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A New England Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I've had the honor of working at some of the most picturesque locations New England has to offer and it is truly a privilege. From stunning farms and vineyards, to breathtaking mansions - I'm in awe of their tranquil beauty! Every venue speaks its own language through stories that are kept hidden within its walls. There's something enchanting about being nestled outdoors between trees while admiring nature; it definitely strikes a chord with me!

CONNECTICUT BASED

Over a decade ago, I started my journey capturing precious moments through the lens of a camera. I've had the privilege of photographing babies and families - teaching me how to approach each moment with patience and calm. My first wedding was like love at first sight - that inspired an unending passion for storytelling through photos. It's why today, as couples take their vows in front of family & friends - I'm so dedicated to documenting every detail; from the raw emotion that tugs at your heartstrings; little things which only make weddings so special. Nowadays, with each couple I have shot over time, their story has grown and weaved it's own unique path -

From vowing togetherness till 'death do us part' to blossoming into full-fledged loving parents!

As a mother of two beautiful children, I treasure each moment we spend together. Each day with them is packed full of joy and laughter - something that's reflected in the prints hanging on our walls! Every time one catches my eye, it brings me back to an amazing memory from when I captured it. This experience drives me as photographer: My mission is for all clients to feel those same feelings whenever they look at their photos; inspiring nostalgia so cherished moments can be enjoyed over and over again!

Just a few things I love most!

Unlike most people who prefer to travel somewhere warm, I will always say YES to a trip to Iceland. There is something about the beautiful waterfalls, black sand beaches and ever changing landscape that will forever hold a special place in my heart. I really love the culture and the unique cuisine, and the fact you can stand in two continents at the same time. Also, what could be cooler than holding a real life glacier in your own two hands?

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Most memorable moment with my kids:

Christmas 2022 vacation in Iceland... The trip of a lifetime! We spent our favorite holiday week touring 2 lagoons, the golden circle and on Christmas day we saw the magical Northern Lights!

Favorite Venue:

The Rosecliff mansion located in Newport, RI evokes childhood memories of the ultimate princess dream wedding. It was an honor to photograph a wedding at such a stunningly beautiful venue. The sheer grandeur and opulence of the architecture and decorative arts held within this Gilded Age treasure took my breath away with each click of my camera. All of this and the exquisite landscape design with its sweeping coastal views will bring you back in time to a romantic and bygone era.

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What to know about our studio

1 We are an inclusive photography studio

We are passionate about inclusivity and love celebrating the uniqueness of each couple's story! As an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, we are committed to only working with vendors who uphold this shared value. Whatever cultural or religious traditions you have planned for your special day, know that we will take time out to learn them - so they can be documented beautifully and respectfully. From Chinese tea ceremonies all the way through a Ketubah signing for jewish weddings; Italian celebrations, Greek Orthodox events & non-religious ones too – it has been our honor here at J. Parsons Photography to capture a diversity of your heartfelt moments!

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2 Studio or on-location sessions offered

Let us help you create lasting memories that will be cherished for a lifetime! With our on location or in-studio portrait sessions, we'll showcase your unique style and bring out the best of each person. Together, let's make visions come alive through artful photography sets - timeless expressions captured forever.

maternity closet provided photography

3 Full prop & maternity closet available

We are delighted to give our clients the unique opportunity of capturing precious memories with their newborns. From cozy props and wraps, all the way to beautiful gowns from our maternity closet - we have everything one needs for that special photoshoot! Who wants to buy a dress when they can just pick out something gorgeous here?

custom wood memory box for wedding

Whether you have a furry friend who's as loyal and quiet as our family cat Shadow, or a spunky pup like Hazel, we adore all creatures great and small. Don't worry about bringing your pet to the engagement session - I'm sure they'll love me just as much (if not more!) then you do! With my years of experience photographing dogs and horses at engagement sessions and weddings, rest assured that no matter what type of animal companion is with us on the day-- it will be comfortable throughout the shoot.

4 We welcome all fur babies

custom wedding photo book

Embrace your timeless memories and keep them alive with high-quality prints, metalwork or canvases. As a special memento of your love story, I create handcrafted heirloom albums to store precious photos you want to pass down for generations. Together we will select the perfect pictures that represent this legacy – then it’s my job to turn those into stunning touchable reminders that can be treasured now and shared in years to come. Let me help curate the best keepsake photo options so these meaningful images live on forever! With my handcrafted keepsakes you'll have physical reminders of your special moments forever - they won't just be stuck on Instagram! Your legacy deserves more than pixels; let's build something lasting today.

5 Let us create wall art for your home

Your big day is here, it's time to experience joy without a care in the world - and we've seen every condition you can imagine. We've been bravely shooting weddings and portraits no matter if it was freezing cold or boiling hot outside; we braved windy beaches, rain-soaked barns and everything else Mother Nature threw at us! So today let us bring all that knowledge together for your unforgettable moment professionally captured with ease - so take a deep breath and just enjoy yourself!

6 Having 12 years of experience counts