We did our first high school senior shoot of the new year! Below are some photos from Rachel’s session which also included some poses with her mom and two buddies, Jaime and Amanda.
Rachel wanted outdoor photos too, and we did not let the snow stop us. In fact, I love how they came out! A little snow and some cold weather dressing gave Rachel a unique session unlike any others we did last year!
Steadman Photography includes a complimentary engagement session with all wedding day coverage. Sometimes the couple asks us to eliminate the engagement session hoping this will save money. There are cases where distance makes it impossible to schedule this session with our couples, and in such cases we are willing to make compensation. But if this is not the case, then we feel the engagement session is one of the best preparations our couples can have in anticipation of their wedding day!
Russell calls it “Rehearsal Photography”. By this he means it is the one chance both you and your photographer will have to work together before your wedding. You will see first hand what it’s like to be in front of the camera. You will be able to share with your photographer your wishes and preferences. You’ve heard the expression “get my good side” and that’s part of what we’re accomplishing here. We also address problems with blinking or squinting with simple solutions and concentrate on how the light responds to the texture and color of your hair. Taking the time to do an engagement session will ensure your wedding photographs will be everything you hoped for.
The engagement session is a win-win for both you and your photographer. He or she gets to work with you before the wedding, see how you photograph, learn what you like and dislike, and establish a rapport with both of you before that all important day. You get to give important feedback to your photographer while having the experience of being photographed before your wedding day . . . PLUS the added benefit of having fun!! That’s right, we have been told many times that the engagement session was fun.
Here are some photos from our 2008 engagement sessions:
Here is our last post before the New Year!!! It is in honor of Carroll and Paul whose engagement session we did yesterday. We had an awsome time despite the cold, and even managed to take a few outdoors.
We look forward to photographing their Connecticut wedding in October.
WISHING YOU A WARM AND FUZZY NEW YEAR TOO!! This is the picture that we used on our Christmas cards this year — featuring our very own Cody Bear. We took this photo on the 19th which was the day of the big snow fall . . . a perfect winter scene, especially with the barn as background!
Well, even though Cody is cute and all that, he is not the real reason we celebrate Christmas. The real reason, of course, is the birth of Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). This is indeed very precious news and something we want to shout from the rooftops! God is so good, and has richly blessed us with each other and all the wonderful people we meet through our photography! Oh, and He has a great sense of humor as exemplified by one of his funniest creations — our cute little Cody! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
I would like to post our last wedding of the season — Beth and Greg who celebrated their life together at Adams Mill in Manchester.
I just love stair shots! Here they are waiting to be announced.
This last image showcases Beth’s talent as a jewelry maker. She made the beautiful necklaces worn by her bridesmaids at the wedding! She also made her own jewelry which she is wearing in the image above.
Chris and Megan were married at the River House in Haddam on November 1. Here are some of our favorite images from their wedding!
Devin and Jason’s wedding was so much fun! Here are some photos from their wedding on October 18:
Beautiful ring, Devin!
Meet Devin’s brother Mike and her dad Tom — they are great musicians! Tom is the drummer for Tirebiter, the band that played at our couple’s wedding. Of course, his first obligation was as the father of the bride, but he still found time to play at her wedding. (just a side note to all future brides: if you’re thinking of hiring a band for your wedding, check them out! Tirebiter won Hartford Magazine’s Best Of Award for 2007!).
Here is Devin with the guys in the band including her dad!
Devin and Jason find time to relax outside on the patio during a break from dancing.
Then it’s one last dance before it’s time to go!
You could tell Jason’s family really adore Devin.
Just had to post this photo of Alexandra and Whitley! I was really surprised to see two of our Plainville High School seniors at the JDRF Walk at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Alex’s team won second place in the tee shirt design contest at the Walk which took place on September 28. 
What a beautiful bride Christina made!
She and Timothy got married on September 20.
After the ceremony, we went to the top of the hill at Hubbard Park for pictures. The view was breathtaking!
Another photo from their special day:
I love this cake picture with Christina in the background!
I am way behind on our wedding posts, so it is about time that I showed some pics from our September 6 wedding! Despite the rain, we captured some great moments even with an outdoor backdrop!
