Category Archives: Engagements

A Wyckoff Gardens Engagement :: Chrissy + Taylor

It all started at wrestling practice.  Yes, wrestling practice.  Taylor wrestled in high school with Chrissy’s twin brother, Marcus.   During one of their practices, Marcus let on to the fact that it may just be in Taylor’s best interest to ask his sister on a date.  Wrestling practice then led to a family vacation that Taylor was invited on.  Taylor and Chrissy came home from that same family vacation a couple.

I had such an amazing time with them on Saturday.  These two make  it so easy for me to document their love.  We shot at the Wyckoff Gardens in New Jersey and the lighting could not have been more perfect!  I’ll admit… I’m a cheese ball, but I have to say… it actually made the experience that much more intimate.

A July 2011 wedding is planned for these high school sweethearts… enjoy!

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Chrissy & Taylor :: Sneak

This weekend was full of gorgeous weather and lots of time spent outside.  I had the pleasure of doing a few couples shoots that turned out amazing!  Here is a sneak of Chrissy & Taylor’s shoot… more to come!

A Best Friend :: A Bridal Shower

This weekend was a big weekend!  We celebrated my friend Jaclyn’s Bridal Shower AND Bachelorette Party on Saturday… in one day… WHEW!  Jaclyn has been one of my best friends for over 10 years now, so making this day special for her was just as special to me.  Seeing her light up all day, with her friends and family surrounding her… I could not have been more happy for Jaclyn and her soon-to-be hubby Tim.

I remember the first night I met Tim… I pulled him aside mid night to chat.  You know… that, you’re dating my best friend and I’m trying to intimidate you kinda chat.  That, if you hurt her I’ll have your head kinda chat.  The, surprisingly… this guy may just be a good guy kinda chat.  That, chat that ends with “I don’t want to scare you… but you’re going to marry my best friend” kinda chat… you know, the usual.  I mean, who doesn’t tell their best friends new boyfriend that he’s going to marry her two months into their relationship?

That’s actually a true story… but c’mon… give me some props here… I called it!:)

nadya - August 24, 2010 - 2:02 pm

How cute! looks like she had a great time! the details are so great, you guys did a great job. You captured it beautifully! I am pretty sure my best friend had that same talk with my now husband lol about hurting him if he does anything wrong @_@ hehehe!

Megan & Brian :: Engagement

It’s in the way he makes her light up.  The way she laughs when he flashes his goofy smile knowing full well how silly it really looks.  It was clear the moment I met Megan and Brian that they compliment each other in more ways then a little girl could dream of.

When Megan first reached out to me to shoot their wedding, all I could think about was how excited I was to shoot in a new area.  They recently closed on their first home in Weston, CT.  A little log cabin tucked away in I’m convinced, one of the most beautiful areas in the country.  It’s a special place. Yes, it’s beautiful, but it’s also beautifully special.  So, clearly we did everything we could to document as many photos as possible at their new home!

The below verbiage was taken off their wedding website where Brian tells the story of how him and Megan met.  There was just no way I could leave it out… no really, it’s that funny!

It’s true… We met at Viva Zapata’s Mexican Bar and Grill, one of the most romantic spots on the entire Eastern Seaboard.  Peanut shells adorn the floor and a sign on the wall reads “Beware of pickpockets and loose women”.  It’s the kind of place you expect to run into the girl of your dreams. And that’s exactly what happened to me.

It was September 2004, a Thursday night, I’m sure. Jordan and I were out on the town to unwind after a long, half-day at work. I remember we were standing on the patio. I remember Ryan O’Neil’s voice filled the night air with song. I remember, most, the moment when Megan  came walking up to us and said hello. I fell in love when I saw her, and she smiled… because she knew.

Megan & Brians wedding will take place in Quechee, VT and I am so honored to be  able to document their big day!

Amber Oliveri - June 2, 2010 - 5:36 pm

these pictures are AMAZING!!! i love the car shots

Caitlin Scott - June 2, 2010 - 3:45 pm

Amanda they are just gorgeous! I love them :) Such an awesome job. Cute little general store!

Sneak :: Megan & Brian Engagement

Clients like this… make my job SO much fun!

I had such an awesome time this weekend with Megan and Brian shooting their engagement photos at their new house in Weston, CT.  I absolutely fell in love with the area…  it’s literally a photographers dream.  Brian had us laughing all morning and the two of them came up with a few ideas of their own for the photoshoot.  Love it!

Here’s a sneak peek from the shoot.  I cannot wait for their wedding up in Vermont in July.

Jenn McGuire - June 1, 2010 - 10:51 pm

love it!! can’t wait to see more!

Megan - June 1, 2010 - 2:41 pm

Hey Amanda!

Hilarious…we had such a great time with you yesterday. Thanks for everything. Pumped to see the rest of the pics and especially for VT! Best, Meg xo

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