A look back : 2014

I'm a sucker for "year in review" posts. 2014 was fun, crazy, stressful, non-stop, exhausting, exciting and amazing all together. We slept very little, ate a real lot, took some new adventures and made a bunch of new memories. I guess that's just life and I wouldn't want it any other way. Here's a random look at what happened in my world in 2014. I always hesitate to separate "business" posts with "personal" posts because to me they go hand in hand. My family is such a big part of what I do in all aspects of my life. So here are some highlights of 2014.

I got to shoot some amazing weddings with some amazing photographers! Thanks to the following for helping me out last year:

Robin | Renee | Adam | Athena | and last but not least my Dad

We caught a snake and a few fishWe ate a ton of food at some of our favorite places! 1 of my favorites is The Engine Room in Mystic CT and of course Pepe's. The Lobster Shack in Branford never dissappoints either. We watched the Giants get a W (1 of not too many) and got to see our favorite Billy Joel in concert at MSGOh did I mention we went fishing? And I bought a kayak. We celebrated my Noni's 89th birthday!I shot a beautiful Cape Cod wedding

1 of the biggest highlights was shooting this Steamboat Springs, Colorado wedding! I photographed my cousin's engagement shoot in Boston and can't wait to be a GUEST at her wedding! We played in the snow, a lot!We hung out in Newport, another favorite place of ours.Ant nailed his lines at his school's "International Day"I got the chance to spend some quiet, quality time at 1 of my favorite places with my favorite person! Block Island and my beautiful Deana = heaven!We saw a few characters at Seasame Place. Gia loves them, but only if they stand at least 10feet away from her. I made the ride up to Plattsburgh NY to photograph a really sweet wedding.My main man turned 5! and this girl turned 2! Terrible 2's in full effect. Love them both so much.  We said goodbye to 2014Got to hang out in Rhode Island with my 3 favorite people.Took Ant to see Jeter 1 last time. I'm looking forward to 2015 and making more memories with all kinds of people and especially my family - Deana, thanks for keeping life exciting and planning all of our adventures! We wouldn't have these memories without you. You're the best.

Block Island

I recently celebrated my 6 year anniversary with my amazing wife. For the past 6 years we've made the push to get out to Block Island to celebrate (usually without the kids).  It's always around this time when life is insanely busy, maybe a little more than usual. Our anniversary is right in the middle of my busy season and works out perfectly for a getaway. The trip is so relaxing and refreshing and always seems to rejuvenate and clear my head. I do NO work on this trip and get the best quality time with Deana, my absolute best friend. She makes everything I do possible and is insanely dedicated to our 2 kids. Always worrying, getting them ready for school, making their lunches,  making awesome plans for them, making their schedules, etc. Nothing gets by her. She's also an amazing wife. I love sharing my life with you Deana. Thanks for everything you do to make our life better. I couldn't do it without you. I do take a few photos in Block Island...check out a quick recap of 1 of my favorite places.

Beach, drinks, good food, mopeds, ocean breeze, the Spring House, The Oar, ice cream and the best wife...aahhhh!

Sarah & Ross | Edgerton Park | Engagement

Such a fun couple to photograph. Their connection and comfort with each other really shows. Check out some of my favorites. Enjoy.

About Me

If you don't know someone and are trying to find out more about their business, services, personality etc, a lot of times you'll look them up and check out their "about me" page. I myself have 1 and I can't talk about myself without talking about my family. It's everything to me, absolutely everything. Nothing is more important in my world.  Some will try to keep their business and personal photos/feelings/insights separate, and I thought about it, but it's too much of who I am in all aspects of my life. So I feel like I'd be hiding a huge part of me if I didn't share.  The collage below IS my about me page. My favorite "personal" photos from 2013.

Light testing

Last week we were able to get into the Southington Crossfit building to play around with some lights and portrait stuff. If you're on the fence about joining crossfit, stop by here, talk to the coaches and they'll have you hooked. Great atmosphere. Anyway here are a couple finished shots from the other day. Photo of me is courtesy of Rob Booth.

We'll be back shooting more crossfitters sooon. Enjoy.

This setup is 1 alien bee in Beauty dish to light my face, 1 alien bee lighting the backdrop setup and 1 flash in the far back right corner lighting the brick wall

1 alien bee in a beauty dish

Again 1 light in a beauty dish