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Visual Artist Unleashed

I am a mother, a wife, a friend, and a photographer.  Photography is the part of my life that has brought me here:

Welcome to my blog.  Here you can find my most recent work along with other tidbits from life's adventures.  I have had a camera in my hand since my first son was born 12 years ago.  Since then, what was a hobby, has flourished into an obsession and a career.  I find my passion for photography grows everyday.  Whether it is something new to learn, a new friend to make, or a new place to explore.  Photography challenges me, and allows me a creative outlet all at the same time.  So I welcome you to look around and get to know me a bit, feedback and conversation are always appreciated.  And check back often for new posts and stories!!!

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of Raw Photo Design 

Sam and Joe; Engagement Session Kent, CT

February 1, 2010 Engagement

I can’t even begin to explain how awesome my brides and grooms are for 2010!  This weekend I began building those bonds and cultivating those relationships that I know are going to last far beyond the 2010 wedding season.

Meet Sam and Joe.  They are getting married in April.  We got together over the weekend to shoot their engagement session in Kent, CT.  Normally I try to steer away from going outside in below 0 weather, but we scheduled this session months ago, and decided to give it a go.  So I kept shooting until my fingers would work no more!!!  We then followed up by grabbing a bite to eat in Kent and chatting it up for a bit.  Sam and Joe are one of the most laid back couples I have ever met.  There is an effortless balance between them that I just adore,  and I can already tell there will be so many amazing moments for me to document on their wedding day.

Sam and Joe I am so excited and honored to be a part of something so special in your lives, and I can’t wait!!!

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by Danielle

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February 4, 2010 - 11:22 am auntie - photo #1 is my favorite. I love it that the colors are really vivid against the background and the plant life is very cool as well!!!

February 4, 2010 - 2:49 am Val McCormick - Oh My you can see their breath! These are awesome. Way to rock it doesn't matter the weather right? KICK BUTT JOB!

February 2, 2010 - 11:04 pm Eric Foley - Sweet winter shoot D! Love the pp too.

February 2, 2010 - 6:13 pm Kerry B - LOVE the first one of you two walking in the bridge looking at each other - great smile, Joe! You two couldn't get any cuter!!

February 2, 2010 - 11:54 am Robert J. Trenske - I really love the warm feel to these images even though it is clearly very cold outside. Really awesome job Danielle, you totally rocked this session!!

February 2, 2010 - 11:48 am MaryBeth - Aww these are great!! Such a lovely couple, can't wait for April :)

February 2, 2010 - 11:03 am Joe - These pictures look great! I think my favorites are the one with the breath between us and the one sitting on the bridge, but it's a tough call. Can't wait for the wedding!

February 2, 2010 - 9:58 am Rick O - Rockin set - really love the creative post on these images as Eric said

February 2, 2010 - 9:15 am Jena - Great job on these, Danielle! You managed to make it look romantic even in 0 degree weather - and yay for more Bethel clients! :) congratulations, Sam and Joe!

February 2, 2010 - 8:47 am Joe Fuller - These turned out really great babe! I had a great time shooting with you, even as cold as it was. My favorite I think is number 8 because you can see Sam and Joe's breathe between them. I really like the ones with the balloons and the bridge. Great work. Sam and Joe I had a blast hanging out with you guys, can't wait to do it again!

February 2, 2010 - 12:12 am Sam - WE LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!! Damn, Joe is really good-looking!! The covered bridge pics are my favorite, oh and the balloons too, and... oh they are all good :)

February 1, 2010 - 11:13 pm eric langlois - So cool!!! Absolutely love the post work on these as well!!

C 10ike Lighting Workshop

January 13, 2010 Randomness, The Off Season Chronicles, Workshops

 *Warning* you have to listen to “Fire Starter” by Prodigy in order to view this post.  Other wise your monitor will catch fire…true story people, don’t be a hero!!!!!

 

I’m going to start this post off by saying anyone who wasn’t in Carla Ten Ecky’s lighting workshop yesterday sucks! If you’r a  photographer, stop what you’re doing RIGHT NOW (after looking at this post of course) and sign up for it.

Second thing: Fire thrower…Nuff said!

 

Thank you Carla for all of your knowledge and guidance, but mostly for putting up with me for a whole day!

 

Meet Sarah and Zachary….. cuteness overload right? Don’t worry, she get’s bad ass later!

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P.S. big huge thank you to Sarah and Zachary for posing all day in the FREEZING cold.  Another special thank you to miss Bad Ass Sarah for putting on this amazing show!

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by Danielle

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January 18, 2010 - 12:26 am Cynthia - The pictures are fun! Great work!

January 15, 2010 - 11:35 pm Eric Foley - Love the swirly lights! Awesome job D!

January 14, 2010 - 9:52 pm Brianna Phelan - 'true story people, don't be a hero' - I think I love you! Loved it.

January 14, 2010 - 12:40 pm carla ten eyck - great set here Miss Fuller! My fave is the totally dark fire shot- love it!!

January 14, 2010 - 11:46 am eric langlois - totally RAD!!!!

January 14, 2010 - 9:58 am Liz - Danielle- Your photos rock! I had a blast shooting with you the other day!

January 13, 2010 - 10:44 pm Robin Dini - how fun was that?! Good seeing you :)

January 13, 2010 - 6:53 pm auntie - pic #9 I love. I like how you can see the cold in the air by the plume of smoke coming out of her mouth!! Very good!!

January 13, 2010 - 6:49 pm meg - danielle! that last one is my fav...so awesome to meet you yesterday :0)

January 13, 2010 - 2:44 pm Val McCormick - One Word JEALOUS!!! I big puffy heart Carla and her creativity!

Rangers NHL Hockey Game; NYC

November 30, 2009 Family, Personal, Randomness, The Fullers, The Off Season Chronicles

 More of… “The Off Season Chronicles”

A few weekends ago Joe and I had a rare outing without the kiddies.  We went with a few friends to check out the big city!  We ate dinner at this restaurant called Primehouse.  If you are ever in the city and want a serious meal….go here.  The food is amazing.  We then ventured to a Rangers Hockey game  at Madison Square Garden.  I have to say it was a bit different.  I enjoyed the experience, but more than anything else, I had a blast hanging out with great friends, and just being…

Debuting on the blog for the first time…this is Bonnie and Steven (cute right?) I see a family session in their near future!

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 And Megan and Brian.  Two of the coolest people on the planet!

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 One of my favorite shots of the day.

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 Steven had a tongue issue most of the day…I don’t know why..but…it is what it is!

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 Random pictures…but none no more random than taking a picture from the guys that we asked directions from…

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 We’re waiting to cross the street, I turn around and say…”Guys look here!” and I get this total 90210 thing…LOL!

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 LOST…but I think there’s an app for that.  Um, I didn’t have it!

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 In the midst of eating we realize, we left the hockey tickets in the parking garage 12 blocks away.  So we break up into groups.  Brian and Joe go to the car to get the tickets, and Me, Megan, Bonnie, and Steven head to Madison Square Garden.  Only, we get there first and Steven starts to lose his mind.  Not only is he OCD and likes things to be “just so”.  He is also a die hard Rangers fan (notice the jersey) and completely started freaking out!

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 Steven called Joe and Brian 14 times in 3 minutes.

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 But we finally made it in!

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 And obviously had a kick ass time!

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 More random pictures with random people….who IS this guy?

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by Danielle

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December 9, 2009 - 8:55 pm eric langlois - awesome shots - PS - you DO have it.....google Maps - come on!!!!

December 5, 2009 - 11:51 pm Brianna Phelan - This is so fun. :)

December 3, 2009 - 9:25 am Joe Fuller - I would be designated driver for this group again. I had a blast in the city baby and you got some great pitures capturing the night. Time to get these two couples together for family photo shoots. Love you great job.

December 1, 2009 - 5:59 am Amber - so fun. love-er it.

November 30, 2009 - 10:45 am pammy - Awesome pics! I am cracking up at the one where you guys were around the phone with GPS, we had done the same thing when we went into the city and it just got us more lost. That commercial with Hansel & Gretel and their GPS lies! :D Happy you had a fun time though.

I am Thankful for….. The Men in My Life

November 25, 2009 Family, Kids, Personal, Randomness, The Fullers, The Off Season Chronicles

How often is it that we all stroll through our lives as if each breath is a given?  As if each moment is owed to us?  As if every person is only exsisting to be part of the world that revolves around us?  Not just today, but every day….

I am thankful for my boys.  My healthy, wonderful, heaven sent, sweet boys!

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And Joe….My gravity… who brings out every ounce of me that ever thought about being good…

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November 30, 2009 - 9:52 am Joe Fuller - Baby, you are the best! The true reality is that you are the glue that holds everything together. You are a great photographer, friend, the very best mother, and my sole mate. I love you! and thank you! oh, and aunt dawn I love you too, just not the same!!

November 29, 2009 - 10:24 pm Danielle - Ohhh yeah....and Eric! LOL...I forgot about him, cause I never see him anymore, cause he's too cool for school!

November 26, 2009 - 1:55 am eric langlois - Umm....you forgot this man, right here.

November 25, 2009 - 10:03 pm Brianna Phelan - I'm sitting here crying. This post was really beautiful and hit a chord with me. We had a scare this week with Ewan losing his eye sight and our whole world temporarily fell apart. So many days we walked through life taking each breath for granted. This really made us step back and think about what's important. Your post just did this to me all over again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

November 25, 2009 - 2:40 pm Tab - Have a great Turkey Day! Did you dye Noah's hair? It looks like he has highlights!! :)

November 25, 2009 - 2:22 pm Cynthia - Very cool post! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving/Christmas tomorrow!

November 25, 2009 - 12:20 pm auntie - I love Joe