Rachel & Michael | An Intimate Water's Edge Wedding

August 25, 2023
More and more I realize how special it is to be let into these family celebrations. Rachel, Michael and their daughter Madeline made it official at Water's Edge Resort in Westbrook, Connecticut on a perfect summer day!
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Alexandra & Jason | Classic Black Tie Wedding

August 8, 2023
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Alexandra & Jason | A College Campus Engagement

July 7, 2023
A campus college engagement session with beautiful light and bright buildings made a perfect setting for this engagement session
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Logan & Josh | A Castle Mountain Engagement

May 7, 2023
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Lighthouse Point Proposal Story

May 7, 2023
Moral of the story is answer the call! I loved photographing my first but not last proposal!
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Michelle & Rodrigo | Ski Mount Southington Engagement

February 4, 2023
What do you do when there's a polar vortex with crazy cold weather?! Answer: Have an unique engagement session that includes a snowball fight!
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Erica & Thomas | A Sunrise Bauer Park Engagement

October 25, 2022
Shooting at this new location hit all my favorite things like a barn, tall grass, willow tree and beautiful fall colors. There were so many options for photography it was easy to feel overwhelmed with spots
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Avery & Nicholas | Tented Backyard Wedding

October 1, 2022
Nick's childhood home was the perfect venue and many other family members have gotten married on the property so the day was even more special. The property had bistro lighting and a barn which gave me plenty of inspiration for portraits.
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Ashley & Jessyca | The Olio Downtown Wedding

July 28, 2022
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Andrena & Steve | Half Full Brewery Wedding

July 20, 2022
Andrena and Steve have graduated from bride and groom to newlyweds! This day was relaxed, full of color and love plus some kick ass drinks!
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Cindy & Ray | Racebrook Country Club

June 24, 2022
When you describe your wedding day as 'young at heart' that is something I can get behind. Ray and Cindy were just that and the whole day was filled with family and love - just how it should be
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Andrena & Steve | A Stamford Arboretum Engagement

February 25, 2022
Cozy engagement shoot inside and then a snow squall outside for this first session of 2022! I had a blast hanging out with Andrena and Steve and hearing about their romance during the pandemic!
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Smith Farm Gardens | Venue Spotlight

February 16, 2022
Here is another venue spotlight for you! When I arrived at Smith Farm Gardens I knew this was going to be a new favorite venue to shoot at. It is a beautiful property in East Haddam, Connecticut with a quaint country farmhouse.
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Aubrey | Birth Story

February 9, 2022
It is pretty surreal typing up this story because I have waited for so long to tell it. If you enjoy a good story especially about my experiences with labor and delivery, read on! I wouldn't be able to have such a wild ride without support! Mom's are amazing and now I am part of this exclusive club!
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December 2021 | Mariel Monthly

December 29, 2021
Well December here we are! The end of the year definitely came out of nowhere like it tends to do! We are all still in the Covid pandemic and really hoping we can live a new normal very soon.
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Mariel Monthly | November 2021

November 30, 2021
My favorite month of all was spent eating a good amount of food, spending time with a lot of friends and waiting not so patiently for our daughter to arrive!
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End of the Year Review | 2021

January 13, 2022
This year has been one wild ride for every business owner. In addition to the last year reschedules I had a pregnancy to handle while giving my couples the best experience! I think I managed pretty well and have some beautiful moments to share with you all during my End of Year Review. There was so many kind families and deserving couples and thrilled everyone got their dream days!
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Our Maternity Shoot

November 10, 2021
Literally can't get over these images from my vendor friend Keeley Abigail Photography. I knew I wanted her not only for her great work but because of the full circle moment! She was the second photographer from our wedding 7 years ago!
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Mariel Monthly | October 2021

Work and baby prep has kept me occupied this month but I managed to get out and about to enjoy the autumn colors!
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Jillian & Tim | Wadsworth Mansion

October 20, 2021
Closed out 2021 wedding season with a classic autumn wedding at the stunning Wadsworth Mansion. There was dancing under the stars, an emotional first look and a magical evening with the best couple!
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Mariel Ossowski is a wedding photographer serving Central Connecticut with her spirited & bold style.