Ken and Kelly live down South so we never met in person before the wedding day. I was excited about their wedding from our phone conversations and emails as I knew they had a beautiful wedding with lots of great, thoughtful details planned. I also knew they would plan a fabulous party since Kelly’s parents own an amazing restaurant called Tastings in Patriot Place so they knew a few things about how to host an amazing event. But the second I met both Kelly and Ken on their wedding day, I got even more excited about the day ahead. Kelly jumped out of the van when they arrived and gave me a big hug and Ken was smiling from ear to ear when I walked into the bar to meet up with the guys. I could tell within seconds of meeting them just how in love they were and how happy they were that their big day was here to celebrate their love in front of their friends and family and start the rest of their lives together.

I arrived at Gibbet Hill to a perfect blue sky. As the ceremony got closer some fluffy white clouds accented the blue sky to set the perfect backdrop for their outdoor ceremony. They didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony but they held hands with a door between them as they exchanged cards, gifts and “i love yous” beforehand. Even though I had just met them, I teared up for the third time that day . They had a ton of stunning flowers everywhere courtesy of my favorite florist, the VERY talented Rachel O’Neil. Ken’s sister performed a very personal and touching ceremony. As part of the ceremony, they nailed a wooden box shut that was filled with champagne and love letters they had written to each other to be opened on their ten year wedding anniversary. After the ceremony we headed off to take some pictures around all of the awesome spots the venue had to offer as the sun started to set. While we did photos, the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour on the deck complete with cider donuts and a raw bar. The reception was a well planned party starting with their first dance under perfect lighting, white lights and a gorgeous reflection on the woodfloor. The night continued with heartwarming toasts (again, I teared up more than once), a DELICIOUS dinner and then a packed dance floor to music played by Ken’s cousin who had driven up all the way from Florida with his equipment to play their event. There was never a dull moment on the dance floor with Kelly’s Dad leading the way with the dance moves.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Mack. I hope you enjoyed your day. You could not have hand picked a better day to get married on and everything you planned was so amazing surrounded by such great people. Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon. Here’s a sneak peek of what we snagged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
I had to include this shot which we’ll title “Brown Blankie Emergency”. This is the father of the flower girl rushing back to pictures with her blankie .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby K’s parents got the BEST one year anniversary present this summer:  Baby K was born exactly one year after they tied the knot surrounded by friends in Mexcio.  Having photographed her parents twice before, their friends chipped in to buy them a gift certificate for this newborn shoot.  (There I was thinking that our photo shoot was going to be one of the best gifts they got this year and then Baby K swoops in a trumps that with the ULTIMATE gift of sweet little self.  ;-)

Baby K was so sweet during her shoot.   She started off wide awake so we could capture her big beautiful eyes and finally during some cuddle time with Mom and Dad drifted off so we could get some sleepy shots……IN A TUTU.  It doesn’t get much cuter than this.  Here’s a few shots from Baby K’s first photo shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allison and I became friends in college when we joined the same sorority. We made a lot of memories with nights out in Durham, NH, birthdays in Boston and spring break in Florida. After college I moved to San Diego and sadly lost touch with a bunch of people. Allison is one of the reasons I adore Facebook because we reunited on there four years ago. Shortly after she started dating a guy from her hometown, Tim. And long story short, they fell in love and were married at the gorgeous Mt Washington Hotel on a day clear enough that their guests were able to watch them get married with Mt Washington serving as the perfect back drop. I’m so glad I was able to be there to be a part of it.

The Mt Washington offers some great light in their hotel rooms, beautiful views and then all of the elegance of this old luxury hotel. Allison was a stunning bride and after meeting Tim for only a few minutes, I knew she had picked a great guy to spend her life with. Surrounded by their very fun friends and family they tied the knot on the patio (a passing rain cloud threatened the ceremony but held off until it was over) and danced the night away in the grand ballroom.

Congratulations Allison and Tim. I’m so glad Zuck brought us back together so I was able to be there to capture you starting your lives together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last month little L posed for the camera in the Public Garden. I am kind of obsessed with her wardrobe. She was such a good sport smiling away in the grass. It was funny to watch her get so easily distracted by every little thing that was going on around her. She was really taking it all in on this day in the park.

Here’s a sampling of what we snagged that day.

Sally and Tom were married on the beach at Ocean Edge in Brewster on Labor Day weekend. I had the pleasure of having Caroline of Caroline Talbot Photography along to second shoot. When we arrived at the venue, the sky was full of beautiful clouds. About an hour before the wedding, a quick rain shower came through clearing the sky a bit and leaving us with gorgeous sunlight for the ceremony and pictures on the beach.

We shot down at the beach and then up at the Stone Tower. We finished just in time for Sally and Tom to be announced into cocktail hour on the back deck of the Carriage House. The details inside the reception were all handmade by the bride against the backdrop of beautiful yellow and blue material picked up by the bride while traveling abroad. Instead of flowers, the centerpieces were cactuses which the couple can now plant as a memory of the day.

Congratulations on your marriage Sally and Tom. I hope you had a blast celebrating in wine country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott and Jacqueline were married on Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester.    The wind was crazy but the sky and temperature could not have been more perfect.  Beach goers gathered to watch the beautiful ceremony right in front of the Good Harbor Inn and then the partied continued up at the Elks at Bass Rocks overlooking some pretty intense waves.  The couple was announced and danced to Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up” performed by a friend.  They were both smiling and laughing together the entire time and once the dance floor opened, there was never a dull moment complete with flair and a photo booth.  Congratulations to both of you.  I hope you are having a great time in the Dominican.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby D just started crawling so we decided to squeeze in a quick shoot before she was really on the move. We met up at Bradley Estate in Canton and Baby D posed up a storm. It was a team effort of Mom constantly grabbing rocks, grass and leaves en route to her mouth and Dad jumping around and singing to entertain her. We tortured here with 4 outfit changes and she never stopped smiling. She was such a doll and I could not get enough of her.  I, mean, LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!  So cute.

Here’s a sneak peek from our shoot.

I love how crazy she looks here….but Dad was being just THAT funny.

I finally got the chance to photograph the Donovan family. Jess is one of my college roommates and has had three of the sweetest kids around. Their little personalities are just so cute only matched by their adorable little faces. As I was uploading the pictures, I was laughing at some of the photos that will make the ‘outtake reel’. We met up in the Public Garden for a morning shoot followed by balloon animals and swan boat rides. Not a bad day in the city.

Here’s a quick sneak peek of what we snagged….. I’m already excited to photograph you guys again.

We started planning this shoot months ago and for a little while it just seemed like it wasn’t going to happen. We rescheduled more times than I can count of both hands because of rain, wind, cold, pink eye, ear infections and allergies…… but finally we found a day and it could not have been more perfect weather. It was warm, there was no wind and the sun was shining. And the kids were adorable. It’s hard to get 3 kids this young to pose together but with a 1 adult: 1 kid ratio going on, we made it happen. We got some great stuff of some adorable and fun kids (complete with perfect outfits).

I’m showing a quick sneak peek of what I’m coming across while editing. I can’t wait to post them all.

We met up at the Higgins House at WPI for our photo shoot. These two little guys are the sons of a friend from high school….a former Auburn Rocket . Mom is so great about documenting these kids. We do photos every 6 months or so and it’s crazy how much they change between shoots. Little B has grown so much since our last shoot in October and E is headed to kindergarten next year.

Here’s a sneak peek of these two little guys.