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Posted on March 13, 2015March 13, 2015 by Krista Guenin

Ashley + Joe — Exchange Conference Center Wedding in Boston

I’ve gotta be honest with you… I think Joe & Ashley’s wedding was my absolute favorite for 2014! Maybe it was because they totally trusted me, and gave me the freedom to focus on the moments? Maybe it was because we had an hour to ride around Boston shooting wherever we wanted with just the two of them? Maybe it’s because they love black & white photography as much as I do? Or maybe it’s because they fed me pizza after the ceremony?! It’s hard to say… but just take a look, and I think you’ll understand!

I started with Ashley & the girls, and my lovely assistant Cristen, over at the Seaport Hotel

Meanwhile… CoCo was shooting with Joe & the guys over at the Exchange Conference Center

Groom getting ready

Then it was time for the First Look! Ashley just needed a little liquid courage before we left ;)

Clearly Joe was ready!

First Look

First Look Kiss

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

After a few minutes of smooches and laughter, we headed over to the Christian Science Plaza for some fun, relaxed portraits

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Panoramic Black & White Film

Wedding Portrait Silhouette

Then it was time to meet up with the fam over at the Boston Public Gardens! Think they’re excited?!

This is totally one of my favorites! This is what is REALLY happening while we take portraits ;)

Wedding Family Portrait

Father and son

Bride and Groom - Boston Public Garden

Then we headed back to Arlington Street Church to get ready for the ceremony!

So many giggles!

Bride during ceremony

bubbles

Then it was time for a little Pizza Break before we went to the reception!!
We stopped at Dirty Water Dough Company, and it was delicious!

Wedding Portrait in front of limo

Time for the reception! The toasts were hilarious!!

Emotional Toast

First Dance

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First Dance

Such sweet Parent Dances!

Father Daughter Dance

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Mother Son Dance

Mother Son Wedding Embrace

Then it was time to PARTY!!

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Double Exposure in the Holga, on Tri-X Black & White Film! Love it!

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So, do you see what I mean?! It was AWESOME!!!!
Wait until you see the details… next post, I promise! Meanwhile, you can see more in their album on Facebook!

Photographers for the day: Krista Guenin, CoCo Boardman & Cristen Farrell for Krista Photography

Posted on January 29, 2014May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman

Gigi + Jason — Hyannis Private Estate Wedding – xo, CoCo

Oh, Gigi and Jason, where do I begin?! I had the BEST feeling about these two when we first met over beers in Porter Square. They seemed genuinely excited and perfectly in love. Gigi giggled and smiled the whole time, more of that below :) While Jason and I nerded out on beer. Fun fact, Jason and I later ran into each other over the Summer, way the heck out in Vermont at Hill Farmstead, while he was on his bachelor weekend, great minds…

Well all that positive energy continued through to their wedding which was sunny, beautiful, and filled with LOTS of love and laughter. No joke, as I walked around the property in the morning, the first thing I heard was Gigi giggling up in her suite. Just LOVE her. OK, so here we start at this beautiful private estate, with big thanks to Jason’s family for their kindness and hospitality.

These shoes reminded me of Sex and the City, am I right ladies? Hello, Lover.

Gigi’s mother lives in Egypt and I was told she doesn’t get to see her daughters together all that often. She was just incredibly sweet, kissing, hugging and singing all day.

Gigi must have slipped this into Jason’s garment bag, he got ready just down the hallway from her.

I was very lucky to be joined by Paul McNerney of Studio Foto for the day! He grabbed this of Jason, and the next two of their first look.

Love these shots from Paul, Gigi was so nervous and sweet.

Paul also ran upstairs to grab this during the ceremony, absolutely stunning! (Look closely, that’s the Kennedy compound in the distance).

Gigi’s dad, such a sweetie.

Gigi you are killing me!

Love this from Paul.

This lookout felt like the hottest place on earth at the time, but totally worth it!

We grabbed the couple at sunset for a few more portraits, some of my favorites!

Paul‘s view, love.

Paul grabbed this as well.

Gigi and her sisters were killing it on the dance floor.

Gigi and Jason you two are so dear to my heart, thank you and your families for being incredibly welcoming and loving. Thank you for letting me photograph your love! Head over to Facebook for more!

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Paul McNerney

Posted on January 18, 2013January 30, 2013 by CoCo Boardman · 2 Comments

Ziva + Jonah — Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Ziva and Jonah were married on a strangely warm November day, just as they had predicted. And just as WE predicted their day was filled with some wonderful emotional moments. Ziva and Jonah were both surrounded by a ton of friends and family who all seemed so incredibly honored to be a part of their special day. It was wonderful to witness, from the traditional and emotional bedekken and tisch ceremonies to the CRAZY dance party, it was such an amazing day! It was exactly their style: simple, heartfelt, classic, and emotional. Love them!

Krista and I started out with Ziva at her parents beautiful old house in Brookline.

I grabbed this downstairs while the girls were busy…

Ziva reading the sweetest note from Jonah.

Then we all headed over to the country club to finish getting dressed

I can’t get enough of her beautiful sister and mother! They are so sweet!

Some of my favorite family formals. Ever.

A little toast before the Bedekken started!

And here’s the wonderful Ben Schaefer’s shot of Jonah during his Tisch.

Love this graphic shot from Ben as well.

The girls were having a lot of fun at Ziva’s Bedekken, I love having all the generations together like that!

Three more from Ben at the Tisch.

This is my favorite part! Ben’s shot of Jonah approaching the bride.

And another from Ben of the boys celebrating.

Ziva’s moment with her dad is so precious.

The next two are mine, first Ziva with her soon to be mother-in-law.

The light was so cool!

And then onto the ceremony! Absolutely LOVE this moment!

Here’s mine of Jonah, all smiles.

The new Mr. and Mrs.!

She is just RADIANT!

Here’s my view.

I grabbed this as they walked back to join their guests.

Not soon afterwards, it was a serious dance party ya’ll!

Haha! I love Ben’s face in the back!!

Here’s mine of Ziva and her mom, so fun!

Ben, genius.

Jonah did the best rap/toast for Ziva.

Awwww sisters.

Ziva and Jonah, we were incredibly honored to document this very special day for you. What an emotional roller coaster it was!! In the best way :) Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

Pop on over to facebook for more, and we’ll see ya Monday for the next lovely couple!

Venue: Spring Valley Country Club

Caterer: Catering by Andrew

Rings: Grono and Christie Jewelers

Flowers: New Leaf Flores

Dress: Monique L’hullier from Kleinfeld’s Bridal, with Keisha from “Say Yes to the Dress” :)

Custom made bolero (with bride’s grandmother’s lace): Anne Nieman Bridal

Hair stylist: Jennifer Tawa, HC Studio

Men’s Attire: Frank’s Custom Tailoring

Ketubah: Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery

Favors: Jewish prayer books – Custom Siddur

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Ben Schaefer

Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Posted on October 15, 2010February 22, 2016 by Krista Guenin · 7 Comments

Rahel & Yitzi’s Orthodox Wedding – Quincy MA

I don’t even know how to begin summing up Rahel & Yitzi‘s wedding… family, love, emotion, joy, FUN, energy, party, dancing, lovely, reverent, and wonderful all describe the day! It was a Jewish Orthodox wedding, so it was very different from your average American wedding in a lot of cool ways. With all that goes on during an Orthodox wedding, I usually need a little extra help so we ended up with 4 of us photographing this wedding and capturing every moment of the day! We shot a gazillion images it seemed, but somehow I’ve narrowed it down to a few of my favorites…

Rahel, the beautiful bride

A happy moment with her sisters, Yonina and Shoshana

My second shooter, Glen Cooper, captured this great shot of Yitzi praying during the Tisch

My take on the same time

Love this shot by my assistant Christopher Weigl

So much emotion between Yitzi & his father in this series caught by Glen

The Bedecken is by far, my favorite part of the Jewish Orthodox wedding day! Rahel & Yitzi hadn’t seen each other all week before the wedding, and in this moment, the groom is presented to his bride by friends and family with dancing and singing! It was SO emotional! I was totally crying!

The groom then lowers the veil over the bride’s face…

He had tears just streaming down his face! Oh, it was precious!

Then the Fathers each bless the bride… more tears…

Rahel holding her mother and Yitzi’s mother’s hands

Then they carried Yitzi off for more singing and dancing before the marriage ceremony (shot by Glen). Don’t you just love how joyous this is?! I mean most people are happy for the bride & groom, but these people are THRILLED that these two are getting married! It’s glorious!

Giving away the bride

A cute moment between Rahel & Yitzi, captured by Glen

I love the graceful look of her hands holding up the veil in this shot

Another great shot by Chris – note the tear in Yitzi’s eye. I told you it was an emotional day!

Married!

After they had a few moments alone following the ceremony, I took Rahel & Yitzi outside for a few portraits.

It started raining again though, so we went back inside for a few more portraits. Luckily, the Granite Links Golf Club had some lovely indoor space for photos!

They’re so cute :)

Let the fun begin!!

Another unique thing about Orthodox Weddings is that for much of the reception, the men dance on one side of the dance floor, and the women on the other. It’s cool to see a big group of men dancing and singing together with such fervor! They’re definitely not messin’ around! shot by Glen (if you look closely, you can see me in the shot… it’s like Where’s Waldo?)

This one was shot by my 2nd 2nd shooter, Nicki Pardo!

The guests often dance & perform for the Bride & Groom also. This guy was roasting marshmallows for them with a fire on top of his hat… I have no idea how he dreamed that up, but it was definitely entertaining!

And then there’s always more dancing…

Rahel & Yitzi – your wedding was just wonderful! I’m so thankful to have been a part of it, and to work with your family again! I’m already looking forward to Yonina’s wedding (one of these days) ;)

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