Travis Flynn Photography

Eileen and Robert

2011-11-15T17:40:00.003-05:00

Eileen and Robert wouldn't let a little October snow discourage their wedding plans. By remaining optimistic, they were able to enjoy their ceremony at St. Theresa's in Trumbull and then head over to Great River Country Club in Milford for some portraits, inside and outside, before enjoying the reception and dancing the night away with each other. This once again proves how optimism can make all the difference for the bride and groom when something totally unexpected comes up on the wedding day.

Congratulations, Eileen and Robert! Best of luck!

Heather and Chris

2011-11-11T11:31:00.003-05:00

Heather and Chris's ceremony was at St. Bernard's Church in Vernon, followed by pictures at the Hartford City Hall, and then the reception at the Farmington Club. I'm glad that we stopped by the City Hall for pictures, because as nice as the church and Farmington Club are, there is something special about the City Hall.

Chris and Heather were a joy to photograph. They made my job easy!

Congratulations, Chris and Heather! Best of luck!

Leah, Jon, and Nathan Family II

2011-11-09T15:54:00.002-05:00

The day after Connecticut's snow-in-October was the scheduled date for Leah and Jon's family session at Boothe Park in Stratford. I asked Leah if they were still up for it, considering the weather, and Leah said she thought it would be silly not to have it, considering the oddity.

During the session Leah mentioned how the day reminded her of "Little House on the Prairie", because of the green trees and snow juxtaposition. (The show was set in Minnesota but filmed in California.)

This session was a lot of fun! I especially like Nathan's quickly changing range of facial expressions while riding the skunk. (Four of those black-and-white pictures were taken in a 5-second span.)

Awesome day! God bless Leah, Jon, and Nathan!

Sara and Brenden

2011-11-07T14:48:00.003-05:00

Sara and Brenden's wedding at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station was tons of fun! Sara and Brenden decided to see each other before the ceremony, so we were able to take capture that special moment and take some group portraits at the nearby docks. Riverhouse said that they don't remember ever having a wedding with so many details. I especially liked the pumkin and gourd decorations.

I loved the autumn trees in the background for the ceremony. What a site! And there was plenty of emotion for the ceremony. (Parents and grandma dancing up the aisle for the recessional: can't beat that.)

After the lively introductions, Sara and Brenden danced the night away.

Congratulations, Sara and Brenden. God Bless!

(Many slideshow pictures taken by Stephen Wang.)

Kristen and Matt

2011-10-26T12:09:00.003-04:00

Kristen and Matt's wedding at the Hartford Club was a superb. After the ceremony at St. Timothy's in West Hartford, we stopped by Elizabeth Park for pictures. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day for pictures in the park! Kristen and Matt pointed out a bridge partially hidden by the trees. I'm glad we took some pictures with the bridge! The dance floor was definitely moving for this wedding.

Congratulations, Kristen and Matt! Best of luck!

Elizabeth and Russell

2011-10-14T11:35:00.003-04:00

Liz and Russell's wedding at the Waveny House in New Canaan was wonderful, from the outdoor ceremony to the photo walk during cocktail hour, to the moonlight dancing at the end of the evening. I love when the bride and groom have energy, and Liz and Russell certainly brought plenty to their wedding day. It was the first time I've been to Waveny House, and I hope it's not the last time! There are many spots for portraits on the grounds.

Liz and Russell were very comfortable during the engagement session, so I wasn't surprised when they were during the photo walk. Makes my job a lot easier!

Congratulations, Liz and Russell. Best of luck!

Mari and Tom

2011-10-10T16:28:00.001-04:00

Mari and Tom's ceremony at Lotta-Rock Farm in Harwinton included a horse-and-carriage. How great is that!

We were also able to take some portraits on the beautiful grounds after the ceremony.

Congratulations, Mari and Tom! Best of luck!

2011-10-04T13:59:00.002-04:00

Caroline and Matt's wedding at Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield was great! All of the details-- from the shoes to the rings and the cake-- were a lot of fun to photograph. The sky nearly opened up before the ceremony, but thankfully it stayed dry. Caroline and Matt seemed very comfortable being photographed with one another. I love when it is so easy to take natural-looking portraits!

Congratulations, Caroline and Matt! Best of luck!

Melissa and James

2011-09-05T14:18:00.003-04:00

Mel and James's wedding at New Beginnings Community Church in Darien and the Stamford Hilton was great! After the ceremony, Mel and James decided to have portraits at Montgomery Pinecum Park in Greenwich, and I'm glad they did because there were some really nice scenes there!

I especially liked photographing the first dance for this wedding because Mel and James were lost in each other's eyes for much of it. And we definitely loved Mel's shoes! How much fun are they?

Congratulations Mel and James! God bless!

Krista and Michael

2011-08-19T18:14:00.003-04:00

Krista and Michael's wedding at St. Anthony's in Fairfield and Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven was fantastic! It makes my job easy when the bride and groom each bring an extra dose of awesomeness.

The ceremony was emotional. I don't believe I've photographed a reception with more energy than this. Many of Mike's extended family flew in from Italy for the wedding. It was quite an event!

Congratulations, Krista and Michael! Best of luck!

Melissa and Keefe

2011-08-12T16:44:00.003-04:00

Melissa and Keefe's wedding at Mahan's Lakeview in Wolcott was outstanding! I like how they have a chapel right on the grounds. And speaking of the grounds, Mahan's was definitely laid out with wedding photography in mind. Melissa and Keefe decided they wanted "First Look" pictures before the ceremony, which enabled Danya and I to photograph the majority of the group portraits before the ceremony.

The reception was a lot of fun! I like how the uplighting went with the wedding colors. The toasts were very memorable. The dance floor was moving. Melissa and Keefe danced the night away. This wedding was a blast!

Congratulations, Melissa and Keefe! Best of luck!

Charlotte and Sean

2011-08-05T15:17:00.003-04:00

Charlotte and Sean's wedding at the Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield was fabulous. Definitely one of the best cake-toppers I have seen. (The hydrant + hose was a good inclusion.) Don't you love all of their details? This was the Saturday after the record-breaking Friday heatwave. Saturday morning it was cloudy, but right before the ceremony, the sky opened up and it was a bit warm, but the reception was all inside.

Charlotte and Sean enjoyed their time together during the reception. Their love was evident in how they interacted.

Congratulations, Charlotte and Sean! Best of luck!

Liz and Russell Eng Session

2011-07-29T15:33:00.001-04:00

Liz and Russell's Engagement session at Huntington State Park Tuesday in Redding was great! The session took place after the initial thunderstorm and before the big thunderstorm that evening-- what luck! We had some sun part of the session, which was good, but even the cloudy skies were good for pictures.

Previously, Russell proposed to Liz in another area of the park. It was a nice change of pace to photograph an engagement session along trails because the scenes are much different than beaches and human-designed parks, which can also be nice.

Congratulations to Liz and Russell! I am looking forward to the wedding in September!

"How could she say 'no'?"

2011-07-18T14:07:00.004-04:00

Flashback to Caroline and Matt's Engagement session. I always enjoy getting to know how TFP wedding clients met each other, what they like to do, and what their interests are. Caroline, Matt, Lisa, and I were walking from Walnut Beach to Silver Sands along the boardwalk when we were talking about their engagement ring and I brought up the recent Fancy Feast commercial. Caroline knew the one as soon as I said "cat," I believe, and Lisa said to Caroline, "How could she say 'no'?" I thought to myself, "This is too good to be true."

Fast forward to a Newport on Saturday. Lisa and I had just finished touring The Breakers, one of the Vanderbilt mansions. We were walking around the grounds behind the building when I said that my feet were getting tired and pointed to a bench. Lisa decided that she wanted a picture of our sandals/feet together. After that, I told Lisa that I had a "Newport present". (Months before, Lisa said I could lie to her to protect the secrecy of the engagement ring.) From my backpack I pulled out a box a little smaller than a square foot. (It took me about 10 minutes to figure out how to wrap the box and another 20 minutes to wrap it.) Lisa liked the box because it had yellow ribbon. Lisa opened it up and smiled as she saw the little, fluffy stuffed cat (artificial). She read the cat tag, but it didn't fully click until I knelt down on one knee. (Pictures below. Description ABOVE some images)

All these pictures were taken with Lisa's Panasonic GF1 camera.

Lisa at The Elms:

Photo by Lisa

Photo by Lisa-- the back of The Elms

Lisa wanted a picture of this European weeping tree.

Lisa and I shared this Margarita.

Lisa liked her King Crab Legs.

Photo by Lisa of the gates at The Breakers. We were the first ones there.

Lisa outside The Breakers, 14 minutes before the proposal.

Lisa's last picture before becoming a fiancee, two minutes before proposal. Isn't she sweet?

Reenactment of proposal, minutes after.

Lisa, Copperfield, Travis

Copperfield. What a great cat!

Lisa and Copperfield

The ring. Needed to photograph it in the shade because of where the sun was in the sky (time of day), so this picture doesn't show off its sparkliness, Lisa's favorite quality of the ring, I believe.

A couple more pictures on the bench

Beautiful woman with good-enough-looking flowers outside Marble House

Chinese Tea House outside Marble House.

A stranger was kind enough to take our picture and not steal Lisa's camera.

Photo by Lisa.

Newport Green Animals Topiary Garden

Lisa loves unicorns. I think it's because they look like horses.

Beautiful woman!

Lisa said I needed to sneak up on this bunny and photograph her/him.

Photo by Lisa. We went to a "California-style" beach with sand that doesn't cut toes.

Leslie and Jerry

2011-07-08T19:50:00.003-04:00

Leslie and Jerry's wedding at Inn at Longshore in Westport was wonderful! There was a chance of a shower a few minutes before the ceremony, but the soon-to-be newlyweds still decided to have the ceremony outside, and I'm glad they did! The sky opened up and the sun shined through the next couple hours. It was the first ceremony--and surely not the last-- in which the bride and groom decided that rock-scissors-paper would determine the order of vows. And when it was time for the garter removal, Jerry was asked to perform an alluring dance as part of the build-up. While Jerry's dancing skills are lightyears ahead of my own, it became a hand-over-face moment for both Leslie and Jerry.

Don't you love Leslie and Jerry's traditional attire?

Congratulations to Leslie and Jerry! Best of luck!

Samantha and Adam

2011-07-06T12:55:00.003-04:00

Sam and Adam's wedding at Simsbury Inn was great! The sun lit up the outdoor ceremony and Sam and Adam didn't tire of looking into each others' eyes throughout the day, which is great because it makes my job much easier (see pictures below). Sam and Adam, may your life together be as wonderful as your wedding day! Congratulations!

Caroline and Matt

2011-07-01T17:23:00.002-04:00

Here are a few pictures from Caroline and Matt's engagement session at Silver Sands in Milford. The boardwalk was just completed a couple months ago. It made the walk from Walnut Beach and back much more effortless (or less effortful, if you prefer). What a gorgeous day for Caroline and Matt's engagement. Can't wait for the wedding in September!

Many pictures taken by Lisa Tifft.

Alice and Owen

2011-06-29T14:23:00.002-04:00

Alice and Owen's wedding at First Congregational Church and Costa Azzura in Milford was beautiful! I am all for traveling around CT and beyond, but every once in a while it is good to have a three minute drive home.

The weather was excellent, so we were able to go over to the duck pond, and then make a quick stop at Gulf Beach. I think my favorite pictures are the ones of Alice and Owen lost in each others' eyes during the ceremony.

Congratulations, Alice and Owen! Best of luck!

Caitlin and Dave

2011-05-13T17:26:00.003-04:00

It was a blast photographing Caitlin and Dave's wedding at Calvary EFC and Tashua Knolls in Trumbull. The ceremony included Caitlin's beautiful singing voice and Dave's skillful bongo playing. Shortly after that, Dave inadvertently extinguished the unit candle while blowing out the individual candles. (I could easily see myself doing something similar.) No worries-- Dave was able to re-light the candle, thus preserving the union. I'm glad he did, because Caitlin and Dave look great together, don't they? The couple danced up a storm at Tashua while finding time to mingle with family and friends. Congratulations, Caitlin and Dave. God bless!

Kate and Mathew

2011-05-10T15:13:00.004-04:00

Kate and Mathew couldn't have asked for better weather for their wedding at the Waterview in Monroe. The outdoor ceremony just above Lake Zoar was as close to perfect as it gets! With yellow and green backgrounds throughout the day, it made for some great photographs. All four parents had roles in the ceremony/reception. (It is fun being able to photograph parents as they take part in the day!) Kate and Mathew definitely enjoyed their time on the dance floor: check out the picture of the newlyweds rocking along with the music. For Susan and I, it was a pleasure to photograph this special day. Congratulations, Kate and Mathew! God bless!

Rebecca and Greg

2011-04-28T19:42:00.003-04:00

While visiting Avon Old Farms Hotel a month before Rebecca and Greg's spring wedding, there was still snow covering much of the ground outside. It dissipated just in time for some beautiful outdoor pictures, as the rain held off just long enough the day of the wedding. Greg and Rebecca were a lot of fun to photograph as they interacted with each other. It is always rewarding to be able to capture those unique moments on one of the most memorable days of their lives. Congratulations, Rebecca and Greg! Best of luck!

Jill and Eric

2010-11-22T16:54:00.005-05:00

Jill and Eric's wedding at the Society Room in Hartford was great! Jill and Eric wondered if it would be good to take the group portraits before the ceremony so that they could enjoy cocktail hour with loved ones. This allowed us to take our time taking portraits in and around Society Room. I am so glad we were able to make it outside to take some pictures in front of the double-doors main entrance.

The wedding went wonderfully and it was a blast to be able to photograph all of the energy on the dance floor. Congratulations, Jill and Eric. Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Susan Falzone.

Jill and Eric - Coming Soon

2010-11-10T10:58:00.004-05:00

Here is a little taste of Jill and Eric's wedding, which will be featured next week. What a great wedding! More to come.

Christine and Ryan

2010-11-05T11:24:00.002-04:00

The weather couldn't have been more wonderful for Christine and Ryan's wedding at the Inn at Longshore in Westport. Ryan and Christine decided to see each other before the ceremony and take more of the group portraits then. Since it was an evening wedding, this allowed us to capture group portraits outside. The reception was filled with happy, dancing people. It was an honor to photograph the special day. Congratulations, Christine and Ryan! Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Danya Jimenez.

Leah, Jon, and Nathan

2010-10-28T20:38:00.003-04:00

Is there a cutest baby in the world contest? If so, Nathan would have some stiff competition, but I think he would do well.

The session at Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford was a lot of fun! Just before the session, the sky was very gray and there was certainly a threat of rain. Leah and Jon assured me, "We're coming!" I'm glad they did! The sky opened up just enough to show off the gorgeous orange trees. Why can't every week be this colorful?

If you recognize Leah and Jon, it may be from their wedding. This is the 2nd TFP baby/family session with former bride/groom. I am looking forward to more! Congratulations, Leah and Jon, on the wonderful addition to your family!

Katherine and Frank

2010-10-22T10:54:00.002-04:00

Kate and Frank's wedding at the Mystic Hilton was tons of fun! We visited the coast at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington for some pictures, and then ventured to Clyde's Cidar Mill in Mystic for more! But I think my favorite part was photographing Frank and Kate dancing together. They know how to have fun! Congratulations, Kate and Frank! Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Alisha Petrozza.

Kristine and Eric

2010-10-15T15:20:00.002-04:00

Kristine and Eric's wedding at Owenego in Branford included an outdoor ceremony, a brilliant sunlit evening, and plenty of dancing! Kristine and Eric were excited to have some portraits on the rocks at the beach. I was excited about that too! It was a joy to photograph Eric, Kristine, and all of the guests throughout the day. Congratulations, Kristine and Eric! Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Susan Falzone.

Melissa and Keefe Engagement

2010-10-15T11:23:00.002-04:00

Melissa wanted to know if we could take pictures at the duck pond and Silver Sands State Park, both in Milford. Great idea, Melissa! The duck pond has some nice spots and Silver Sands is a wonderful combination of rocks, sand, water, and a very nice boardwalk. Melissa and Keefe are quite the adventurers! Keefe even volunteered to wade through the ocean so that we could capture some fun piggyback pictures. Congratulations, Melissa and Keefe! Can't wait for the wedding in July!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Lisa Tifft.

Sara and Brenden and Pumpkins, Oh My!

2010-10-12T19:42:00.002-04:00

When Sara asked if a pumpkin patch was a good place for her engagement session, I was already beginning to get excited. I love fall colors. Green is good too, but there is something about being surrounded by round orange squash this time of year. Anyway, Sara and Brenden were able to act like kids (they are mature adults in real life, I assure you) for their documented day. I can't decide if the pumpkins were more fun than the wooden cutouts. Yes, it was quite an adventure. Congratulations, Sara and Brenden!

Preview: Sara and Brenden

2010-10-08T19:46:00.002-04:00

Sara and Brenden's engagement session at Jones Family Farms in Shelton was a blast! I can't wait to post more on the blog next week! What is better than a pumpkin patch?

Annabelle and Mike

2010-10-06T11:08:00.003-04:00

Annabelle and Mike's wedding at Belle Haven Club in Greenwich was truly wonderful. Annabelle and Mike decided to take a boat from the ceremony to the reception-- what a great idea! It allowed for the wedding party to relax while they traveled, and it certainly made for some memorable pictures. Susan and Danya helped capture some beautiful pictures of Mike and Annabelle. The blue sky didn't hurt! The romantic couple danced the night away under the tent. It was certainly a wedding to remember. Congratulations, Annabelle and Mike! Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Susan Falzone and Danya Jimenez.

Preview: Annabelle and Mike

2010-10-01T12:41:00.003-04:00

Annabelle and Mike's wedding was filled with great moments. Here are just a very few of the wonderful couple. More images coming next week. It was quite a wedding!

Courtney and Owen

2010-09-24T14:21:00.005-04:00

Lord Thompson Manor was a wonderful location for Courtney and Owen's wedding. The venue was great, the details were great, the food was great, and there was certainly a lot of romance in the air. Courtney and Owen decided to have their "private moment" before the ceremony so that we would have plenty of time for group portraits and cocktail hour. The weather couldn't have been any better. Congratulations, Courtney and Owen! Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Danya Jimenez.

Gladys and Danny

2010-09-18T11:30:00.002-04:00

Gladys and Danny's wedding at The Waterview was a blast! I was glad that Gladys and Danny wanted to take a few night portraits-- the trees are lit up nicely at night. It was a joy to photograph the families dancing and having fun. Congratulations, Gladys and Danny! Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Alisha Petrozza.

Karissa and Tyler

2010-09-16T14:59:00.002-04:00

It was such a beautiful day outside for Karissa and Tyler's wedding at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. I love the site-- right on the water. Karissa and Tyler were at their best interacting with each other. It was a pleasure to photograph their big day. Congratulations, Karissa and Tyler. Best of luck!

Many pictures in slideshow taken by Danya Jimenez.

Kyle and Bob

2010-09-03T11:45:00.003-04:00

Kyle and Bob's wedding at Great River Golf Club in Milford was great. They could not have asked for better weather for their outdoor ceremony. I appreciated the four toasts. (Kyle must have seen in a previous blog post that toasts were among my favorite parts of the day to photograph!) The dance floor was busy all night. Congratulations, Kyle and Bob! God bless!

Many pictures in the slideshow taken by Susan Falzone.

Anna and Michael

2010-08-19T17:37:00.003-04:00

I don't know anyone who likes to dance more than Anna and Michael. Their choreographed first dance was full of great moments, as you can see in the slideshow. The ceremony took place at St. Peter and Paul in Wallingford and the reception at St. George Greek Hall in New Britain. We were able to swing by Choate campus and Gouveia Vineyard for some pictures of the bridal party and Anna & Mike. I'm glad we did, because Tania and I were able to capture a lot of good portraits at each location. This was a very memorable wedding! Congratulations, Anna and Michael! Best of luck!

Many of these slideshow pictures taken by Tania Sones.

Maggie and Aaron

2010-08-19T14:18:00.002-04:00

After discussing different possible locations for their session, Maggie and Aaron chose Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford and Silver Sands beach in Milford. What a great combination! Rose garden and boardwalk, wind mill and scenic rocks. There were certainly enough picturesque scenes for the session! Halfway through I thought of saying, "We have enough kissing pictures now", but it is their day, and it never hurts to have a few extra kissing pictures. "Perhaps if you kiss upside down it will... No, not like that..." haha. Maggie and Aaron were a lot of fun to photograph. They were often lost in each others' eyes.

Many of these pictures taken by Lisa Tifft.

Learn Photography!

2010-08-17T10:11:00.002-04:00

Would you like to learn to capture better pictures on vacations? Ever wonder how a camera actually works? Join us to learn about photography this fall. Only $90 total per student. Classes will be on a set weekday evening. (Whether Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays hasn't yet been decided, so sign up soon so that you can have some say. For more information, please email me:
travis@travisflynnphotography.com

Lauren and Damian

2010-08-16T14:36:00.002-04:00

Lauren and Damian decided to have their special moment of seeing each other before the ceremony. This allowed them plenty of time for pictures with each other (before the ceremony) and with family members and bridal party (after the ceremony). It is becoming more popular to have a "special moment" early on the day of the wedding. While not for everyone, it can work nicely when there is not a lot of time between the ceremony and reception, which is often the case.

Lauren and Damian decided on a low-key, more intimate style wedding. I loved their reception room, where the toasts were delivered-- something a little different than the norm!

Some pictures in slideshow taken by Bunny Monahan. Congratulations, Lauren and Damian! Best of luck!

Heather and Sean Engagement

2010-08-06T10:35:00.002-04:00

The weather was beautiful for Heather and Sean's engagement session at Silver Sands in Milford. It was interesting when I found out that both Heather and Sean are college soccer coaches just before the session, because I played quite a bit of soccer. Small world! I like the colorful outfits Heather and Sean chose. (Wearing entirely white on a beach can blend too much with the background sometimes.) The three of us enjoyed the beach. I hope you enjoy the slideshow. Congratulations, Heather and Sean!

Sarita and Frank Wedding Day Part Two

2010-08-04T15:30:00.002-04:00

After photographing Sarita and Frank's ceremony in the morning, questions popped into my head for the evening: "Will the Indian theme (one theme of the wedding) be strongly tied into the reception? How will Sarita and Frank respond after a very eventful morning? What will Sarita's and Frank's reception outfits look like? Will the diversified groups of guests (including Indian, Italian, and Puerto Rican backgrounds) all dance to the same music?"

Sarita and Frank's reception at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven went tremendously well! Everything came together. The unity of the families was evident according to the toasts. (Certainly one of the most interesting series of toasts I have heard.)

As you can see, Susan Falzone worked her magic. (Many of her pictures are also in the slideshow.)

The weather outside was wonderful for the quick photo walk just before the reception. One big, distant, dramatic storm cloud is sometimes all it takes. Congratulations, Sarita and Frank! Best of luck!

Sarita and Frank Wedding Day Part One

2010-07-30T14:52:00.004-04:00

Sarita and Frank's wedding was full of interesting detail, colors, and happenings, as you can see. The engagement ceremony and henna party (previously posted) took place Friday at Sarita's family's house. The ceremony, the next morning, also took place in Sarita's family's back yard. Each part of the ceremony was described to the audience before it took place. The happenings of each part of the ceremony are rooted in deep Indian tradition. It was good to see Sarita and Frank smiling during much of the ceremony. (Makes my job a lot easier!) Many of these pictures were taken by Susan Falzone.

Part Two (highlighting the reception) will be posted in the middle of next week. There are a lot more great pictures to come!

Congratulations, Sarita and Frank!

Day Before Sarita and Frank Indian Wedding

2010-07-21T11:25:00.003-04:00

Sarita and Frank's engagement ceremony and henna party the day before their wedding took place at Sarita's family's house. This is just a little taste of all of the colors, details, and happenings of the next day. Visit back this week to see pictures from Sarita's and Frank's big day!

Kristen and Jonathan

2010-07-18T13:14:00.004-04:00

Kristen and Jonathan's wedding at Georgina's Restaurant and Banquet was a blast! The dance medley performed by the bridal party was quite spectacular. Susan and I had a lot of fun capturing it! (Kristen certainly owned the dance floor.) But that was just one highlight of Kristen and Jonathan's big day. It was a pleasure to photograph your wedding, Kristen and Jonathan. God bless you!

Kristen and Jonathan Coming Soon!

2010-07-17T13:25:00.002-04:00

Wow, Kristen and Jonathan's wedding was incredibly fun. Here is just a quick peak. Coming tomorrow is a killer slideshow featuring a dance medley, plus more images from the wedding, so come back soon!

Patty and Stephen

2010-07-12T20:37:00.002-04:00

I love Patty and Stephen's choice of Grassy Hill Lodge for the reception. It certainly provided a unique and elegant background for the first dance! And it went along well with the general theme of the wedding. Some of these pictures in the slideshow were taken by Susan Falzone. It was a delight to be able to photograph Patty and Stephen's wedding! Congratulations and best of luck!

Lauren and Damian at Boothe Park

2010-06-30T12:30:00.005-04:00

Lauren and Damian's engagement session at Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford was an incredible amount of fun. The morning light is great at the park-- much better options with the red mini-barn and the willow tree than in the evening. Lauren and Damian were very comfortable with each other and confident-- makes my job a lot easier! I'm looking forward to the wedding coming up in about a month!

Jamie and Kyle

2010-06-25T09:20:00.003-04:00

I don't believe I have photographed a wedding with more interesting details than Jamie and Kyle's wedding at The Riverview in Simsbury. The personalized sodas, Jamie's shoes, and Kyle's groom cake were just a few of the many unique elements of the day. When Jamie and Kyle mentioned at the planning meeting that there was a "flower bridge" nearby, I do admit that my heart leapt. (I love unique settings for portraits!) Danya and I were able to capture some fantastic portraits on the bridge. (Overcast can produce nice lighting as long as the light is still directional.) Jamie and Kyle mentioned to me before the wedding that they were looking more for a photojournalistic style of photography than a stand-and-look-at-camera type of wedding. I said, "We're a match!" Congratulations, Jamie and Kyle! Best of luck!

Spring Wedding at Tashua Knolls

2010-06-15T16:26:00.002-04:00

Laura and Michael's wedding at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull was a blast! the reception featured a unique groom's cake as well as a special surprise dance by Laura's sisters. It was a pleasure to photograph this wedding. Congratulations, Laura and Michael! Best of luck!

Wedding at Guilford Yacht Club

2010-06-07T13:56:00.004-04:00

Roxana and Jon's wedding at the Guilford Yacht Club was entirely too much fun. I loved the retro style of the wedding-- the vehicle, the wedding dress, the music-- wow! I'm glad I was able to capture the black-and-white of Jon and Roxana dancing. Congratulations, Roxana and Jon! Best of luck!

Autumn and Brian

2010-05-27T16:48:00.003-04:00

The James House (Sleepy Hollow, NY) was a great venue for Autumn and Brian's wedding. There was beautiful weather for the outdoor ceremony, wonderful details all around, and many smiling faces. This wedding featured an intimate number of guests. Every once in a while it is a good change of pace to be able to focus on a few dozen close family-friends of the bride and groom. I really enjoy when the presence of the groom causes the bride to smile (and vice-versa). Autumn and Brian's interaction certainly worked its magic! Congratulations, Brian and Autumn. Best of luck!

Wedding at Surf Club

2010-05-25T10:19:00.003-04:00

The Surf Club in New Rochelle, NY was a great location for Shanna and David's wedding. We were a little concerned about a rain shower just before the ceremony, so we quickly took portraits along the beach and also in front of the building, by its stellar fountain. The rain held off for the outdoor ceremony. David and Shanna danced the night away. What a fun wedding! Congratulations, Shanna and David. Best of luck!

Inn at Longshore Wedding

2010-05-21T13:12:00.003-04:00

Courtney and Mike's wedding at Inn at Longshore in Westport was a lot of fun. It was perhaps the windiest ceremony I've photographed thus far. (Good thing they had a sound system set up!) The reception was a great deal of fun also. I loved their cupcake cake. Great variety! Congratulations, Courtney and Mike! Best of luck!

Courtney and Owen at Wickham Park

2010-05-20T11:53:00.003-04:00

I am super excited about Courtney and Owen's wedding coming up in September. For their engagement session, they chose Wickham Park in Manchester. It is a great place to bring a dog. Their furry friend Liam enjoyed the walk! It was clear enough to see the Hartford skyline in the distance. The session was a lot of fun! Can't wait for September!

Stormy and Matt

2010-05-07T12:07:00.003-04:00

Stormy and Matt's wedding at The Waterview in Monroe was an incredible amount of fun. When Stormy mentioned that she loves sepia processing, I was glad to try something a little different! It worked out nicely for portraits and night pictures, especially. It was great to be able to capture Stormy and Matt interacting with each other throughout the day. Their love for each other was certainly evident! Congratulations, Stormy and Matt! Best of luck!

Hannah and Ben

2010-05-03T18:56:00.003-04:00

Hannah and Ben's wedding was a step away from the ordinary. I love when the bride's and groom's families are from different cultural backgrounds-- it always makes for an interesting wedding! My favorite part of many weddings is the emotional speeches/toasts. Hannah's father delivered one that was quite memorable. (I'd summarize it, but I fear it would fall flat in my writing.) Congratulations to Ben and Hannah! God bless!

Sara and Jacob

2010-04-20T10:59:00.002-04:00

I don't know if I've photographed a happier wedding than Sara and Jacob's. True, weddings are generally happy occasions, but every time I turned around, people were smiling with one another. The ceremony took place at St. Peter and Paul Parish in Wallingford and the reception was at The Woodwinds in Branford. When the bride and groom are so evidently in love, it makes my job easy. Congratulations, Sara and Jacob! God bless!

April Wedding at The Society Room

2010-04-14T11:57:00.002-04:00

Is there a better indoor location for a wedding than The Society Room in Hartford? Melissa and Brian's wedding was great. The pouch that held the rings was made from a piece of Melissa's mother's wedding dress-- how cool! Is there a better omen for Melissa and Brian's good fortune than the fact that both grandmothers were out on the dance floor for the Electric Slide? Congratulations, Melissa and Brian! Best of luck!

Sleeping Giant Fun

2010-03-23T11:21:00.003-04:00

My beautiful girlfriend, Lisa, and I decided to hike up Sleeping Giant in Hamden on one of her vacation days last week. What great weather! We came across a rock monster, vultures, and a mini castle-- it was quite an adventure. We came away from it unscathed and were even able to enjoy P+J sandwiches at the top. Is there a better way to enjoy the middle of a day?

Above photo by Lisa Tifft.

Arciuolo Business Portrait

2010-03-13T15:42:00.003-05:00

What does a wedding photographer do in the slower season? One thing he does is take portraits for local businesses. Meet Matthew Arciuolo, owner of Arciuolo's Shoe Store in Milford. Matthew and family have been in business for years. If you are having foot issues, I'm sure he can find the right shoe for you. The portrait session was a lot of fun. In addition to the business headshot of Matthew, we took a nice group portrait of three of the employees plus a fun one of the Arciuolos (mustaches not Photoshopped) and a more natural portrait of the two.

2010 Excitement

2010-03-02T15:16:00.002-05:00

I am excited about the rapidly approaching 2010 weddings! There are already more TFP weddings scheduled than 2009, but some Saturdays and many Fridays/Sundays (including 10/10/10) are still available. The blog will have a slightly different look. *Suspense building.* I am blessed to have such great clients! I look forward to sharing the first day of the rest of their lives.

No Day Like Snow Day

2009-12-29T13:16:00.004-05:00

Kristine and Eric's engagement session was almost too much fun. We decided to go to Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme. This has certainly been a year of many brave, optimistic couples (see last 30 or so blog posts), but Kristine and Eric may just be the troopers of 2009. They conquered the crisp air and blustery winds while sporting a great color combination. Kristine was a little disappointed to find a "No Kite Flying" sign, as you can see, but she pressed on, looking forward to some pictures on the beach. I am already excited about the wedding in October!

Renee and Gerry

2009-12-08T16:41:00.005-05:00

When Renee emailed me from Australia saying that they were looking for a photographer to capture their wedding day in "an almost reportage style", I knew TFP style was a good match. Renee, Gerry, and a dozen of Gerry's closest friends/family flew across the world to the wonderful city of Milford for the wedding at the Beach House Restaurant.

Renee and Gerry made clear that every guest was very important. They especially wanted pictures of guests interacting with each other. Here are a few:

A New Home

2009-12-04T19:28:00.003-05:00

I moved in with my friend, Ed. Out of the firehouse and into something more modern. Really nice here. Anyway, I was moving some things into the attic and made a little bit of a mess, so I left this helpful note for Ed. He suggested we should take a picture of it. Good idea, Ed! Always good to add another story to the blog. In my defense, it is a fairly large house with a lot of different closets.

What did people do before Post-it notes? Seriously.

What an Invite!

2009-12-01T19:04:00.001-05:00

I'm very excited about the wedding coming up on Saturday. Winter weddings have been a lot of fun in the past and this one promises to have its own unique moments.

Check out Renee and Gerry's invitation! Definitely one of the most creative I've seen.

2009-11-23T13:26:00.002-05:00

Here are a few pictures from a fun CLASS shoot at Anthony Decarlo's and Steve Blazo's studio building in New Haven. Something a little different from what I typically photograph.

Jeremy and Tim

2009-11-17T09:18:00.003-05:00

Jeremy and Tim's wedding at Saint Clement's Castle in Portland, CT was wonderful! Jeremy was hoping it would be warm enough for an outdoor ceremony in November. She ended up with a 65-degree day! Eyes from above were certainly smiling on these newlyweds! Special thanks to Alisha Petrozza for helping out. Congratulations, Jeremy and Tim! Best of luck!

Susie and Stephen

2009-11-11T12:43:00.003-05:00

Susie and Stephen's reception at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, NY was a lot of fun! It was a little chilly outside for dresses, but Susie braved it and we were able to capture some romantic pictures of the newlyweds. Special thanks to Missy Vandermause for helping out. (When Susie and Stephen mentioned that the details of the wedding were especially important, I knew Missy would be a great fit-- two good detail photographers are better than one!) Susie and Stephen are the 3rd TFP wedding couple in the past two years who have met on match.com. By simply watching Susie and Stephen interact, it is very apparent that they were meant for each other. Congratulations, Stephen and Susie! Best of luck!

Wedding at The Society Room

2009-11-01T18:48:00.004-05:00

Michelle and Nasief's wedding at The Society Room in Hartford was entirely original. It is always a joy to photograph weddings at unique venues-- where else has a giant vault? I was able to catch Nasief sneaking a kiss while the newlyweds made their way around the room. What a romantic groom! Congratulations to Michelle and Nasief. Best of Luck!

Beardsley Zoo

2009-10-26T11:09:00.002-04:00

I took my photography class to the Beardsley Zoo yesterday. The weather couldn't have been any better! The class has been a lot of fun. It's hard to believe that Tuesday is the last class! I will miss it. If anyone is interested in learning digital photography basics, send me an email. I'll be teaching another group of students sometime in the next year.

Baby Josef

2009-10-20T12:24:00.003-04:00

Meet Josef. He's six months old, has big blue eyes and a already has hunger for knowledge, according to his father. (Don't believe him? Check out the 2nd-to-last picture.) This is the first baby session for TFP wedding clients.

This first picture is only the 2nd time Josef has been able to sit up on his own. What a showoff!

I am impressed with the variety of expressions Josef already boasts. What a fun little guy!

Congratulations, Jessica and Rick! Best of luck!

Kristen and Jon Eng Session Wickham Park

2009-10-16T18:45:00.004-04:00

The last time I was up at Wickham Park was Jen and Joe's Wedding back in May. This time I had the honor of photographing the engagement session of my good friend Kristen and her fiance Jon. We visited three different locations within the park. It was overcast all morning and just as we were leaving it began to rain. We were fortunate to have a great mix of sun and clouds in between. Kristen and Jon's outfits were great with the fall colors! Congratulations on the engagement, Kristen and Jon!

Lisa and Troy

2009-10-14T17:49:00.003-04:00

Leaves don't become any more golden than they were for Lisa and Troy's wedding at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. What a location for a wedding! One beautiful scene after another. Can you tell that Lisa and Troy are in love? They sang Jason Mraz's "Lucky" to each other as a first song-- what a beautiful moment, certainly one that I won't forget. Congratulations, Lisa and Troy! Best of luck!

Wedding at Water's Edge Resort

2009-10-01T10:59:00.004-04:00

Marissa mentioned before the wedding that no matter what was going on during the reception, she wanted me to take Jeremiah and her out on the beach for sunset pictures at Water's Edge in Westbrook. I'm glad she did, because the light couldn't have been any better! Marissa and Jeremiah's love for each other was evident throughout the day-- that makes it a whole lot easier to catch those special moments! Congratulations, Marissa and Jeremiah. Best of luck!

Kristin and Derek

2009-09-15T11:29:00.003-04:00

From the beginning of the ceremony at St. Thomas Aquinas chapel in Storrs to the end of a very happenin' reception at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station in Haddam, there was not a dull moment. The chapel, with mostly natural window light, was a beautiful place to photograph a ceremony. I knew that Derek and Kristin were good dancers, but I didn't know they were this good-- their first dance was certainly one for the ages. I could write paragraph after paragraph about this wedding, but I'm sure you'd rather look at the pictures. Congratulations, Kristin and Derek! God bless!

Kelly and Jeff Lighthouse Point

2009-09-13T16:26:00.003-04:00

Ingredients: distinctive lighthouse, classic Cadillac, beautiful beach, dramatic sunset, popular carousel and loving couple. Yes, this made for one awesome reception for Kelly and Jeff at Lighthouse Point in New Haven. Does anyone else absolutely love that cake? It was an honor to photograph Kelly and Jeff's wedding. Best of luck!

Wedding at The Waterview

2009-09-03T22:26:00.005-04:00

Nekisha and Lajuan's wedding at The Waterview in Monroe was great. After a couple challenges earlier in the day, the ceremony went wonderfully and then the sky opened up for some nice portraits of the couple. (Nekisha and Lajuan interacted so naturally for the portraits that it made my job very easy!) The reception was filled with fun moments, a few of which are below. Congratulations, Nekisha and Lajuan. God bless!

Three Spots Left

2009-08-24T16:24:00.002-04:00

There are still three spots left for the photography course I'm teaching this fall. Thursdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. First class is September 10th. Goes for 8 weeks through the end of October. Only $80 total per student. For more information, please email me:
travis@travisflynnphotography.com

Dominika and Tomasz

2009-08-13T17:06:00.006-04:00

This wedding couldn't have been much more Polish. The Mass was Polish, the music was Polish, Dominika's family flew in from Poland for the wedding. What a wonderful celebration! I am very happy that we were able to take some portraits in front of the fountain at Bushnell Park and then head over to Hartford City Hall. What a day! The reception at St. Thomas Hall in New Britain was full of energy-- so much fun! Even a casual observer could tell that Dominika and Tomasz are great for each other. Congratulations, Dominika and Tomasz! Best of luck!

Jumprope with a Twist

2009-08-07T20:17:00.002-04:00

The twist is that it's not really there. But don't tell that to the guests at Jess and Ryan's wedding. I even saw one guest fold it up and put it back into its imaginary bag when it was time to move on to necktie limbo. What's next?

Jess and Jeff

2009-08-04T10:34:00.003-04:00

I love photographing weddings at unique places. The Pavilion at Rocky Neck State Park is certainly one of these! Jess and Jeff's ceremony overlooked the beach to the side of the Pavilion. Their reception was certainly full of energy and laughter. It was a joy to photograph the wedding. Congratulations, Jess and Jeff. Best of luck!

Jess and Ryan Part III

2009-07-29T16:48:00.004-04:00

The reception of Jess and Ryan's wedding at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck, NY was a lot of fun! It's a joy to be able to photograph a couple in love, as Jess and Ryan are, with all of their loved ones celebrating. I hope that you can feel some of the energy in these pictures that Melissa and I captured. It was a very magical night. Congratulations, Jess and Ryan! Best of luck!

Jess and Ryan: Part II

2009-07-24T11:34:00.003-04:00

I must say that the middle of the day was my favorite part of Jess and Ryan's wedding at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck, NY. Even though time was squeezed, Melissa and I were still left with plenty of time for Jess and Ryan's portraits. It's fun to see how couples interact with each other during different parts of the wedding day. I loved that they had an outdoor ceremony. I loved even more how it was entirely in the shade of the building, allowing me to shoot manual and hardly change settings as it went on. NY Engagements took care of many of the details and much of the planning--everything was wonderful. The day was beautiful. The beach was beautiful. Jess and Ryan were especially beautiful together.

Jess and Ryan: Part I

2009-07-22T22:56:00.003-04:00

For Jess and Ryan's wedding, I'm going to post three different segments. This first post includes a few highlights of the getting ready pictures and Jess and Ryan seeing each other for the first time. The second post, on Friday, will include a lot of the portraits and the ceremony. The third will focus primarily on the reception. These will be strictly in chronological order-- I thought other photographers and guests alike may find that interesting, seeing how Melissa Vandermause and I photographed the details at various parts of the day. Jess and Ryan's wedding took place entirely at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck, NY. Melissa took a number of great pictures, many of which you'll see in here. I love Ryan's and Jess's expressions when they see each other for the first time, when he sees the dress.

Kristin and Derek Engagement Session

2009-07-21T17:43:00.003-04:00

I ventured up to UConn on Sunday to photograph Kristin and Derek's engagement session. They were introduced by a friend at UConn and realized they had common interests in crew and ballroom dance. It is nice to be able to have a trillion acre campus for an E-session. We were able to cruise around and use 7 or 8 different locations on the campus in less than two hours. Derek suggested that we drive and climb up to the top of a hill-- I'm glad he did! I loved Kristin's yellow dress-- bright colors are great for E-sessions! I'm looking forward to the wedding in September!

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2009-07-20T23:17:00.001-04:00

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