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Dec 31

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Year in Review, Part Eight

Weddings The Celebration! The planning is over. The formals are taken. He’s kissed the bride. It’s time to party! This is when the bride and groom finally get to give a sigh of relief and celebrate with their closest friends and relatives. And this is the when I am able to truly disappear. No, I don’t leave the wedding! But I take a step back, put my long lens on and capture the beautiful emotion happening all around me. The story teller in me does a little dance of joy! This is my last post of 2013, and I think it’s perfect to finish the year with some of my favorite reception photos. We end the year with toasts, dancing and cake…perfection! It’s been an honor capturing these truly singular memories over the past year. I can’t wait to see you all in 2014. There will be many more adventures to come! Happy New Year!

Dec 30

Year in Review, Part Seven

Weddings The Details The wedding day details are truly important! They’re the little mementos and projects couples work on to add meaning and personality to the day. Since many of these details are not saved (flowers, favors, place cards, etc.) a great photo can be the only way to remember the items and the work put into selecting, and sometimes creating them. Sometimes, the location or backdrop of a wedding can be the most fabulous detail. I’ve photographed on beautiful beaches, rustic farms and against amazing city skylines. Through the year, I’ve been deeply touched by the heirlooms I’ve seen as well, everything from a gorgeous broach from a great grandmother’s wedding to a piece of flannel from a deceased father’s favorite shirt. What a beautiful way to keep your loved ones close.

Dec 29

Year in Review, Part Six

Weddings The Ceremony The ceremony is an incredibly special part of the day. It is, after all, why all your loved ones have come together! Whether it is in a garden, a ballroom, a temple or a church, I work to be as unobtrusive and invisible as possible. I want the attention on your moment, not the crazy photographer. This, of course, is balanced with making sure I am in the perfect spot to catch the unique traditions and moments of your special day. I’ve been complimented by several couples who were amazed by the fact that they didn’t see me once during their ceremony. Some actually feared I hadn’t taken any photos! Now that’s what I call unobtrusive!

Dec 28

Year In Review, Part Five

Weddings The Formals This category can be a bit deceiving. Most often, my formal photos at a wedding are anything but formal! I want my clients to look and feel natural in their family and wedding party photos. So we keep the session light, fun…and maybe a bit goofy. The light atmosphere is even more important these days as many couples are choosing to see each other prior to the ceremony to complete the session and enjoy the rest of the day. Since the ceremony is still ahead, they’re often still pretty nervous. I’ve been known to do just about anything to lighten the mood!

Dec 27

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Year in Review, Part Four

Weddings Getting Ready I’m not afraid to admit, I love shooting weddings! It’s a good thing too, because they make up the bulk of my work. I’ve separated my year in review into the distinctly different segments of the day. The first part of the day can be the most important for a photographer. When we first arrive, the bride is just getting ready. The jitters often abound! Tension can be high and the photographer plays a very special role. We can either add to the tension of the day or work to lighten the load. I always try to make my clients comfortable the moment I arrive. This sets the tone for the rest of my work. The details and moments I capture while the bride gets ready are among my favorite all day.

Dec 23

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Year in Review, Part Three

Studio & Corporate Work This aspect of my work has really grown in the past year! The boring old head shot got a makeover! Professionals need head shots for company websites and social media. But I approach them in a much more contemporary way that infuses some of their personalities in the image. I had the opportunity to shoot events for some amazing companies and charities. And this year, I spent two days working pro bono for a spectacular non-profit organization called Roca. They give inner city kids an opportunity to get out of the gang lifestyle and into viable jobs. I loved working with them and learning more about their great progress. Finally, I had the most fun opportunity of my career. I spent four days shooting games in Fenway Park for the Red Sox. I was all over the park including on the filed during the opening ceremonies of opening day. What a thrill! As always, some of my favorites are below!

Dec 22

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Year In Review, Part Two

Engagements Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know my clients before a wedding while allowing clients an opportunity to get comfortable being in front of the camera. The sessions also create an opportunity to insert some more personality into their wedding. I suggest couples choose a location or activity that is special to them. The significance adds a special touch to the session! Some of my clients got their beloved pets involved this year. The puppies were so much fun! I had an extra special experience this year too. I had the opportunity to shoot an actual proposal at Fenway Park. Those images are included below with many other favorite moments.

Dec 21

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The Year in Review, Part One

Children, Teens & Families What a year it has been! I’ve been so fortunate this year and have done more shooting than ever. This year’s review will come in chapters and is going to take us right through to New Year’s Eve! My children, teens and family business is booming thanks, in part, to my beloved former clients. I don’t advertise family portraiture at all. All of my work comes from word of mouth. I was floored by all the business brought in this year by my beloved clients. I photographed babies of former brides, children of former bridesmaids and siblings of former portrait clients. I was thrilled when former clients called me for gift certificates. They were so happy with their experience and images, they wanted to give that gift to a loved one! I was equally as honored when past portrait clients came back for another year. This was my second and third time photographing some of these families! I have so much fun photographing children and families! The babies just make me melt. And the toddlers are a blast to chase around an play with. I’ve learned to turn the shoot into one big game […]

Nov 22

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Maddy’s Bat Mitzvah

Maddy and I met three years ago when I shot her brother’s Bar Mitzvah. I remember her as a sweet, fun and energetic little girl. Today, she is a vivacious, smart young woman. What a difference three years make! She celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge. The party was a dance theme (one of Maddy’s favorite pastimes) and the ballroom was covered in pink! Family photos were even more special set against the backdrop of the Boston city skyline. What a great evening!

Nov 20

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Kimberly + Mark’s Hyatt Harborside Wedding

I’m very fond of Kimberly + Mark! And I was thrilled that despite their quiet and gentle natures, they decided to have this goofy girl around on their wedding day. They had a lovely Sunday afternoon wedding at the Hyatt Harborside. If you’ve never been there, it is one of the best views of the city skyline ever! I love how the setting sun changed the look of the sky, the city and the ballroom with each hour. I’m sure you’ll see what I mean from these images!