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Alyssa & Harold’s Endicott Estate Wedding

Alyssa & Harold are special to me! Alyssa is the sister of a good friend and I was so honored to be a part of their wedding day. I spent the day at Endicott Estate with them and I was so impressed by how calm and relaxed they both were. They were surrounded by family and friends and quite obviously were in their element. Yes, it was a rainy day. But the sun was shining over Alyssa & Harold!

May 16

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Anna & Patrick’s Seaport Wedding

There is something about the Hahn & Kerrigan families. They have a way of making you feel like family within minutes. I was honored to be a part of Anna & Pat’s wedding day at Seaport (where I also feel like family!). But as Anna’s maid of honor eloquently said, Anna & Pat’s marriage was much bigger than the two of them. I truly witnessed a marriage of two families rather than two individuals. It was easy to see the Hahn’s and Kerrigan’s have decades of fun together before them! Congratulations to you all!!

Meredith & Ryan’s Spring Wedding at the Taj

The day with Meredith and Ryan was full of fun! And some surprises! We started getting ready at the Taj and I was so touched by the number of heirlooms Meredith and Ryan were able to incorporate into their attire. They had special accessories passed down from grandparents and great grandparents that included Meredith’s broach & purse and Ryan’s cufflinks and watch. What a lovely way to be reminded of your history as you look forward to your new future as husband and wife. We had a perfect time in the Public Garden (as crowded as it was!) and were able to return to the city streets after sunset. I was thrilled to hear Meredith and Ryan were not afraid to play in traffic with me! And in the middle of that traffic, we ran into some friendly and gracious Boston Fire Fighters who let us borrow their truck for some extra special images. Then it was time to whisk the two of them back to the Taj Rooftop Ballroom to dance the night away with one of my favorite bands, K2. It was such a blast!

Apr 23

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Amy & Keith’s One Year Anniversary

Amy and Keith have been married one year. And as their lives are about to take them across the country, they wanted to mark this special time in their lives living inBoston. I’m so glad they did! We spent an afternoon finding some spots they knew would remind them of their beloved Boston. Amy and Keith expressed their wonderful relationship and truly singular personalities in each photo. As you’ll see, one of their hobbies is acrobatics! It was so much fun to photograph them climb, stretch and pop into handstands! I’m sad to see Amy & Keith leave our fair city, but I’m am thrilled for them and their new adventure!

Mar 25

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How Handsome is My Husband!

As many of you who have followed this blog know, my husband is a professional musician. And as adorable as my husband is, I’ve never done a studio session with him! I’ve shot just about every member of his band except him. I’m so happy to say that has finally changed. My very talented and musical genius (an NO I’m not biased) husband has recently gotten some attention due to a personal music project. He was interviewed by Saxophone Journal not so long ago and they needed an image for the cover. How lucky to have a wife as a professional photographer! I was a bit worried as we’ve never tried this before. We’re great partners, but have never had a client/photographer dynamic. That can be different, but it was so much fun! Chris is a natural in front of the camera and very photogenic (once again, not at all biased) which made my job very easy. I wonder if you think he’s as handsome as I do??? And while I’m in the bragging mood, below are some live images taken of him recently. Will be sure to show off some more when the Saxophone Journal article and his new […]

Mar 01

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Our Anniversary in the Occupy Sandy Kitchen

The holidays can be such a crazy time. And just as the madness begins to settle down, Chris and I celebrate our anniversary on January 19. It always seems crazy to spend more money on gifts at that time, so we’ve come up with a different way to celebrate. Chris and I each choose a unique charity (one we think the other will particularly appreciate) and we make a donation in the other’s name. This year, when the devastation of Hurricane Sandy hit, we thought our anniversary donation would be much better spent going to the victims of Sandy. This year, we also wanted to donate our time. So we researched groups that were doing particularly great work and found Occupy Sandy. We spent the day working in their kitchen in Bay Ridge which serves over 1000 healthy meals per day to residents who are struggling to rebuild their lives. When we arrived at the kitchen, which is housed in a local church, it was bustling with volunteers. There were local neighbors and small groups from schools and community programs. People with all different backgrounds came together to help out. They were working from donated food which […]

Feb 19

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Strong is Sexy

As a photographer, it’s important for me to stay in shape. Balance and strength (both inside and out) are vital to taking a great photo, especially outside the studio. But after a ten hour day of lugging heavy equipment followed by downloading and backing up cards until the middle of the night, it’s pretty tough to get up and head to the gym the next day. Natalie is one of the few women who can get me out of the house to work out. Natalie is a fitness instructor who teaches a multitude of classes including Zumba, Cardio Weight Training and her own special brand of Bootcamp called Cardio BootCANp. In a word, she’s extraordinary. But why stop at one word! I can add encouraging, vivacious, inspiring, powerful….her other students can add many more compliments! Natalie’s BootCANp draws upwards of 100 students per class, but she has the unique ability to make every student feel like the only one in the room. She gives 120% with every class (which is often 3 classes per day plus personal training sessions). Not only does Natalie make you feel special, she makes you feel empowered regardless of your fitness level. She […]

Feb 08

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Twice the fun!

It’s official! I really am in love with these two beautiful girls! It’s true, twins are twice the work, but they’re also twice the fun! And these two beauties had lovely dispositions. We had a great time taking some photos where they are the most comfortable…in their own home. All these photos were taken in on the bed in their guest room where we found some beautiful window light. The afternoon window light made their skin soft and their eyes pop. With all that fun, the twin girls were ready for a nap by the time I left. I love the last photo of the entire family tuckered out and happy. What a great day!

Jan 21

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Beauty is Pain!

As a girl growing up, I’d often hear my mother telling me “beauty is pain.” She was also known to quote her mother saying, “If it zippers, it fits…” but that’s a story for another day. My shoot with Naomi really gives that phrase new meaning! Naomi is a stunning and truly gifted vocalist and was wanting to add a more grown up and sophisticated look to her portfolio. The session started easily enough in the studio, but then moved to the waterfront. This is not a session from months ago! It was last month! The waterfront in mid-winter is not the most comfortable place to be even dressed appropriately. But as you notice Naomi’s wardrobe, there is a lot of bare skin there (my mother would have also mentioned catching pneumonia dressed like that…but I digress). And she was a total trooper, even when it started raining! She did not complain once! Is was so cold out, a passer by stopped everything to bring Naomi a cup of hot tea to warm her up. I’m pretty sure he was in love! And let’s please not miss the shoes Naomi is wearing. They were very interesting on the wooden bridge […]

Jan 09

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An Autumn Engagement Session in New England

I’m cold! And to keep warm, I’ve decided to remember more comfortable times. Here is one of my favorite engagement sessions from this past fall. When I was contacted by Carlie and Connor about their wedding photography, I was so excited! Connor is a member of one of my favorite families, the Donovans. This will be the third Donovan family wedding I’ve photographed and I’m really looking forward to it! Carlie and Connor decided to have their engagement session at Smolak Farms and it was a beautiful choice! Smolak Farms demonstrates much of New England’s beauty in the Fall and was the perfect backdrop for this fun couple. The colors are just beautiful!