Sweet Emersyn came in for her first birthday photos. We decided against a cake smash to try something new! Em's mom brought in a beautiful wreath from her home and an adorable floral crown. Emersyn was nothing but sweet smiles all around. We had a great time chatting and taking these timeless portraits. Happy birthday, sweet girl!
Read MoreSweet little Leo is one years old! His mom, Amy, gave me a call and asked if I could come over yesterday to photograph some photos of Leo for his birthday party. I immediately jumped for joy! I'm very familiar with Leo and his sweet personality. He is always smiling and always up for snuggles.
Read MoreJennifer and I go way back to when we all lived in Florida. When we moved to Connecticut earlier this year, I was so surprised and excited to hear that she moved here as well to be closer to family. Of course, we had to get together for updated family photos! Her little ones, Claire and David have grown so big and it was awesome being able to see them again after such a long time. We went to Baur Park in Madison and strolled through the leaves that have fallen and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Read MoreIan first reached out to me about his and Krista's wedding day, which took me by surprise since I normally hear from the bride. It was such a pleasant surprise, as I got to chat a little with both of them before we started planning photography for their big day. At the time they reached out, I was still living in Boston, and they live just south. It was such a nice coincidence, as they were having their wedding just minutes away from where I was moving to.
Read MoreAbout a year ago, Chloe reached out to me about her fall wedding taking place here in Connecticut. Her fiance at the time was a member of the Coast Guard and they both lived in sunny California. After some time of getting to know each other, Chloe & Jason were excited to have me capture all the special moments of their wedding day. Their ceremony took place at the beautiful chapel at the Coast Guard Academy and their intimate reception dinner took place at the famous Tony D's in New London.
Read MoreAs some of you may know, back in early August, my family welcomed a new member into our family. Everyone, meet Archer! We are so in love and so thankful that he's apart of our family. Now that we've had some time to cuddle and get to know one another, it's time to get back into the studio. I look forward to getting back to working with you all! Reach out, say hello!
Read MorePaige & Alan's wedding day was not only beautiful, but unique. Their ceremony was full of surprises, as well as traditions, orchestrated by Paige's aunt who officiated. Their wedding took place at the beautiful Owenego Inn & Beach Club on a beautiful September afternoon. Their friends and family gathered around for a water front ceremony, and ended the evening at the beach club for dinner, drinks, and great times.
Read MoreKim & Nha's wedding was a day full of beautiful ceremonies and traditions celebrated by their closest friends and loved ones. They both spent many, many months carefully planning this day with their families and it turned out absolutely perfect! Their day started off with two traditional Vietnamese tea ceremonies in their homes, followed by a Catholic ceremony at the St. Lawrence O'Toole church, ending with a reception at The Riverview.
Read MoreWhen I made the move to Connecticut, all the local wedding vendors were telling me about how wonderful The Lace Factory was, and how I would be very lucky to photograph a wedding there. Little did they know, Alli & Billy had asked me earlier in the year if I'd be interested in photographing their wedding that just so happened to be at The Lace Factory. I was ecstatic! Not only was I excited to spend the day and photographing this great couple, but I was also getting a chance to photograph this beautiful venue.
Read MoreLinda and Dan's wedding day was full of tears, laughter, and love. It was a truly beautiful day that was celebrated by all of their closest family and friends. Originally planned to be much larger, Linda and Dan decided to go for a more intimate wedding located at a close friend's home in Charlestown, Rhode Island. They made a fantastic choice! Everything was perfect, from the ceremony to the portraits to the reception. Linda is an event planner; all her hard work and organization definitely shined through.
Read MoreS & K's beautiful, small wedding vow renewal was something all brides truly dream of. It was a day that was truly devoted to the bride and groom. Although intimate, all the details were perfectly arranged with a minimalistic flair, with a European influence. ROÌA Restaurant and Cafe was the perfect venue, supplying beautiful architecture and artwork that left everyone in awe.
Read MoreThis past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Baby Brynn and her family. I headed to South Boston for the morning to spend time with the family of four. The newborn session couldn't have gone anymore perfect! Brynn was an absolute doll. She slept great through the entire session and even gave us a smile or two.
Read MoreI traveled up to Maine to visit my sweet friend, Candida, after she gave birth to her second son, Wyatt. While there, we decided it was a great time to take a few newborn portraits, as he was still just a few days old. We decided to go with natural earth tones, as their whole home reflected in beautiful neutrals, tans, oranges and greens.
Read MoreAs wedding season starts to wind down for the year, holiday magic is starting up. We all from the Hensley family want to wish you a very happy holiday season. We hope you enjoy all the festivities and that you are able to spend it with your family and friends.
Read MoreI met Jonette through her boyfriend, Marcus. He and I worked together for a photo/video studio out of Boston. We've since played on a softball league and have grown to be friends! Jonette reached out because she needed some headshots taken for her new venture into interior design. I knew exactly where to go, Beacon Hill! This beautiful neighborhood is rich with beautiful brick homes, cobblestone streets, and a view that will make your draw drop. I am in love with how beautiful everything came together.
Read MoreI met Kim and Nha at Larz Anderson Park this past weekend and I am so happy that they reached out a few months back for me to photograph their wedding. They are truly one of the sweetest couples I've ever met. Kim and Nha both work in the medical profession, Nha a doctor and Kim a pediatric nurse. It was great spending the afternoon with them, really getting to know their personalities and seeing them giggle throughout their session.
Read MoreI'm happy to announce Chensley Photography's annual wedding photography promotion! This sale only happens once a year. Book any wedding package and place your retainer before November 13th, you'll receive $250 off any wedding package.
Read MoreThis past weekend I flew down to Florida to photography Kaylon and Rob's wedding. All the details were absolutely beautiful and well put together. I've known Rob for awhile, as he was stationed on the same submarine as my husband. It was so nice getting to meet Kaylon. She is truly one sweet woman!
Read MoreThis past weekend, I took a trip down to Jacksonville, Florida to shoot a wedding. While there, I asked Josie and Nick if I could meet up with them to snap a few engagement photos. Little did I know how awesome these photos were going to turn out! Josie planned every detail and location perfectly to reflect on her's and Nick's personality. Everything was perfect!
Read MoreJennifer & Hupp's engagement session was by far the most fun I've had during a shoot. Jennifer had the amazing idea to call the Florida Theatre to have their marquee spell out "Coming Soon" "Hupp & Jenn". It was perfect! We snapped a few photos below the marquee to document such a special moment.
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