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Weddings

Intimate Backyard Wedding in Durham, CT: Morgan & Patrick

We are two for two with photographer’s falling through allowing me the opportunity to serve some incredible couples! Thank you to Ryan’s former coworker for connecting me with Morgan and Patrick literally two weeks before their wedding because they are two incredible humans. While I very rarely take on last minute weddings, I am so […]

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Intimate Garden Wedding at Private Estate in East Haddam, CT: Hayley & James

When Hayley reached out to me about her wedding, I was honestly a little hesitant. I’ve photographed a lot of backyard weddings and some were wonderful and some were a headache and a half. After speaking with her, however, I knew I needed to photograph her and James’ wedding. Hayley is one of the sweetest and […]

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Engagements

Coastal Engagement Shoot at Harkness State Park: Shelby & Tom

How stinking cute are Shelby & Tom?! We started off the session a bit nervous to be in front of a camera. Totally normal, honestly happens to everybody, but they trusted me and I’m obsessed with the results!! Highlights of this shoot were the effortless way they laugh together and make each other smile AND […]

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Maternity

Beach Maternity Session at Silver Sands State Park: Nicole & Jason

What is the purpose of an engagement session? Typically, it is to get some beautiful photos of this exciting time in your life while also getting to know me and my photography style. So…does that mean you can exchange it for a maternity session if you find yourself pregnant at the same time? Uhhhh YES!! […]

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Sunrise City Engagement Session at Central Park, NYC: Jessica & Chris

My first engagement session in Central Park and I’m already obsessed with the idea of going back! When Jessica & Chris told me about their wants to have their engagement session in Central Park NY even before booking with me…I knew they were going to be a dream couple to work with! They came prepared for […]

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Summer Engagement at Eolia Mansion: Kristina & Mike

When you think about your dream engagement session with me, I hope that this is the one that comes to mind. Kristina and Mike are literally the sweetest people ever. Both being teachers at the SAME SCHOOL instantly made me think back to Ryan and I working together at RMMS in New London. Being teachers, […]

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Summer Garden Wedding at Phelps-Hathaway House: Gina & Ben

Gina and Ben’s wedding day was nothing short of amazing! The day began with an amazing Catholic Mass held at Sacred Heart Church in Suffield. So many blessings were shared and you could feel the love for both of these two from everyone in attendance. Following this was a tented reception at the Phelps-Hathaway House […]

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Coastal Cape Cod Wedding at Monument Beach: Erin & Dan

The most perfect blend of coastal vibes and Cape Cod beauty was perfect for Erin & Dan’s wedding day. Starting off with a fun morning getting ready at a local Air B&B is always the right choice followed by portraits to get everybody in a fun wedding mood. With a sweet and intimate ceremony at […]

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hi friends!

We are Chelsea and Ryan!

I am the lead photographer and the creative brains behind this business. While I do this full time, I am also a part-time ninja coach! I also am obsessed with coffee and love to dance and crochet!

He is the second shooter and the logistic brains behind this business. Outside of here, he is a 2nd Grade bilingual teacher, a ninja warrior coach, a runner, and an avid pizza fan!

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Full time photographer, part time ninja coach. Explorer of New England and lover of coffee. Add in some crochet, the cutest kitty, and an amazing husband. Basically my life in a nutshell!

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