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  • Capturing Life as Intended

    Thank you SO much for stopping by!!! In the fall of 2007, we moved to Connecticut from Minnesota and created Galleria Vivid. I set out to shoot all on location, all amazing color, and all on my own. None of these things had I done before. With allot of GREAT mentors and fearlessness, I feel that I have overwhelmingly exceeded my visions, and Galleria Vivid is quite Vivid. Photography has been an amazing blessing in my life, it allows me to be an artist, to never stop learning, and of course stay up until four in the morning working on fun projects such as a brand new blog! When it comes down to it, I don't have to go to all this work, but I just can't help myself!!! I must create!!!! I also have a wonderful support system, my husband Greg, who is my best friend, is the most supportive person I've ever known. Of course, my baby boy Brevinn, who is the sweetest!!!! And ALL of our extended family and friends who have been my cheerleaders!!! Thank you ALL!!! Lastly and most importantly, I thank God, who has given me everything this life can offer. Please enjoy my images, and feel free to leave any comments, good or bad....I can take it!!! Ciao, Missy

Maria & Johnny’s Ocean View {CT Wedding Photography}

From a chance encounter during a late diner night, to an engagement, to Anthony’s Ocean View. This is Maria & Johnny. Maria & Johnny were married on September 3rd, 2011. They were married at sunset, it was the most absolutely gorgeous day! Maria got ready at Gugliotti Salon & Spa then went to her mom’s house in Rocky Hill to get ready. Johnny stayed at the Omni Hotel in New Haven the night before the wedding, so we met him there and took photographs outside of the Omni, awesome location! Maria had the hottest red shoes, and a stunning dress! I could have photographed just her shoes for 12 hours!!! Extreme as always, but very accurate. Maria and Johnny decided to meet before and take most of the formal photographs before the wedding, which worked out wonderfully as the ceremony led into sunset and blue hour! I had sme amazing woman working with me again, Tama Ehlers as my assistant, and Megan LaBarbera as my second shooter(we are cameo-ed in the last edited image of the featured images below!) Maria & Johnny it’s been amazing working with you!!! I cannot wait to rock out the red in the album and ecstatic to design it!!! You two are the best! ENJOY your images and memories! Much Love and Many Blessings, Missy

 

November 8, 2011 - 3:12 pm

Tina Zarrilli - A very special and beautiful day for all of us.
Great couple and awesome pictures.
Love from mom & dad.

November 8, 2011 - 9:47 pm

Maria Leuzzi - I am speechless!!!! The photos captured every moment! It is true as the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” I love them all!!! Thanks Missy!!! :)

November 10, 2011 - 8:24 pm

AMY CASTAGNA - Absolutely beautiful! I teared up the whole time I watched. This was one of the best weddings I’ve been to and the photos are just as good!!

For the Love of Sweet Vino & a House of Light {CT engagement photography}

This is Adam & Stephanie, they met at Harbor Park in Middletown, CT, on a night they specifically were going out to not meet anyone. The rest is history, here they are planning their wedding and enjoying life as an engaged couple. They have a real comradery between them as you can see from the video, they enjoy each other and enjoy teasing each other often! Adam has a beautiful little girl Camryn, who I had the privilege of meeting and photographing as well, she is a sweety! We started our session at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, then headed to Gouviea Vineyards in Wallingford, CT. We had an absolutely perfect sunset and gorgeous blue sky with perfect clouds…couldn’t have asked for a better day! Adam and Stephanie, it was a treat and I cannot wait to capture your BIG DAY!!!!

Maria & Johnny Sneak Peak {CT Wedding Photography}

Maria & Johnny’s sneak peak, where there is hot red shoes, let there be love:)!!!!

October 13, 2011 - 8:50 am

Maria Leuzzi - Missy, OMG! I love love love these pictures that you posted so far!!!!! I am sooooooooo excited to see the rest of them!!!! You are definitely the World’s GREATEST photographer!!!!! :) :) :) Thanks!

October 13, 2011 - 4:54 pm

Amy - I love the sneak peek, the pictures are absolutely beautiful!!

October 13, 2011 - 9:56 pm

Maria Leuzzi - OMG, Missy! I love love love them!! I’m soooo excited! I can’t wait to see all the other photographs!!! You are the best photographer in the WORLD!!!! Thanks!! :)

October 13, 2011 - 9:58 pm

Maria Leuzzi - Thanks Amy! :)