Amy & Lawrence’s Orthodox Wedding – Boston

Just a few short days after their engagement session, I met Amy & Lawrence down at the Hilton Boston Logan for their wedding!

We started with Amy while she was getting ready

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Love this photo my assistant CoCo Boardman captured

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Amy looked so beautiful!!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

My second shooter, the fabulous Anne Ruthmann, photographed Lawrence getting ready

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

and waiting patiently to see his lovely bride

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Lawrence’s reaction was priceless!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

During important moments, I often keep shooting, even while I’m still focusing.  Sometimes this leads to happy little mistakes :)  I love this shot of Lawrence lowering her veil!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Anne’s take on the same moment

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

After they had a private First Look, it was time for some group portraits, and the Tisch and Bedekken.  The Bedekken is definitely my favorite part of the Orthodox Jewish wedding ceremony!  Its just beautiful!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

The Wedding Ceremony

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Father of the Bride

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Anne captured this great shot of Lawrence fiddling with his ring after the ceremony!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

A sweet moment as we drive over to the Harbor for some portraits

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Amy really wanted some photos outside, and though it wasn’t nearly as warm as it had been for the engagement session, and it was incredibly windy, it was definitely worth the effort!  I love this shot CoCo got of them walking down the path!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

SO Happy!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

*LOVE*

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

I was shooting directly into the sun and my focusing went nuts!  Another happy “mistake” –  I love the focus on the sun flare!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Sometimes, I think it’s fun to share my favorite images with the brides right away, so they can see why I’m so excited :)

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

After the portraits, we went back in so the real party could start!  Orthodox Jewish weddings have the most high-energy receptions!  They may be my favorites…

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

I LOVE this shot that CoCo captured of Lawrence while some of they guys were dancing for him!

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

And every once in a while, I want to be in a photo too!  ;)

Wedding at the Hilton Boston Logan

Amy & Lawrence – thank you again for trusting us with your wedding day!  It was such a fun day!  I can’t wait to sit down with you when you’re back in town and start planning your album!  :)

To view more of my favorites from this wedding, check out the album on Facebook!

Amy & Lawrence Boston Engagement Session

With Amy in Boston, and Lawrence in San Francisco, and them planning a wedding in just a matter of a couple months – we didn’t get a chance to do an engagement session very far before the wedding!  In fact, we did it just 2 days before!  In the midst of all of the final week of preparation, they took a little time out of their hectic schedule to spend some time letting me photograph them.  It is so helpful on the day of the wedding for us to have all worked together before, that is really is important for us to do an engagement session.  I’m so glad they agreed!

We met up in Boston and spent some time walking from the Public Gardens to the Harbor and back.  It was a surprisingly warm Fall day and we ended up having a great time!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

They’re so sweet together!

Boston Engagement Session

This tree is amazing!

Boston Engagement Session

Looking out across the harbor to where their wedding would be held just a couple days later!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Amy & Lawrence – thank you again for making time for this!  It was great to spend the time with you and just get to know you both a bit, and I think it made the wedding day way more fun to feel like we’d gotten to be friends beforehand!  :)

To view more of my favorites from this session, please check out the album on Facebook!

Katelyn & Evan’s Engagement Session – New York City

Until I moved here, I never realized just how close Boston is to New York City!  It’s about as close as Indianapolis is to Chicago – and I used to make that trip a dozen times a year.  I don’t seem to get to New York quite as often, but when I do get the chance, it’s always kind of exciting!  I love road trips and visiting new places – so I try to check out a new part of the City each time I go.  So, when Katelyn & Evan suggested we meet up in NYC for their engagement session, I was totally excited!  And I was not disappointed – we had a great time, and I absolutely LOVE how the photos turned out!!

We started out in Central Park

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

Love these next two!

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

As the sun was setting, we decided to walk towards Lincoln Center and get some images with more of the City feel.  Love this one in front of Brooks Brothers!

New York City Engagement Session

Lincoln Center turned out to be the perfect spot for some night shots!  They even had a little opera going on outside to keep us entertained!

New York City Engagement Session

Taking some inspiration from the boys at Avenna Studios – I decided to take a few big steps back…  Love how they turned out!

New York City Engagement Session

New York City Engagement Session

After Lincoln Center, we walked over to the Apple Store.  Dueling iPhones!

New York City Engagement Session

After that we just walked around town for a while

New York City Engagement Session

*love* this one!

New York City Engagement Session

Katelyn & Evan – thank you again for a fun afternoon in the City!   It was so great getting to know you both a bit better, and seeing some new parts of town.  And double thank you for the delicious dinner!!  Next time I’m in NYC, or in Paris, I’ll be sure to go back :)

If you’d like to view more of my favorites from this shoot, please check out the album on Facebook!

Baby Jude – Newborn Portraits

My dear friends Lindsey & David recently had their first child – two days before my birthday in fact!  I was super sad that I was out of town when little Jude was born, but I stopped by the hospital as soon as I got back into town and celebrated my birthday by holding this little cutie and capturing some newborn portraits of him.  Here are a few of my favorites…

Newborn Baby Boy

I LOVE this shot of David with Jude!!!  SO sweet!  David’s going to be such a great Daddy :)

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Lindsey’s such a loving Mommy already!

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

And now they are three…

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

little precious

Newborn Baby Boy

It worked out so perfectly that Lindsey’s mom was in town from Oklahoma to be there!  I love these shots of Lindsey and Jude, and Mimi :)

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Lindsey & David – you know I love you!  And baby Jude… I can’t wait to hold you and kiss you again SOOOON!!!!

xoxo

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from this shoot – check out the album on Facebook!

Lori & Mark’s Wedding – Black & White FILM

I also shot some black & white film at Lori & Mark’s wedding!  Here are a few of my favorites…

Preparation Panoramic.   I love the chaos of bridesmaids hanging out while the Bride is getting ready :)

Bridal Suite Panoramic - getting ready

Ceremony Panoramic

Ceremony from aisle - panoramic

Bridesmaids Triptych

Bridesmaid Triptych

Groomsmen Panoramic

Groomsmen Panoramic

Archway Panoramic

Panoramic Bridal Portraits

Rowes Wharf Kiss Panoramic

Bride & Groom Panoramic

Lori & Mark Panoramic

Panoramic Bridal Portraits

I love film!  :)

Lori & Mark’s Wedding – The Details

Between the holidays, and trying to wrap up all of my 2010 weddings, I’ve completely neglected my poor little blog!  I have a bunch of posts to share and will try to get those out over the next few days & weeks.  But I’ll start with Lori & Mark‘s wedding details!  I already told you how much fun their wedding was, but now I want to share some of the little details that made it really beautiful too!

Lori’s fabulous Christian Louboutin shoes!  And the cool hanger a friend had made for her :)

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

I love when people have their rings engraved on the inside!  It’s like a little secret they keep on them all the time :)

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Sometimes, I have to multi-task :)

(photo by CoCo Boardman)

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Lori’s fabulous Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The beautiful jewelry Mark gave her!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The reception was located on The Odyssey which sets sail from Rowes Wharf

(photo by Erin Chapman)

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Mmmmmm!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Of course, a big shout out to all of the awesome vendors that made this wedding so lovely!

Second Shooter:  Erin Chapman
Photo Assistant:  CoCo Boardman

Shoes:   Christian Louboutin
Dress:   David’s Bridal – Oleg Cassini Collection
Party Dress:  custom made
Bridesmaid Dresses:   Bill Levkoff
Tuxes:   Men’s Wearhouse
Rings:   Elie Jewelers
Earrings and necklace:    A&A Jewelers
Custom Hanger:   Lila Frances (etsy)
Hair & Make-up:   Brandy Lazaro at Riah Salon
Flowers:   Stoughton Flower Shop
Linens & Chair Covers:   Simply Elegant Linens
Cake:   Konditor Meister
Invitations, Seating Cards, Programs:   MPrints Design (etsy)
Videography:    Wedding Stories RI
DJ:    DJ Jim Scott

To view more details, and more of my favorites from the day, check out the album on Facebook!