I have photographed nearly 150 weddings and they all leave me full of love and appreciation for what I do, but this is the first one that left me speechless with appreciate for who I AM. 2 beautiful women who have loved and laughed and remembered for 25 years already, who are raising 2 amazing children, …
Facebook has it’s crazy moments, but it’s full of awesome too. Especially when I get emails like this: “I hope you are enjoying the spring so far! We have met in person a few times but are also facebook friends. I am getting married on September 20th at Short Sands Beach/Lobster in the Rough in …
Kelly & John had a perfect August day for their oceanside wedding. Their yellow and blue color scheme was executed perfectly, and they custom corn-hole game was a huge hit! They capped off the night with a sparkler exit and rode the trolley off into happily ever after! Event Coordinator Wentworth By the Sea Country …
One of the best things I ever read on a pre-wedding survey was on Rachael & Avner’s answer to First Dance: “song will be Mahna Mahna from the muppet show” – – and it was SO COOL. Their band, Klezwoods, was simply amazing and their rendition was perfect! Everything about the day was perfect. The …
I don’t know how many more ways I can tell you how awesome Dave & Art are. I raved about them after their Nahant Sunset Engagement Session which left me beyond excited for their wedding day. I arrived at their house as they were getting ready for the after party. Once all the preparation was done, …
If you oohed and aahed over their Sandia Crest Engagement Session just wait til you see their wedding pictures! We travelled out to New Mexico for Zach & Ali’s wedding this past August. I know, I know, New Mexico? In AUGUST? And yet, it was lovely weather (nicer and cooler than we were having back here …
Amy & Vitaly’s wedding is the very definition of KISS. Keep it Simply Splendid! This wonderful duo planned two weddings on two continents! The American version went off without a hitch and was full of simple, delicate, beautiful details. Beautifully soft details, intricate architecture in a tiny New England church, and good old fashioned dancing …
I’ve spoken of my love of karaoke before and shared family photos and newborn photos of some of the folks I’ve met through my time at sketchy dive bars, but this, is my first friends from karaoke wedding!! I think Pat was one of the first karaoke-goers I met 15 years ago when I started mingling with …
Did you know that Holyoke MA is the birthplace of Volleyball? Having never been there before I was amazed to learn that on their town sign as I headed to Mel & Michelle’s wedding. Talk about a DIY wedding of EPIC proportions! Mel & Michelle’s friends and family banded together to help them in producing …
Jenna & Andrew decided to forgo the larger hoopla in favor of the most adorable elopement ever, complete with the star of the show, their goldendoodle Brady! I met up with Andrew (and Brady) in downtown Newburyport and grabbed a few shots of the two of them while we waited for the gorgeous Jenna to …
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