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I didn't think so.

To close out my 2024 wedding season, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Matt & Jill’s wedding at The Pavilion at Crystal Lake.

Matt & Jill Pavilion at Crystal Lake Sneak Peeks

Weddings, Blog

Connecticut wedding florist arrangement with lots of color

If you’ve got a Pinterest board exploding with floral ideas but no clue where to start, this guide’s got your back.

The Best Wedding Florists in Connecticut

Guides, Vendors, Blog, Featured Posts

This week I was lucky enough to be featured in the WPJA Spotlight not once, not twice, but 7 times!

Spotlight Feature On WPJA Round 10

Blog, features

A celebration at The Riverhouse At Goodspeed Station filled with energy, connection, and so many unforgettable moments.

Fall Wedding, The Riverhouse At Goodspeed Station

Weddings, Featured Posts

Lex & Curtis had the most amazing wedding at Stonehurst At Hampton Valley for their fall wedding in Connecticut.

Lex & Curtis Stonehurst At Hampton Valley Sneak Peeks

Weddings, Featured Posts

Robb & Jenni had a blast at Evergreen Farms for their wedding in Dayville CT this past July. My sides still hurt from all the laughter!

Robb & Jenni’s Evergreen Farms Wedding

Weddings, Featured Posts

From their first look at Gillette’s Castle, to celebrating at The Riverhouse At Goodspeed Station, it was non-stop moments.

Nicole & Nathan’s Riverhouse At GoodSpeed Station Sneak Peaks

Weddings, Featured Posts

It’s no easy task trying to stand out and create something that will yield you a Fearless award, but we have done just that!

Fearless Family Feature Collection 15

Family Resources, features

I am always honored that I get to photograph moments for people. Whether that is a wedding, a family trip, or just everyday chaos. I would have never thought in a million years photography would have become that passion it is for me today. If I would have told myself growing up that someday I […]

Fearless Wedding Photos Feature Week 127

Blog, features

Robb and Jenni had an amazing wedding at Evergreen Farms in Dayville CT.

Robb & Jenni Evergreen Farms Wedding Sneak Peeks

Weddings, Featured Posts

Relive the moments of Liz and Tony’s spring wedding at Evergreen Farms. A day filled with family and shenanigans.

A Spring Wedding At Evergreen Farms

Weddings, Blog, Featured Posts

Linden Place, a stately white mansion with grand Ionic columns, intricate black window shutters, and a decorative wrought iron balcony, surrounded by lush gardens and statues

Rhode Island has many wedding venues throughout this small state and it’s full of amazing venues for any size and style of wedding.

The Best Rhode Island Wedding Venues

Guides, Venues, Blog, Featured Posts

Shannon & Matt’s Evergreen Farms Wedding Sneak Peeks

Shannon & Matt’s Evergreen Farms Wedding Sneak Peeks

Weddings, Featured Posts

A bride and groom standing in front of a wooden bridge in a rural setting, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

Check out some sneak peek photos from Liz & Tony’s wedding this past weekend at Evergreen Farms in Dayville CT.

Liz & Tony’s Evergreen Farms Wedding Sneak Peeks

Vendors, Weddings

Join Robb and Jenni on their vibrant engagement session at Worcester’s Alrin POW WOW Bird mural with Ladman Studios.

The powder of love at the Alrin POW WOW Bird Mural

Adventure Sessions, Featured Posts

The WoodWinds, where grand staircases meet gourmet feasts and every wedding becomes a legendary tale.

Discover the Magic of The Woodwinds Wedding Venue

Venues, Featured Posts

Explore 10 amazing ballroom and banquet hall wedding venues in Connecticut that offer a perfect blend of ambiance, beauty, and amenities.

Discover the Perfect Ballroom Venue for Your Connecticut Wedding

Featured Posts, Venues

Ever notice how your photos look different when they are printed vs on a screen?

Why Your Photos Look Different on Your Phone and in Your Photo Album

Featured Posts, Blog, Guides

I am honored to share that I have been featured with ShootProof in their recent blog!

The Art of the Dip: Tips for Photographing The Iconic Wedding Pose

features, Featured Posts

A joyous couple celebrates at a wedding, the man in a navy suit waving and the woman in a sequined dress laughing heartily. They are recognized by the WPJA, capturing the lively spirit of the moment against a backdrop of a rain-kissed, elegant outdoor venue.

Excited to announce I have been featured in the WPJA Spotlight Round 1 2024.

Spotlight Feature On WPJA Round 1

Featured Posts, features, Blog

In an era dominated by digital screens, there’s something undeniably special about the tangibility of a printed wedding photograph.

Why Your Wedding Photos Deserve to Be Printed

Featured Posts, Guides

Elegant wedding reception setup at The Lace Factory in Deep River, CT, with beautifully arranged tables, soft drapery, and warm lighting, perfect for a quintessential Connecticut wedding venue.

Welcome to The Lace Factory. A place where your wedding dreams come true!

The Lace Factory: A Dreamy Meld of Rustic Industrial Splendor

Venues, Blog

A smiling couple in wedding attire walk together outdoors in Connecticut; the bride in a lace dress with a floral bouquet and the groom in a green tweed suit.

Here are five kick-ass tips to turn your wedding from just another Saturday into a full-blown, unforgettable celebration of your story

5 Epic Ways to Make Your Connecticut Wedding You!

Featured Posts, Guides

newly wed couple presession with confetti

Discover the art of crafting your personalized wedding and embrace Connecticut’s charm to create an unforgettable celebration.

Personalizing A Connecticut Wedding: Unforgettable Vibes and Epic Moments

Featured Posts, Guides

Harkness Memorial State park located in Connecticut, is an amazing location for your engagement photos! Mansions, fields, and ocean oh my!

Nature’s Love Song A Harkness Park Engagement

Featured Posts, Adventure Sessions

married couple standing for a portrait

Experience the Magic of a laid-back Connecticut Wedding when its stress free and truly celebrates you YOUR WAY!

Celebrate Love at Olde Mistick Village and The Port of Call!

Weddings, Blog, Featured Posts

Connecticut Connecticut has some of the most beautiful wooded lands in in New England to host your wedding. But which one is right for you?

The Best Outdoor Wedding Venues In Connecticut

Guides, Venues, Blog

A laughing couple in wedding attire, holding hands as they walk.

Olivia and Chip’s wedding at a castle in Old Saybrook CT was a truly amazing day from start to finish.

Chip & Olivia | Old Saybrook CT

Weddings, Blog

Whether you’re craving a rustic vibe, sheer elegance, or both, StoneHurst at Hampton Valley has everything you want from your Connecticut wedding venue.

Stonehurst at Hampton Valley

Venues, Blog

Beach elopement with couple at Watch Hill

Finding a location for your engagement photos can be a stressful time. But It doesn’t have to be.

The Best Engagement Session Locations In Connecticut

Featured Posts, Adventure Sessions, Guides

Something Borrowed Mobile is a unique solution for non-traditional couples who want access to a wedding suite.

Something Borrowed Mobile: A Unique Solution To A Wedding Suite

Vendors, Blog, Featured Posts

Wide shot of inside Station 97 wedding venue with table and chairs set up and covered in linens and table settings.

There is something truly special about Station 97. This historic wedding venue has industrial charm that sets it apart from the rest.

Station 97 On Main: A Historic Industrial Wedding Venue

Venues, Blog

Allen hill farm connecticut wedding venue

Allen Hill Farm is much more than just a Connecticut wedding venue. It’s a place that celebrates family and history.

Allen Hill Farm: A Beautiful Wedding Venue with Rich History

Venues, Blog

Hope lodge CT wedding venue located in Moosup Connecticut.

Looking for a venue that’s both affordable and fully customizable? Look no further than Hope Lodge.

Hope Lodge Connecticut Wedding Venue

Blog, Venues

Bride pinning a Boutonniere on her husband.

Get ready to learn everything you need to know about this fancy chest garnish in this Ultimate Guide To Boutonnieres.

The Ultimate Guide To Boutonnieres

Guides, Blog, Featured Posts

Wedding desert bar featuring cake, cup cakes, pies, and other desserts.

Traditional wedding cakes are a thing of the past! Let’s explore alternatives that will wow you and your guests.

Alternative Wedding Desserts That Will Wow Your Guests

Guides, Blog, Featured Posts

Evergreen Farms is a stunning wedding venue with a chic and modern vibe and just the right touch of rustic charm in Dayville, CT.

Evergreen Farms Dayville CT Wedding Venue

Venues, Blog

Learn how to find the ideal wedding photographer who is right for you.

The expert guide to finding your ideal Connecticut wedding photographer

Guides, Blog

couple standing at the edge of the water looking at each over during sunset

Connecticut is home to some of the country’s most beautiful and scenic waterfront wedding venues.

Best Waterfront Wedding Venues In Connecticut

Venues, Blog

Woman-and-man-together-after-proposing-next-to-a-tree-and-stone-wall.

What better way to take your relationship to the next level than by proposing in the great outdoors.

The Best Outdoor Proposal Locations In Connecticut

Adventure Sessions, Blog

Okay, so you’re getting hitched and you’re trying to figure out how many hours of wedding photography you need. Here’s the deal: it’s like choosing the right amount of ice cream for your sundae.

How Much Wedding Photography Coverage Do You Really Need?

Guides, Blog, Featured Posts

When it comes to booking your wedding photographer, you don’t want to wait until the last minute. So, don’t be a slacker – get on it!

When you should Book Your Wedding Photographer

Guides, Blog, Featured Posts

Wedding rings sitting in a static beam of sunlight at stonehurst at hampton valley ct

This isn’t the one ring to rule them all, so don’t worry, you won’t be adventuring to Mordor to find the perfect engagement ring.

The Best Engagement Ring Jewelers In Connecticut

Vendors, Blog, Featured Posts

Angel and Anchor Farm Connecticut Wedding Venue Victorian Home From Outsite

Angel & Anchor Farm is a cozy farm located in Sterling CT and is absolutely perfect for your Connecticut barn & farm rustic wedding.

Angel & Anchor Farm

Venues, Blog, Featured Posts

wedding dress hanging in the a window backlit by the sun in a entry way at Stonehurst at Hampton Valley Connecticut wedding venue by Ladman Studios

Once you find the wedding venue you want, there are some questions you should be asking them. This blog has over 85 to keep in mind.

Important Questions to ask your wedding venue

Guides, Blog, Featured Posts

Elegant wedding reception setup featuring Edison lights and lush greenery at The Lace Factory, showcasing the venue's rustic charm in Deep River, Connecticut.

Industrial weddings are a whole vibe! But they are hard to find here in Connecticut. Here are the best ones around!

The Best Industrial Wedding Venues in Connecticut

Venues, Blog

There is a lot to consider when trying to understand why a wedding photographer charges what they do. Let’s break it down together.

HOW MUCH DOES A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER COST IN CT – 2024

Guides, Blog, Featured Posts

Bride and father sharing a heartfelt first dance at a connecticut barn wedding venue

Looking for the perfect rustic wedding venue in Connecticut can be daunting. So i made you a list of the best ones!

The Best Barn & Farm Wedding Venues In Connecticut

Blog, Venues

True to its name, Green Haven is a cozy micro wedding venue tucked away in a quiet corner of northeastern Connecticut Located in Pomfret center.

Green Haven Connecticut Wedding Venue

Venues, Blog

All couples need a break from planning their wedding to kick back and relax a bit. Your engagement session is ultimate date night.

Nailing Your Engagement Session

Adventure Sessions, Blog, Featured Posts, Guides

Listen, bottom-line, If you are a rad couple who wants a wedding photographer who understands you and wants you to actually experience your wedding day by leveling up your wedding experience to be present in your fleeting moments with the people you love most - then reach out now! I have limited availability so that you can be guaranteed the focus and dedication your dream wedding deserves.

Listen, bottom-line, If you are a rad couple who wants a wedding photographer who understands you and wants you to actually experience your wedding day by leveling up your wedding experience to be present in your fleeting moments with the people you love most - then reach out now! I have limited availability so that you can be guaranteed the focus and dedication your dream wedding deserves.

Connecticut-based wedding photographer TJ Ladzinski is your adventure catalyst. With infectious enthusiasm and an easygoing spirit, he transforms every moment into cherished memories.

A storyteller at heart, TJ's work has been awarded and featured in several wedding publications. His dedication to capturing authentic moments and creating a joyful atmosphere for his couples is evident in the photographs and experience he produces.

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