Lori & Mark’s Wedding – Boston MA

One of the things I love about my job is that no two couples are the same.  While some brides may end up with the same shoes, or the same flowers, or the same location… each couple totally unique.  Lori & Mark are no exception!  From the outside, these two look about as different as you can get.  Mark is 6 foot something, while Lori is just under 5 feet tall.  She’s very bubbly and expressive, while he is quiet and stoic.  But when you meet them, you can see just how well they fit together!  It was awesome to get to celebrate with them as they got married at the Boston Harbor Hotel and then celebrated with a reception on The Odyssey earlier this Fall!

Love this shot of Lori getting all dolled up!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Mark waiting with the guys

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The bar wasn’t open yet, but we still used it for a few photos :)

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Lori’s reaction to Mark’s wedding gift was priceless!  Mark definitely did well picking out jewelry for his bride!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Love this shot of Lori getting ready!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

she has such beautiful eyes!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Prayer and laughter just before the ceremony

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The ceremony was held in the pavillion [Photo by my assistant Coco Boardman]

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

We shot through the windows quite a bit to get the best view!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Photo by Second Shooter Erin Chapman

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

After the ceremony we headed to the archway for some portraits

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

I love this one of Lori & her Mom!  So sweet!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The girls :)

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The men

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Then it was time to climb aboard the Odyssey for a few more portraits before the party got started.

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Celebrating with the Bridal Party

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

First Dance

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Another great shot by Erin

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

The Best Man, Mark’s brother, gave a great toast that had everyone laughing and crying

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Cutting the cake

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Lori & her Father

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Don’t you love the short little dress Lori changed into for the reception?!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

After Party!

Boston Wedding on The Odyssey

Lori & Mark – thank you so much for trusting me, Erin & CoCo to capture your wedding!  It has been so fun getting to know you guys and your wedding was a blast!  I’m so glad we could be a part of it!  If only woofs had been there…  ;)

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

Facebook

Earlier this year, Constant Contact (the company I use to send out newsletters) interviewed me about how I use social media.   Apparently, they found my “strategy” really exciting and interesting – which came as quite a surprise to me.   I use a hodge podge of social media resources including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, this blog, my website, emails via Constant Contact, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and just about anything I find.  I probably use Facebook more than anything else though.  I love Facebook – I love being able to connect with old friends, friends who live far away, friends I see all the time, friends I might never hear from again if it weren’t for the site, old clients, new clients, other photographers, my Mom, and all sorts of friends, family & business associates in between.  I love that I can know what’s going on in their lives and feel closer to them, like I know them a little better (and vice versa).  And I LOVE that I can share photos with my clients, with their friends, with my friends & their friends, and so on.  And of course, I love that my friends & their friends can see my work and maybe they’ll think of me when they need a photographer :)  I’ve also booked work because people have seen my photos of their friends, or because my friends recommended me to someone b/c of what they’d seen on fb.  It’s pretty cool!  I mean, it takes some time, but I’d probably be spending that time on fb anyway… at least this way I’ve got work as an excuse ;)

Anyway, Constant Contact recently did a study on small businesses’ use of Facebook and found that most small business owners believe Facebook is even more important than face to face marketing.  Well, Reuters found out about the results, and wanted to do an article – so they called to see if I’d mind being interviewed!  Naturally, I agreed!  I mean, how cool is that?!  You want to interview me about why I love Facebook?  Um, ok!  They even asked me to take a photo of myself at my desk to use with the article, haha!  Check it out…

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I think the article turned out great!  It’s still a little crazy to me, but it’s definitely cool!   You can read the full article here :)  And of course, you can always find me on Facebook here… ;)

Lindsey’s Maternity Portraits

My dear friend Lindsey just had a baby the other day – her first child, a son named Jude!  He’s so precious and I’ll definitely be sharing many photos of him in the coming weeks, and months, and years, I’m sure :)  But before we get there, we have to go back a few weeks to when there were still leaves on the tress and pumpkins laying around – and little Jude was still a mysterious baby growing inside Lindsey’s belly!  I spent a morning with David & Lindsey capturing the last portraits of the two of them before their family officially became three!

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

This is one beautiful pregnant lady :)

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

I love how David always knows how to make Lindsey laugh!

Fall Maternity Portraits

I **LOVE** this one!!!!  That’s one happy Daddy!

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

Another favorite!

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

There’s nothing quite as amazing to me as a pregnant belly!  There was a tiny little human growing in there – that’s pretty incredible!

Fall Maternity Portraits

Fall Maternity Portraits

David & Lindsey – I love you guys!!!  Thanks for letting me share in this wonderful part of your life!  I’m very very excited to be baby Jude’s one and only Kiki! :)

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

Jane & Jason’s Engagement Session – Boston

Before it got cold and gloomy, I met Jane & Jason downtown for their engagement shoot.  We walked through Beacon Hill, over to the Charles and back to the Boston Public Gardens.  It was a lovely evening and so fun to just get to know them and enjoy hanging out with them a bit!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

They’re so cute!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Hahaha!

Boston Engagement Session

One of the best parts was wandering through the alleys and finding some great doorsteps…

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

The Charles just before sunset… love it!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

hot!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

On the way back, we had to stop for some Starbucks!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Then it was back to the Public Gardens for the last bit of sunlight

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Jane & Jason – thanks for such a fun evening – and for my chai!  :)  I totally can’t wait for the wedding in March…. just a few months away!  Wahoo!!

Angie & Matt’s Wedding – The Details

Angie & Matt’s wedding was not only fun, but it was beautiful!  Check out some of my favorite details from the weekend…

The Rehearsal Dinner

Pink Rehearsal Dinner Details

Pink rehearsal dinner flowers

The Wedding

Silver, White & Purple Wedding Details

Hair & make-up were so pretty!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

I was loving those argyle socks & black Converse sneakers!  The girls’ silver shoes were pretty cute too ;)

Boston Wedding at the Taj

The Reception at The Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

White & Purple Reception Details

The cake was just lovely!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

And check out the view!!!  What a gorgeous night!

Boston Skyline at night from the Taj

A huge thanks to all of the talented vendors who made everything come together so perfectly!

Second Shooter:  Lori DeSantis

Photo Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Rehearsal Dinner
Location: private residence in Weston, MA
Flowers: Winston Flowers
Party Planner: Hopple Popple (Nicole)

Wedding

Reception  Location: Taj Boston Rooftop
Church: Emmanuel Church
Flowers: Winston Flowers
Cake: Taj Boston
DJ and Up Lighting: Paul  from Murray Hill Talent

Photo  Booth:  Photo Fun Box
Hair: Priscilla Avanti Salon
Makeup: Dani Wagener
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Dress: Marissa Zita’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bloomingdales –  Aqua Gown
Ring: Ritani Endless Love Collection
Tux: Men’s Warehouse Calvin Klein

Angie & Matt’s Wedding – Black & White FILM

Angie & Matt’s wedding was awesome, but one of my favorite things about it was that I got to shoot a bunch of FILM for them!  I got my start in wedding photography shooting for an all black & white film studio, and I still love it :)  Digital is fabulous, and totally has taken over the industry.  But, film still has a place, in my opinion.  There’s nothing quite so timeless as black & white film.  It just looks classic.  Clearly, I love it.  Anyway, here are a few of my favorite film shots from Angie & Matt’s wedding day…

Angie getting ready (shot with 35mm Tri-X 400 on my Nikon F100 & 50mm f/1.4)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

The ceremony (shot on 35mm Tri-X 400 with the Widelux)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Portraits in the Public Gardens (shot on 35mm Tri-X 400 with my Nikon F100 & 50mm f/1.4)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

(shot on 35mm Tri-X 400 with the Widelux)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

The View from the Taj

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

The Taj set up for the reception (shot on 35mm Tri-X 400 with the Widelux, then with the F100)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

A few from the reception (shot on 120 Tri-X 400 with the Holga and a Vivitar 283 flash)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

suspenders!

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Chucks!

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

looooooove the black & white tile!  It’s so perfect for b&w film!

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Double Exposure

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Last shot of the night!  (35mm Tri-X 400 with Nikon F100)

Boston Wedding on Black & White Film

Angie & Matt – HUGE thanks for giving me the freedom to shoot some film for you!!   I hope you love how it turned out!

As always, you can see more on Facebook!

Angie & Matt’s Wedding at The Taj – Boston MA

I remember when Angie first called me – she got right down to business and asked what they needed to do to make sure I was at their wedding!  I usually meet with clients before they book so we can all make sure we’re a good fit, but Angie was calling from Chicago and it just couldn’t happen.  Besides, she’s a woman who knows what she wants, and no sense in wasting any time making it happen!  I liked her right away ;)    When we finally met for their engagement session, I was totally excited to get to know them both and hear a little more of their story.  And that just made me more excited for their wedding day!  When the day finally arrived this Fall, it ended up being just as gorgeous and fun as I expected.   This was definitely a celebration, a real party!  That’s my kind of wedding :)

We started out the day at the Taj Boston, where Angie was getting ready…

Boston Wedding at the Taj

I love this series of Angie as she realizes that she’s getting into her wedding dress and she’s actually about to get married!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

The ceremony was held right next door at Emmanuel Church

Boston Wedding at the Taj

My second shooter, Lori DeSantis, grabbed these lovely shots of the bridesmaids during the ceremony

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Married!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

After the ceremony, we headed over to the Public Garden for some portraits.

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

The guys had purple argyle socks and were tucking them into their pants to show them off…  haha!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

loving the lamp post behind Angie & Matt!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Such a gorgeous couple!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Back to the Taj!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Let the fun begin!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

My assistant, CoCo Boardman, captured this fun shot during the bridal party dance

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

The dance floor was going all night!

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Last Dance…

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Boston Wedding at the Taj

Angie & Matt – thank you!  Thank you for trusting me with your wedding, even before we’d ever met!  And thanks making it such a fun party to photograph!  Everyone had an amazing time, and I’m so glad we could be a part of it!!

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