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5 days ago
2 min

Best Wedding Venues in Connecticut for a Garden Wedding

You've got to read this blog post showcasing some of the best wedding venues in Connecticut for the lush outdoor wedding of your dreams!

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Jun 10
3 min

An Important Update for All my Clients

Action will always be louder than words, which is why I have spent the last several days in action for my business and my clients.

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Jun 3
3 min

Pond House Cafe Wedding at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, CT

Allison and Jon's Pond House Cafe wedding, set in the beautiful Elizabeth Park in Hartford, CT, was simply gorgeous.

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May 21
4 min

What 2020 Weddings Look Like in Connecticut Because of Coronavirus

It's no surprise that the wedding season for 2020 has been completely forked up for couples, but some good news is on the horizon.

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Apr 18
4 min

Content Writing for your Photography Website

Writing about their artwork is something every artist struggles with, so if you’re trying to come up with website copy you aren't alone!

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Apr 6
2 min

Floral Designs by Justine - Wedding Florist in CT

If artistic & lush wedding flowers are what your wedding dreams are made of, than Floral Designs by Justine is the wedding florist you need!

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Apr 4
3 min

Five Tips for Planning Your Wedding During Coronavirus

I was chatting with Brehant Creations about Covid-19 and weddings, and I wanted to share some of the advice for she had couples.

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Mar 20
4 min

How to Write an About Me Page for Your Photography Website

Writing your About Me page for your website is hard, but these tips can help inspire you and get you writing unique and thoughtful content t

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Mar 6
3 min

Offbeat Wedding at Aria in Prospect CT | Melissa & Sean

The elegant offbeat wedding with a Victorian Noir aesthetic was amazing! Read on for all the unique details of this Aria wedding.

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Feb 27
4 min

Should You Have An Unplugged Wedding Ceremony? | CT Wedding Photographer

Choosing to have an unplugged wedding ceremony (or not) is one of the must-answer wedding planning decisions couples need to make today.

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Feb 11
3 min

Creating A Picture Perfect Wedding Day Timeline - Connecticut Wedding Photography

Planning a wedding is hard, but figuring out the photography timeline doesn't have to be. Answer these questions and get my recommendations.

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Jan 31
3 min

Top 3 Locations for Engagement Photos in CT

I have a lot of favorite spots for different seasons, but these three CT locations are my favorites and each one has something unique.

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Jan 24
3 min

Nautical Saybrook Point Inn Wedding | Aliza & Bror

Aliza and Bror's nautical Saybrook Point Inn wedding in historic Old Saybrook was a Connecticut wedding photographer's dream!

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Jan 12
4 min

3 Pieces of Bad Budgeting Advice for Wedding Photography - CT Wedding Photographer

Most of us end up finding a more cost-effective way to get what we want, but there are some money-saving tips that are just bad advice.

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Jan 9
3 min

Ally & Chris' Super-Fun Wintery Engagement Photos | Vernon CT

I went to Valley Falls State Park in Vernon a lot this year. It's quickly becoming my number one favorite photography location in CT.

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Dec 31, 2019
3 min

2019 Season Review | Connecticut Wedding Photographer

A look back the the 2019 Wedding Season for Connecticut Wedding and Engagement Photographer Emma Thurgood.

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Nov 1, 2019
3 min

Vendor Love: Collins Entertainment | CT Wedding DJ

Customer service is definitely something that sets Collins Entertainment apart from other DJs out there.

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Aug 21, 2019
5 min

Why You Definitely Need To Print Your Photos

Print Your Photos. Just because we live in the digital age doesn't mean the prints are any less precious.

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Aug 20, 2019
4 min

Springtime Garden Wedding | Anthony's Lake Club, Danbury CT

The whole theme of the day was just about relaxing, enjoying time with family and friends in a beautiful environment and celebrating love.

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Jun 20, 2019
3 min

Roni & Nate's Romantic & Rainy Adventure Hike Engagement Photos | Heublein Tower, Avon CT

I fulfilled a photography dream with a gorgeous engagement session hiking up to Heublein Tower in Simsbury CT with this adventurous couple.

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