Connecticut Wedding at Saint Clements Castle in Portland | Danielle + Andrew

Early fall wedding day at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut.

The wedding ceremony in the beautiful sunken garden was surrounded by lush greenery and lovely landscaping. The wedding arch was overflowing with the most gorgeous red roses designed by Floral Designs by Melissa.

Florist: Floral Designs by Melissa
Hair and Makeup: Kiss and Makeup CT

The father and daughter dance during the reception was filled with emotions and joy.

Saint Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut is a stunning venue for a wedding, offering breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valley and a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern amenities.

The venue's outdoor spaces provide the perfect backdrop for romantic and timeless photos. The castle's sprawling lawns, with their sweeping views of the river valley, offer endless opportunities for stunning outdoor portraits, while the castle's charming historic details provide a unique and intimate setting for candid shots of you and your loved ones.

Inside, the castle offers several elegant and spacious event spaces, including a grand ballroom with soaring ceilings and a fireplace. These indoor spaces provide a beautiful and intimate setting for indoor wedding photos, with their warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Newly engaged Connecticut couples who are looking for a fun, candid, down to earth wedding photographer should reach out to Rebecca Lynne Photography to document their wedding day in an authentic and natural way.

The Difference Between Copyright and Print Release

Copyright? Print release? What is the difference?

So, you are researching photographers for your wedding day and are noticing the phrases “print release” and “copyright” being tossed around but it isn’t clear what that means and what the difference is between them. Let me help out.

When a copyright is purchased for images, that means the photographer no longer owns any right to those images. The photographer can not reproduce the image in any way, they can not display that image on their website or on their social media, among a list of other things.

Most professional wedding photographers will have wording in their contract that allows them to retain the copyright of the images, but allow their clients a print release for those images. Photographers retain the copyright to prevent clients from editing our work, using the images for advertising, selling our images for profit, and other uses that are non-personal. Images that are used for personal reasons are inherently less expensive because they are not meant to turn a profit for another person.

With each of my clients, I offer a print release.

A print release is actually what most people mean when they ask for copyright of their photographs. They want to be sure that they will have access to their digital images after their session or wedding day to download them and print them for their own personal use or to place images on their social media to share with friends and family. A print release will give the client the ability to have the images for personal use while the photographer retains the copyright.

However, some people do actually want a copyright versus print release. Those people are typically celebrities or other wise among the rich or famous. They want to be able to sell the images for publication, or don’t want the photographer building their brand off of images of them. Those clients expect a quote that is close to four or five times the price of a wedding quote with a just a simple print release.