Cake Lore Co. | Vendor Love

Wedding desserts are some of my favorite details to photograph on a couple's big day. This past fall, I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful wedding cake created by the very talented Samantha Miller of Cake Lore Co. during a beautiful Yale University elopement in New Haven, Connecticut! Sam is a Providence, Rhode Island-based pastry chef who is truly dedicated to her craft. Her attention to detail is amazing and her confectionary designs are truly unique! I recently chatted with Sam about her confectionary creations as well as Cake Lore Co. and am so excited for you to get to know her!

Wedding PlanningShaina DiazFebruary 26, 2018Shaina Lee PhotographyShaina Lee Photography, top Westchester wedding photographer, top Connecticut wedding photographer, Vendor Love, Connecticut wedding vendor, Rhode Island wedding photographer, Cake Lore Co., Providence wedding photographer, Providence wedding cake bakery, wedding dessertsComment

Getting Your Wedding Details Ready to be Photographed

Once I arrive at the bride's wedding prep location (or Arturo to the groom's) and give her a "Happy Wedding Day!" hug and congratulations, I'll start photographing her details before moving onto candids of all the beautiful ladies during wedding prep. I'm sharing a bit of what it's like on my side of the camera, as well as some additional wedding prep detail tips!

Wedding Planning, Tips for Brides, Tips for GroomsShaina DiazFebruary 21, 2018Shaina Lee Photographwedding day details, Shaina Lee Photography, Top Connecticut wedding photographer, Top NYC wedding photographer, Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer, wedding dress, bridal shoes, bridal bouquet, wedding planning tips, ReferenceComment

Connecticut Bridal Boudoir | Suzanna

I just adored having Suzanna in the studio for a bridal boudoir session! Suzanna's session was a bit different than anything I've ever photographed before, as we opted to collaborate with some talented Connecticut creatives to give her shoot a bit more of an editorial look for extra visual interest!

Recommended Wedding Vendors

As a wedding photographer, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with a variety of talented wedding vendors, including everyone from event planners to florists to DJs to stationery designers and more. I'm thankful to have worked alongside such talent in so many areas that help to bring a couple's wedding day to life!

Wedding PlanningShaina DiazFebruary 9, 2018Shaina Lee PhotographyDJ Nate Slate, Connecticut wedding vendor, CT wedding videographer, Fleurescent, Flowers By Danielle, NY wedding planner, CT wedding florist, Belle Noelle Beauty, Amy Champagne Events, wedding bakery, Jack & Grace Events, Shaina Lee Photography, top Westchester wedding photographer, Upstyle Hair + Makeup, CT wedding hair & makeup artist, Detaille Weddings & Events, Pearl Weddings & Events, Top CT engagement photographer, CT wedding dress boutique, wedding calligraphy, Carrie Wilcox Floral Design, NoRa Cupcake Company, Kate & Co. Events, Roseville Designs, CT wedding planner, Top Connecticut wedding photographer, Heartbeat Dance Band, Bella Bridesmaids Westport Connecticut, Coppola Creative, Barnberry Productions, Top NYC wedding photographer, wedding invitation suites, Cake Lore Co., Floral Designs by Justine, CT wedding DJ & band, Fleurish, AvantGarde Design, Juhasz Music, Reference, Wedding InspirationComment

Waveny Park Engagement Session in New Canaan, CT | Kate & David

Kate and David arrived from California early on the morning of their engagement session date, just in time for their ridiculously cold session with Arturo and me that evening! These two were champs facing the bitter cold that day, especially since they had just come from 75° weather! It was extra windy that afternoon, making our normal 28° feel like it was below zero. Luckily we had some of the most gorgeous light that Arturo and I have photographed a session in all winter, which definitely helped to make up for all of our frozen hands and faces!

Engagements & CouplesShaina DiazFebruary 7, 2018Waveny ParkShaina Lee Photography, top Westchester wedding photographer, top Connecticut wedding photographer, engagement session, New Haven wedding photographer, Waveny Park engagement session, Waveny House, Waveny Park wedding, New Canaan CT wedding photographer, New Canaan CT engagement photographer, New Haven engagement photographer, estate weddingComment

Lifestyle Headshots & Brand Content | AOK Soul Coach

I recently had Alexa in the studio for a fun take on lifestyle headshots, as well as to help her create some additional visual content for her social media channels, blog, and new website! She's a life coach who gives off some of the most wonderfully positive vibes of anyone I've ever met! Since Alexa is building a personal brand, she wanted to be sure her photos reflected some of her key interests which tied her professional and personal life together, such as journaling, reading, yoga and more.