CONNECTICUT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Creating artistically-engineered wedding photography for bold couples. Photos that are dynamic, emotive, and spectacular.

And I can guarantee that you’ll have a fun time, too.

A bride and groom embrace in a portrait taken by Connecticut wedding photographer Terrence Irving.

Welcome! My name is Terrence (he/him).

And I’m a black CT wedding photographer based along the southeastern shoreline.

(But I also travel; destination weddings are welcomed!)

Connecticut wedding photographer Terrence Irving holds a camera while taking group portraits during a wedding in Hartford.

I’m a Connecticut wedding photographer.

If you’re planning something special and want the photography to match, then you’re in the right place.

Here’s some simple math that I’ve figured out through experience:

The Technical + The Emotional = Great Wedding Photography

A groom and bride pose together while obscured partially by a bank vault door in Hartford, Connecticut on their wedding day.

For the longest time, I wondered how I could blend together two things that I love:

Technology and Art

By the same token, I dreamt of having my own business, providing a service that’s actually useful to others.

During their Connecticut wedding, the bride and groom reach their hands into the blue sky as nautical flags flap in the distance.

Then in 2017, the lightbulb went on and my wedding photography business was born in Ledyard, Connecticut (near Mystic, one of the best little towns in New England).

My goal is simple: to be the best Connecticut wedding photographer I can be.

It’s about connecting with my couples on a human level, becoming an asset to their wedding journey.

Then, when it’s all said and done, I deliver timeless artwork (including physical prints).

I’m here to help you with your own love narrative.

The proof is in the way I make my couples feel about their stories!

Telling your love story through photos

I get to know you first. In other words, you talk, I listen and observe. Because what good is trying to tell your story if I don’t bother to learn about it in the first place?

A New England guy through and through, I just love the northeast. I’ve photographed weddings in locations ranging from barns to Newport docks.

To help ensure success on your wedding day, I make it a point to be there with you long before.

I guess you could say that I’m a Connecticut wedding photographer who’s more than just a picture-taker.

This is because your wedding day is about more than just pictures.

The abbreviated signature of CT wedding photographer Terrence Irving.

You may have seen me around…

With so many wedding photographers in Connecticut…

Why should you choose me? Here’s what some of the couples I’ve worked with have to say about their experience:

Engagement sessions are important

Let me tell you why you need an engagement session. For one, they’re fun. Two, they’re great practice for your wedding day. Three, you get more great photos of the yourselves.

Best of all, they help you connect with your wedding photographer. This is why I include an engagement session with every wedding photography booking.

Curious? Here are some frequently asked questions:

I grew up here, in Vernon. I eventually settled down along the shoreline, along with my wife and daughter. The venues, parks, and restaurants in our state are just awesome, everywhere from Hartford to New Haven to Mystic. Additionally, our state is so close to other northeast spots like Newport, New York City, and Boston. Being a wedding photographer here is so exciting.

Absolutely, I love destination weddings. So far, I’ve photographed weddings and engagement sessions in New England (western Massachusetts to Newport), New York (Brooklyn is awesome), and New Jersey (the jewel of the tri-state area).

By inquiring with a wedding photographer who can help you plan your wedding timeline. I offer all of my couples this service. Eight hours of continuous coverage is “average,” though some only need six while others really need all-day coverage to fully cover they’re interested in documenting.

After a wedding, I upload digital images to a secure, online gallery. Believing in the power of physical artwork, however, I include prints in all of my wedding photography packages (they’re nothing like what you’d get at Costco). Looking into it, you’ll find that I’m one of very few wedding photographers in Connecticut with this structure.

One of the reasons to love this state is because it has four true seasons. Naturally, there’s a wedding venue for every couple, year round. A quick tidbit: my wife and I got married in the middle of winter at Inn at Mystic, then I photographed a spring wedding there about six months later. Point is, from New Haven to Thompson, CT has venue options for everyone.

Just head over to my contact page, leave me your email address and answer a few other questions, then I’ll be in touch. Usually, you’ll get an email or text from me the very same day. It doesn’t matter where you’re getting married: New England, the east coast, a tropical island…let’s start out by talking about it.

That’s OK, same here. This is what almost every couple I work with says. The fact of the matter is that it’s my job to make you feel comfortable. I’m really good at it, too. Look around at the photos; they’re proof that my “posing” style works! I promise you’ll have a great experience.

How It Goes

Whether your wedding will be in Connecticut or elsewhere, I’ll make sure that your wedding photography experience is the easy part:

1. Your Story

From how you to met to what you like to do on weekends, I love the details. If all you were looking for was a person with a camera, you probably would’ve chosen the first CT wedding photographer that you found.

I’ll give you more! We’ll talk plenty. There will be resources and tips aplenty. You’ll have an engagement session. Your wedding photographer will be present.

Let’s work together to create something special to show the world your love story through your wedding photos.

2. Your Wedding Day

Before you know it, your big day will arrive. While you and your partner are busy getting ready, seeing each other for the first time, then partying the night away…

I’ll be there to document it all for you. Yup, all of your people (no matter how few or many) will be involved, too.

And I’ll make sure you feel comfortable the whole day, helping you have the best wedding day you could imagine.

3. Your Awesome Results

Lastly, the culmination of your experience: the images. Your photos are meant to be displayed rather than just saved on your phone, so all of my wedding photography packages include prints

Here’s an interesting concept: Your love is art.

Additionally, you’re able to pick extra artwork à la carte. Choose and enjoy archival-quality artwork sourced from my professional print lab partners. Best of all, you two help create it.

Terrence is an AMAZING photographer! He was easy to work with, very flexible, easy to communicate with, and attentive to making sure that our wedding day memories would be completely captured.”

Megan and Robbie

Even More Wedding Resources

Being among the best wedding photographers in Connecticut and New England is about more than just taking pictures. Here’s some more helpful wedding planning info:

Recent Wedding Love Stories

I’ve had the honor of photographing many a love story! Here are a few for your wedding inspiration:

A sailboat photo of a bride and groom wearing sunglasses and smiling taken by Connecticut wedding photographer Terrence Irving.

Unconventional Coastal New England Wedding

Jules and Andy’s wedding day defied norms and was just them.

Revenge of the Sith

Amanda and Josh weren’t expecting Darth Vader to show up.

Huge Rhode Island Dance Party

Camille and Jake had an international affair filled with Jewish traditions and tons of dancing.

Wedding Night Jam Session

Nothing could’ve prepared Ally and Parker’s wedding guests for this brilliant performance.

I cannot imagine a photographer doing a better job than what Terrence Irving did for us. HIRE THIS MAN.”

HALEY AND BRENDON

Working through your options for a Connecticut wedding photographer?

Whether you’re a New England wedding couple or not even engaged yet, these links will help you with your decision: