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Valentine Manemeit Photography
Romantic. Candid. Timeless.
CT, New England and Beyond
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We had a rough wedding day. My husband ended up in the ER that morning then transferred to another hospital for a specialist. Barely made it home in time for our wedding. With all the stress Val was still able to get us to relax, smile and laugh. I couldn’t wish for a better photographer!
Valentine was absolutely amazing to work with! She made us feel so comfortable and captured our special moments beautifully. Every photo turned out stunning, and you can truly tell how much care and passion she puts into her work. She was professional, patient, and so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process.
I’m beyond happy with our photos and will cherish them forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, kind, and genuinely cares about capturing your memories, I highly recommend Valentine!
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Valentine Manemeit
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Valentine Manemeit Photography | Connecticut & Rhode Island Wedding Photographer
Romantic. Timeless. Candid. Unapologetically You.
Valentine Manemeit Photography is a professional wedding photography business based in Groton, Connecticut, specializing in romantic, timeless, and documentary-inspired wedding photography throughout Mystic, New London, Southeastern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New England.
Every couple has a different story, and I believe their wedding photographs should reflect that individuality. My approach combines candid wedding photography, natural storytelling, and elegantly guided portraits to create images that capture not only how your wedding looked, but how it genuinely felt.
Whether you're planning an elegant estate wedding, a romantic coastal ceremony, a historic mansion celebration, an intimate elopement, or a beautifully unconventional wedding, your personalities and connection influence how I photograph your day.
Every couple makes me see differently.
Wedding Photography Services
I offer personalized wedding photography collections designed around your celebration, including:
- Full-Day Wedding Photography: Coverage of your wedding day, from getting ready and first looks to the ceremony, family portraits, and reception.
- Candid & Documentary-Style Photography: Authentic emotions, spontaneous moments, meaningful interactions, and genuine celebrations.
- Romantic Wedding Portraits: Beautifully composed, timeless portraits with natural guidance that never feel overly staged.
- Intimate Weddings & Elopements: Photography for smaller, meaningful celebrations throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, and beyond.
- Gothic, Alternative & Nontraditional Weddings: Moody, dramatic, romantic imagery for couples who embrace their individuality.
- Engagement Photography: Personalized engagement sessions celebrating your connection before the wedding.
- Wedding Albums & Second Photographer Coverage: Fine-art wedding albums, heirloom products, and additional photography coverage available.
Connecticut, Rhode Island & New England Wedding Photography
Based in Groton, CT, Valentine Manemeit Photography serves couples throughout:
Connecticut: Mystic, Groton, New London, Stonington, Waterford, East Lyme, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Essex, Hartford, New Haven, and surrounding communities.
Rhode Island: Westerly, Watch Hill, Newport, Providence, Narragansett, Charlestown, and surrounding areas.
New England: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Destination wedding photography is also available throughout the United States and internationally.
An Inclusive Wedding Photography Experience
As a woman-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned photography business, I welcome couples of all backgrounds, identities, and traditions.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
1+ year in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Meet the team
Valentine Manemeit
Photographer
I’m Valentine—the photographer behind Valentine Manemeit Photography. A Navy veteran, history lover, and firm believer that the best photographs have a little soul to them.
My style is romantic, cinematic, and unapologetically real. I’ll guide you when you need it, disappear into the background when you don’t, and capture the beautiful, weird, emotional, perfectly imperfect moments in between.
I’m not interested in making your story look like everyone else’s. Your photos should feel unmistakably like you.
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Travel area: No travel restrictions
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