Stephanie Pavone Mills Photography

I Heart Faces- By the Book Challenge

stephanie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:14:34 +0000

Julie, my library volunteer and future librarian herself, did her maternity photos with me and I thought this was a perfect fit for the I Heart Faces weekly challenge!

Jessica and Jimmy- North Kingstown, RI and East Greenwich, RI Engagement Photos

stephanie — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:33:32 +0000

Jessica and Jimmy contacted me from their home in Texas about doing some engagement photos when they were home for the holidays. Jimmy’s family is in CT, so they graciously met me here so I wouldn’t have to drive too far (a little over five weeks until the baby is here!) We had such a great time together. I could tell they are so in love and excited to start their life together. Jessica is going to school to be a teacher so we had lots to talk about over email prior to her visiting and Jimmy just started medical school. I am also designing an album for them- they are going to use it as a signing book at the wedding. Thank you, Jessica and Jimmy, for taking the drive up. It was a pleasure!

Avery- Cranston, RI and Providence, RI Children’s Portrait Photography

stephanie — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:54:45 +0000

I used the natural light in her bedroom to create these 9 month portraits of adorable little Avery! She really enjoyed the dress which leads me to believe she is on the fast track to being a little fashionista!

Erin and Michael Get Married- Bristol, RI and Cranston, RI Wedding Photography

stephanie — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:51:46 +0000

Erin is a sweetheart who works in the same school system as I do. We met through the bulletin when I placed an ad for photos- which is funny since we taught in the same school for a year but never met with our opposite schedules. Fast forward a few years and now that we don’t teach in the same school, we talk all the time!

She and Michael had a very specific vision for their wedding day at the beautiful Bristol Harbor Inn and the focus was on family. The wedding was small and each guest at the wedding was someone near and dear to Erin and Michael. Their son, Ryan, was also involved in all the festivities. Both of Erin’s parents and her son walked her down the aisle which was a touching thing to see. Overall, the weather was beautiful (well, quite windy and cold but certainly sunny with a great sunset) and the day went perfectly. Congratulations to two wonderful people!

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Megan and Chris- Rhode Island Engagement Photography

stephanie — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:17:31 +0000

Megan and Chris came to see me for some engagement photos and knew just the place they wanted to go– the beach where they got engaged a few months ago. We met on a WINDY and SUNNY morning and had a lot of fun. It was such a pleasure to photograph two people who are laid back, fun and brought their compression socks as a prop. I told Megan that when you are pregnant and they tell you to wear compression socks, it’s just not as cool as when you wear them because you’re an athlete! Megan and Chris, you two, are very cool. I can’t wait to photograph your wedding next year.

I Heart Faces- Black

stephanie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:54:54 +0000

This week’s challenge from I Heart Faces must feature the color black but not be a black and white photo. I chose this one because I thought the dark edges of the forest we took this in really added a mystical quality. What’s really interesting is directly in back of me was the beach and it was the bluest sky and ocean ever. Those mysterious trees changed the whole look and feel of the photo but then we were able to turn around and go back to sunny beachy skies! Amazing!

Jeff and Kristi Get Married- East Providence, RI Wedding Photography

stephanie — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:11:29 +0000

Jeff and Kristi were married at Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence in September. It was a really fun day. The weather was perfect and the sun was at a great angle for the formals. You can see a lot of their other pictures here but I just wanted to share some of my favorite of the two of them from the day. Best wishes to an awesome couple that I met through Jeff’s sister, who is also a teacher. See, teachers know everyone hahaha!

I heart Faces- Let them be little…

stephanie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:29:22 +0000

I have been photographing this little guy for almost two years and this remains my favorite- I love those eyes!

Avery’s 6 Month Portraits- Cranston, RI and North Providence, RI Portrait Photography

stephanie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:15:17 +0000

Avery is such a joy to photograph. She’s really easy going and allows her mom to dress her in several outfits per session, which is good because her mom has a flair for buying the right clothes to capture many different moods, feels and holidays! This last session was a combo Christmas card, Halloween, one dressy and one casual outfit session. It was great. The sun was coming down at just the right time and I was able to do some family portraits as well. I can’t wait to see what Avery’s mom cooks up for our next session!

Julie’s Getting Ready! – Cranston, RI and North Kingstown, RI Wedding Photography

stephanie — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:59:52 +0000

Many of you know that I had the great pleasure of being a bridesmaid in my best friend Julie’s wedding, as well as the unofficial getting ready photog. I won’t deny that I was torn in a sense- I so desperately wanted to be able to be in the wedding AND photograph the whole day (or even just until she had her dress on but clearly we were involved in the lacing of that gorgeous corset!). However, being a bridesmaid comes with its official duties and honestly, by the time the ceremony rolled around, I forgot all about the camera because I was having too much fun. I made Bryan go and get my camera and I took like 3 pictures at the reception. The only thing I wish I had a picture to share was how spectacular the room looked. Kate was the maid of honor and wedding planner (we like to do double duty in this group with Kelly serving as bridesmaid and the un-pregnant fun one ha ha!) and handmade so many delicate details. After cocktail hour, the sun was setting and the crystals hanging in each of the windows provided such a glow, combined with the twinkle of the lights strung on the rafters. All the navy and ivory linens and the funky chalkboard menu- it really was a site! Add to that the favors we hand cut and hot glued (maybe a finger or two as well) and the centerpieces bursting with yellow, white and orange- it was just beautiful. And speaking of beautiful…here are just a few photos including some of the vintage cars that were probably my favorite little detail (or large detail- the 60 Ford is a boat).

Many, many, many happy years to two dear friends, Julie and Sean!

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