Growing Tree Photography Blog

Engagement Session at Sherwood Island State Park, CT~ Jessica and Keith

Sara — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:09:27 +0000

You know what makes me happy? Pretty light. You know what makes me REALLY happy? Pretty light and an adorable couple in love. This engagement session with Jessica and Keith was all about that. And I’m pretty psyched about it.

During the session, as I was on a high from working with a number of great people that week, I said to Jessica, “I don’t know what it is, but my couples are always so relaxed, comfortable, and connected with one another. I don’t know how I get so lucky.” And then Jessica surprised me with one of the sweetest compliments ever. She said, “Maybe it’s you!” ……..Wow. That really surprised me, yet made me feel so GOOD! So thank you Jessica for that. You really made my day!

Now on to the images….

And she has a dimple! Too much:)

These next two make my heart happy.

Vintage Engagement Session in Rural CT- Katie and Bryan

Sara — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:24:22 +0000

Are you ready to see a super cute vintage engagement session?! Oh man, I love this session. Katie found her dress at Tova’s Vintage Shop in Old Saybrook, CT. She also chose the location, an old herb farm in Coventry called Caprilands. You gotta love it when your clients scout locations for you! I knew it was going to be a great location, however what I didn’t know was that there may or may not be a ghost dog on property!! Ya, I heard it barking for sure when I was walking around checking out the property. And didn’t think anything of it until Katie asked me if I saw it. “No, why?” “Oh…. well, there is a legend about a ghost dog living here, she said.” “Oh really?!” (Awesome).

Once I started photographing Katie and Bryan, however, all worries of ghost dog subsided. It was a great session. They were adorable and so sweet together. I loved Katie’s vintage blue dress and I couldn’t get over her striking features! Bryan, was as calm and relaxed as can be. And the Caprilands Herb Farm was an awesome location. I’m so glad to hear that there are people working bring it back to life. Thank you both for a great session. I am so excited for your wedding this weekend at Wickham Park and the Bond Ballroom!!

Now onto the photos….

CT Engagement Session with a twist of retro farm- Anne and Mike

Sara — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:39:01 +0000

I am so glad we decided to do Anne and Mike’s engagement shoot in their own backyard, because as it turns out, it’s pretty awesome! They have their own vintage tractor which is sa-weet and still works like a charm. They have a really nice neighbor who lent us his old blue Chevy truck. I wish I could tell you the year, the model, and all that car stuff, but what really mattered to me at the time was that it was blue. And awesome.

Anne and Mike have a comfort with each other that was so tangible and wonderful. They were a joy to photograph and totally up for all my ideas. I love that!

Thanks to miss Claire Ellen who helped me out on this shoot! You’re the best and your laugh is one of my all time faves!

Now onto the photos…

Anne wanted to make their own American Gothic image. “Of course!” I say to that.

And here’s that great blue Chevy! Love it… especially with the hay bales in back.

And now, it is my great pleasure to introduce you to… Beefer (his given name is Pinkerton, but Beefer just seems much more apppropriate).

He was so funny! His ears would lay back and Mike would make some wacky noises, then they would flip up, simultaneously to attention. It was so hilarious that I fell to the ground in laughter while taking the shot below on the right. So glad I got it:) He’s the cutest.

Thanks Anne and Mike for a great shoot! I am so excited for your August wedding at the Chapel at Wesleyan and the Bond Ballroom.

xo,

Sara