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Vivid & Vibrant Photography
Finding colorful moments across Connecticut


A Balancing Act Blog Post
The past month has been a whirlwind behind the scenes, and while my social media feeds have been quieter than usual, life certainly hasn’t been. Between the fast-paced demands of my work in education  and the everyday responsibilities that tend to pile up this time of year, my days have been full from sunrise to sunset. Think: me juggling lesson plans, coffee cups, and to-do lists like a circus performer who did not  sign up for the circus. Stepping back was necessary—it gave
Amanda Grillo
Nov 152 min read
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Wild Personality
A visit to Beardsley Zoo is a reminder that animals have just as much personality as people—sometimes more. The otters, for example, were...
Amanda Grillo
Oct 21 min read
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Par for the course: A Vibrant Golf Outing
Welcome back folks! This month had fun adventures enjoyed by all. The brand turned one, I photographed a local jazz concert, and one of...
Amanda Grillo
Aug 302 min read
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One Year of Vivid & Vibrant Photography
Birthday Post with Logos One Year of Vivid & Vibrant It’s been one incredible year since I rebranded as Vivid & Vibrant Photography ....
Amanda Grillo
Aug 12 min read
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Staying Truly Colorful: A Vivid & Vibrant Story
Creative Logo for Vivid & Vibrant Photography Why My Name Isn’t in My Brand—and Why That Matters One question I hear all the time: “Why...
Amanda Grillo
Jul 12 min read
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Mastering a session
End of May or early June can signify a new start for many people. The end of the school year means a new break before the next challenge....
Amanda Grillo
Jun 163 min read
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A quick check-in...
Well, well, well… April flew by and May is almost over. I may have missed a post, but that does not dim my creative spark. I have spent...
Amanda Grillo
May 271 min read
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Marching Forward: A Project Reflection
Look at that! I told you you’d get a March post too, not just the late February post! This post will reflect some projects I’ve been...
Amanda Grillo
Mar 292 min read
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THE JUGGLING ACT OF AN ARTIST
Welp, I am a little late. In my defense, February is a short month, so I will give myself some grace, and I hope you give yourself some...
Amanda Grillo
Mar 94 min read
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2025: A Year of Vivid & Vibrant Adventures Begin
2025 has begun. A new year of adventure awaits and I am ready to hit the ground running. One thing I have learned as I establish myself...
Amanda Grillo
Jan 261 min read
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Finding the colorful moments in life...Photography Inspiration
People always ask for my photography inspiration. Finding the colorful moments in life is my inspiration for photography. When I was in...
Amanda Grillo
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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