Planning a destination wedding is one of the most exciting experiences you'll ever have. As a wedding photographer who has photographed various destination celebrations, I've found that the most beautiful wedding galleries don't happen by accident. They are the result of thoughtful planning, intentional decisions, and a wedding day designed with both experience and photography in mind.
Read MoreA coastal New England spring is undeniably romantic. The salty breeze, the soft gray skies, the quiet charm of historic streets; it all creates the kind of atmosphere that feels straight out of a love story. Devon and Kevin’s engagement session at Southport Harbor and the historic streets of Southport Historic District was exactly that!
Read MoreArturo and I have had the honor of photographing so many milestones in Maggie and Donald’s lives over the last few years, from their engagement session to their wedding day, and now their growing family. Seeing familiar faces return for new chapters is one of the greatest joys of being a family photographer.
Read MoreThere’s something undeniably romantic about a windy day by the water. The salty air, crashing waves, and movement in every frame create the kind of magic that can’t be staged, and Marissa and Dante’s coastal engagement session was the perfect example of that.
Read MoreBrenna and Stephen’s Hammonasset Beach engagement session was the perfect reminder of just how beautiful this area of New England truly is. Set against the peaceful coastline of Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut, their session felt effortless, romantic, and full of genuine connection.
Read MoreSome things in life naturally go hand in hand, and for Arturo, that’s weddings and cigars. For the past decade, Arturo has been right alongside me, capturing wedding days through the lens at Shaina Lee Photography. He understands the rhythm of a wedding day, the moments that matter, and the experience couples want to create for their guests. So when he co-opened Prime Tobacconist, a premium cigar lounge and shop in Milford, Connecticut, it felt like a natural extension of what we’ve already been building together for years!
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