carla ten eyck photography 2013 c10 studio e-zine vol. 2
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TenCSTUDIOezine
2013 || march
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Happy March! Here I am starting off the season by keeping
a resolution I made to myself- to get this beautiful C10
Studio e-zine out again in 2013! For any of you who missed
the first edition, you can view it HERE. Huge thanks
to Nichole at Coral Pheasant for such a stunning e-zine
design, yet again!
How many of you are trying to keep the resolutions
you made yourself a few short months ago – from the
expected, but certainly helpful ones like getting healthier
or doing more for your community to more personal
resolutions like being more present and off-line? I take
this time each year to really reflect and set my goals for
the year, both personally and professionally. I even go
so far as to print them out and put them in a binder,
complete with images and bullet points and just general
prettiness! It’s a motivator, I’ll be honest! I even wrote up
a studio mission statement which I will review and tweak
to make sure it really reflects what my studio is all about.
This past year has certainly brought about its share
of pretty big and amazing changes for the studio! The
biggest is perhaps our taking over the back end of the
super talented photography studio RAW Photo Design.
My studio management team here of Dominique, Andrew,
Julie, Philitha, Jasmine and Rebecca offer an amazing
customer service experience for my studio photographers
which consists of me, Julie, Jasmine, Dave Noonan and
now Jacob Bergmeier as well as for Eric and Amber of
RAW Photo Design!
It was always my dream to head some type of a
photography co-op where a group of photographers can
all just focus on what they are best at: taking pictures!
Here I am, years later, living out this dream and I couldn’t
be happier.
Here’s to making this coming year the best one yet!
2013 || march
xo,,,,
carla
Editor's Letter
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the || studioCarla Ten Eyck Photography is run out
of Carla’s childhood home in the historic
West End of Hartford, Connecticut. The
studio is a bustling beehive of activity
and houses many of the inner workings
of the studio – from the overall studio
management of both Carla Ten Eyck
Photography and RAW Photo Design
to the editing. Everything is done
here! Carla has four talented associate
photographers on staff: Julie Morawski,
Jasmine Balgobin, Dave Noonan and our
newest addition, Jacob Bergmeier! All
associates are booking weddings through
the studio for the 2013 season.
Meetings at our Hartford, Connecticut studio are by
appointment only. Call or email the studio to schedule one! Be
sure to check out our latest adventures at carlateneyck.com
we travel world wide!
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18 gillian & mike
24 taina & adam
38 christina & christopher
46 vendor love
06 meet the studio
08 making of a gown
14 drawn stories
16 c10 photo tip
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50 love fest
58 bridal fave photo
60 two cultures / salvage one
68 cabin fever
88 britta & josh e-shoot
96 country life
98 the gift of photography
106 c10 fave moment
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julie morawskiHey, I’m Julie. Lover of tea, nicknames, daisies, sunshine,
honey whiskey, bad jokes and my dog Walter. I am a flower
child at heart.
I am inspired by love, at it’s very sweetest. I have an
eye for light and graceful compositions – that is my gift
to you. I will be there when you hold each other’s hands
and chuckle. As you straighten his bowtie. As you push
her hair behind her ear and spin her on the dance floor.
That is what I find to be most beautiful.
I was born and raised in Connecticut and studied
studio arts and psychology at Assumption College in Mas-
sachusetts. I lived out that way until I joined the studio
last year and could not be happier to be a part of this
loving, inspiring team!
shooting philosophyMy shooting philosophy is all about capturing the beauty
in natural moments, as they are happening without being
intrusive. I like to catch fluttering eyelashes, genuine
laughter and smiles. My style is eclectic, creative and
artsy. I like to be different with my compositions, try new
things and pretty details make me so, so happy. I like to
have fun with my clients when I am shooting and hope
you all feel the same!
dave noonanHey now! Originally from and still residing on the west
side of Connecticut. Danbury to be exact. I am a Daddy
to the most gorgeous twin girls on this planet. They are
my favorite stand-up comedy team, and their middles
names are Green and Blue. Coincidentally, their names
match their eye color, cool huh?
I’ve been photographing professionally for five years. I
originally made a name for myself in the photo world with
my landscape photography. Years later, I now enjoying
fusing my ethereal landscape work with my portrait and
wedding work and have found my unique niche.
shooting philosophyI consider my style to be a perfect blend of new school
artistic and photojournalistic with an emphasis on catching
the real moments. I strive to create bold compositions
in all my images and pay great attention to light, both
natural and created.
When time allows, I love shooting with nontraditional
techniques that other photographers would never even
think of at a wedding such as long exposures, panoramas,
night shots and unique lighting setups.
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jacob bergmeierI fell deeply in love with photography while attending
college 14 years ago. My photography professors guided my
love for “street photography” (photographing interesting
people and places) as well as documentary photography. I
have photographed weddings in some of the most sought-
after venues in New York and Connecticut, most notably
the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
I am family man. My wife Diana and daughter Lillian
are my pride and joy. When I’m not creating images, I
enjoy running, hiking, biking, cooking (but not cleaning
up afterwards!) and reading.
shooting philosophyPhotography has always amazed me. How a photograph
can completely compel you to feel like you are part of the
moment. How something that in itself has no motion un-
less you physically move it, yet still can make you feel like
it is in fact moving. How seeing two people in their most
glorious state right after they have exchanged vows can
make you feel the love that they share between them. And
to be the one to create those images that will stand the
test of time is the biggest honor a photographer can feel.
jasmine balgobinMy name is Jasmine but please call me Jazzy. I’m originally
from Philly and I am free spirit, who LOVES food and travel
and comes from a multi-cultural background that I hold
dear to my heart. I’m happiest when I can help others in
need; it makes my heart sing to give back. I began pur-
suing community arts in grade school and college. After
college, I worked as a Community Muralist for ten years
in Philadelphia and also as the Director of Community Arts
in Camden, New Jersey, creating healing arts programs in
prisons, hospitals and homeless shelters. I moved to Hart-
ford from Philly and eventually joined the C10 studio as an
associate – a place I consider my home away from home.
shooting philosophyMy shooting philosophy is inspired by a lesson my high
school art teacher taught me in allowing artistic moments
to reveal themselves instead of manufacturing them. I
consider photographs as living stories that are filled with
personal meaning and I find the process of capturing the
delicate moments of people’s lives so humbling. I’m obsessed
with the patterns light and colors create. The graceful arch
of the neck or the lavender color of dusk, it’s all magic to
me. My goal is that you see yourself, your family and your
love reflected clearly and warmly in my lens.
Carla has four amazing associate photographers on staff at the studio, all
with their own unique vision for your wedding day. See more of their work
by visiting carlateneyck.com. To set up an appointment call the studio at
860.906.1993 or email us at [email protected].
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WeddingGownthe
making of a
Last year I had one of the most interesting experiences as
a photographer in the wedding industry. I photographed
the making of a wedding gown from the very first moment
my bride, Mandi, tried the dress on, to the actual making
of it on-site at Modern Trousseau in Connecticut, to Mandi
wearing the gown for her destination wedding in Costa
Rica! How many people can say they got to see, let alone
document this process?
My good friend and colleague, Beth Chapman from
the White Dress by the Shore, and I were brainstorming
the idea of photographing the making of a dress when we
realized that we had the perfect bride in common. Our bride
Mandi already had a White Carpet appointment scheduled at
Beth’s boutique and I had already been hired to photograph
Mandi’s wedding in Costa Rica. The stars couldn’t have been
more aligned if we tried! Callie, the head designer at Modern
Trousseau, was more than happy to let us in to document
how her gowns are made in the United States.
In November I traveled down to Jaco, Costa Rica to
photograph Mandi and Dan’s wedding. To see her gown,
finished and in it's glory against the backdrop of the lush
tropical rainforest was a true photographic score.
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photography carla ten eyck « dress wallice by modern trousseau via the
white dress by the shore « video vintage cinemacheck out the video!
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In a market saturated with photographers it’s sometimes hard to come up with innovative
ways to show who you are and why you are different from the crowd. A few years back
one of my clients showed me this amazing vendor, Georg Pedersen of Drawn Stories in
New York. Georg takes the story of how you met (by taping your audio) and then combines
his illustrations with your voice. It is one of the cutest and most clever things I have
seen in a long time – I just loved it! But how could I have something like this?? I wasn’t
engaged! I called Georg because I felt so passionately about what he was doing that I
just had to share his talents with all of my clients! During our conversation we decided
that I could in fact do a video based on the many facets of what I do at the studio! I was
beyond excited!! I am so happy to share with you the first of six videos Georg made for
my studio here! To contact Georg for your event go to drawnstories.com
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TenC PHOTO TIP
At most weddings I try to take a moment and
grab an outside shot with my couple while the
reception is winding down. There could be some
crazy good light or just a cool nook we didn’t
get to photograph during portraits. Each time
I do this, my couple thanks me for taking them
away for a moment to just catch their breath
and take it all in!
This image is from Lindsey and Kevin’s
Madison Beach Hotel wedding this past summer.
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Gillian and Mike’s New York City winter wedding was
the best kind of adventure. Everything I photograph in
New York is an adventure, there is so much possibility
at every corner! Gillian had set me up for success at
every point, so Andrew, Ryan and I were ready to roll
from the word go! I am so happy they were smarties and
decided to do a first look – a very good call for winter
weddings since it gets dark out so early. The location
for said first look? Park Avenue right in the middle of
the median. Why the heck not? Gillian had also gotten
the absolute coolest vintage cab – like EVER – for us to
photograph in after the wedding. Andrew and I squished
in with them (oh yes, it is super-romantic to have your
photographers so very close) and we are so glad we
did! The traffic was nuts so we ended up scrapping our
original location plan and I directed us to a spot with
some Christmas lights. We pulled over and got great
photos! Some of my favorites were just from when we
were driving! The cherry on top has got to be courtesy
of my girl Michelle at Pink Monkey Events... she secured
rooftop access for some of the most epic images of my
career! I want to snuggle these pictures!! Andrew and I
captured such different images from here. What a way
to tag team this opportunity!
Gillianand Mike
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andrew henderson
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photography carla ten eyck + andrew henderson « ceremony saint ignatius loyola, new york, new york
« venue manhattan penthouse, new york, new york « coordinator pink monkey events « dress kenneth
pool « shoes nina « bridesmaids dresses amsale « beauty mercedes of paragon « florist cress floral
decorations « paper ceci new york « band / dj dan rosengard + band « video kaipo of 15 minutes of frame
« vintage cab filmcars « cake bruno’s bakery
andrew henderson
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TAINA & ADAMTAINA & ADAMkhuds�, new yorkk
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When I met Taina and Adam we just clicked. I think
we spent two hours just talking and laughing in
my studio like we were old friends catching up.
When they hired me I felt like I had won a prize!
They are two of the sweetest, most creative and
real people I have met and photographing their
wedding was something I looked forward to all year.
When I arrived it was almost like a movie set met
with real life: tons of colorful, dreamy and creative
details mixed with some of the most colorful and
amazing personalities! Everyone’s hearts were on
their sleeves and no one cared when it started
sprinkling! We had an outdoor ceremony too, but
no one was worried! Mike and I had such a great
time with everyone. Hands down, this was one of
my favorite weddings ever!
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mike romano
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photography carla ten eyck + mike romano « venue oak hill, hudson, new york « coordinator experience events
« dress ines de santo via bridal reflections « shoes vera wang « bridesmaids dresses dessy « florist landish
studio « paper dingbat press « band / dj the groove shop « video vintage cinema « cake / catering oliver kita
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CHRISTINA and
CHRISTOPHER
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This Nautical/Cowboy themed wedding was one of our very favorites. Not only was
the couple truly adorable and full of personality, but the details were to die for!
The bride arrived to the ceremony in her family’s boat and the feel of the day was
so personal and gorgeous. The wedding included fun lawn games, lots of cowboy
boots, a seafood feast featuring lobster and clam chowder and beautiful light.
mike romano
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from sixpence for your shoe: In a boots and
boat shoes, beachy western sort of fête, Christina
and Chris wed at her family’s community yacht club.
From the first time we met, we knew this would
be spectacular. Christina’s ideas were well solidified
from nearly our first meeting, playing on coral and
sea blue with vibrant navy and orange as accents. In
the desire to keep their wedding intimate, personal
and downright fun, details were infused throughout
to conjure memories of home, youth and festivity.
As guests arrived, they were greeted with pash-
minas to warm chilled shoulders, encouraged to leave
their shoes and set their feet in the grass with a shoe-
check station and offered a pre-ceremony beverage. A
family friend married the couple under a seaside arbor,
complemented by modern tunes played via a classic string
ensemble. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds took
a quick jaunt on Christina’s family boat, Grace, which
had been adorned with yachting flags translating to
“Just Married.”
Christina and Chris’s focus was to deliver to their
guests an upscale clambake experience that combined
classic New England fare and down-home Texas bbq,
representing each of their upbringings. The perfect fit
was found with the incredible talents at Outdoor Cook-
ers! From the raw bar to the pulled pork sliders, the
cocktail hour was a hit, as guests played croquet and
corn hole, sipped cocktails through colorful silly straws
and mingled about. Nautical touches in the rope knots
on the cocktail tables and a beer bar in a small wooden
dinghy added to the fun. Once inside the Pavilion, which
gives the appearance of the interior of an old wooden
boat, lanterns were strung, with table images attached,
each a carefully crafted cut out of meaningful aspects of
Christina and Chris as a couple. The tables were dressed
with an aquatic themed linen and runner, pale blue irish
linen napkins and buckets of goodies. The flowers were
the perfect pop of color and texture to bring out the
table top decor. Guests helped themselves to custom
lobster bibs with the C&C logo on them, one which was
repeated from the invitations through the reception
details, adding cohesiveness to the entire event. The
dessert bar carried the theme of classic New England
treats with homespun touches: peach cobblers, cookies
and a mini two-tiered carrot wedding cake that guests
could not wait to try!
The bridal party delighted guests with an unexpected
line dance and had everyone on their feet cheering.
The toasts by both fathers, as well as the friends, were
sweet and sentimental, humorous and upbeat and just
about perfect. Guests danced and danced the night
away leaving everyone with unforgettable memories of
Christina and Chris’s wedding celebration.
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photography carla ten eyck + mike romano « venue dolphin cove clubhouse « event planning + design
sixpence for your shoe « dress designed by bride « bridesmaids dresses asos « makeup donna puma «
florist lisa eisenman-salley « paper erica keuter designs « strings millennium music « band one step
ahead « cake fairway « catering outdoor cookers
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
coral pheasant stationeryphotography by carla ten eyck
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When I first met Nichole it was as a potential client
for her wedding a few years back. It was like
we were meant to meet! Throughout
her wedding process I gained so much
professional respect for this creative
and crazy talented soul! She designed
her wedding from the smallest
detail to the biggest and it was just
FULL of personality and texture and
quirky perfection. After her wedding, our
relationship continued as I hired Coral Pheasant,
her design and stationery company to spruce up my
site and logo. Nichole has taken my business,
visually, into another galaxy! Once I saw
what a perfect visual fit we were I had
literally project after project for Nichole
to help keep my branding consistent.
She has designed everything for my
studio from my logo and pricing PDF’s,
to client books and thank you cards, to
this here fine e-zine you all are reading!
Blooop! I can’t recommend Nichole enough!!
coralpheasant.com 651.261.7251
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→photography by julie morawski
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{love}fest was a dream. An overwhelming amount of love
and beauty. Leah and Jeff were filled with so much joy and
it was clear that they surround themselves with tons and
tons of love. It was so much fun to spend the day with
these two cutie pies, and I wish {love}fest was every day!
Julie Morawski
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What happens when you pick your favorite people
in the world and then invite them to spend a
weekend with you on an island to play some
kickball, eat a whole roast pig and get down on
the dance floor? For us, these were the ingredients
for an unforgettable weekend filled with smiles,
love, and laughter. Oh, and we got hitched too!
Leah Love
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photography julie morawski « venue elihu island « event planner adrienne o’connor + team of ruffles
and tweed « dress la fleur by anne barge « florist sayles livingston « band livewire ny « photobooth
photobooth planet « caterer b + m catering company « tent sperry tents
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Out of all these pictures you ask me to pick my favorite? Impossible…
until I remembered this picture. This was the first picture you sent
to us. It was our 'sneak peak' and both of our favorites. I remember
waiting in the airport in Charlotte on our way to our honeymoon
destination. They were calling us to board but we refused to unt i l
the picture loaded and we could see it. We were hovering
over my cell phone screen, both trying to get the better
angle. The internet in the airport was so slow and It
took sooooooo long to load. Then, there it was, Osa
and I, happier than we have ever been. The softness of
the light, the vibrance of the flowers and my amazing
husband… everything about this picture is incredible!”
Anne Duberry
BRIDE'S FAVE PHOTO || anne and osa
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TWO CULTURESSALVAGE ONE CHI
TOWN
unite at
photography by jasmine balgobin
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I flew out to the windy city to photograph a gorgeous
wedding with a mosaic of beautiful elements! It was the
marriage of two cultures, Filipino and Russian Ortho-
dox, and two huge and charismatic families who love
food and laughing together and have some killer dance
moves! The groom is a chef and the bride a server who
met at a restaurant they were working at. Their banquet
tables were filled to the brim with local fresh foods and
lots of homemade Filipino desserts. Everyone danced
the night away at the stunning Salvage One, an old
antique warehouse where every nook and cranny is filled
with artistic creations. The true meaning of family came
across so clearly on this day and warmed my heart.
Jasmine Balgobin
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from the gals at whim events and hartford
prints!: When planning this photo shoot, we were
inspired by the warmth that a new marriage brings to
a lifetime of family traditions. Many couples are looking
for ways to create simple, yet meaningful, moments at
their wedding and we love working with clients to bring
those moments to life. We've learned that it's not the
size of the wedding or lavish items that make a wedding
memorable and special, but the amount of heart the
couple puts into it. Set at a cozy family cabin in the
woods, we imagined that our couple, Luna and Helder,
see the cabin as a special and intimate place of family
dinners, food and drink shared by the fire and long and
lively conversations. The vibe of the shoot is cozy, warm,
intimate, simple, humble and homey. The colors are
forest green, crimson, steel blue, charcoal and nutmeg.
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proposal: We decided the shoot
should tell our couple's love story,
so we planned their proposal, as
well as their wedding weekend. We
imagine that Helder takes Luna
on a surprise hike near the cabin,
where she unexpectedly finds a
sweet and simple scavenger hunt
he has planned. Little paper clues
are left along the trail, leading
them to the engagement site – a
simple, winter's picnic! Amongst
warm blankets and hot chocolate,
glass ornaments hang from the
trees and in one of them, the ring!
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the wedding weekend: Naturally, the couple plans
their winter wedding at the cabin, an intimate and
fun weekend for their closest friends and family to
enjoy. The custom letterpress invitation, wrapped
in stitched burlap, cleverly functions as both a book
and a map, guiding guests to the wedding day.
We saw the weekend as filled with joyous winter
activities – a pancake breakfast, afternoon ice
skating, an outdoor ceremony by the fire, a potluck
dinner of family recipes, s'mores and cozy blankets –
simple and meaningful ways to spend time together.
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Following a day of activities, the ceremony is held
outdoors in front of a large fire. The ceremony is
sweet and casual, and guests stay warm in cozy
blankets while drinking homemade glogg, a recipe
of spiced wine made by the couple. Behind the
ceremony hangs a large rosemary wreath and
buckets of herbs. Luna carries a bouquet of herbs
and daffodils.
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After the ceremony, the group moves indoors, to
a warm and glowing potluck dinner made from
family recipes, as requested on the RSVP cards,
and served on a buffet of cast-iron skillets and pots.
Lanterns and dried herbs hang over the table to
create a rustic and homey feel, while a chalkboard
menu of each family recipe is displayed near the
table. The tablescape is simple, adorned with herbs,
greens, wine and good conversation. Each place
setting has a linen napkin, tied together with
twine, herbs and a cinnamon stick. The wedding
favor, a bouquet garni of spices and a letterpress
recipe card to make the family glogg, add a warm
and thoughtful touch.
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photography carla ten eyck « venue 286 tobacco street, lebanon, ct, for sale – contact matt st. amour
at 860.803.4061 « event planning, floral + event design whim events « bridal gowns + bridesmaid dress
flair brides maid « wardrobe styling hartford prints! « paper + event design hartford prints! « hair +
makeup d.d. nickel « chalkboard signs cut. paste. love « antique rentals diamonds + rust « wedding
rings + bride's necklace la perla jewelers
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Brit aJos &S I M S B U R Y T O B A C C O B A R N S
an e ngageme n t shoo t
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When planning our wedding, one of our
priorities was the photographer. I discov-
ered Carla's work and called the studio.
After speaking with her on the phone I
felt an instant connection.
Soon thereafter my fiancé Josh and I
met with Carla and it was a match made
in heaven. Months later, we scheduled
our engagement shoot. Prior to having
our enngagement photos taken, Josh and
I looked at the photos of other couples
and tried to understand what we were
going to take part in. We truly had no idea
what to expect.
Carla met us at my parents’ house in
Simsbury and Josh and I decided to take
her to the tobacco barns down the road.
We all fell in love with the location. It
was the most perfect day… the sun, the
temperature, the backdrop… everything.
We had picked out a handful of other
places to visit after the barns but we were
so content where we were that we decided
to spend the majority of our shoot in the
fields. Carla was so fun, encouraging and
easy going. Josh and I became comfortable
right away and had the best time.
We left the shoot on cloud nine and
couldn’t have asked for anything more.
And then we saw the photos. They were
perfect. Carla is a truly a spectacular talent!
Britta and Josh
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By far, my favorite types of weather is fog. We never seem to get enough of it here in New England. I try to do a
Fall foliage tour in Vermont every year when I’m not shooting weddings. One year, I was blessed with heavy fog for
the entire 60-hour tour of Vermont. It was a landscape photographer's dream to have such amazing atmosphere
while the vivid colors of Fall were muted by the mist.
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I came across this scene somewhere off Route 100 in rural Vermont. When I hopped out of the car, I knew exactly
how I was going to compose and capture this image. The entire scene was so gorgeous I had no choice but to
shoot an ultra-wide angle, multi-image panorama. I set up my gear directly on the center line of the road and
starting from the left, I began a series of photos sweeping to the right until I had captured a complete 180 degree
panorama. I later stitched together all 14 of the photos to create the final image. While the color version captures
the colors of autumn, I prefer the tones made evident in black and white.shot details iso 100, 20mm, f/8, ½ second exposure, 14 photo panoramic
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This fall I had Andrew Henderson – one of my favorite
local photographers and close friends – photograph me
and my family. The obvious location was my current
home with my kids. This is where I grew up and spent
my entire childhood. About six years ago we moved in
and renovated it after my Mom passed away. It repre-
sents my childhood in the best possible way. I grew up
with two loving parents and a gaggle of siblings, animals
and mostly happy chaos.
My family has changed recently and it was really
important for me to document this with someone who
is like family to me. This allowed my kids and me to be
comfortable and ourselves while Andrew photographed
us in our natural day-to-day environment. We played in
the back yard, I cooked, the kids played in their rooms…
just a normal day for us doing things that make us who
we are. These are the memories that my kids, and I, will
keep with us always.
I made a decision to treat myself to a family portrait
session at every big holiday. My session with Andrew
was my gift to myself this Christmas. I’m already looking
forward to my birthday and Mother’s Day! This is the
best present I could ever give myself and I encourage
everyone to do it too!
Andrew, thank you so much for showing me my
family in a way that I can’t see!
PRESERVING MEMORIESaFOR MORE OF ANDREW'S WORK VISIT ANDREWHENDERSONWEDDINGS.COM
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This photograph is one of my favorite moments, ever. At the end of Cristina and
Anthony’s wedding we were photographing in New York we were standing right
outside of the reception hall packing up our gear. My assistant Greg saw our
bride’s Grandfather kissing this bridal portrait of his wife, who had passed away. I had
my back to him and didn’t see this but was blessed to have Greg quickly point it out. I
immediately grabbed my camera and shot away, all while tears were welling up in my eyes. After
I photographed this, Mike, Greg and I sat quietly
reflecting on what we just witnessed with lumps in our throats.
- carla ten eyck -
favorite moment