Spreading Love in 2012

Where is the LOVE?!?!?

With all thats going on today in the world, Its good to know there is still plenty of love out there and I intend to find it! How? Thanks for asking!

Rumor has is that LOTS of people out there got engaged on Valentines day this year and I'm willing to bet there are some pretty great stories behind those engagements!  I want you to share them with me! Well.. me and all my KGP friends.

A Challenge for you!

Did you get engaged recently or maybe even on Valentine's Day?!? If not you, do you know someone who did? Send them our way!

We are collecting Love Stories from now until March 31st.  JUST in time for spring!!  Once the stories are in, we will have voting. Whoever is the favorite for Puppy Love Couple will win a free Engagement Session with ©Karin Goodwin Photography!!!  Its that easy!!

What you should send us? 

We want to meet you! Tell us a little about your engagement day! Tell us what makes you two laugh!  What kind of music you like?  What you do on your day off together? Who likes to cook? How excited you are to marry the love of your life! This is supposed to be the best time in your life, Why shouldn't it be fun?!? Share your Love story with us in anyway that best fits YOU!.  Send us a picture or two as well! You can type it out and email it . You can make a video and send it our way! If your crafty like that.  Send all Love stories to Karin@karingoodwinphotography.com


How do we pick a winner?!?


When stories are in, we will put mini stories up on the blog and/or facebook page (unless otherwise specified not to).  That's where you come in! Tell your friends, family, neighbor, and pets to log on and VOTE! The winning couple will receive a session with ME <-- Karin.. Hi :) At your location of choice WITH photos. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!!

I live in CT, I'm absolutely ready and willing to travel as long as it's a reasonable driving distance, Sorry Hawaii.. But really. Hawaii.. Call me ;)

Ok, so there you have it. LETS DO THIS! Send me your stuff. TELL all you friends, family and loved ones!!  I'm all ears! 

Justin and Katie get engaged!

About a month ago I got a facebook message from my friend Justin who was serving in Iraq. The message was something along the lines of "i need to talk to you right away" So naturally, being the worrier that I am, and knowing where he was, I was more concerned than excited. The next message I received was.. "I'm coming home thursday and I'm proposing as I get off the plane." With a sigh of relief I was then excited! 

In true Justin fashion, nothing is done half way.  A proposal off the plane meant news cameras would catch the event.  He planned this to a tee! If you would like to see what I'm talking about, click the link below!

The News Clip of the homecoming

Now, Justin is currently stationed in Texas, but he was coming home to CT for 3 weeks and thats where I come in!  

His next message was, "can you fit in engagement photos and what kind should we do" My only response was, "can we maybe propose first? Once she says Yes (I had no doubts, but we had to wait still) then we can talk to Katie and get ideas together."  Annnnnnd, there we go.

I had actually never met Katie before, which is weird because I've known Justin for almost 10 years now. How is that even possible? 10 years, oh my goodness. sorry. 

We decided on Bushnell Park in Hartford.  We wanted the option to do the very girl-ish set up in the park with the water and trees, but also have the option of the city and do some not so traditional shots.  It was perfect! I don't know how we lucked out, but it was a beautiful day in the 50's with green grass in January. Another VERY cool thing about this shoot was my assistant! 

A couple months ago, I was approached by a Hallmark student in the current class.  In school there is an assignment where you need to assist some working photographers in the field for a day.  To see how they do things and ask questions.  Megan asked me! It was very exciting I must admit.  It was so cool to have a HIPster along for a photo session.  She was able to get answers, not only from a photographer but a former Hallmark student.  I think it worked out really well for both of us. (plus she helped me carry stuff and point the reflector which I greatly appreciated) 

So lets get back to the fun. There are TONS of pictures this time around. Justin and Katie are lovely and they are great together.  They made my job SO much easier.  I'm not gonna say another word. Just enjoy!

Congratulations to Justin and Katie on their engagement! Love you guys <3