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So psyched today! RockNRollBride.com just did a feature on our May 1st wedding (Alicia and Jack), showcasing our work as well as photographs from Carla Ten Eyck Photography. Based in Great Britain, Rock ‘n Roll Bride “promotes individuality and general awesomeness in a cookie cutter, pastel pink, poofy dressed wedding world.”

Check out their blog post here. For the bride that’s looking for a little extra wedding flavor, it’s an awesome resource for cool ideas. Thanks to Kat, the original Rock ‘n Roll Bride for adding our work to her blog.

OK, I know what you’re thinking… what’s better than getting to spend the day with great friends Eric and Amber Langlois of Raw Photo Design, shoot a ridiculously beautiful girl— scantily clad in sexy lingerie while she bounces from pose to pose— from the bed to the tub to the…

Ummm— what was I talking about again?

In all seriousness, Eric has taken boudoir photography to a whole new level… and the proof’s in the popularity. Whether it’s a gift for a groom the night before the wedding, or just a chance for someone to feel like a supermodel for a day — RAW Boudoir. say it again. Raw Boudoir.

Helping making the beautiful even more beautiful this day were Sue from Naomi’s Salon providing makeup, and Josie from Beneath the Gown, who provided the lingerie for the shoot.

I ventured to the studio of photographer Robert Norman on Tuesday to participate in his much celebrated PHODcast, which gives CT wedding vendors a forum to discuss/vent about/praise the wedding industry and the paths we’ve taken to get there. It was a lot of fun, and negotiations are in the works for the Robert & Tom Hour… a weekly show! (no, not really)

Who doesn’t have 57 minutes and 58 seconds to get inside my head?? Click here, then click on the Thomas Morlock - Vantage Point episode released 3/16/10 to listen.

And by the way, Robert is not only a talented podcast host, but also an awesome photographer. Check out his website here.

I’m not quite sure how to start this one off?

I guess by saying that the people and businesses listed below brought their talents, their enthusiasm, and their love of what they do to New Orleans for a 4-day photo shoot that was without a doubt the most fun and rewarding time I’ve ever spent with a camera in hand. The phrase ‘over the top’ just keeps popping into my head as I try to do it justice…

Wait a minute! I don’t have to write it… I can show you!

So without further interruption and babble, here’s a look back at N’awlins:

If you are Flash-challenged (stuttery playback), then you can watch the Quicktime version by clicking HERE.

And here are the people that made it all happen:

Candice Dowling Coppola at Jubilee Events, Louis at The Cornstalk Hotel, Carla Ten Eyck Photography & assistant shooters Katie Slater and Sara Code-Kroll, Beth Chapman at The White Dress by the Shore, Tony Palmieri from Datura: A Modern Garden, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Gala Cloths, Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds, Sucre, Perlis, MADELiNE Shoes, Poetic License Shoes, Posh Paperie, Twigs and Honey, Karen Lindler Designs, Sarah Drake Design, Elizabeth Porcher Jones Calligraphy, Orange & Blossom, Bella Umbrella, Nachtmann, Riedel, and Pommery Gold POP Champagne.

So in an awesome coincidence, I accompanied some of the most talented (and fun) wedding vendors to New Orleans last week for a photo shoot. Little did we know that New Orleans would soon after become the temporary center of the universe? Who Dat?!? New Orleans is the craziest place, even on a random thursday at noon. If you long to drink all day in the street, wander in front of cars and they’ll actually stop, and hear some of the best music ever from people hanging on street corners, then N’awlins is the place for you.

Anyway… the final video is in the works, but thought I’d give you a tiny taste of what’s in store…

Soulaf and Harris’ wedding, more than any other we’ve shot this year, is a testament to the style, the elegance, and the details that are possible when you enlist the services of a talented event planner… (insert drumroll here) Candice Dowling Coppola of Jubilee Events transformed a backyard into an outdoor cathedral… a restaurant into an elegant, richly detailed reception. Since I am ever the multi-tasker, check out two awesomely talented people in one link: Candice makes the magic, and Carla Ten Eyck’s photographic brilliance captures it.

Their reception at the upscale French restaurant L’escale, overlooking Greenwich Harbor was the perfect venue for their wedding. Having the opportunity to work there more than once in the last several months has made for great footage, and a wonderful staff.

Congratulations to Soulaf and Harris on their beautiful wedding!

YES! Raw Photo Design (Eric + Amber Langlois) have started doing workshops… so for those out there who want to learn from someone who falls into our ‘vendors who bring it’ category, now you can! Click here for their shots from the day. I tagged along to document some learnin’, hang with some cool photographers, and hoped to score some grade A footage at a cool place.

So their workshop was held at The Winvian, this resort getaway kind of place on 100 acres up in the Litchfield Hills. I had never shot there, but it’s a very cool venue for a wedding!

Also contributing their amazing talents to the successful day were: Makeup: Stacey Palancia of Blush Couture, Flowers: Tony and Kat from Datura. Bridal Gown: Beth from White Dress by the Shore.

So Carla says, “You need some headshots.”

And I reply, “OK.”

We communicate very well. Or maybe I was just keeping my pokerface, when in reality I was super-psyched to let THE Carla Ten Eyck try her bestest to make me look pretty.

So flash forward, we’re wandering the back streets of Hartford, taking advantage of Carla’s super secret shooting spots and a setting sun. We laughed. We cried. I posed. Carla told me I had no career in modeling. We had a few beers, and called it a night. Fun aside, Carla’s an awesome combination of talent, personality, and sass! I would say most of her brides start out as clients, but by the end are more like fans of her work. I am, and you should be too… she rocks!

Anyway, here are a few shots from the day… if you want to see the whole post on her site, click here.

[ * blog footnote: 'Sassafrass' is Carla's word, not mine. I think it's important to make that clear. ]