If you were at Paws & Pints at Two Roads Brewery in Stratford, there’s a good chance you’ll spot yourself in this gallery. I spent the day capturing candid moments, dogs being their chaotic adorable selves, and a community just enjoying a really good time together.
I pulled up to this Stratford community event with my camera in one hand, probably a drink in the other (balance), and spent the day doing what I do best, capturing real, candid moments of people just living.
I had plans with good friends from NY, and since they came up to visit, I couldn’t just have them sit in my house all bored. Especially with 4 kids. And there’s nothing that kids like more than puppies.
There were dogs everywhere. Big ones, tiny ones, people were hanging out, laughing, meeting new faces, loving on their pups, and just enjoying a genuinely fun Stratford event at the brewery.
This is exactly the kind of energy I live for.
No stiff posing. No awkward “what do I do with my hands” moments. Just real connection, real laughter, and those little in-between moments that actually matter. The kind you don’t even realize are happening until you see them frozen in time.
That’s what I look for when I show up to these community events.
If you’ve seen my posts from the Stratford Main Street Festival or The Latin Festival last year, you already know the deal, I love showing up, blending in, and documenting the vibe as it naturally unfolds. Stratford has such a strong sense of community, and events like this are proof of it. So anytime I see a cool event pop up, I make it my mission to show up. Especially if I can bring my littles with me.
👉 So if you were there, I uploaded a full gallery from the event, and you can go through, find yourself (or your dog, let’s be honest), and download your favorite images.
Yes, free.
If you do find a photo you love and decide to share it on social, I would LOVE it if you tagged me so I can see and hype you up 🧡🩷 @millistephaniaphoto.
It genuinely makes my day seeing these moments live on outside of my camera.
And if you didn’t make it this time, don’t worry, I’ll definitely be popping up at more Stratford events, ready to capture the next round of candid, fun, slightly chaotic, memory-filled moments.
Alright, go find your photos 👀. Click on the image below for access.
Looking for a photographer for your next community event, brewery gathering, festival, fundraiser, or family-friendly celebration in Connecticut? I photograph events throughout Stratford, Fairfield County, and New Haven County with a candid, documentary approach.