A collection of all Michael Orzell Photography’s blog posts
Fall is one of the best times for engagement photos, the weather is cooler, less of a chance of rain and the colors are just amazing. I love photographing engagement sessions at Wickham Park in Manchester because you can’t really beat the view they have of the Hartford skyline, especially when the sun is setting….
Nick and Jess were married on a beautiful fall day at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station in Haddam, Connecticut. The ceremony was held outside under the covered patio, and the reception was inside the ballroom. The weather was perfect, and the couple was surrounded by their closest friends and family. The couple had their first…
We had the perfect setup for Dan & Mackenzie’s fall Harkness Park engagement session. We got their later in the evening so we could take advantage of the warm evening light and oh boy it was amazing. We started on the far end of the park and worked our way down towards the water for…
It was a little overcast but the rain decided to hold off for Peter & Angela’s engagement session at Harvard Arboretum! This was my first time getting to explore the park so it was great to have people who’ve been there show me around. We ventured all over the park with their doh, who was…
Alex & Chelsey’s Waters Edge wedding was nothing short of amazing! Even though it was the fall the weather was beautiful giving us warm temps and a nice sunset. Alex & Chelsey had their ceremony at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Chester, CT. I’ve always driven by this church but this was the first…
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…