Connecticut Wedding Photographer : Alissa Dinneen Photography tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1266698 2009-11-15T10:19:45-05:00 www.alissadinneen.com TypePad Ben's (the groom) Point of View tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452544069e2012875a45322970c 2009-11-15T10:19:45-05:00 2009-11-15T10:19:45-05:00 Yesterday was Lauren and Ben's fabulous wedding at The Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, Connecticut. I have to share this story now, while it's fresh in my mind because I really appreciated it a lot--thanks Ben!! Last night while I was... Alissa Dinneen

Yesterday was Lauren and Ben's fabulous wedding at The Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, Connecticut. I have to share this story now, while it's fresh in my mind because I really appreciated it a lot--thanks Ben!!

Last night while I was saying goodbye to Ben, we were talking about the pictures and the day. Then he started to say something along the lines of..."I don't know if Lauren told you this, but I was really amazed by the engagement pictures. When you told me to lean up against the canoe, I didn't know what to expect." 

For their engagement session, we went to this little spot of land that Lauren's friend owns on a lake. I found this canoe leaning up against a chain link fence. From my perspective, it was looking out onto the lake and a gorgeous tree formed a frame around the lake. I saw this, got all excited like I do, and said, "Ben you're going to lean up against this canoe and Lauren just get close. Just look at each other." While I was seeing beautiful things happening, Ben's perspective was more like seeing a dirty canoe leaning up against a chain link fence.

I just couldn't have loved hearing this more, the more I thought about it in the parking lot, the more I loved the story--and of course I was yapping it all to Jeff. This is one of the reasons why people should do engagement sessions!! 

Through the engagement session I earned their trust. Where you might see a dirty canoe, I might see this....0197 

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http://alissadinneen.typepad.com/alissa_dinneen_photograph/2009/11/sarah-matts-save-the-dates.html Jeff & Mark's Wedding in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA (Brass Key / Crowne Pointe) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452544069e20120a6ac84af970c 2009-11-05T12:20:35-05:00 2009-11-05T12:25:01-05:00 Jeff and Mark were married Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Brass Key in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA. The celebration continued at the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn and Spa. It was a beautiful wedding: the couple, the location, and the... Alissa Dinneen

Jeff and Mark were married Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Brass Key in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA. The celebration continued at the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn and Spa. It was a beautiful wedding: the couple, the location, and the food was so good!!

Jeff is my friend first and he is also an associate that works with me at weddings. He's been an amazing support system for me, and my business. Jeff is a one of a kind guy that I can not say enough about, Mark it doesn't get any better than Jeff!! Everybody needs a Jeffie!! I am so happy for the two of you!!

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 http://alissadinneen.typepad.com/alissa_dinneen_photograph/2009/11/jeff-marks-wedding-in-provincetown-cape-cod-ma-brass-key-crowne-pointe.html Rebecca & Dan's Engagement Session in Litchfield tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452544069e20120a6515068970b 2009-11-05T11:40:22-05:00 2009-11-03T22:13:07-05:00 Rebecca and Dan are to be married on October 16, 2010 in Litchfield, Connecticut. A few weeks back we headed up to the northwest corner of the state for an engagement session. Here are a few of my favorite images.... Alissa Dinneen

Rebecca and Dan are to be married on October 16, 2010 in Litchfield, Connecticut. A few weeks back we headed up to the northwest corner of the state for an engagement session.

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http://alissadinneen.typepad.com/alissa_dinneen_photograph/2009/11/liz-and-garrys-thank-you-notes.html Kimberly & Gaetano's Wedding @ Saint Clements Castle (and Wear It Again Session @ Lyman Orchards) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452544069e20120a64fa762970b 2009-11-03T13:17:59-05:00 2009-11-03T14:30:06-05:00 Kimberly and Gaetano were married on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut. Kimberly is a sister of one of my previous weddings, Amy (Amy and Kuthair). I know I've said this before, but I always... Alissa Dinneen

Kimberly and Gaetano were married on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut. Kimberly is a sister of one of my previous weddings, Amy (Amy and Kuthair). I know I've said this before, but I always love working with repeat families.

Kimberly and Gaetano were suppose to get married outside in the sunken garden (at Saint Clements). However it ended up raining, and well kind of snowing (hence really cold). Regardless of the weather outside the wedding was gorgeous.

Some of Kimberly and Gaetanos's vendors include: Jessica's Country Flowers, Mobile DJs, Harold's, and Valentino Tailors.

After the wedding, I sent Kimberly an email asking her how she would feel about getting dressed up again, and going out for another round of pics. I knew that getting married in the fall, amongst all of the color, was what they planned on and thought why not get it anyway! No it's not the day of their wedding, but it's within the month and the same year! We went to Lyman Orchards, which was absolutely perfect. I can not take credit for the location at all...my fabulous upcoming 2010 couple, Caren and Adam, can take all the credit--this is now one of my FAVORITE spots. Thank you sooo much Caren and Adam!!

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Enough talking, check out some pics. Enjoy!!

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I recently photographed my second engagement session with Caren and Adam (not my second ever, my second with Caren and Adam--click link to see other session, where a rainbow appeared!!). I just love this couple to pieces, and I can't tell you how thrilled I am about my discovery of Lyman Orchards through Caren and Adam. They like going there in the fall to pick apples, and when we were originally talking engagement session they couldn't decide what to do, fall or summer. Why not both?!

Caren knew exactly where to bring my at Lyman, I should have paid more attention when we were driving because my second trip there I missed the turn and had to call her!! She also got me the sweetest gifts, a bottle of her favorite Pinot Noir (La Crema - now my favorite too) and an awesome wedding planner/organizer!!! I love them both, and am so touched how thoughtful the gifts are.

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I just have to share this from last session with Caren and Adam...

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Kellie and Dan are to be married on July 31, 2010 at Saint Paul's Church and the celebration is being held at The Bond Ballroom in Hartford, Connecticut. We got together in New Britain (their home town) for an engagement session a couple weeks back. I had so much fun working with Kellie and Dan, they're a really cute, fun, and lovable couple.

Here are a few of my favorite images from the session. Enjoy!

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Jessica and Tim are to be married on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at The Farmington Club, in Farmington, Connecticut. Their engagement session took place at Hollow Pond Wolfe Park in Monroe, Connecticut (see Kimberly and Gateano's e-session for more of Wolfe Park).

If you're thinking Jessica looks familiar, it's because I just photographed her sister's wedding this past July (Jillian and Nicholas). Tim waited until after Jillian's wedding to propose. 

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I am so excited to share this post with everyone. This is just the best! this is why I love being a photographer!! I captured Jamie and Matt's wedding in December 2005, in 2007 I got to photograph their adorable daughter Maya, and now I got to photograph their family yet again. Maya is just a doll, looking through these pictures and working on them gives me the greatest joy.

Here are some pics from November 2007, super cute, right?!

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And here is now, enjoy!!!

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 http://alissadinneen.typepad.com/alissa_dinneen_photograph/2009/10/maya-and-family.html Kara & Andrew's Wedding @ Hartford's Society Room tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452544069e20120a66bc5b3970c 2009-10-22T15:35:16-04:00 2009-10-22T20:37:56-04:00 Kara and Andrew were married on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony in Hartford, Connecticut. The celebration followed at The Society Room, also in Hartford. Click Here to view a slideshow. Some of Kara and Andrew's... Alissa Dinneen

Kara and Andrew were married on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony in Hartford, Connecticut. The celebration followed at The Society Room, also in Hartford. 

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Some of Kara and Andrew's vendors include: The Garden Path Florist, bride's gown by Vera Wang from Mariella Creations, bride's shoes were Benjamin Adams (from Stylish Impressions in Farmington) bridesmaids wore Jasmine, groom wore Hugo Boss suits from Nordstroms,  invitations by William Arthur from Papyrus, calligraphy by The Calligraphy Studio, cake by Creative Cakes by Donna, and wedding rings from Beckers. 

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Today I turn the big 3-0. I'm a little nervous to be leaving my twenties and moving into my thirties (to be honest). 

When I first started my business I was 25 years old, and people would ask a typical question, how long have you been "doing this?" It was sometimes followed up with, "How old are you?" I never knew how to take that question, and then I wondered what I would feel like when they stopped asking me that?! The answer to that question is always as follows:

My mother was a school teacher (she's retired now) who took a lot of pictures for friends and family. People started asking her to take their wedding pictures, and she eventually said yes to someone. At the age of ten (twenty years ago, whoa) my mother started taking me to the weddings with her. I helped carry bags, fix the bride's train and veil, and eventually I started taking pictures--and have been ever since.

Thankfully, people don't ask me how old I am anymore-I always made me feel awkward--what IF i'm not the right age for the job??! I do know that age has nothing to do with taking pictures, neither does gender. Expect the unexpected. 

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 http://alissadinneen.typepad.com/alissa_dinneen_photograph/2009/10/the-big-30.html Jillian & Nicholas's Wedding Album (Water's Edge Resort & Spa) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452544069e20120a62f8032970c 2009-10-11T12:11:19-04:00 2009-10-11T12:11:19-04:00 Jillian and Nicolas were married on July 25, 2009 at the Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut. I'm so happy to say that I just ordered their wedding album, The Original Wedding Album. I can't wait to see... Alissa Dinneen

Jillian and Nicolas were married on July 25, 2009 at the Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut. I'm so happy to say that I just ordered their wedding album, The Original Wedding Album. I can't wait to see the final product!

Here is a slideshow of their album layout. Enjoy!

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