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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Kindergartner

I’ve been doing this long enough that I’m watching babies grow up into students. When I first met Anna she was small. The next time she was a little bigger. And now she’s someone’s classmate and walking to school. She’s doesn’t walk alone, but she’s confident enough to lead the way. Anna has some pretty […]

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Maritza and Matt

You’ll remember Martiza and Matt from their engagement session earlier this summer. As I mentioned before, after seeing Martiza at several other friends’ weddings it was such a pleasure to finally photograph her and Matt’s. The Inn at Mountain View Farm in Burke, Vermont was the perfect spot. The clouds threatened to rain a few times […]

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Connie and Ben

Connie and Ben are two of the best photographers I know. For that reason, I’m a little nervous to shoot their Louisiana wedding next year. Luckily they are dear friends and willing for me to start an engagement session in their bed. The fact they are so open and comfortable with themselves and each other […]

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Mary and Scott

Mary and Scott got married at the Willowdale Estate. The quintessential New England location was a great backdrop for this international wedding. With a good number of guest from Bermuda (where Scott is from) and even a few from France, the whole wedding had a unique vibe. That energy also had a lot to do […]

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The Guest

I’ve talked to some wedding photographers who find it stressful to attend weddings as guests. It feels like they’re in the office. I love it, however. When I’m working I don’t eat hors devours or drink anything other than water. So I feel like a kid in a candy store when I’m unleashed on cocktail […]

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Llaen and Andy

Llaen and Andy’s Mass Moca wedding was a visual feast. Not only was North Adams and the arresting art inside Mass Moca a treat to photograph, but the connections between Llaen and Andy and their loved ones was outward and abundant for documenting. I truly enjoyed working with these two and can’t thank them enough […]

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Rebecca and Björn

I want to live like Rebecca and Björn. Their home is full of beautiful art and lots of wine. They were even sweet enough to send me home with a bottle after our engagement shoot. Getting to know them better was such a pleasure, and I can’t wait for their wedding next year. Here’s a […]

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Nursery

I never would have posted a picture like this if I hadn’t planned on eventually taking and posting a picture like the one below. My wife isn’t vomiting anymore. She’s glowing. And she’s nesting. Now that we’ve chosen nursery paint colors we just need to put some furniture in there . . . and accomplish dozens […]

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Michelle and JR

I’ve been looking forward to Michelle and JR’s wedding for awhile now. Wandering around Gloucester for their engagement session was a great way to get to know them, and returning for their wedding with all their friends and family was a lot of fun. Michelle made so many thoughtful decisions to treat their loved ones. […]

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Kitchenless

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. After three months without a kitchen we finally have a sink with running water. No stove or (permanent) refrigerator yet, but paint is going on the walls. I took this picture two months ago when I was grilling at the beginning of the week […]

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