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Check out one of GEM's recent engagement sessions photographed at the famous Yale University.
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Bryan and Megan’s Connecticut beer garden wedding was one for the “record” books (you’ll get that joke shortly. Their wedding was fun, with the occasional happy tears, from when I pulled into the parking lot til I plopped myself in the car to go home. From their vintage record-themed seating chart to Megan’s glittered party […]
August 30, 2022
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Chris and Erin’s Saint Clements summer wedding was one for the ages. From the getting ready with confetti bombs to dancing the night away with foam light sticks it was a evening I’ll never forget. I remember meeting them for their engagement session at Topsmead State Forest and couldn’t believe how nice they were. We […]
August 23, 2022
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Jill and Reed’s Union League Cafe wedding in New Haven was probably one of the most fun times I have had at a wedding. When I say Jill is one of the most chill brides I have ever met I am not lying. The day started with a vendor getting in an accident with an […]
August 2, 2022
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Taylor and Amanda’s Hartford summer wedding was one for the books. It started with a very chill first look at the Old Avon Farms Hotel and ended as the party of the summer. The wedding was perfectly them… It never felt like a production but a day that just truly reflected them as a couple. […]
July 13, 2022
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Ben and Kim’s Saltwater Farms Vineyard wedding was your classic summer wedding that couples dream about. From the photos at the shore to the stunning sunset that kissed the vineyard sky. It was a hot day without a cloud in the sky thank god for water and church air conditioning. We started the day with […]
June 28, 2022
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I don’t miss many things about 2020, but I do miss the smaller weddings that I got to shoot. They were so intimate and I got to know more people at the wedding. Devon and Holly’s Riverview wedding took me right back to those smaller weddings. I am not saying I don’t like the big […]
June 21, 2022
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It has been over a month since I came back to humid CT from my Disneyland solo trip. I went to Walt Disney World solo last December and had a great time. It was not my first solo Disney trip. My first solo Disney trip was back in 2015 when I went on a whim […]
June 13, 2022
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After shooting weddings as long as I have you learn what you like to shoot, and most importantly what are appropriate wedding photographer outfits. There are the no brainers like no jeans or flannels, but when you roll around on the ground or hide in bushes a summer dress won’t do. This week’s blog is […]
April 19, 2022
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About Hiram and Maggie’s Mansion at Bald Hill Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Torres are married!!! Thanks to the love of this beautiful couple and some flexibility on everyone’s part the Mansion at Bald Hill wedding went beautifully. The forecast called for 70% rain, and it felt like it rained about that much. Looking out the […]
April 12, 2022
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I have always worked with music or tv shows in the background, but recently I have loved working to rewatch podcasts. What is a rewatch podcast you might ask? It is a podcast where former shows are rewatched, usually by the show’s actors, and they share behind-the-scenes info. I love listening to these so I […]
March 29, 2022
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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.
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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.
Get a free copy of GEM Engagement Session Guide here. There are tips on locations, wardrobe, weather and more.
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