Love Shoot : Emily + Joe

A few weeks back Paul + I spent the day with Emily + Joe for their Love Shoot and to get to know them better before their big day. Emily + Joe are such wonderful, giving, happy people, and we had such a great day with them! Joe planned a whole adventurous day out for us, starting at their property in Woodstock, CT, where the wedding would also be held. Joe's family owns the company LINEMASTERS, which also is on this beautiful property. It was the most gorgeous day....

Click here to enjoy Emily + Joe's Loveshoot Slideshow Premier!

Joe asked us to wait to post their love shoot until after the wedding because he wanted to surprise Emily with a Love Book we made for them at the wedding. Stay tuned for a post coming soon of their wedding day and the romantic way Joe gave Emily the book!

Click here to see Emily + Joe's Love Book design!!!

Walking the beautiful property...

How cute is this couple? Just wait until you see their wedding fotos!







Hot, hot, HOT!



....and playful too.



Emily + Joe just had to try to knock each other off this see-saw. As buff as Emily is, she couldn't budge Joe, but he sure made her get "air." Weee!





There were some rocking chairs in the little cabin by the pond on the property, so we of course had to bring a few down to the pond so Emily + Joe could relax for a little while.



I love the way Emily is looking at Joe in this one...



Paul grabbed these hot shots of them. Sizzlin'



Sitting on the dock, not of the bay, watching the time pass away.



These two were so naturally playful, that it was almost like cheating, and most definitely a treat to fotograph them.









I spotted this beautiful little grove of moss-covered trees that was a perfect spot for some cuddly shots.







One of my favorite fotographs of the day.




For lunch, Joe made reservations for all of us to enjoy a wonderful, out-in-the-country restaurant The Golden Lamb Buttery.
The website of this true gem of a restaurant describes it this way:

"In the quiet corner of Connecticut, lies the quaint town of Brooklyn. High on a hill, a secret hideaway called "The Golden Lamb" is nestled amongst thousands of acres of pristine fields and stone walls - for those with a flair of the finest."

The restaurant is in a renovated old barn, which had the most beautiful soft light pouring in thru the windows.



Some details, including the decor of the tables and our delicious food : ) We will absolutely visit this place again. We heard that for dinner time, the Golden Lamb folks will take you first on a hay ride around the beautiful property and then back to the barn for a full course meal...what an experience!



Some quiet time. The window seats had plenty of cushions for lounging.



The view behind the Golden Lamb. After a delicitable lunch, it was off to explore the fields and stone walls surrounding the restaurant.
A special thanks to the folks at the Golden Lamb for letting us wander wherever our hearts desired!



On a New England country road.



Spontaneous playfulness.



These fields are the epitome of what makes New England so breathtaking! We are so lucky to be in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. This is only 25 minutes from our studio (which is also in a quaint little New England country town.) When people ask why we have our studio in the "middle of nowhere," this is why...who wouldn't love the beautiful countryside we are so lucky to live by?



"Blow" flowers were one of my favorite things growing up, and I'm always excited when others share my enthusiasm for them.
Doesn't it look like magic flying around them?



I love how you can see the little fairies flying through the air : )







Time for a roll in the....grass.








Aww....too cute!




Beautiful light, beautiful couple, perfect day.....what more could you ask for?





How about a "Gone with the Wind" like kiss.








One of my many favorites of the day!








Oh, this could definitely be another fav! I love the way Joe is grasping the woman he loves.




So peaceful...







The stone walls we're so lovely to fotograph by.....stone walls are one of my favorite parts of living in N.E. They are everywhere.....but not usually in this good of shape.




Did I mention how HOT this couple is? Paul took this sexy shot (along with many, many others in this post).



Our next adventure was at the Cat Hollow Park in Killingly, CT, where there are lovely falls and pretty wooded hiking trails.



Another sizzlin' hot shot from Paul's perspective.



My perspective of the same moment.




Not only are Emily + Joe hot, playful, and all around awesome, but they are also adventurous! We wanted to get some shots of them across the stream,
so they ventured down a path for a ways before crossing on a log. And Emily was wearing girly shoes!




And it was all worth it! Even Joe getting his butt wet for this shot....what a trooper!








Hiking back...





And crossing the treachous stream again : )





I love how Joe is holding onto Emily like he'll protect her no matter what.





As the sun was going down, we visited the Taylor Brook Winery, where Emily adopted a vine in Joe's name. How romantic is that?
They were technically closed, but the wonderful couple who owns the winery, Linda & Richard, were kind enough to let us take some fotographs there. Paul & I need to go back there for a wine tasting some day.





These vines are pretty young it turns out, but so pretty.





Something about vineyards is so romantic.





Are final adventure of the day was back to the property in Woodstock...the grounds of the Mansion at Bald Hill. Joe's family also owns the Mansion, which they helped renovate a few years back so that Joel and Scott could open a wonderful bed and breakfast and restaurant. The wedding was held here at the Mansion. This is the way the mansion's website decribes this remarkable place:

"The Mansion at Bald Hill is a historic landmark that has taken on a new life as a premier

restaurant and an elegant Bed and Breakfast. Quietly tucked away in the

"quiet corner" of Northeastern Connecticut, The Mansion is private and

secluded, it offers the perfect setting for that special getaway or event.

The restaurant features an eclectic seasonal menu utilizing local organic farms to provide

our guests with the highest quality ingredients, prepared with passion

and presented with an artistic flair by our team of experienced award-winning chefs.

The home features six exquisite guest rooms with private baths. The ambiance brings you

back to a slower, quieter, more elegant time. The guest rooms offer a soft palate of colors with

distinctive bedding that will envelope you in restful slumber.

Luscious morning breakfasts are served in the formal dining room or on the terrace, where

you are bathed in sunlight and surrounded by peaceful garden splendor."

Joe proposed to Emily at this exact spot (actually one year to the day from the day we did their Love Shoot), at a tree that he had professionally carved for the occasion and to celebrate their love. How romantic is that?





Needless to say, this spot and tree are very special to them now. It's so romantic to think in 50 years they can visit this tree and remember back to their wedding day and the day they got engaged!














Emily + Joe, you guys were so great...thank you for the wonderful day together. We can't wait to show you
the incredible shots we took at your wedding- look for that blog post coming soon.

All the Best.....Krystal + Paul