Studio Blue Photography Blog

Album: Melina and Alejandro

2011-07-12T18:52:13+00:00

After the nerves, the festivities, the vacation and settling into your home together as a newly married couple, many get so busy that they find it hard to put together a finished product for their photography. We try to make it super simple. You pick the pictures and we take care of the rest! Our albums are hand made and hand designed. No templates as layouts and no machine putting your book together. 100% handcraft really makes the difference and helps our environment too. Here is our latest album design so you can get an idea of how our books look.

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2011 Rhode Island National Guard Air Show

2011-06-26T00:56:49+00:00

My husband Igor has an obsession with flying vehicles. Maybe more than an obsession; could be more like a love affair. From remote control airplanes to military aircraft, he could talk for hours and hours on end. He’s the tech guru and can tell you specs and speeds and models and engines and all that stuff that I know nothing about. He shows me the videos of military planes dropping hummers and supplied by parachute and teaches me what negative G’s mean. As far as I am concerned, I love airplanes too, but for all of the opposite reasons. I love the feeling at takeoff when you’re speeding down the runway faster than you could imagine doing in a car and the very moment when the wheels aren’t touching the ground anymore. I love the sound of the F16 2 seconds after it passes you and you can feel the vibration throughout your ears and your heart. I love the twirls and the simple beauty of seeing something man-made flying. I love the way some planes are painted like sharks. And this works for us. We each point out the things that the other one just doesn’t see or know and together, it’s one heck of an experience. Today Igor and I took our two kids to the Rhode Island National Guard Air Show and it was just awesome! Here are just a few of the things that we saw.

Teaser: Caitlin & Tim

2011-06-24T05:00:41+00:00

Floral print pumps

A flower girl in a bright peach tutu

Barns

Smiles

And a gorgeous bride and groom.

Coming soon…Caitlin & Tim’s Glastonbury Wedding.

Meet: David & Tatyana

2011-06-23T13:42:27+00:00

When I first met David and Tatyana, I could tell that they were really in love. They were opposites that embraced their differences and balanced each other out. David, lounged on the chair as Tatyana sat upright, legs crossed and hands together ready to talk about all the plans. They glanced loving looks at each other constantly and were always able to finish each others thoughts. Completely on the same page. Ball games and beer versus purses and shoes and what a perfect match it made. A sunny engagement shoot at Elizabeth Park was their choice and here are some images from their session. I am eagerly awaiting their September 2011 wedding! Congratulations David & Tatyana!

Portraits Just Got Easier

2011-06-22T18:15:11+00:00

Standing with one arm holding a shutter and the other jingling a stuffed animal with a bell inside while mom is jumping in the background trying to get the attention of a little wee one is a typical sight at any portrait shoot. Problem? Where does the little one look? Problem solved. B&H is offering these super cute camera creatures complete with a squeaker! Are these not the cutest darn things ever?

Wedding: Kathleen & Kevin

2011-06-21T12:04:46+00:00

On a beautiful sunny day, two people shared whispers and giggles on the alter as they promised to love each other until the end of time. A love with laughter is one that is sure to last a long time! With a twinkle in their eyes and a kiss in their hearts, they held hands and walked eagerly into this new chapter in their book of life. What an honor we had to capture such a special day. Thank you Kathleen and Kevin. Here are some images from Kathleen and Kevin’s wedding day.

I’m Back!!!

2011-06-20T17:53:19+00:00

As I sat at my computer screen editing away and scheduling my life, I felt a sudden urge to make some changes. As some may know, I was dealt an interesting and unique deck in life and becoming a wedding and portrait photographer was something that I stumbled upon by chance. Or really by God’s grace as it has been one of the greatest blessings my life has seen. I taught myself the ins and outs of the profession and through practice, research and more practice, got to where I was and was very very happy there. But on this one day as I sat at the computer screen, I said to myself, “I want more. More for me, more for my kids, and more for my clients.” I decided in that instant to go back to college and complete my degree in art and photography. A degree that had been hanging over my head for 12 years. A degree that I feared my children would tell me that they would never get because I hadn’t. A degree that would challenge my photography ideas and teach me new things to make me a better photographer for, well, you! After 2 years of studying, I am pleased to say that I did it! I just graduated this past May with my art degree and I feel so much better equipped to create art and beautiful images for all of the fantastic people who trust me to do just that. In those 2 years, I dappled with many topics ranging from photojournalism, conceptual art, movement, and even travel to Italy! I wanted to share some of my adventures with all of you. Here is a very small sampling of what my experience taught me. Enjoy! It’s so good to be back!

Holiday Portraits!

2010-11-09T17:29:18+00:00

It’s that time of year again. The holidays! A time of year filled with hot cocoa, candy canes, toys, snow, holiday cheer and giving. Studio Blue will be holding two holiday portrait dates to give everyone a chance to capture the holiday spirit in photographs. Photographs make fantastic gifts and even holiday cards. This years holiday portrait dates will be held on Sunday November 14th and Saturday December 11th. Please contact Tina to schedule your time slot. tina@studiobluephoto.com or 860-982-2398. We hope to see you there!

Sneak Peak: Melina & Alejandro

2010-09-26T21:41:56+00:00

Last night we had a chance to Photograph Melina & Alejandro’s Wedding! The timeless ceremony took place at St. Augustine Church in Hartford, and the reception was held at the elegant Bond Ballroom overlooking downtown Hartford. Here is a sneak peak, with many more to come! So excited to show you more!

Married: Deanne & Dan

2010-09-24T11:40:26+00:00

We had the honor of working with the family when Deanne’s sister was married a few years back. When we got the call for Deanne’s wedding, we were so excited to have the opportunity to work with this fun family again. A day filled with love and emotions greeted Deanne and Dan for their wedding day. The hustle and bustle of the morning melted away the second they saw each other as Deanne walked down the aisle with her Dad. The day flowed so smoothly, perfectly choreographed and there was so much loving emotion right to the end. Congrats Dee and Dan! We are so happy for you two!
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Married: Katie & Matt

2010-09-21T12:54:01+00:00

Meeting their future spouse on a volleyball court was not the original plan for these two lovebirds but sometimes life throws you an unexpected twist and the results are better than you could have ever imagined. Their mutual love for sports is reflected in the groom’s cake where the toppers are a bride and groom playing baseball! These two were laughs and giggles the whole time and that volleyball court must have had a little bit of heaven surrounding it because this was a match made, well, in heaven. A special thanks to my friend Paul who shot this wedding with me just days before going off to art school at Pratt. We both had such a blast sharing such a special day with Katie and Matt. Congrats you two lovebirds!
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Caitlin and Tim E-shoot

2010-09-21T01:11:40+00:00

Caitlin and Tim had a great idea to do a beach themed engagement session. We went to Lighthouse Point in New Haven on what must have been the most beautiful night of the entire year. We planned the shoot to be around sunset and the colors were AMAZING! What a sweet couple I had the opportunity to shoot. Caitlin and Tim are High School sweethearts and their love was just radiating. Check out the slideshow of some favorite shots from the session.
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Some 2010 Fun

2010-09-21T00:30:51+00:00

We’ve had so much fun in 2010 so far with our awesome couples. What a blessing to have shared so many happy days with so many happy people. Here’s a little clip of some pictures from the first half of the season. So much more to come!

Laura & Greg

2010-06-27T19:27:40+00:00

Congratulations to Laura & Greg! You guys are awesome!

New York, NY!

2010-06-27T18:57:25+00:00

Last week I had an awesome time attending the Red Bull Air Race in New York. I captured this photo of the New York Skyline, its an HDR and is composed of 11 different images.

Wedding - Tracey & John

2010-06-12T18:32:47+00:00

Tracey and John had a beautiful day for a wedding! Their wedding ceremony was in Windsor and then off to the picturesque Saint Clement’s Castle for a rocking reception. Here’s one little preview pic to tease you until we post the rest. Enjoy!

Neisha & Mike

2010-06-07T02:30:43+00:00

This weekend we had a blast photographing Neisha and Mike’s engament pictures. We were in the gorgeous downtown New Haven around the historic Yale campus. So much fun!

Mia & Bruno

2010-06-07T01:55:42+00:00

Congratulations to Mia and Bruno! What a beautiful wedding at St. Clement’s Castle. Mia and Bruno were such a fun couple to photograph, check out their slideshow!

Boudoir Parties….sooo fun!

2010-02-08T18:32:44+00:00

What a FUN weekend! In preparation for Valentine’s Day, I was contacted by some ladies who wanted to do something a little extra special for the men in their lives. More images from their party after Valentine’s Day… Until then, maybe you should consider a boudoir session as your next extra special gift for that extra special someone? xox

Tina Parsadanov - Connecticut Boudoir Photographer for Studio Blue Photography

Chrissy & Carl’s Baby-to-be

2010-02-01T03:08:06+00:00

What a pleasant surprise when a new message popped into my inbox from Chrissy who was a bride of mine a few years ago. What great news followed; she was expecting a little bundle of joy! And what a great honor it was when she asked if I’d take some maternity pictures for her and her hubby Carl. We had a great time catching up and coming up with some fun shots. Now I can’t wait to meet little Carly! God bless you three and may you have a healthy delivery. (Click “Continue Reading” to view more images)

Tina Parsadanov - Connecticut Maternity Photographer for Studio Blue Photography