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I believe, it's about more than hiring someone to hold a camera and snap a few pics. Wedding photography is about  capturing the moments of your big day in a way that beautifully tells your story.

A Connecticut WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

WELCOME, I'm Raina Mcmillan

xoxo, -R

Raina McMillan, THE PHOTOGRAPHER

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Fueled by equal parts caffeine and Old School Hip Hop and R&B, I spend my days capturing the kinds of images that tell stories with beauty. Your story, your love, is beautiful and I can't wait to capture it in images you will treasure for years to come. 

I believe in real moments and heartfelt conversations over a good beverage. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments. 

WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR Those Who Cherish Authentic Story Telling

MEET Raina

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GEM Photography is a Connecticut based wedding and family photography business. The focus of GEM is to provide clients with classic and beautiful photos that tell their story. GEM provides customized services to Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida and beyond.

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Jocelyn & Jake

Raina was the best photographer our family has ever worked with! She was very prompt and prepared at every event we have used her for! She is very kind and makes you feel completely comfortable and always had our photos ready so fast! We will definitely use her in the future!


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Will & Tonia

I can't stop looking at my photos, they are stunning.."

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A lot of moving pieces go into planning a wedding day timeline and we know it's easy to feel like a hot mess! Grab GEM's free guide to plan the perfect timeline for your day. 

5 Tips for a Perfect Wedding Day Timeline

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