Celia & Craig | A Haley Mansion Elopement

May 28, 2025
An intimate elopement at the Inn at Mystic - Haley Mansion was full of soft pinks, glam, romance all during a midweek afternoon.
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Kate & Sean | A Coastal New England Wedding

May 25, 2025
A historic church, wind swept portraits by the water and a warm feeling of family made this coastal New England day in Gloucester a day to remember for Kate and Sean.
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Caroline & AJ | A Spring Engagement Harkness Park

May 18, 2025
Harkness Memorial State Park, located in Waterford, Connecticut, is nothing short of picturesque location that has become a favorite for MOP couples. With its stunning waterfront views, historical architecture, and lush gardens, it's no wonder that this park sets the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable engagement shoot.
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Best of the Year | 2024

January 1, 2025
Time for reflection on all the greatness and love that was 2024! Every year its so fun to look back at all the smiles I captured this year. By the numbers I photographed 5 MOP couples, was an associate on 6 other weddings with my photographer friends, attended a handful of networking/content days, few more nonwedding related sessions, countless miles & smiles and over 5,300 images! Wow!
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Danielle & Eric | A Harkness Memorial State Park Engagement

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Kristen & Dan | A Family Estate Wedding

October 5, 2024
There is nothing better than to close my 2024 season with a lakeside celebration at a family estate, filled with the sweetness of Kristen and Dan. The weather was a cap to the early autumn vibes
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Becca & JD | St. Clements Waterfront Wedding

September 20, 2024
When my coverage wrapped up for the day, I thought, "Wow, I’ve been grinning like a dang fool!" Hanging out with Becca and JD on their big day was beyond fantastic! I know I rave about the lighting often, but it was the perfect overcast sky—like nature’s soft filter
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Kaylee & Zach | A Stonehurst at Hampton Valley Wedding

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Judy & Justin | A Daytime Brunch Wedding

June 2, 2024
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Kaylee & Zach | A Summer Rose Garden Engagement

June 1, 2024
Kaylee and Zach wanted to take advantage of the beautiful blooms and arches of the main rose garden. When we arrived man it was more packed then I have ever seen! The weather was on point so it was very much expected.
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Judy & Justin | A Spring Nevers Park Engagement

May 13, 2024
I spent a lovely afternoon with Judy and Justin at a special location, Nevers Park in South Windsor. With all the crazy rainy weather there was a lot of scheduling back and forth finding the perfect day. We absolutely made the right choice! There were still beautiful blooms and plenty of spots around the grounds to photograph.
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Emily & Eddy | A Mediterranean Inspired Wedding

May 7, 2024
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What is a First Look?

March 24, 2024
Let's talk about the First Look. This is a new tradition of seeing your partner ahead of walking down the aisle and it has a lot of benefits.
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Best of the Year | 2023

December 31, 2023
The best of times for 2023!
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Logan & Joshua | Pavilion on Crystal Lake

November 17, 2023
My 2023 fall season closed with this family wedding full of sunflowers and smiles!
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Erica & Thomas | Delamar Hotel Wedding

November 10, 2023
The wind made for some perfect veil toss photos and the bright and bold terracotta color scheme is now my ultimate favorite for fall.
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Emily & Eddy | Autumnal Elizabeth Park Engagement

October 28, 2023
These photos may look cozy and autumnal like this time of year but we were hit with an unexpected 80 degree morning.
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Kristen & Dan | Topsmead State Park Engagement

November 4, 2023
Felt a little Holland vibes with cobblestone roads, cottages and epic fall views.
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Michelle & Rodrigo | A Garden Park Wedding

October 13, 2023
Really enjoy getting to a wedding day and having my couples feel like friends to me. These two are just warm and genuine and capturing this day was very laid back and full of family
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Becca & JD | Newport Cliffside Engagement

September 20, 2023
A beautiful cliffside engagement session took place among the bobbing sailboats, lighthouses and mansions of Newport, Rhode Island.
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Mariel Ossowski is a wedding photographer serving Central Connecticut with her spirited & bold style.