Thank you for your interest in Heartprint Wedding and Event Photography!

Jill Kisel (pictured), Heartprint Photography's photographer, specializes in a fresh, fashionable, modern, documentary style approach to wedding & event  photography. Our images are a contemporary blend of candid, lifestyle wedding & event photography complimented by timeless and elegant traditional images . Our approach to photography is one of simplicity, emotion and richness. We are best known for our artistically informal, unposed, honest images that capture the true essence of the person.

Heartprint treats your wedding or event as a unique ever-changing story, and your images will reflect the memorable, emotional ambiance of your special day.  We will follow you throughout  the day respectfully, and unobtrusively, documenting  the tender, special moments, exchanges, and details that collectively tell the story of your special day.  These images will be complemented by beautiful creative portraiture and dynamic artistic images to form a truly remarkable image collection.

At Heartprint Photography we specialize in capturing the most flattering and artistic light for any given situation. We pride ourselves in having the experience and expertise to asses any given situation from the brightest, clearest of days to the most selectively candlelit ambient lighting, and being able to create portraits that will reflect the beauty of the moment.

Heartprint Photography is available for Weddings and all special events including reunions, corporate events, anniversary and birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvah, sweet 16, quinceanera, proms, sporting events and competitions, as well as commercial and editorial assignments.  We know  that when photographing your event, we become a reflection of your quality, standards and values; that's why we always strive to deliver the highest degree of professionalism.

Heartprint Photography is a proud member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association (CPPA),  the Wedding Professionals Network International (WPNI), and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).  Our work has been published nationally in books, magazines, brochures, and on the web.

Heartprint Photography's services are available throughout Connecticut , including  Fairfield County, Hartford County, Litchfield County, Middlesex County, New Haven County, New London County, Tolland County, Windham County  and the surrounding areas, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York.

When you email us through our CONTACT page we will forward our complete information package detailing all our products and policies.  We encourage you to review that information in full before scheduling your appointment. 
We will be in touch to discuss other details once the date is reserved.  Please let us know if you have further questions!

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do you identify your primary photographic style?
Heartprint Photography specializes in fresh, fashionable, candid, lifestyle photography.

Which lighting situations do you have experience with?
Heartprint Photography prides itself on capturing the most flattering and artistic light for any given situation. When you look back at your Heartprint Photography wedding portraits you will find a combination of soft natural lighting as well as candlelite and softlighting provided by our professional portable studio lighting. We pride ourselves in having the experience and expertise to asses any given situation from the brightest, clearest of days to the most selectively candelite ambient lighting, and being able to create wedding day portraits that will reflect the beauty of the moment and your special day.

How many photographers do you work with?
We offer a qualified professional second shooter for weddings upon request so that none of the day's special moments are left uncaptured.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?
Heartprint Photography only books a select number of wedding & events per season to assure our clients the up-most in personalized attention.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
As active members in good standing of The Professional Photographers of America and The Connecticut Professional Photographers Association, as well as a network of top local talent we have acess to some of the finest photographers in the area!

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
This is important! Heartprint Photography brings not only their full array of professional photographic and lighting equipment, but we bring BACKUPS of all our equipment leaving nothing to chance on your very special day!

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
This is important! Heartprint Photography brings not only their full array of professional photographic and lighting equipment, but we bring BACKUPS of all our equipment leaving nothing to chance on your very special day!

Do you charge hourly or full day?
We have custom packages for the bride & groom to choose from as well as custom designed packages to fit every personal preference and need.

If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
We are available for shooting overtime and the charge is based on the same hourly rate available for any other part of your wedding day.  

Do you charge for travel?
We charge for travel only for destination wedding coverage of coverage outside of the Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island area.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
You can expect your proofs to be ready for viewing somewhere between two to three weeks after the event, but often much sooner.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We offer a secure password protected viewing gallery for all our clients as well as a custom designed proofbook or set of proofs for those clients that also like to have something they can hold in their hands and view in person.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
The bride and groom are given express written and signed consent to copy and print any and all images purchased as part of their Heartrint Photography digital wedding collection. 

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
We offer digital files at every collection level as well as custom designed slideshows set to music of your wedding event.

Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery?
We offer a secure password protected viewing gallery for all our clients as well as a custom designed proofbook or set of proofs for those clients that also like to have something they can hold in their hands and view in person.

What kind of albums do you offer?
We offer an array to fine professional albums at every price point to all of our clients as well as gallery wrapped portraits, framed custom portraits, collages, montage, photographic invitations and thank you notes and gifts. 

Additional Questions and Answers
Heartprint Photography specializes in candid, lifestyle photography. Our approach to photography is one of simplicity, timelessness and elegance. We are best known for our artistically informal, unposed, honest images that capture the true essence of the person. Our images are characterized by unpretentious openness and sincerity of expression. Heartprint Photography provides professional timeless & elegant custom portraits of your Wedding.  We are a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America, Connecticut Professional Photographers Association, and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.