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Posted on January 30, 2015March 25, 2016 by CoCo Boardman · 2 Comments

Ryan + Kirk — Essex Conference Center and Retreat Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Let’s just take a look at how beautiful this spot is. The Essex Conference Center and Retreat is a fabulous North Shore hidden gem, filled with fabulous scenery, outdoor sculptures, lily ponds, oh my! Not to mention all of the hard work Kirk and Ryan and their friends put into their amazingly colorful diy details, feast your eyes!

I can’t even handle this beautiful arbor covered in paper flowers.

They transformed the tent into a colorful oasis, filled with gummy bears, wild flowers and neon.

I brought along my Canonet QL17 35mm rangefinder and shot some snapshots on Fuji 400H color film.

And you know Vince, my second shooter, and I had to test out the light a bit… Aren’t we pretty?

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Ok back to the good stuff! When we arrived, the boys were working on individual messages to each and every guest, including me and Vince., how sweet?! Also shot on Fuji 400H color 35mm film.

Details and portraits from Vince.

Our mascots for the day.

Shot on Fuji 400H color 35mm film during the most wonderful heartfelt ceremony ever.

And a wide shot, such a beautiful scene!

A couple more details shot on Fuji 400H color 35mm film.

This ketubah was handmade meticulously by one of their best friends, it was beautiful.

Not to mention their beautiful art deco rings designed by a family member!

One more on Fuji 400H film, don’t you love the “Summer Camp” feel?

Such a fabulous night!

And Vince and I got our own dance party with our favorite grooms! Hahaha!

And the boys rocked it in short shorts all night long.

We mostly have Ryan, Kirk, and their dedicated friends and family for all the fabulous details, but they did get some help from these fine folks:

Venue: Essex Conference and Retreat Center

Pretzels: Swiss Bakers

Ryan’s Bow Tie: CCADesign

Kirk’s Bow Tie: Southern Gent Bow Ties

Dog Bow Ties and Leashes: The Kozie Canine

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second shooter: Vince Schaefer

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Posted on January 28, 2015March 25, 2016 by CoCo Boardman

Ryan + Kirk — Essex Conference Center and Retreat Wedding – xo, CoCo

Here we go folks, behold, the most adorable couple you have ever seen. Ryan, right, and Kirk, left, are two of the happiest most enjoyable people to be around I have ever known. True to form their wedding was insanely colorful, emotional, beautiful in more ways than I can count, and altogether amazing. I don’t know if I’ve ever cried so much in my life, except at my own sister’s wedding! But more on that later, let’s start out with the boys as they got ready, surrounded by their bridal party, consisting of their family members and best friends in the world.

As always, there was a bit of bow tie drama, but these guys know what they are doing.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

The dogs weren’t impressed… where are the treats y’all?

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

I mean, those colors. Have you SEEN a better looking couple?!

We took a little tour of the grounds at the Essex Conference Center and Retreat, it was SUCH a gorgeous day, and this place is an amazing hidden gem, I LOVED shooting there.

The fabulous Vince Schaefer was my second shooter for the day, he grabbed this shot, so pretty!

Vince also set the boys up over here by the firepit, killing me.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Just can’t get over that light!

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Then it was time for the best group photos ever!

Hurry up, finish your vows Ryan!

Everyone needed a little liquid courage before the ceremony.

Wait for it…

And away we go! To ABBA no less…

Commence the best wedding ceremony ever, first Kirk sang Ryan a song.

Then there were dramatic readings of their first emails to each other.

Then a sweet surprise poem.

Then the most beautiful vows ever.

And LOTS more crying.

Ryan’s brother jumping, Vince shooting, I can’t even…

Peekaboo!

The boys mingled for a while…

…then we snuck away for a few more portraits at golden hour. Can’t you just FEEL the happy?

Goofs.

I could barely hold it together during their toasts.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Then it was short shorts time. These guys know how to party.

Little brother, All-star DJ.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Ryan and Kirk, you KILLED IT, guys. I’ve never felt so lucky to witness a wedding. Thank you for finding me, for choosing me, for being so honest, so happy, SO in love and wonderful and for having the best party EVER. I love ya! Stay tuned for their crazy colorful diy details and see even more on Facebook!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Lori & Mark’s Engagement Session – Taunton, MA

I was so excited to head down to Taunton a few weeks ago to meet Lori & Mark at last, and to get to know them through our photo shoot! As I made the drive down, the clouds got darker and bigger, and the rain began to fall. By the time I got to their place, there was little hope of shooting outside. We made the best of it though, and had a fun evening grilling out, playing with their adorable and humongous dog, and just hanging out at the house! I love it when engagement sessions can capture a day in the life of a couple – a real day – and that’s exactly what we got!

These burgers were DELICIOUS!

Happy Family :)

We went out in the yard for a bit, but even the dog didn’t want to stand in the rain!

They’re cute :)

Oh, this dog is well loved!!

Just like at my house, real life often involves just hanging out on the couch ;)

Lori & Mark – it was so great to meet you both!! Sorry I couldn’t get the sun to cooperate with us, but I had a blast hanging out with you, and those burgers really were awesome! I can’t wait for your wedding – I just know the sun will be shining! ;)

If you’d like to see a few more of my favorite images from this shoot, please check out the album on Facebook!

Posted on July 3, 2008August 25, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 8 Comments

Tamara & Jason eSession

Ok, first of all, let me warn you that this is gonna be a LONG post! I had SUCH a great engagement session with Tamara & Jason and I just couldn’t narrow down my favorites anymore!!! Some shoots are just like that :)

I drove out to Western Mass for Tamara & Jason’s eSession because they really wanted their dogs to be part of their photos, since they won’t be able to make the trip to Buzzard’s Bay in September for the wedding. Like lots of couples without kids, these dogs are their babies. So, we took the babies over to their favorite park for some photos.

Here’s a family portrait :)

And since their dogs are just so cute and I couldn’t pick just one or two – I thought I’d give you a little montage of all my favs. That streak of black in the top right corner is a dog ;) He was so excited to hit the woods that he ran straight into a creek and ruined his fresh bath. Oh well, he was still cute! But, I must admit that it’s the little brown one that was my favorite! Cajun was abandoned after Hurricane Katrina and Tamara just had to rescue him. He’s such a little sweetie!

Now, on to the couple shots! This is my FAVORITE from the day, I think! And it was one of the first ones we shot. I couldn’t even put my logo on it – it would just ruin the gorgeousness :)

And a few more in the woods… We stirred up some serious mosquitoes, but it was totally worth it!

Eventually, we decided that the bugs were a bit too much for us, so we spent most of our time in the field next to the woods. The sunlight was perfectly yummy – I couldn’t get enough of it!

Are they cute, or what?

I love how dramatic this one looks!

Did I mention the sunlight???

What I loved best about this shoot was how great Tamara & Jason were in front of the camera! They were a little self-conscious before we started, telling me that they didn’t know what to do and needed direction, etc. I just told them to be themselves and to enjoy one another’s company and never mind me. Well, they were naturals! They seemed so at ease and even though we had a great time chatting the whole evening – they were still able to seem as if they were completely alone. It was really great and made my job so easy!

We did get a few where they were aware of the camera though :)

After a fun time at the park, we gathered up the pups and headed back to their house. They have a great backyard with this awesome hammock. I couldn’t resist…

Tamara & Jason – thank you guys for such a wonderful shoot, and such a fun time, not to mention a delicious dinner! It was great getting to know you both a bit better, and I absolutely can’t wait for the wedding!!!