If you’re the one who nervously says, “I’m so awkward in photos” or “I don’t know what to do with my hands,” I want you to know: You’re not awkward, you just haven’t been guided correctly. As a wedding photographer, I often hear couples say that they feel “awkward” and “never know what to do” […]

Why A Wedding Timeline Is the Secret to a Calm, Beautiful Wedding Day When you first get engaged, your day-of timeline isn’t on your mind. You’re thinking about your wedding dress, which venues to visit, and looking at your Pinterest board for color schemes. Something I wish every newly engaged couple knew from the start: […]

As a documentary-style wedding photographer, these are my top luxury wedding venues in Connecticut that offer breathtaking scenery for elegant celebrations. What is a Luxury Wedding?  ‘Luxury’ has many definitions in the wedding world. To me, a luxury wedding is not simply defined by price, but by the experience it creates.  Every detail is deliberately […]

Colleen & Greg‘s Twenty Eight-Guest Mountain-View Wedding Colleen and Greg planned their Adirondack winter wedding around closeness. Their wedding wasn’t trend-driven or planned down to every traditional detail; it was cozy, personal, and romantic. The night before wasn’t your typical rehearsal dinner. Instead, they met up with friends at a local bar in the Adirondacks […]

New Haven, Connecticut Wedding Photographer | Jenna Aulabaugh Photography There’s something undeniably timeless about a wedding that begins in a quiet church and ends under a tented estate reception. This New Haven wedding was the perfect blend of tradition, romance, and elegance. From the bride and groom’s separate morning preparations to a traditional church ceremony, […]

You may be back and forth, questioning if you really need to add wedding rehearsal coverage to your wedding gallery. If you’re planning a whole wedding weekend, going all in on either a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or maybe even an after party, then my answer as your wedding photographer is, absolutely! Photographing your wedding […]

In recent wedding culture and bridal trends, I’ve noticed more couples are choosing something different. Not less, but more intentional celebrations. For my clients who value luxury, emotionality, and depth, intimate weddings offer a deeper presence. Imagine your wedding day without strict time blocks, constant transitions from one room to the next, or the pressure […]

You’re engaged!!! Congratulations! The first step in your journey might be doing an engagement session! These can be used for save the dates, decor at your wedding, and a way to tell friends and family. If you’re feeling nervous, here’s exactly how to prepare so your session feels effortless and your gallery looks like something […]

If you’ve ever pictured an intimate wedding day filled with emotion, architecture, and the kind of quiet romance that feels straight out of a movie, a Hartford City Hall elopement might be exactly what you’re looking for. As a Connecticut wedding and elopement photographer, Hartford City Hall is one of my favorite spaces to photograph. The […]

There’s something truly magical about weddings in the Adirondacks. The way the weather shifts, the mountains surround you, and the wild beauty becomes part of the story. Alyssa and Andrew’s late August wedding at the Bark Eater Inn in Keene, NY, was the perfect example of that Adirondack magic. The day began with Alyssa and Andrew sharing […]