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    05/11/2012 Cat’s + Brian’s Delamar Greenwich Harbor Engagement Session | Gold Coast Engagements by Afterglow Photos

    Cat and Brian met over 4 years ago at UConn when they were both in the music program.  Brian stayed in the music department, but she changed departments and they didn’t see much of each other after that.  But somehow, fate had other plans for them…

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    A couple of years later, they both started their Masters programs at Southern CT State but without knowing that the other was doing the same.

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    Who would have thought that in between their studies they’d both walk into the same restaurant and reconnect after all those years?

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    Cat and Brian went to lunch that same weekend and after talking for over five hours and catching up on life, they’ve been together ever since!

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    They wanted to do their engagement session in the picturesque Greenwich Harbor with L’Escale and the Delamar hotel as the backdrop because it has become a favorite spot for them.  They fell in love with the venue back when Cat took Brian for his birthday this past October.  They have chosen to have their wedding there this coming fall and we cannot wait to capture the emotion, beauty and elegance of their day!

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    Posted In: Connecticut, Engagement, Portraits.

    Tags: Afterglow Photos, Boutique Hotel Weddings, Connecticut Engagements, Connecticut Photographers, CT Waterfront Weddings, CT Wedding Photographer, Delamar CT Wedding, Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel, Engagement session, Fairfield County wedding photography, Gold Coast Wedding Photographer, Greenwich CT engagement session, Greenwich Harbor engagement, Greenwich Marina, Greenwich Waterfront Events, Greenwich Weddings, L'Escale Restaurant and Bar CT, L'Escale Weddings, Luxury Hotel Photography, Nautical engagement session, Outdoor Terrace Wedding, Park engagement session

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    03/26/2012 What to Wear? | Spring 2012 Style Guide | Portrait Session Fashion Ideas from Afterglow Photos

    Spring is in the air and the colors are starting to pop up all around us!  That means it’s time to start scheduling your Spring portrait sessions and get thinking about spring fashion.  For those of you who are challenged when it comes to coordinating your family or you and your man, check out these examples of what you could do…

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    We are always asked, “can I wear a pattern?”.  Well, to show you above, the answer is YES.  Keep in mind that smaller patterns won’t distract attention away from the main subject(s) too much. Use patterns sparingly, so if one person is wearing a print, try to avoid putting anyone else in a competing pattern.  When considering a texture, try choosing something different that will give photos some interest such as lace, linen, flannel, ruffles or denim, etc.

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    With the example above, did you notice that it isn’t 100% khaki pants or jeans and a white shirt?!  Holla!!! There are ways to coordinate vs. being too matchy.  No one wants to look cheesy, so take a chance and add a splash of color and different textures.

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    For the fashionistas out there that don’t want to go with a timeless look because that is too blah for you, you can still use a classic item like jeans and incorporate your own flair into the outfit with funky tops and/or trendy accessories.  Whatever you choose, remember the outfits and photos should look like YOU!  You want to capture this time, your true personalities, the relationship and emotion right now!  Enjoy it and I’ll see you in the sun!  ;-)

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    Posted In: Engagement, Portraits, Style.

    Tags: Clothing for Photo Sessions, CT Photographer, CT Portraits, CT Weddings, How to Coordinate Your Clothing for Photos, How to Dress for Photos, How to Style a Family, Photoshoot Fashion, Portrait Fashion for Families, Style Guide, Style Tips, Styling Clients for Photos, What to Wear for Portraits

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    03/22/2012 Suzanne and Tommy’s Engagement Session in New Haven | CT Engagement Photography by Afterglow Photos

    Suzanne and Tommy met through a mutual friend and their first real interaction was at a birthday party back in ’09.  They chatted and soon after she was attending his fraternity’s formal.  They spent the next couple of weeks hanging out and strolling along the beach in West Haven, CT and were inseparable from that point on.

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    NewHaven Winter Engagement Photos04 Suzanne and Tommys Engagement Session in New Haven | CT Engagement Photography by Afterglow PhotosThese two love ANYTHING Disney.  They take a vacation at a Disney resort every year and are spending their honeymoon on a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas with a stop in Disney World.  They even ran in a 5K at Disney World this past October.  And, you might have already guessed it… but Suzanne and Tommy got engaged in the happiest place on earth — Disney World!  We would have gone there for this engagement shoot if we could have. ;-)

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    So, how did the engagement happen? In Suzanne’s own words… “We were on vacation with my family in August 2011 and we started our vacation at the Magic Kingdom.  We went to the park at night and after doing a couple of things with my family Tommy said we should go take a picture by the castle.  So we went to one of the Disney photographers and without my knowing it Tommy told him to make me close my eyes.  So after a couple of pictures I was told to close my eyes for a fun picture.  When I was told to open them Tommy was on his knee and asked me to marry him.  I immediately said yes and we got to celebrate our engagement for the rest of the vacation.”

    NewHaven Winter Engagement Photos09 Suzanne and Tommys Engagement Session in New Haven | CT Engagement Photography by Afterglow Photos

    NewHaven Winter Engagement Photos10 Suzanne and Tommys Engagement Session in New Haven | CT Engagement Photography by Afterglow Photos

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    NewHaven Winter Engagement Photos12 Suzanne and Tommys Engagement Session in New Haven | CT Engagement Photography by Afterglow PhotosI love getting to know couples and hearing all of their stories.  Each one is so different from the next!  When I asked Suzanne to put into words how she felt about the engagement and their story together she said, “I am so happy how our relationship turned out. Tommy makes me happy and I cannot imagine my life without him.  He makes me laugh and feel at ease.  I can totally be myself around him – even if it’s completely nerdy at times.  I cannot wait to be his wife and spend the rest of my life with him.”  After spending just a few short hours in the snow with them, I could tell that they were right for each other.  I just love that!  It’s one of the coolest things to witness…two people you’ve just met, that make perfect sense together, and make each other happy.  I’ll be seeing you both in a few months!!

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    Posted In: Connecticut, Engagement, Portraits.

    Tags: Bookstore Engagement Session, CT Engagements, CT Wedding Photographers, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven Connecticut, New Haven Photographers, Snowy Engagements, Streets of New Haven, Winter Engagement

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    02/28/2012 Laura and John’s Engagement Session at Cranberry Park | Fairfield County Portraits by Afterglow Photos

    Laura and John met at UConn when she was a freshman and he was finishing up his fifth year. They hung out for the first time after Thanksgiving break that year, and the rest is history. They have been dating for 7 years now and will be getting married exactly 7 ½ years after John asked Laura to be his girlfriend.

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    These two love going to local vineyards when the weather is nice, or spending time at nearby Sasco Beach. We had hoped to visit a vineyard for their engagement session but that crazy snow fall this October (in New England) hit us out of the blue, took most of the foliage off of the trees and/or vines throughout the area, and it was a challenge trying to find some color nearby.  But even without splashes of color, these two brought lots of warmth and love to the autumn photo shoot.

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    Thankfully, we had heard about Cranberry Park in Norwalk which has this great mansion, lots of space to roam and play, and it even had some bright yellow leaves (on ONE single tree!!!).  But best of all, the bright sun was shining on that very windy day (which helped to keep our hands and noses warm) on this chilly fall afternoon.

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    Laura and John got engaged in April 2011 at their apartment. It was a low-key Sunday, and neither of them was expecting it to happen that way or on that very day. But sometimes when your plans aren’t going your way, the only thing that really matters is that you have the perfect person to propose to… (oh and that the ring fits too!).  ;-)  Can’t wait until your wedding at The Waterview this year!

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    Posted In: Connecticut, Engagement, Portraits.

    Tags: Cranberry Park Photographs, CT Engagement Photography, CT Weddings, Fairfield County Photographer, Lifestyle, Norwalk Photography

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    02/14/2012 Rachel and Dan’s Southport Engagement Session | Fairfield County Engagement Photography by Afterglow Photos

    Today is Valentines’ Day, and we wanted to wish all of our clients and friends a day filled with love and kisses!  We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the day than with a set of  winter wonderland inspired engagement photos to share with you all.

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    I was lucky enough to meet these two back in 2011 (thanks to our friend, Penney!) and was so thrilled when they chose us to photograph their wedding day.  I instantly knew we’d have a great time working together, but seriously they made my job easy this day because they are so darn cute together!  Rachel is a natural beauty and she has this incredible smile (as you can see)!  Dan is such a gentleman and has such a fun and easy-going personality.  It was pretty clear how smitten he was that day playing in the snow at the beautiful Ogden House in Fairfield, CT.  I love their rockin’ 70′s blanket too! ;-)

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    We headed over to Southport (a section of Fairfield, but the local historic district near the water) and used the old train station as our backdrop for some of the photos.  Soon after, we needed to warm these two up so we headed on over to the Delamar Southport hotel, where one of our favorite restaurants is located.  If you haven’t heard of it yet, it has gotten rave reviews since it opened and it is known for it’s seasonally inspired, farm to table menu.  Bring your friends and family, because it is something special!  Many thanks to Artisan Restaurant for allowing us to cozy on up at the bar, sample some delicious food and cocktails, before we finished up our photo shoot around the hotel and restaurant.

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    Stay cozy and warm this Valentine’s Day, and remember… “All you need is love. Love is all you need.” – The Beatles

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    Posted In: Connecticut, Engagement, Portraits.

    Tags: Artisan Restaurant, Connecticut Wedding Photography, CT Weddings, Fairfield County Weddings, Fairfield Photography, Southport Delamar Hotel, Southport Engagement Session, Southport Events, Southport Photographer, Winter Engagement

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    02/08/2012 Beth and Scott’s Fairfield Engagement Session | Fairfield, CT Portraits by Afterglow Photos

    Another case of the taboo workplace romance.  I love these stories!!  This is there’s… Beth and Scott met while working together at an advertising agency in NYC. They hit it off, dated for a while, and discussed getting engaged sometime around the Spring or Summer of 2011, and decided to go look at rings while visiting Scott’s family down in North Carolina during the holidays of 2010.

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    While looking at rings, Beth found one that she loved, and told Scott it was the type of ring she would like when the time came.  :-) Scott ended up buying the ring the next day…

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    About a week later, Scott surprised Beth with a proposal after work in their apartment one night.  It was intimate, private and romantic, and little did she know…that there was more to come.  He had secretly planned for Beth to have the next day off (with the help and permission of her bosses) so she could go to her home state of Connecticut to share the great news with her loved ones and celebrate the day with them!  He knew just how important they are in her life.

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    So many of Beth’s memories growing up include her home town of Fairfield, CT, so we visited some of the local favorites on this glorious day in October.  We took advantage of the warm sun at Jennings Beach and strolled around town by the Fairfield Museum and History Center.  Can’t wait to capture your wedding day memories this May, so let the festivities begin!

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    Posted In: Connecticut, Engagement, Portraits.

    Tags: Boat Engagement, Connecticut Engagement Session, CT Engagement Portrait, CT Photographer, Fairfield, Fairfield Beach, Fairfield County Photographer, Fairfield Museum and History Center, Jennings Beach, Love Photographer, Rings in Sea Shells

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    02/07/2012 Christine and Rob’s Vineyard Engagement Session | Hudson Valley Portraits by Afterglow Photos

    They met in high school while sitting next to each other in biology class.  Eventually they became a couple and went to the junior and senior proms together.  Like a lot of young couples, they went their separate ways after graduation to pursue their educations and careers.  To their surprise, within the last three and a half years they’ve reconnected and now they live in the same complex.  Years later, some have said that “Christine could never get her first love out of her head”.

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    There are a few things that these two love… 1) football 2) their favorite TV shows and 3) wine.  They enjoy going on hikes and picnicking with a favorite bottle of wine or going wine tasting, so we decided to enjoy a warm autumn weekend and sample some wines at the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in New York.

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    warwick valley winery engagement afterglow111016 blog001 Christine and Rob’s Vineyard Engagement Session | Hudson Valley Portraits by Afterglow PhotosSo how did they get engaged?  Here’s the story.  Rob contacted a teacher that Christine works with, and had her hook up the smartboard while Christine was in a meeting.  When she was done with her meeting, Christine entered the empty classroom and noticed that her smartboard was all lit up and in child-like handwriting it said “Will you marry me?”  As she stared at it (in shock), Rob walked in through the doorway all dressed up and got down on one knee and proposed!

    warwick valley winery engagement afterglow111016 blog002 Christine and Rob’s Vineyard Engagement Session | Hudson Valley Portraits by Afterglow PhotosAren’t these two adorable together?  You wouldn’t know it from these photos, but they braved the busy scene here with hundreds of others surrounding us at the winery this day.  There was live music and an event going on, so we had to sneak to the sides of the fields and try our best to get some privacy and intimate moments.  It was such a beautiful location, and we had a great time sampling their wines and ciders too!  (If you have a chance to visit, try their pear cider with pizza from their wood burning oven. Yum!  They use farm fresh and local ingredients too.)  We can’t wait until Christine and Rob’s wedding at the Falkirk Estate later this year!

     

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    Posted In: Engagement, New York, Portraits.

    Tags: Afterglow Photos, Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley photographer, New York, NY engagements, NY event photography, NY photographer, vineyard engagement, warwick valley winery

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    01/10/2012 Weddings, Engagements, Babies and Families – OH MY | Fairfield County Lifestyle Photography by Afterglow Photos

    So I am happy to say that 2012 is starting off with a bang! Lots of great things in the works over here, and a ton of blog posts are on the horizon!  We’ve worked with some really incredible clients and vendors this past year and before I go further, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for all of the support and business you’ve brought our way!  Afterglow Photos has grown in leaps and bounds this past year, and we are completely booked for the 2012 wedding season.  We owe that to all of your wonderful referrals and for that we are so very grateful!  We are of course available for portraits and corporate work (and more) during the week, but our Spring-Winter weekends are jam packed in twenty twelve.  If you know of anyone newly engaged looking for a 2013 photographer send them our way!  :-) So here’s a peek at what’s to come and stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more!

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    fairfieldcounty familyphotographer afterglowphotos Weddings, Engagements, Babies and Families   OH MY | Fairfield County Lifestyle Photography by Afterglow PhotosCheers! – Sarah

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    Posted In: Engagement, Portraits, Sneak Peek, Weddings.

    Tags: Afterglow Photos, Connecticut Family Portraits, CT Engagement Photos, Newborn Photography, Wedding Photographer

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    11/28/2011 Happy Cyber Week! | Holiday Promos from Afterglow Photos

    That’s right, forget Black Friday or Cyber Monday.  I’m not one for the chaos anyway. I skip the long lines and hate the crazy crowds.  I shy away from 24 hour deals because I don’t like the hard sell or the stress.  But you knew that already. ;-)

    So, for those of you like myself, who would rather sip your latte or glass of red wine while shopping at your leisure in your fuzzy slippers, knowing that you are going to get a good deal without the pressure… this one’s for you.

    This week I am offering 50% off a few of my services, your choice!  Tell your girlfriends, parents, spouse {hurry up and share this link on Facebook, Twitter, email} … as this is the gift that you’ve been wanting to give yourself anyway.  Update your artwork and family heirlooms this holiday season through the New Year!  Enjoy one of the following:

    1) Winter or Spring Portrait Session Fee at 50% OFF {Newborn, Family, Engagement, Corporate or Personal Gift Certificate for use in February – April 2012. Regularly $250 / Cyber Week Special $125}

    2) Personalized Custom Framing & Art Consultation at 50% OFF {See examples below for what your wall areas could look like with my help in 2012! Regularly $250 per on-site consult. / Cyber Week Special $125 for first hour}

    3) Buy a Canvas Get One FREE {Feel free to mix and match your photos from our wedding, event or portrait session, and multiple sizes to choose from. Please ask for guidance in choosing the right photos as canvas images will wrap or stretch around product and I would be happy to assist you. Available for 12/25 delivery.}

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    Contact me at sarah {at} afterglowphotos {dot} com and include your purchase choice, contact info with delivery instructions and details, and I will send you a secure Paypal payment link and answer any questions you may have.

    This offer is valid through Cyber Week which ends at midnight on 12/2/11. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

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    Posted In: Engagement, Event, Portraits, Products, Weddings.

    Tags: Artwork, Canvas, Frames, Heirloom Photos, Holiday, Organic Bloom

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    11/03/2011 Diana and Justin’s Engagement Session Sneak Peek | CT Portraits by Afterglow Photos

    They met at the beginning of Summer in 2007.  Since he’s from England and was living here in the states, she signed on to be his “unofficial” tour guide.  One day, probably the second or third time they spent together, Justin suggested they go to a water park or Central Park (how different could those two things be??).  So, they hopped on MetroNorth (the train here) and wandered through NYC and lounged around in Central Park for hours.  Somehow the time had flown by, and they realized that they hadn’t eaten all day!  It was almost time to go and before they left the park…they had their first kiss!

    dianajustin blogboard Diana and Justins Engagement Session Sneak Peek | CT Portraits by Afterglow PhotosFast forward 3 years now, and Justin and Diana had plans to go into the city for his birthday in December 2010.  She’s usually the planner in the relationship so Justin threw her off guard when he said he found a “Winter Wonderland” in Central Park with penguins that they had to check out.  Who doesn’t love penguins?!  So Diana went along with it but was getting impatient when they got to the park and there was no sign of anything Winter Wonderland-like.

    What they did find was Belvedere Castle.  (Proposal Hint: Diana happens to loves castles, and has forced Justin to visit several when they’ve visited his home country of England. So far, everything was looking good for Justin’s romantic proposal.)  A few moments later, Justin started getting serious and talking to Diana until a city worker came to empty the garbage can (literally 2 feet away from where they were standing)!  Finally, the guy left and Justin stumbled through the rest of his proposal (totally caught off guard by the bad timing of the garbage man – and the horrific smell he left behind).  But it didn’t really matter what he said or what had happened with the trash beforehand, because Diana said YES and the excitement took over from there! :-) Included below is a peek at their engagement session that would have been in Central Park, had the summer rains not delayed our shoot multiple times.  But we had just as much fun finding some outdoor, fall settings at Pumpkinseed Hill, part of the Jones Family Farms, and at a nearby park in Fairfield County, CT.

    Can’t wait to see you both again in just a few weeks and enjoy the excitement ahead!

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