We have some very exciting news to share with you this morning! Carrie Rodman Photography is so honored to be featured in the May issue of the prestigious Photo District News! And for those of you who aren’t familiar-think what Sports Illustrated is to sports PDN is to photography, you get the idea ;) So this is very exciting news for the business! The article “What Brides Want, No Matter What it Costs” written by Jacqueline Tobin focuses on how wedding photographers are profiting from products and services that extend far beyone wedding day. This is certainly a concept Carrie Rodman Photography relates to, with all the Newport Weddings being much more than a day and more of full out wedding weekends!

And since I believe you’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with, a big thanks goes out to everyone for their hard work and support, I couldn’t do it without my team and my amazing couples, it is truly a combined creative effort.

Unfortunately it wasn’t possible to get the original artwork of the layout- so this is the best I could do for now, it’s much better live and in person but I was so excited to share with you!

Again, Amanda, this image of you is everywhere, you are famous! And making me look so good xoxo And a shout out to Pat & Lex and Grace & Keith whose engagement books were featured and B & L for the table tent! Love you all! Thanks again to PDN!

The cover of the May Issue

the feature appears p. 34-35, check it out!

Here’s another wedding from last season and this one was just gorgeous!  I just loved working with Karin & Greg.  Their entire wedding had this wonderful vibe from the breathtaking ceremony in Narragansett to the tented wedding reception, complemented by gorgeous, elegant details.  Both sets of parents were awesome and so great to work with too and it was all just so exquisitely elegant, classic… oh so… perfect.

And Karin, I know you were a bit nervous about venturing out onto the jetties, but thanks for trusting me… wasn’t the end result so worth it? What a fabulous, flawless party your guests were treated to from the food, to the catering all the special touches you added like the dolce vita candy bar, Clam Chowder Bar and Mini Lobster Rolls and Steel drums. What a night to remember for the two of you! So happy to be a part of it all and best wishes to the both of you, may that happiness you have never fade! Xoxo

Some of my favorite shots… and for more, check out the entire gallery here.

We are so excited to share some photos Stacey & Michael’s stunning Rosecliff wedding recently featured in the new publication, Bliss Celebrations.  Stacey & Michael, what a glamorous and luxe affair it was, the details and decor were the perfect fit for the Rosecliff ballroom, every thing just enhanced the already gorgeous venue.  We were so happy to be a part of it all. Thanks again to Bliss Celebrations for the fabulous press, we just love how it turned out and again congrats to Stacey & Michael! Check out the feature below and be sure to pick up your copy of Bliss Celebration’s  premiere issue today!

As we approach the 2011 wedding season, we still have a few more photos to share with you from last year’s season, from weddings to engagaments and rehearsal dinners. So first up, Stacey & Michael’s gorgeous Rehearsal Dinner. Held at the Hyatt’s outdoor pavilion this location makes for the perfect rehearsal dinner setting with a stunning view overlooking Newport Harbor and the Newport Bridge in the backdrop.  Also, you don’t have to worry about inclement weather as the sides drop down for a tent, so rain or shine you are covered!   And what a beautiful evening it truly was for Stacey & Michael and we got some great shots to capture it all, here are a few of our favorites…enjoy! To see more of Stacey & Michael’s Rehearsal Dinner check out the full gallery here.

Well its official, my little brother is married! And what a perfect day it was! Brendan & Laura, you know how much I love you both and I am SO happy for you. The wedding was so beautiful in every aspect and all of the family and friends gathered in celebration of your love was such a testament to not only your love for one another but your characters.  You are absolutely perfect for each other and I have always hoped this day would come for the two of you.  It is with great joy that I can officially call you Mr. & Mrs. Prophett and again Laura and Taylore a big OFFICIAL welcome to the family! I look forward to this chapter of your lives together!

And something funny worth mentioning, Laura, I was so honored to be in the wedding as your maid of honor, but I will be honest, it was really quite hard for me to not be behind the camera and also refrain from art directing! Way harder than I had expected.  But all turned out great and we got some truly AMAZING shots that I know you guys will love! So without further adieu, here is a sneak peek of one of my favorite shots of you two below… simply gorgeous.  More to follow soon! A beautiful picture of a beautiful couple… love you guys xoxo!

I am so excited to share these photos from a very special engagement session, that of of my very own brother, Brendan & his fiancee Laura! Since my brother is Director of Pro Personnel for the New York Jets and much of his life revolves around the Jets football we decided to have some fun with this shoot and create a sort of “spoof” of the game, which produced some creative and fun shots!  So Brendan, Laura, or Uncle Laura as Ava refers to her, we are working on it ;)  &  daughter Taylore & myself all met up at the Jets indoor training facility, accompanied by the fabulous Parker, their long haired chihuahua for the shoot.

And we certainly had a lot of fun, what a day it was. Perhaps the highlight of the day was its perfect end, completed by an impromptu visit by Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, which may have just trumped the excitement of the photo session for Laura & Taylore ;) And now, some favorites from the day…love them all!

Two Jets are better than one…

Love this shot…

Parker gets her close up…

And don’t be fooled by her sweet face!  Parker may look all cute and fuzzy but the only way to her heart is with cheerios or goldfish.  Once I figured  this out I won her over and finally got her to pose for some photos.

A cute moment… and Laura goes in for a touchdown with Brendan & Parker in hot pursuit…

TEAM PROPHETT

The huddle…

family pig pile…

Taylore goes in for a touchdown!

Hooray!

Game face… and a walk hand in hand…

The fans cheering in the background!  Just could not get over this wall paper.  Love it.

gorgeous…

Laura & Taylore, looking forward to welcoming you guys into the family officially!

Thanks to Newport Wedding Magazine for yet another great show this year!  What a great turnout and a wonderful time we had at the 9th Annual Newport Bridal Show.  Carrie Rodman Wedding Photography was there in full force with second principal Sara Ossana and videographer Mathew Provost too!  We received a very positive response to the new business expansion and full service boutique that we now are,  so it was very exciting for us in a lot of aspects, not to mention we were busy all day long!

To all of the brides we met, it was such a pleasure chatting with you and I will be following up with all of you directly ASAP.  Of course, feel free to reach out to me directly before then with any additional questions or for more info as well!  So excited that wedding season is fast approaching, 2011 is going to be a good one.  Check out a few photos from the show below :)

Don’t forget to come visit us at the 9th Annual Newport Bridal Show tomorrow at Rosecliff between 11 and 4 pm! We are so looking forward to this year’s event after such a positive experience last year and can’t wait to meet with all the fabulous Newport Brides!

There’s only a little over 2 weeks away until we will see you at the Newport Bridal Show on Feb 19, 2011 11- 4pm! Held at two fabulous locations, Rosecliff and OceanCliff, the show is truly the biggest and the best bridal show in Newport, with 80 fabulous vendors, fashion shows, samplings, live entertainment and more! What an experience Carrie Rodman Photography had last year at this fabulous show and it was also SO special since I was so honored that my photo graced the cover of Newport Wedding Magazine, one of my all time favorite images, pictured below!

So be sure to come visit us at the 2011 Newport Bridal Show! For more information, and to preregister and prepurchase tickets visit heir website here.

Check out some photos for a little inspiration! Can’t wait :)

Last year’s display and cover…

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Last but not least, the fabulous Jenna & Carl. Super cute couple, super cute photos. It was so fun to shoot you guys over in Jamestown with the bridge in the background and I just love how the photos turned out. It’s really so beautiful to capture the love between two people and I think that’s exactly what we did in these photos. I LOVE the shots on the dock and Jenna, your eyes just pop in all these photos. Also especially love the photo of Carl scooping you up :) Thanks again to both of you, it was my pleasure working with you. Check out more of Jenna & Carl’s full gallery here. And I have to say I just love engagements :) Can’t wait to share more with all of you.