Welcome to my blog!

Thanks for stopping by...I'm Joanne. This is the place where photographers typically tell you about their visions and artistic approach. Nope, not here...I am not that type of photographer. I absolutely love what I do and I am all about capturing the real moments, the silly smiles, the baby drool, grandma busting a move on the dance floor, a dad tearing up while dancing with his daughter on her wedding day. It's all about the capturing those split seconds that you want to remember forever.

It is an honor to be with you on your wedding day, or to join your family to capture a special family photo. Playing with kids, holding tiny newborns, hanging out with cool families, and joking around with newly engaged couples who don't even notice I'm there because they are so smittened with each other. Really...does it get any better that that! My clients become my friends, and to me...that is just icing on the already yummy cake!

No two sessions are the same. Some people are more relaxed in front of the camera than others, thats normal. As a bride, a mom, a daughter, sister and friend...I've been on the other side of the lens...I know it can be a little uncomfortable at first. I hope to make you forget that the camera is even there! Genuine moments is the end result.

I can't wait to help capture your memories.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Joann & Wilbur…Married!

Posted in CT Wedding Photography / CT Wedding Photographer, Weddings

Surrounded by friends and family and thousands of roses, Wilbur and Joann exchanged their vows in Elizabeth Park’s rose garden. There are just some couples that you click with, some that you jut know are genuinely nice and super cool people, Wilbur and Joann definitely fall into this category. Their wedding looked like it was ripped from the pages of a fairy tale. There was a sherbet colored sunset that cast a buttery light on the ceremony, the fragrance of roses filled he air, cello and violins could be heard over the chatter of excited guests…it was just perfect. I was asked to shoot this wedding with Kerry Schutz and got some shots of the guys before the ceremony. Wilbur moved to the US from Brazil when he was young…as he told me…Brazilians know how to love! He hugged everyone that came his way, kisses and high fives were everywhere! By the end of the night, I was hugging everyone too! Its contagious and I love it!

Wilbur and his groomsmen…Wilbur made sure he didnt see Joann at all before the ceremony, so when her dad started walking her down the aisle , Wilbur became a little emotional…it was so sweet!The light during the ceremony was amazing….I think nerves got the best of them and they had a little trouble with the rings…they couldn’t contain themselves from cracking up!

Another one of my favorites…After the garden, we headed over to Elizabeth Parks Pond House.

And then the dancing started! Wilbur is a former dance teacher, so you can only imagine the moves this by had…everyone he danced with looked like they were floating on air!