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The sky was yellow. Not “golden sunset” yellow. Wildfire-smoke yellow. The sun had shrunk down to this small red orb, like something out of a movie where the world’s ending. And on top of all that, a rainstorm was rolling in. Not exactly the idea wedding weather. The bride knew she was not going to […]

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The sky was yellow. Not “golden sunset” yellow. Wildfire-smoke yellow. The sun had shrunk down to this small red orb, like something out of a movie where the world’s ending. And on top of all that, a rainstorm was rolling in. Not exactly the idea wedding weather. The bride knew she was not going to […]

Enhancing the Truth over Faking Perfection

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Why You Don’t Have to Dread Being Photographed on Your Wedding Day If you’ve spent your whole life convinced you’re not photogenic, you’re probably approaching your wedding with at least a little bit of dread around the photos. Maybe you’ve never liked how you look in pictures. Maybe you freeze up the second a camera […]

“I Hate Having My Photo Taken” Here’s What to Know Before Your Wedding

Couple dances in front of mountains at Bluebird Farm in Medusa, New York

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Here’s a thing that happens more than people realize: a couple books a photographer off of vibes alone. Which is totally understandable, honestly. The portfolio looks gorgeous, the price seems fair, the response was quick. Everything looks great! Buuuuut six months after the wedding, they’re staring at a gallery that doesn’t feel like them at […]

How to Find a Reliable Wedding Photographer in Connecticut

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A photographer’s guide to CT’s most beautiful outdoor wedding spaces Connecticut doesn’t get nearly enough credit. For a small state, it has a fantastic lineup of garden wedding venues. Sprawling coastal estates, hilltop gardens with skyline views, 18th-century farmhouses surrounded by orchards, and rose gardens that have been blooming for over a hundred years. Whether […]

The Best Garden Wedding Venues in Connecticut

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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but when it comes to wedding venues, it swings well above its weight. From windswept coastal estates to historic mansions tucked into quiet seaside towns, there’s no shortage of beautiful spaces. But how a venue photographs on a website and how it actually moves and breathes on a […]

Best Wedding Venues in Rhode Island | Andrea Van Orsouw Photography

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After the Superbowl, I couldn’t stop thinking about a huge, glaring contrast that happened in front of millions of people and how it reveals something much bigger, much more human. During Super Bowl LX, everyone noticed a huge cultural mood shift that goes much deeper than football. Did you notice it too? We all lived […]

Weddings Should be More Halftime Show, Not Commercial

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When most couples book a wedding photographer, what photos do they envision? I’m willing to bet they imagine themselves in stunning portraits, showing off the dress, the bouquet, and all the effort it took to look that incredible. They think about the staged poses. The sunset shots on the beach. The giggles as they cut […]

Why Wedding Photos Matter More Than You Think

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Massachusetts has no shortage of wedding venues, but how a space looks online and how it feels on a wedding day can be two very different things. As a Massachusetts wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, I’ve learned which venues flow beautifully…, I’ve learned which venues flow beautifully, where the light shines best, […]

Best Wedding Venues in Massachusetts | Andrea Van Orsouw Photography

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If you’re looking for Connecticut wedding venues and wondering how they actually feel on a wedding day, you’re in the right place. As a Connecticut wedding photographer based in Hartford County, I get to experience these spaces from the inside.., watching how light moves, how people gather, and how the day unfolds. Below are Connecticut […]

Connecticut Wedding Venues

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Planning a New England wedding means one thing: options. We’ve got oceanfront inns in Maine, historic estates in Massachusetts, and retro event spaces unlike anything you’ve ever seen. As a New England wedding photographer based in Connecticut, I’ve spent years exploring this region’s most beautiful and unique spaces and each venue has its own personality. […]

Best New England Wedding Venues | Andrea Van Orsouw Photography