A collection of all Michael Orzell Photography’s blog posts
A Fairytale Wedding at Harkness Memorial State Park: AJ & Tasha Tie the Knot Enchanting. Romantic. Breathtaking. These are just a few words to describe AJ & Tasha’s wedding at the picturesque Harkness Memorial State Park. Nestled amidst the beauty of Connecticut’s coastline, this venue provided the perfect backdrop for their unforgettable celebration of love….
Jason & Christine had a beautiful Latitude 41 wedding in the fall of 2022! These two got really lucky as it looked like it was going to rain the majority of the day but it held off long enough for us to have the first look, bridal party photos, and the ceremony before it started….
Pat & Caroline are such an amazing couple, I just loved getting to spend the day with them for their Riverview wedding! I started the day with Caroline and her squad as they got ready in a hotel before heading over to a nearby garden for a first look with her dad. It was such…
What a great evening for Paul & Katie’s Gouveia Vineyards engagement session! We started the evening walking around the pond area which is a great backdrop for some photos. There was a willow tree, long grass and some beautiful trees in the background. After that we went to explore the vines and made our way…
Ben and Rachel were married on a beautiful summer day at Saint Margaret Mary Church in South Windsor, Connecticut. The ceremony was held in the church’s sanctuary, which was a beautiful space. The couple was surrounded by their closest friends and family, who were all eager to see them exchange vows. The ceremony was simple…
Craig & Rachel had such a beautiful wedding reception at the Society Room in Hartford. We started the day at the Goodwin Hotel in Hartford where Craig and Rachel both got ready. It’s always fun when there are some kids running around getting ready, they always make for some cute moments to photograph. After everyone…
So much fun at Drew and Grace’s Hole in the Wall beach engagement session! We started out the way I always like to, with a walking shot. This is a good way to warm people up and get them comfortable in front of the camera with no pressure. After that we found a cool spot…
Dan & Laura had a beautiful wedding at the Bond Ballroom! This venue is pretty neat as it has it’s own space for the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception without having guests drive to different locations. After getting ready at the Goodwin Hotel they met at Elizabeth Park for their first look in the…
We couldn’t have had a better day for Nate & Lindsey’s summer Saint Clements Castle wedding! The weather was absolutely perfect throughout the entire day and it couldn’t have happened for a better couple. The chemistry between these two and genuine laughs made for such an easy day. I started the day with Lindsey and…
Alec and Cristelle were married on a beautiful summer day at the Inn at Mystic in Mystic, Connecticut. The ceremony was held near the inn’s gardens, at the beautiful overlook. Cristelle got ready in the bridal suite of the Inn, which has beautiful light. Alec got ready in one of the guest rooms with his…