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This blog contains old session blog posts, and my failed 2011 attempt at "One Image a Day" project in which I force myself to shoot something each day, personal or professional, as a challenge to myself. I'd love to hear what you think of the images as they might slightly stray from the norm. We'll see if I can pick it up for 2012!

Archive for 'Wedding & Engagement'

September 5, 2010

If you can believe it, it’s been two weeks since I shot this wedding.  And though I posted to Facebook, I didn’t want to blog it until I knew Jessica and Sean were home from their honeymoon.  It occurred to me that if they were not constantly connected, other people might actually get to see [...]

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If you can believe it, it’s been two weeks since I shot this wedding.  And though I posted to Facebook, I didn’t want to blog it until I knew Jessica and Sean were home from their honeymoon.  It occurred to me that if they were not constantly connected, other people might actually get to see their sneak peak before they did.  The few days after there is such a hyper buzz mixed with complete and total exhaustion, you are still caught up in the moment, trying to unwind.  When you get home from your honeymoon, things settle, they become real.  I remember coming home from Greece with Owen, being dog tired, and sitting at my parent’s kitchen table thinking “It was amazing, but it’s finally done.  All I want to do is go to Home Depot and putter around the house.”  At that point I was happy to relax, and finally ready to pick up the phone and talk to people and begin to rehash the day.  So hopefully by now, Sean & Jessica are home from what was probably an amazing trip to Hawaii, and hopefully they are kicking back on their roofdeck, and enjoying a cold one as Mr. & Mrs. with the details behind them and a wonderful every-day-life to live together.

Sean and Jessica are such a neat couple.  There were more than a few times through the night that I found myself thinking “They totally have their act in gear, these two are amazing…” and then the next moment thinking “They are adorable.  They just completely get each other and are so in love!”  It was just really awesome watching two people have so much love and admiration for each other, and to be so in sync.  Jessica is not only lovely, and I really mean lovely, but also smart, savvy, kind and caring.  And stunning, old world, simple, beauty.  Sean is smart, collected, traditionally handsome but with a very, very, very uncanny ability to JUMP REALLY HIGH.  Together, they are very fun.

Since Jessica & Sean met training for the Boston Marathon together, the reception had a fabulous theme to it… each table held a sign that marked an important milestone on the 26.2 mile route.  There were endless other details tying together the location venue (nautical) with their passion (running) and their athletic affiliations (baseball).  Much like my own home, it will be a blended marriage.  And some day I suspect Jessica & Sean will have to have the uncomfortable conversation and their children will have to make a choice.  Will they be Red Sox or Yankees fans?  Jessica, in my home I had to throw in a sizable measure of guilt and say “Owen, should anything ever happen to me, please promise me their first game will be at Fenway.”  Feel free to use that line, it’s recevived with mixed results.

So landing the plane, here are some images from the day.  I am so excited to see this entire gallery pulled together because it was truly a night to remember.

If you haven’t done so already, check out Amy’s perspective.   We hooked up with Jessica though Abby Gray of Olivia Browning, whose meticulous planning helped facilitate a wedding day without a hitch.  Both the wedding and the reception were held at the Commandant’s House in Charlestown, which is a fantastic venue that provides an atmosphere of nautical, old world Boston, and preppy chic.  The flowers were downright amazing… unique, whimsical and stylish and Lauren from Raspberry Bouquet was hands on and incredibly involved, making sure that Jessica was thrilled.  I thought I’d shout those out because everyone really pulled it together for a great day!

July 26, 2010

Everyone who knows Monica and Todd understands what it means when they hear this phrase.   Monica and Todd just knew.  When they were 4, they vacationed together.   On Saturday, they said “I do” together.  They have been joined together since before they even knew any better.  And when an angel brought them back together, they [...]

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Everyone who knows Monica and Todd understands what it means when they hear this phrase.   Monica and Todd just knew.  When they were 4, they vacationed together.   On Saturday, they said “I do” together.  They have been joined together since before they even knew any better.  And when an angel brought them back together, they understood volumes.

Amy Ro and I were beyond fortunate to be able to photograph this marriage of not only two people, but also their families.  Two families who have been linked together through time, fate, sorrow and joy.  Two families that are full of love, spirit and joy.  Two families that are now one.

There were a million moments during this day when people paused to honor those not with them, and those that were with them in spirit.  And a million looks, touches, hugs, whispers, shouts and laughs were exchanged to rejoice in the union.  It was extraordinary.

Monica and Todd, you are so loved.  But you know that.  Because you just knew.

A millions smiles, hugs and amazing thoughts from me to you as you continue building your lives together.  I am hopeful that I will be able to document more events in your life and happy to know that we will share wine and stories, and perhaps some golf lessons in our future.

XOXO

December 4, 2009

Melissa is 100% A-OK with no write up.  She knows what kind of week I am having and said “just post the pictures, don’t write a word!”  So here they are!

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Melissa is 100% A-OK with no write up.  She knows what kind of week I am having and said “just post the pictures, don’t write a word!”  So here they are!

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November 29, 2009

Many, many more to come.  This is proofed on my laptop, colors could be crazy, but I promised her I’d post just one…

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Many, many more to come.  This is proofed on my laptop, colors could be crazy, but I promised her I’d post just one…

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August 20, 2009

Our night with Melissa & John was absolutely fabulous.  Amy came up from Providence to shoot with me and we had a blast.  Considering we’d never met face-to-face (but we “talk” every day), it was so awesome we could leave all our kids and take off for this shoot.  Of course it was at my [...]

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Our night with Melissa & John was absolutely fabulous.  Amy came up from Providence to shoot with me and we had a blast.  Considering we’d never met face-to-face (but we “talk” every day), it was so awesome we could leave all our kids and take off for this shoot.  Of course it was at my favorite location, the weather was amazing, the light just the juiciest… and well… Melissa… Melissa & John… a yummy couple.  After I shot these, I was nervous about whether I could have a repeat performance and come up with something unique for them, but the stars aligned and we just had a blast.  Amy had some clutch ideas of how to spice things up and we are both so pleased with the outcome.  Can’t wait to see her sneak peak!

Melissa and John, it was an amazing night.  Hands down, my favorite part of the night was hearing Melissa tell us how much she loves John, about all the special things he does for her, and just how happy he makes her.  Her natural smile and laugh was so gorgeous and candid — it lit up the whole field.  And the way John looks at Melissa, like she is this fantastic gift that he waited a lifetime to receive and it’s 10,000 times better than he ever imagined it to be — it made my heart melt.

Thank you.  Really, thank you!

Based on what I wrote above, my absolute favorite from the night… yes, there are more “perfect” images on my card, but this one makes me really happy.

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I love this one. I told her to hold her hand up and work it and I stinkin’ love it.

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Yes, that’s Alison’s furniture out on the driveway.  Truth be told, we really wanted the velvet couch out there.  Maybe for holiday cards?  Pretty please?

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That’s the look I am talking about!

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Waiting, patiently waiting.

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And because no night is complete without a little rim lighting and flare…

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