2009 March | Connecticut Photographer | Carla Ten Eyck Photography

Booooooots!!

This little scamp of a cat has lived at my house since 1992. I think he may even be older than Graham!! I remember coming home on a visit from RIT during the fall of 1992 and my brother had found him. He was such a mellow cat, cuddly and just all around nice. He used to come into our house but we had this crazy lab Cassie who HATED cats- and she was BIG and she would terrorize poor little Boots so that he stopped coming into our house. He became the neighborhood cat and the guy next door would feed him, in addition to everyone else.

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That crazy Cassie scared poor Boots so bad that he didn’t come into our house until these past few months. I swear! That’s TWELVE YEARS of living as an outside cat!! Talk about having nine lives. But inside he came, little by little- as I am sure he could no longer smell Cassie and it just looked so different inside- or he became senile and forgot about her…

So we’d risk it (we don’t have a litter box) and let him in and feed him and give him water. He was so crazy he would fall asleep with his face in the water bowl, purring away. My kids loved him. I loved him, and Dave, well… Dave loved teasing him.

Boots became a fixture at the studio- he would greet certain people like Mike and Robin as they came in. Mike would pet him, even though he is allergic to cats, and even though Boots had sticks and leaves and junk just all tangled in his fur. The rest of us would watch his comings and goings and laugh at crazy old BOOOOTS as he methodically made his way up from the river every morning, or like in the picture above, slept in the middle of a lawn! How bizarre! Who does that?

Well, Boots doesn’t anymore and I am the sadder for it. See, he was the last of the animals that my Mom had, and that she loved. So Boots’ passing to me is even more painful because he was my Moms. And now it feels OFFICIAL. There is no animal left that my Mom loved, and she was the biggest animal lover….

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Maternity sessions are in full swing here at the studio! And while I feel like I am earning the rep for being an ‘urban maternity’ shooting kind of gal, we decided to change it up a bit and shoot only at the studio for Christy’s session. Well, that and the fact that it was way too chilly out to go parading around all exposed and stuff.

Maternity sessions for me are starting to really become my ‘thing’ – in addition to weddings. My husband and I were talking about this today- about how to really make your mark on the world- and it got me thinking…. and I realized that making people feel beautiful is what I love to do. It applies to EVERY type of shoot I do, whether it’s weddings, or maternity or boudoir… and I came to the conclusion that these three types of shoots are exactly what that is about!

Feeling beautiful.

I walk around with a pair of extreme home makeover glasses on my eyes- meaning- just give me 10 minutes alone with you and my camera and I will show you what I see…. a beautiful person that’s either already there in full view or someone just lurking below the surface… Maybe it’s someone who never really saw themselves in that way before…maybe they have always wanted to be made to feel beautiful or sexy, but thought that no one could see that about them.

It’s like in the Wizard of Oz…when the house lands and Dorothy opens the door… and the world is in color…. I see you all in color!

OK, enough lovey dovey-ness! Without further delay…. this is what I came back with… after the house landed!

…she fit so nicely on my new couch, and so I went with it!!

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my new favorite spot to photograph- the light here is all natural and simply radiant! Having a perfect pregnant lady here certainly doesn’t hurt either!

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love the simplicity of this one

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my son’s room came in pretty handy…. they are expecting a boy as well!

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this hallway was a nice spot to rest….I was laying down

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I thought I was done shooting….and Katie had one more shot she was working on….and then I saw the light in here and … well… I couldn’t stop!! She is SO beautiful!!!

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LOVE this detail- and am so glad my scrabbly pocket door worked!

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WHATEVER DUDE!!!! I TOLD you I couldn’t stop shooting…!

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One of my favorite parts of my studio is my bathroom- the two best parts? My 72″ soaking tub and the crazy chandelier that my friend Bethany gave me!

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Billy Budd release

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A couple weeks ago Mike and I second shot for the super cali-fabulous Miss Shyla ! I met Shyla a few years back at Pictage’s Partner con in LA and just knew we would be friends. She has this infectious smile and energy and is easily one of the best photographers out there. At WPPI this year we discovered that she needed a second shooter for this incredible wedding in Boston in March and I absolutely jumped at the chance to learn from one of the best. Her clients, Sage and Young, are two of the most easy to photograph and be around people in the universe. Like really really really it was C-R-A-Z-Y.

So, since I was the second in command- a major lesson for me since I am always Charles in Charge up in here, and Mike is my goofy friend Buddy- Mike and I covered the boys, which is something that I don’t normally do. It was challenging but not really- I mean, Young’s loft was incredibly cool and had the most amazing light. I decided to do something fun and shoot his tux, like I would shoot the dress. We set it up in the laundry room…

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His loft used to be an old factory of some type- there were numbers in the floors made entirely of nails where the machine stations were… yes I was hoping for a 10 but I’ll take a 20! It’s 2 ten’s you know

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Check out this bridesmaids husband- is he the cutest husband or what??

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Sage and Young opted for a first look- so while Shyla was setting it up with Young, Sage took a moment to pray, and I was hidden in the back and was able to catch this very intimate moment

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Right after their first look

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Sage is one of the most photogenic, beautiful and just radiant women I have ever photographed in my life! The whole day was alternating squeals of joy, me, Shyla, then Mike. OK Mike’s was totally in his head but I saw it! And believe me, Shyla and I did enough shouting for joy for the whole world!

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I love that she planned ahead and had the wrap at the ready for her shoot! It not only kept her toasty warm but was an excellent prop for her pictures…A+++!

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It started to feel like a dream to me… one two three..WAKE UP! And then they would be gone! No big boat, no beautiful light, no fabulous couple… But it was real alright

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honestly

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the bridesmaids flowers were simple and stunning calla lillies

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These ladies couldn’t be more lovley if they tried

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Sage put that wrap to use and kept her ladies in waiting toasty in between takes

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Not to be out done…. easily my favorite groomsmen shot ever! Check out Young working it

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The spot of color these houses provided just make me want to eat this image! It’s like a little piece of candy

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Big bridal party, and narrow little alley

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KNOCK KNOCK!

Who’s there…?

AWESOME!

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It’s almost like they were professional smilers

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The usher’s feet lead you into Sage and her Dad coming up…being the second let me get a little frisky, actually at this point I may have even been the third since Mike had the aisle with Shyla

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This room at the museum was out of order

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Can they look ANY happier??

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It’s like they knew we were coming or something

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Not sure it gets any cuter than this little guy and his slick dance moves

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One of the funnier toasts I have heard!

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I could have easily posted about 40 more images here but then that would be just plain craziness!! BIG thanks to Shyla and Sage and Young for having Mike and I- we couldn’t have asked for an easier couple to work with!

Make sure to check out Shyla and Mike’s blogs for their KILLER shots!!

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Shannon — Boots just missed your mama so much he wanted to go be with her! Now they are both watching over you. If you think about it you are really one lucky gal!!! :) ( March 31, 2009 @ 8:38 am )

Laurie Crutchfield — oh carla I'm so sorry, it's the little things that seem to hurt the most! I love u bunches! ( March 31, 2009 @ 9:11 am )

Amanda Herzberger (Orchard Cove Photography) — Boooots....I will miss his little scrabbly dabbly ways....and Strider will miss sniffing the air and smelling him. xo ( March 31, 2009 @ 9:44 am )

Talia — Oh Carla, I'm sorry. poor boooots. It sounds like he led a long and adventure filled life. ( March 31, 2009 @ 11:03 am )

robert Norman — ohhhhno - is that the kitty that was in the kitchen that day? He didnt look so good at that time, really. ( March 31, 2009 @ 4:15 pm )

Geoffrey R. Boka — Oh Carla. I'm sorry. That breaks my heart. Big love and a huge long bear hug from NY. : ( ( March 31, 2009 @ 5:13 pm )

tere hernandez-bonet — BOOOOOOOTS!!! one of my favorite pics is from way back during one of my visits home...it's of Boots balls. LOL ( March 31, 2009 @ 5:24 pm )

Robin Dini — oh boots. he was such a cutie pie. i'm glad we all got to have a laugh and share stories about him when we had that pizza party. How cute was he sittin' right outside the door. Boots is up on your momma's cloud. :) ( March 31, 2009 @ 6:25 pm )

Jerome Braga — Mr Boots.... I want to apologize for not letting you in the house at the last PUG... :-( I could have sworn that you were not allowed in the house. I hope you get the chance to catch all the mice you can up there in heaven. I hear the mice let you catch them there. (Should make it pretty easy on your old bones) Always; know you were tremendously loved down here on earth and thank you for touching so many people. We will miss you! ( March 31, 2009 @ 7:00 pm )

Eileen Broderick — Oh, no! Boots. I hate it when pets leave us. So sorry, Carla. I cannot believe how long that little feline lived! He was one scrappy cat! Hugs. ( March 31, 2009 @ 8:39 pm )

Robert J. Trenske — Carla, I am so sorry to hear this... as a animal lover, my heart really hurts for you, next time we see you we are going to give you a huge Rob and Kathleen hug. ( April 1, 2009 @ 11:26 am )

Paul McNerney — I will miss the scarabbly Mr Boots, he was always around while we were building the studio, purring and looking like he wanted to be pet then when you tried he was like...sike:) ( April 1, 2009 @ 2:12 pm )

katie Slater — boots. i am sorry i didn't get the stick out. i'll miss you buddy. ( April 1, 2009 @ 7:34 pm )

Jason Henriques — Carla I'm very sorry for your loss. ( April 2, 2009 @ 10:04 am )

GrayPhotography — Awww.. that's so sad :( ( April 2, 2009 @ 3:17 pm )

stacyt — oh boots!!! i only met you that one sunny day for my one on one session with miss C - but when i left, he wallked me to the front of the house and greeted the UPS man who was leaving a package on the stoop. he's probably lying in the middle of a cloud with your mom. goodbye lit'l man. ( April 2, 2009 @ 5:34 pm )

Val McCormick — Mr. Boots will be missed. I am so sorry Carla for your loss. xoxo ( April 4, 2009 @ 1:01 pm )

Susannah McGlamery — Boooooots! Big shoutout to the little scrabbly dude. ( April 5, 2009 @ 2:41 pm )

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Erik Maziarz — tasteful. simple. beautiful. really the best maternity shoot i have seen. #3 (in color on the couch), #6 (shot from the floor), and #9 - just plain ridiculous. ( March 29, 2009 @ 10:27 am )

Amanda Herzberger (Orchard Cove) — LOVE these...especially in your living room. Gorgeous! ( March 29, 2009 @ 1:19 pm )

Val McCormick — Love these Carla. Christy is definately beautiful! I LOVE #7 and #9; incredible! ( March 29, 2009 @ 3:19 pm )

Jessica — Carla, these are beautiful! I love the ones in your entry and with the frame. Beautiful! ( March 29, 2009 @ 3:47 pm )

b — Can I pose with my belly hanging out, even though I'm not pregnant? ( March 29, 2009 @ 7:54 pm )

robert Norman — hold on---the sofa---do they show the arm chair in an orange leather in the store---if so then thats the same chair i was thinking of getting!!! shots are great too, BTW :) ( March 29, 2009 @ 8:41 pm )

nikki nicole — omg i think you have found your 2nd calling! these are beautiful. I love the one of her sitting on the floor! ( March 30, 2009 @ 9:40 am )

tere hernandez-bonet — WOW ( March 30, 2009 @ 10:32 am )

Robin Dini — holy canoli on the pocket door girlfriend!!! LOVE the details of the tin wall right next to it and the textures of her jeans.....ahhh!!! beautiful ( March 30, 2009 @ 12:25 pm )

Eric Foley — Very Sassy Mrs.10 ( March 30, 2009 @ 10:04 pm )

Eileen Broderick — mr. maziarz and I have the same taste. 3, 6 and 9 are my favorites. That selective focusing on #3 makes it have a very cool, dreamy kind of feel. And who knew you could look that good in a pair of jeans?! Awesome. Good luck Christy! ( March 30, 2009 @ 10:10 pm )

stacyt — Carla - those are spectacular!! she is simply stunning! ( March 30, 2009 @ 10:11 pm )

Aurora — Great shots... what an incredibly beautiful belly you got to shoot!!! ( April 4, 2009 @ 11:45 pm )

meg — Almost makes me want to get pregnant again. ALMOST. AWESOME JOB CARLA! ( April 6, 2009 @ 8:46 pm )

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Mary Marantz — these ROCK!! easily one of your best EVER! ( March 25, 2009 @ 7:14 pm )

Amanda Herzberger (Orchard Cove) — So many great ones here - what a happy couple! LOVE the one of the little one dancing of course :) ( March 25, 2009 @ 9:24 pm )

Val McCormick — You totally rocked it Carla. Knock, knock...who's there?....Awesome photographer; C10. O.k. that was corny but whatever. Val xoxo ( March 25, 2009 @ 11:42 pm )

dorelies — they are all great, love the one - husband ist painting the nails - most!!! ( March 26, 2009 @ 6:50 am )

Tony Spinelli — Unreal Carla. I'm a fan of the 1 with the colorful buildings in the background. Again awesome stuff!!! ( March 26, 2009 @ 9:21 am )

Geoffrey R. Boka — Awesome shots Carla! I love the colors in your outdoor shots with the boat. really sophisticated. just beautiful! Nice work! ( March 26, 2009 @ 1:22 pm )

Steve DePino — amazing job c10!!!! love these images ( March 26, 2009 @ 1:29 pm )

Betsy — Wow. Wow. ( March 26, 2009 @ 2:09 pm )

Jason Henriques — Awesome work Carla, Love it. ( March 26, 2009 @ 4:15 pm )

Erik Maziarz — WICKED killa!!! ( March 26, 2009 @ 6:23 pm )

Eileen Broderick — Damn, ya'll. These are amazing. She is the prettiesst bride EVER with that great smile. And her awesome hair accessory/net thingy. (I am so sophisticated.) There are some seriously stunning shots here. The grainy shot above the word 'honestly' just blows me away. ( March 26, 2009 @ 8:38 pm )

laurie — major points u guys totally rocked this wedding... I have to say one of my favs!!!!!! ( March 26, 2009 @ 9:38 pm )

Graham Scobey — Absolutely stunning images. Awesome stuff! ( March 26, 2009 @ 9:58 pm )

Katie Slater — Wicked gorgeous. I love all of the happiness that you captured! ( March 27, 2009 @ 8:52 am )

Claudia (AlshainBlu) — Your shots are simply amazing, I like your style ^_^ Compliments for your talent! ( March 27, 2009 @ 11:25 am )

Aurora — Hott Hott Hott awesome as usual and you are not kidding what a beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding! ( March 27, 2009 @ 12:23 pm )

CushmoK — quelle série... certaines images sont des pures merveilles et l'ensemble révèle une histoire complète.. ( March 27, 2009 @ 3:51 pm )

meg — loved the knock knock joke, I got a chuckle out of that...very clean and I think one of my fav weddings of yours. Great Job Carla! ;o) ( March 27, 2009 @ 4:38 pm )

cat — these are exquisite! famously good.... ( March 27, 2009 @ 5:13 pm )

Jamie — SERIOUSLY! Your "honestly" image.. and the "candy houses" image... Yuuummm!!!! You guys rocked this wedding! ( March 27, 2009 @ 5:39 pm )

paul mcnerney — Amazing! wow:) ( March 27, 2009 @ 7:38 pm )

Krystal Prue — I'm speechless Carla...these images are so gorgeous. I love you and your fantastic eyeballs for showing us the world in the way Miss Carla sees it. Beautiful. ( March 27, 2009 @ 7:51 pm )

Robin Dini — you're going to have to come here and pick my jaw up off the floor. i cannot believe how stunning these images are! could these locations could be any cooler??? ( March 30, 2009 @ 12:31 pm )

Danielle Fuller — A favorite most for me Carla....I'm loving the light girlfriend :) ( March 31, 2009 @ 2:56 pm )

ohana photographers — love love love!!! ( April 1, 2009 @ 9:19 am )

natalia — love the pictures! wonderful couple! ( April 11, 2009 @ 8:43 pm )