In Boston, you are always only a short distance from the beautiful New England scenery while in the heart of one of the most diverse and interesting cities. Every time I photograph a city wedding, I am always amazed by the wealth of interesting elements it has to offer. The only set back: there is never enough time in …
Wedding

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There’s something almost magical about a wedding where everything comes together so harmoniously that it seems as though the day was custom made for the couple being married. This was the case for Dylan and Alyson’s Smith Barn wedding in Peabody, Massachusetts. Not only did both the ceremony and reception location suit the couple perfectly, …

Anyone who has frequented weddings, maybe not as much as I have, has more than likely heard the old adage about rain being good luck for a wedding. I can’t say whether or not the weather can predict the course of a marriage, but after 15 years of photographing weddings I have come to the conclusion …

I had the opportunity to meet Chris and Kristina while photographing Kristina’s sister’s wedding. So, I knew how fun and enthusiastic this group was going to be. The entire day took place at the stunning Ocean Cliff hotel in Newport, RI. The elegant 1800s hotel and its unparalleled panoramic ocean view offered no shortage of inspiration and an ideal backdrop for creative …

As a wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience, I have learned that the most important factor to capturing great images is the relationship you have with your client. When you work with a couple who trust you and are comfortable with you, everything else just falls into place. Establishing this relationship with Lou and …

With all the expectations and stress of planning a wedding, it’s no wonder many brides suffer from enormous amounts of anxiety. It’s a heavy load to bare leading up to and especially on a couple’s big day, and the weight of it all can take its toll on many brides and grooms. This has ultimately lead to the popular cliche …
There is something very special about shooting a wedding in Boston, especially when the wedding takes place in a historic area like Beacon Hill. In this part of the city, we didn’t have to travel far to incorporate some of Boston’s most iconic elements for Chad and Casey’s Mooo… wedding. We were but a stone’s throw from …

When it comes to photography, you can’t go wrong with a traditional, formal wedding. There’s just something timeless and classic about them that allows you to create some truly iconic images. Joe and Jessica’s wedding is an ideal example. Their ceremony took place on a beautiful August afternoon at the historic St. Mary’s church in Dedham, MA. It was the …

The beginning of spring always ushers in a new kind of wedding, one that is definitely unique to New England. With all the changes in color and lighting, you just can’t beat a wedding in New England at this time of year. That is unless you have your it at one of the most beautiful …

Anyone who has ever spent time in Boston , or has ever met anyone from the area, knows how much pride the locals have in their city. So who could have imagined that a wedding scheduled to take place in Boston on Boston Day would go so smoothly? With the crowds, and by extension the …

As far as New England winters go, this past year’s was definitely not the worst. However, it did in many ways feel like one of the longest. With winter storms showing up in the forecast up until the first week of April, it became a question on everyone’s mind: will it ever start to feel like spring? Fortunately, for …

Sometimes the greatest source of inspiration comes from the most unfamiliar places. As a wedding photographer, the unknown can be very daunting. When you move at the pace of a wedding day, it is nice to rely on well known surroundings to get as many quality images as you possibly can for your client. While this can be comforting at times, …

Skill and talent will only get you so far as a wedding photographer. Truly great photography requires one essential element: great people. If you are not working with a group of people who are enthusiastic about capturing creative and inspired images, there simply is not much you can do. That was not the case with Josh, Crystal, …

A winter wedding in New England is always a risk. Dan and Samantha were not going to let the cool temperature get in the way of amazing day of photography over the Gloucester rocks and Good Harbor beach. From out first conversation, I knew we were in for a great day. They did not disappoint. …
