Networking is one of the most important (and sometimes most difficult) aspects of being a wedding photographer. So, last year, I mustered up all of the courage I could, and I attended my very first Photographer’s conference, the Inspire Boston conference… completely alone… by my self. Yep, that’s right. If you know me at all, you know how huge of a step that was for me… little old shy and introverted me. But I met some really really awesome people at the conference, made a lot of friends, and even got to hook up with some great people this past summer to shoot with!

When Suzanna, from Suzanna March Photography, emailed me after the Inspire conference asking if I wanted to shoot a wedding with her in Ridgefield, I was psyched! She was really fun to hang out with at the conference, and I simply was blown away by her photography. She really gets it… what it really means to capture the love between her couples. You can just feel it in her work, and I was so honored that she asked me to shoot with her.

And her clients are awesome! Sheila and Stephen were possibly the cutest and most head over heels in love that I’ve had the privilege to witness. Their wedding was so much fun, and I had a blast photographing with Suz, especially when I manned the photobooth at the reception! All of the guests really got into it, and I think you can see in Suz’s part III post just how much!! Thanks so much for letting me share in their love, Suz, and thank you Sheila and Stephen for letting me help capture your story!!

Make sure you click on these three links to see Suzanna’s awesome shots from the day!!
Part I, Part II, and Part III

Enjoy my take on the day:

Over the summer, I had the amazing opportunity to second shoot with a bunch of really awesome local photographers who’s work I really admire. This all wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t have joined an amazing online community just for photographers, called the [b]school. The community there is warm, friendly, helpful, and most of all, supportive, which is so important for someone (like myself) who is just starting out along their path to a photography career. I have learned so much and have met some really great people through that community, and it is a place I will continue to be a part of because I believe that what Chris Becker has created is exactly what the photography community needs! If you’re a new or seasoned pro photographer and you haven’t checked them out, GO DO IT! It will be the best thing you ever do, I promise!

I was able to meet Kristen Schueler, of Kristen Schueler Photography, on the [b]school, and she invited me to come along with her to photograph the most sweetest and funnest couple, Morgan and Jorge, at a very intimate and insanely beautiful small wedding in Westport, CT. Head over to Kristen’s blog to see how she captured the day from the lead photographer’s point of view (and check out Morgan’s GORGEOUS shoes!!!

Jorge’s parent’s estate was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! For real… I’m talking drool worthy bed sheets, that how damn pretty and elegant this place was. Imagine getting married there! It was a dream! Morgan and Jorge were just so sweet, and so in love. They had a small intimate ceremony in the backyard with only their closest family and friends.

Here are a few of the pics I was able to grab during the day. It was really hard to narrow down my favs, as they were just so beautiful and so fun to photograph! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!

Their Reception was held at Le Farm Restaurant, in Westport. It was the cutest little place with the most devine food! And the cook really took care of Kristen and me. He made sure whatever they were serving, we got a great big plate of it also! Also, notice the little favors on the table? They were packs of note cards, the picture on them? It was the estate where they got married… how cute is that!? Enjoy all of the beautiful details…

**And remember, check out Kristen’s site for her beautiful pics! Thanks again Kristen for letting me tag along and capturing such great memories!