Connecticut Wedding Photographer | Backyard Wedding

Connecticut Wedding Photographer

Backyard wedding photography with Rebecca Lynne

Backyard weddings are a popular and intimate option for couples looking for a casual and budget-friendly celebration. With a little planning and creativity, you can turn your backyard into the perfect setting for your special day.

One of the keys to successful backyard weddings is organization. Start by making a list of all the elements you'll need for your wedding, including tables, chairs, linens, and decorations. You'll also need to consider logistics, such as where you'll get ready, where the ceremony will take place, and where you'll have the reception.

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Another important aspect of backyard weddings is setting the mood. Use decorations and lighting to create a cohesive and romantic atmosphere. Consider adding string lights, lanterns, or candles to add warmth and ambiance. You can also use flowers and greenery to add pops of color and create a natural and organic feel.

When it comes to food and drink, there are several options for backyard weddings. You can go the traditional route and hire a caterer, or you can opt for a more casual approach, such as a BBQ or potluck. Don't forget about the drinks – consider setting up a bar area with cocktails, wine, and beer for your guests to enjoy.

Overall, backyard weddings are a beautiful and intimate option for couples looking for a casual and budget-friendly celebration. With a little planning and creativity, you can turn your backyard into the perfect setting for your special day.

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Rebecca Lynne photographs Connecticut backyard weddings throughout all of CT. If you are currently planning a backyard wedding please reach out to Rebecca Lynne for your photography needs.

Intimate Private Residence Wedding Day in Connecticut | Emily & Jim

An intimate wedding day at a private residence in Storrs Mansfield CT.

Emily and Jim spent the morning of their wedding getting ready together in the home they share together. The morning was calm and familiar and the perfect setting before heading to the ceremony and reception location on their friend’s private property.

Their wedding ceremony took place under a thick rustic wooden arbor in front of a pond that was surrounded by trees whos leaves were just beginning to change color from the crisp early Fall evenings. Their friends and family sat in the warm Autumn sun witnessing Emily and Jim’s marriage become official.

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I love the earthy vibe of the gifts for their wedding guests. Small plants in mini terracotta pots for their wedding guests to take home after the reception.

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The wedding day florals including the bouquets and centerpieces on the tables in the reception space were homegrown. What a lovely personal touch. The colors were vibrant yellows and oranges mixed with deep maroon, a perfect combination for Fall wedding florals.

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Rebecca Lynne Photography, Connecticut wedding photographer photographs weddings in a fun, candid, natural style. Capturing the big details of your wedding day and also the small moments you may miss while you’re enjoying your wedding. Capturing your truth during your wedding day and who you are as a couple is Rebecca’s goal.

Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Booking

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Choosing the right photographer for your Connecticut wedding will make all the difference in whether or not you love your wedding photos.

You are recently engaged and looking through social media accounts and websites of Connecticut wedding photographers. You’re met with different styles, various price points, and different personalities. It is so important that you love the photography style of your wedding photographer and also that you mesh with their personality, after all they will be with you for your entire wedding day. After narrowing your choices down to a handful of favorite Connecticut photographers, it is time to contact them and check their availability for your wedding day. It is also important to gather lots of other information about them and their photography business.

Below you can find some important questions to ask your wedding photographer during your consultation through email, over the phone, or in person.

Availability

After falling in love with a photographer’s style and contacting them, it is first important to know if they are available for your wedding date.

Will you have an assistant with you on our wedding day?
This is also a great time to ask them if they will have an assistant with them on the day of your wedding. Either a second photographer or someone they bring along with them on the day of help with carrying gear or setting up lighting during the wedding reception. This could add to the vendor list for you to provide a meal so it is important to know

How many other weddings will you photograph on the same weekend?

Photography Style

How would you describe your photography style?
How does their photography style align with how you envision your wedding photos looking when they are hanging on your wall or looking through your wedding album 10 years down the road? Are their colors bold and moody? Do they photograph in a fun candid style that matches your fun laid back personality?

What is your style on the day of?
Do you prefer a wedding photographer that blends in with guests and captures lots of candids, do you want lots of direction, or a good balance of both?

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Background

How long have you been photographing weddings?

How many weddings have you photographed?

This information can help you know how experienced your wedding photographer is. Photographing a wedding is much more than just simply showing up on the wedding day and taking photos. Wedding photographers often help plan timelines making sure your day runs smoothly. Wedding photographers help organize groups of friends and family for formal portraits. They need to be organized and on time making sure they are available at all of the big moments during the ceremony and reception and other parts of your wedding day.

What kind of equipment do you use?

Pricing and Packages

Do you offer different packages? What do they include?

Are retouching, color adjustment, or other corrective services included in the charge?

Do you have a travel free that you charge?

Logistics

How much of a deposit do you require? When is it due?

Do you offer payment plans?

Do you have liability insurance?

Can we give you a list of specific shots we would like to have?

Do you bring extra camera equipment in case something happens to your camera?
An experienced photographer will bring at least one back up camera and extra lenses to photograph weddings. Should something happen to their camera, they have back ups right on hand so that it doesn’t disrupt the wedding day or cause the loss of important photos of the event. They will also have plenty of batteries fully charged and SD cards.

Your wedding photographer is one of your most important vendors on your wedding day. They work with you while planning your wedding details, they are with you during your whole wedding day, and they capture your memories to look back on through photographs for years to come. Choosing the right Connecticut wedding photographer for your wedding day may feel like a large task, but getting answers to these important questions to ask your wedding photographer will help you choose the photographer who is right for you on your wedding day.