Wadsworth Mansion Wedding Photographer
From the terrace at sunset to the glow of the mansion after dark, I look for the moments that make Wadsworth feel like yours.
The View From Across the Lawn
In the photograph above, guests are gathered on the terrace at Wadsworth Mansion. Look up to the balcony and you’ll see the couple standing together. I like that they’re easy to miss at first. From across the lawn, I could hold two things in one frame: the gathering below and the moment the two of them were sharing above it.
I’ve photographed numerous weddings at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, Connecticut. What keeps me interested is how differently people use the same spaces. A terrace full of guests can be the center of the celebration, while a few feet away there’s a moment only two people are paying attention to. I’m usually watching for both.
Wedding Portraits on the Grounds
I like photographing people in motion against the symmetry of Wadsworth Mansion. Here, the couple is walking hand in hand toward the front steps. The columns give the photograph its scale, but it’s the space between the two of them, and the way their hands meet, that keeps me looking.
Sunlight and Rain at Wadsworth Mansion
On one wedding day, I kept the pink blossoms in focus and let the couple fall softly out of focus as they passed behind them. On another, the umbrella framed a kiss, with the mansion’s columns just visible beyond it. I’ve photographed here in both kinds of weather, and I like what each one lets me see.
Window Light and a View From Above
Inside Wadsworth Mansion, I like to see what the room gives me. By the window, the light softened the edge of the bride’s veil while leaving enough detail in her face and bouquet. It’s a quiet portrait, and the light suits it.
On the staircase, I looked straight down. From above, the dark runner made the shape of the gown stand out, and the couple’s joined hands became the detail I wanted to keep.
The First Kiss and the People Who Saw It
During a ceremony, I’m watching the couple and the people around them. In this photograph at Wadsworth Mansion, the kiss draws your eye first. Then you notice the guests behind them. A few have raised their cameras. Others are simply watching. I like leaving those faces in the frame because years later, the couple can see how the moment looked to the people who shared it with them.
A First Dance Seen From the Rain
I’d already photographed the first dance from inside Wadsworth Mansion when I decided to step out into the rain. From outside, I could see the couple moving behind the illuminated windows. I waited for them to turn toward each other, until their faces came together between the window frames. The light that was already in the room gave me the photograph I was looking for.
If you’re planning a wedding at Wadsworth Mansion, I’d love to hear what drew you to the estate. Tell me your date, how you imagine using the space, and what you’re most looking forward to. I’ll be in touch personally to talk about how I’d photograph your day.