Brooke married me five years ago today (photo below taken by our dear friend Yoon). A few things have changed since then. Brooke worked hard to transition to a great new career. We have a mortgage and a place we plan on calling home shy of forever. Oh, and we created human life. We have a beautiful son […]
Author Archives: Channing
I’ve known Connie and Ben for awhile. This past year we became co-workers (they let me share their studio space). When I moved into the space I assumed the perks would be having two of the best photographers I know a chair swivel away for valuable advice and second opinions. I didn’t realize we’d become such close friends. And […]
Ellis started daycare this week. Which means Brooke is back to work. I’ll leave out the picture of Brooke crying after we left him in the care of (very sweet) strangers for the first time. It’s been an emotional week. But it’s also been one with lots of promise. Unlike much of the first two […]
I’ve been a professional photographer for 10 years now. Six of those years I’ve been a wedding photographer. After 200 ceremonies I’m glad to say I still really love my job. Every wedding has the same outline, but each one has a new set of people and relationships. And to experience intimate moments usually reserved […]
Ellis has seven weeks underneath his belt. He seems to digest things (a little) better, cry less, sleep (a little) longer at night, and he’s even starting to smile at the absurd noises and faces his two giant roommates make. I felt a connection to the kid from the first time I saw him. But […]
I can’t think of a better way to cap off a wonderful 2013 than with an intimate seaside winter wedding. Alexis and Matt got married at Castle Hill in Newport. The temperature outside was cold, but that made the celebration (and the fireplaces) that much more warm and inviting. I’m really happy for Alexis and […]
Last summer I went on a five-week trip to five different cities with No Kid Hungry. We went to Baltimore, Little Rock, Detroit, Dallas and Denver. It was a research trip that focused on families struggling to nourish their kids despite having at least one full-time employed adult in the home. Finding out what is […]
I love winter weddings. They’re a little more challenging technically speaking, but people gathering to celebrate during the shortest days of the year ends up accentuating the warmth of Christmas lights and good company. Kati and Matt were married at St. Johns and then went to the Hawthorne Hotel for a really fun reception. Congratulations, […]
We’ve been waiting a long time, but Ellis finally arrived last week. Brooke got some time off work before the due date, so we nested and rested. We went to some midwife appointments. One day big snow flakes fell from the sky, and Ellis decided he was ready to enter the world. As far as […]
I shot Melissa and Jason’s wedding three years ago, and a lot has changed for them since. They’re in a new town, a new house, and two adorable dogs moved in. Time moves along quickly, so we spent an afternoon together to record this next chapter in their lives. I love catching up with my […]