This was a blast from the past for me!  When I was contacted by mom Nancy to do Sabrina’s Bat Mitzvah at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, I was thrilled.  I had actually planned sister Marielle’s Bat Mitzvah at Seaport Hotel years back and they were one of my favorite families to work with!  It was so special seeing the smart, beautiful woman Marielle has become and seeing Sabrina truly come into her own.  Thank you so much for including me!  I will be looking forward to the weddings…far into the future!

Kiri & Dave were so excited to be married, but they weren’t excited at the prospect of a big wedding where they were the center of attention all night.  So off to City Hall it was!  Kiri & Dave were married in front of close family and friends at Cambridge City Hall. The group continued the celebration at Maggiano’s for lunch.  But not before I stole some time alone with them in the Public Garden.  The park was even more green and colorful set against the light fog of the day.  It was so romantic!

When long time family friend and past client Jessica trusted her newborn baby boy with me and my photography skills, I was honored.  At three weeks old, Andrew is truly new to this world.  And he’s just perfect!  We had a lovely session tiptoeing around the sleeping Andrew.  These are just a few of my favorites!

Candida & Tim are from two very different backgrounds.  They are a great example of how yin and yang can work in a relationship.  Tim is a quite, understated Southern Gentleman (yes, he called me ma’am the entire session) and Candi is a sassy, strong City Girl.  They wanted an engagement photography session that reflected their backgrounds.  So on Tim’s far too short leave from the Military, we spent two days together shooting.  Our first day was spent playing on a farm and the second day running around downtown Boston.  The backgrounds were very different, but their fun natures and love for each other was the same on both days!  Ironically, I think Candi had more fun in cowgirl boots on the farm and Tim had more fun dressing up in the city.

Brienne and Mike were High School sweethearts and after a decade, decided to make their relationship official.  Their history made for one of the easiest and most fun weddings I’ve ever shot.  Almost everyone in their wedding had known each other for over a decade.  Their wedding at Harrington Farm was a party from the word go!  Brie and Mike are also thespians and were very much into the music on their wedding day.  That could mean only one thing.  They hired Boston’s best band, Kahootz (and no, I’m not biased).  Being a part of this wedding was such a joy.  I’m so happy for you Brie & Mike!  Congratulations!!!

Spring has sprung.  And to photographers all over Boston, that means one thing…Wedding Season!  I can’t think of a better way to kick off the season than spending it with Rob & Marie.  Rob and Marie were married in front of an intimate group of special friends in the Boston Public Garden.  But they have taken the beginning of their lives together to a new level.  Rob and Marie will go from the starting line of their marriage to the starting line of the Boston Marathon.  They will run the race together as husband and wife!  Notice the fancy foot ware in preparation.  You’ll also see them sporting their numbers for the race.  Best of luck in the race Rob and Marie!  And congratulations!

There are so many things about my job that I love.  One of the biggest, is the variety it offers me.  They say variety is the spice of life.  If that’s true, my life is straight out of a Mexican restaurant!  In a 48 hour period, I was able to participate in three jobs completely different from one and other.  Each job made the creative juices flow and allowed me to be completely fresh for the next.  The first day started with a studio session with Khalil Abdul-Malik.  Khalil is a very talented musician and we were creating sleek and sexy images for his new CD cover.  Not only did I have a blast taking the photos, I also got a personal serenade! Khalil liked to sing while we shot.  Be sure to check him out at Reverb Nation.  Love that smooth voice!

The next day brought me outside for two shoots.  I started will Jillian…5 going on 15.  I’ve been shooting Jillian since she was one year old.  She’s always loved the camera.  And the camera has always loved her!  She is a fun and sassy young lady and kept me on my toes the entire shoot!  There was no posing needed for this diva.

Later that day, I met up with Heidi & Joe for their engagement session.  We spent time in their neighborhood playing with their dog Igby.  Heidi & Joe are a wonderful couple and although they’re not huge fans of having their photo taken, the session was easy.  They’re in love and it showed!  That’s all you need for a great photo.

I certainly have a wonderful job.  Can’t wait for the next adventure!!!

You may remember my New Year’s Resolution blog post not so long ago.  In it, I described a great trip to New York City with my beloved husband.  While I dragged him to a Broadway Musical (he always likes them in the end), his choice for entertainment was Smoke Jazz Supper Club.  That night, I was introduced to Gregory Porter and have been listening to his music ever since.  This month, Mr. Porter performed at the Regatta Bar at the Charles Hotel and I was given the opportunity to photograph his performance!  I have to admit, it was tough taking the photos.  I kept finding myself, camera by my side just listening to him sing.  But I managed to snap a few.  If you’ve not heard his music yet, please visit his site and buy his CD.  In the last post, I talked about his song “1960 What”.  My new favorite is “Real Good Hands” which can now be found on his website.  I hope you enjoy his music as much as I do and I hope you enjoy these photos!

We’re so proud to once again be featured in the current issue of Bliss Celebrations Magazine!  This feature highlights the unique and beautiful work created by Donna Kim event planner, invitation extraordinaire and owner of The Perfect Details.  Here is the spread featuring Lisa & Matt’s simple and elegant Newport Wedding at Belle Mer.  The theme behind their wedding blended natural elements with elegant touches.

And here is the slide show with my favorite photos from their wedding day.  You can see how the blend of natural beauty and refined elegance is evident throughout their Newport Wedding.

This week, I was grateful for the opportunity to photograph some very talented  people in a truly unique and challenging space.  In a small, independently owned, Asian American book store,  Smithsoneon & the Jazz Thugs performed by the light of two small, red paper lanterns.  East Meets West Bookstore is managed by the Boston Progress Arts Collective.  It houses the largest selection of independent Asian American products on the East Coast, including books, DVDs, hip hop, rock, and spoken word CDs and vinyl, chapbooks, gear and one-of-a-kind artwork from established and up-and-coming artists from across the country.  They hosted Smithsoneon and the Jazz Thugs as part of their Music Box Series

The lack of any real light and the tight quarters made this a very interesting challenge to shoot.  I’m hoping these images are as unique as the outstanding music I heard that night.  The Jazz Thugs are a group of gentlemen who met their freshmen year at Berklee School of Music and have been playing Jazz together ever since.  They’ve only named themselves recently due to the increased attention they’ve received.  Saturday night, they featured jazz covers as well as some unique compositions including an amazing piece set to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in honor of Black History Month.

Yasser Tejeda – Guitar

Craig Hill – Sax

Kyle Miles – Bass

Coran Henley – Drums

Chad Selph – Keys

Nick Frenay – Trumpet

And featured artist Smithsoneon.  You can find more of his original work at http://www.smithsoneon.com.  You don’t want to miss it!

As if that weren’t enough Smithsoneon and the Jazz Thugs were also joined by guest artists Decent Men.  I suggest you check out these amazing lyricists.

And jazz vocalist Jill Peacock performing an original piece co-written by Yasser Tejeda on guitar.

Keep an eye out for East Meet’s West’s Music Box Series to see more of these talented artists.  I hope to be posting more about their musical journeys!