeed Station
Melissa & Joe- thank you for having me as your photographer. From the prep, to the special moments on the dance floor – I had a great time capturing your images. I love the B&W’s in this edit….thanks for taking a few minutes to sneak out from the reception for the moonlit shot- definitely worth [...]
Melody + Alex : Hammonasset & Chamard
Had a great time with Melody & Alex at Chamard Vineyard & Hammonasset State Park! Loved the engagement session romance in combination with good ol’ silly fun! Can’t wait to work with the happy couple at their Branford House wedding!
Christina + Jess : Indian Harbor Yacht Club
What a day! Rain indoors but not out….a first for me at a wedding :) Despite a ‘small’ leak from the roof on their wedding reception, the party went on! Chris & Jess are an amazing couple and I had a great time spending the day photographing them. I loved the non-traditional tweaks they gave [...]
Ann Marie + Kevin : New Haven Engagement
Planning your wedding out of state? No problem! Ann Marie & Kevin have their wedding planned out of state but wanted to use some areas of New Haven as the backdrop in an engagement session. I loved using the colors, textures & lines of New Haven while photographing a great couple. All the best to [...]
Jess + Joe : Engagement : Topsmead State Park
I always love finding new locations to photograph. Jess & Joe introduced me to Topsmead for their engagement session photo location. What a park! They had some ‘secret’ locations within the grounds that were really incredible. Jess & Joe, thank you both for a great afernoon and walk around the grounds at Topsmead. Looking forward [...]
Christine + Matt : Riverview & Hartford City Hall
Christine & Matt at the Riverview! Christine & Matt planned a great winter wedding and did things right with a stop at Hartford City Hall for photos in between. I love shooting inside with the amazing architecture to work with. Such a great option for those cold winter months! I had a great time capturing [...]
Danielle + Jimmy : The Webb Barn
I love shooting at the Webb Barn. The beautiful gardens and intimate setting were perfect for Danielle & Jimmy’s summer wedding. Thanks for having me as a part of the day & congrats to you both! Your wedding definitely gets the ‘best socks’ award :)
Melissa + Mike : Riverhouse Goodspeed Station
A little rain in the forecast? No problem! Melissa & Mike laughed through their mid-wedding day monsoon (see photo proof above) that decided to show up during our river side portrait attempt. I figure if they can laugh through a wedding day down pour, they can make it through anything. The crazy weather allowed for [...]
Kids Photos with Z&K : Connecticut Portraits
Had the pleasure of working with “Z&K” in this Easthampton, Mass. park for the afternoon. Got some awesome photos with some awesome kids! Love the range in these photos…from serious to straight up goofs!
Lori + Mike : The Farmington Club
Lori & Mike had no shortage of locations for photos at their Farmington Club wedding. We had some time in between the ceremony & the reception so we took advantage of it! There was a stop along the CT river and even a wine tasting stop at Arrigoni Winery in Portland, CT. Big thanks to [...]
Alison + Mik : Elizabeth Park Engagement
A perfect summer day at Elizabeth Park for evening engagement photos! An especially suitable location seeing as Alison & Mik got engaged here on the park bench seen in the photos. Can’t wait to shoot their wedding later this year!
Lindsey + Marannie : 360 State St. New Haven
What an awesome day for an outdoor wedding. Lindsey & Marannie celebrated with family and friends on the new 360 State St. 6th floor rooftop. I had a great time photographing the day and it’s unique schedule, complete with a Capoeira performance and modern dance piece during the ceremony!
Bridget + Mike : Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Love this wedding at the Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington, CT. Such a great new venue with tons of photographic awesomeness! Happy anniversary Bridget & Mike!
Kathryn + Pete : The Riverview
Kathryn & Pete – Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your wedding! I had a great time with both you and your guests….such a welcoming crowd! Thanks also for the new location for portraits at the bridge. Love it. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I did taking them. [...]
“J” at Edgewood Park : Heart Gallery CT
I had the great opportunity of working with the Heart Gallery in Connecticut again last week. It’s an awesome program set up through DCF that partners with photographers to help some of the local youth out. Here’s a couple shots from our shoot at Edgewood Park in Hamden, CT. Because “J” is still a minor, [...]
Lindsay + Dave : The Society Room in Hartford
Big thanks to Lindsay & Dave for having me at their Society Room wedding in Hartford, CT. An amazing location for an amazing couple- Congrats! From the bar photos at Vaughan’s, to lighting up Pratt St. for some fun night shots…it was a great day to capture!
Patrice + Will : Devil’s Hopyard Engagement
Devil’s Hopyard was an great backdrop for Patrice & Will’s engagement session. Risking their lives on rock cliffs and wading through rivers, they pulled off a great photo session! (as did the kids who came along to laugh….I mean cheer them on!)
Kara + Andrew : Norwich Inn & Spa Wedding
The Norwich Inn was the perfect backdrop for Kara & Andrew’s outdoor ceremony. And what a gorgeous day we had with the light spilling through the trees. Thanks for making this a super fun day to capture from start to rockin’-reception finish!
Christi + TJ + The Waterview!
Big thanks to Christi & TJ for giving us the opportunity to capture their amazing day at the Waterview! I had the opportunity of shooting this event as a second shooter with Jesse Anders -another great photographer whom I often shoot with in CT. Check out Jesse’s blogsite at: On Point Images for more great [...]
Jessica + Justin : Engagement Shoot at Yale
Had a great time with Jess & Justin for their engagement shoot. Yale was a great choice and we ended up having amazing weather to work with. The architecture and surroundings are so diverse and beautiful- it’s more like narrowing down where to shoot, as opposed to looking for places to shoot! Jess & Justin [...]
Erica + Greg : Old Saybrook Point Inn
A great sunny day wedding in August. Other than a close call on the beach, (nearly melting) we all survived. With St. John’s church, Harkness state park, and the Old Saybrook Point Inn….there was no shortage of scenic spots to photograph at. Erica & Greg, you were great to work with (and your HUGE wedding [...]
Relay For Life : Monroe/Trumbull Luminaria
Had the pleasure of capturing images at a local Relay for life event. Below are a few privacy sensitive images from the special evening. Visit this site to find an event near you: Relay For Life
Jenni-Rae + Brandon at Harkness Park
So this was definitely the first time I’ve seen a bride walk the aisle ON horseback… dress poof and all. Jenni-Rae pulled it off with no casualties! Harkness is a great spot with beautiful architecture, gardens, and water views. Jenni & Brandon thanks for having me join you in capturing your day, you both rocked [...]
Emma + Bobby : Branford House
What a beautiful day we had. This June has been the rainiest I can remember, but Emma & Bobby had no such weather. This was great as it allowed us to take full advantage of the great grounds at the Branford House in Groton, CT. The wedding was full of life, laughter, tears, and special [...]
Nicole + Ken at the Dana Holcombe House
What a great day with Nicole & Ken at the Holcombe House. The bench in the last photo has special meaning as it was a gift from Ken to Nicole. I believe the story is that it’s the bench he proposed to her on…and went back to purchase, refinish, and give as a present. Awesome!
Christa + Joel : A Lyric Hall Wedding
Loved capturing this wedding and it’s vintage feel. Christa & Joel put together a great day at Lyric Hall in New Haven, CT. Previously a theater, the venue was perfect for their event vibe which was complete with speakeasy style bar and fake mustaches to go around.
Family Portatis : Anchor Beach, Milford
Anchor beach in Milford was a great setting for this fun fam. shoot! Love the little one rocking it in the first action shot! A great day for photos with this great fam!
Melissa + Mike + Block Island Engagement
This was my first time out to Block Island for an engagement session. What a great location! So many awesome spots for photos….only thing better than that is having a great couple to work with. Thanks Melissa & Mike!
Jessica + Rocco : Lyman Orchard Engagement
I love the way the different species of apple trees grow at Lyman Orchard. There’s so many fun spots for photos and different backgrounds to work with. Thanks Jessica & Rocco for the opportunity to capture you both on a great fall day!
Reanna + Seth at The Woodwinds
Big thanks to Reanna & Seth for having me at their Woodwinds wedding. It was a great day full of heart felt moments followed by a fun dance jammin’ reception! Love the first series where Reanna’s father sees her for the first time after getting ready.
Emily + Scott @ The Waterview in Monroe, CT
Amazing light for an amazing day at the Waterview with Emily & Scott. The Waterview has great big windows to let it all in, and we were able to sneak outside during the reception for some more dramatically lit night shots!
Tiffany + Michael at Amarante’s
Tiffany & Michael braved the rain well at their Amarante’s wedding in New Haven, CT. Good thing about Connecticut is that we rarely have days where is straight downpours all day. We were able to sneak out for some fun portraits on the deck with umbrellas in tow….and this was the first time for me [...]
Lauren + Brian + Block Island, RI !
What can I say -Block Island is gorgeous! Lauren & Brian set up an amazing event at the Sullivan House for their special day. Great views of the harbor + great couple & crowd = super fun to photograph. A first for me at this wedding- riding a bike to the event! Gotta love the [...]
Sabrina + Phil @ The Hartford Marriott
The Hartford capitol building provided a great backdrop for Sabrina & Phil’s wedding portraits. The reception followed at the Hartford, CT Marriott. I love when a day is spread out with lots of diversity for photographic backgrounds and lighting. Thanks Sabrina & Phil!
Sara + Mike at the Rocky Neck Pavilion
Congratulations to Sara & Mike! I joined them at their Rocky Neck State Park Pavilion wedding. This was my first time at this location….what a great place! The building was so unique in look and shape -and the surroundings were beautiful as well. All the best to you both in your new life together. Props [...]
Julie + Kevin + The Webb Barn
Julie & Kevin were able to sneak in an outdoor ceremony at the Webb Barn in Wethersfield, CT in between some showers. I love shooting at the barn with it’s amazing gardens and rustic feel. The bride and groom pulled together a great event with the perfect attire and details, and I had a blast [...]