Let There Be Songs To Fill the Air

Anne was my freshman year roommate at Colby and, last summer, Doug & I photographed her & Tim's wedding. This summer, we trekked up to Vermont to photograph their new baby!

Meet Mr. Bhodi...


I was lucky enough to catch this little smile! I love it when babies smile in their sleep.


Mom & baby.


The family! Anne & Tim are super laid-back, so I wanted to capture some laid-back family photos for them.




They had this little bench in their yard, so we had to use it in the photos.


Dad & baby.


This photo makes me laugh because Bhodi looks like a rapper. Yo yo yo!


And no Anne & Tim blog post would be complete without a photo of Banjo!


I've been working on a sample baby announcement featuring Bhodi, which I'll have to post later. Right now I have to scoot out the door to go photograph a farm!

Let's Go Out & Feel the Night

Jenna and Patrick got married on a very rainy day in July at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA. The plan was outdoor ceremony, outdoor photos, indoor reception. Torrential downpours changed all that. Did it matter? Nope! My bride and groom didn't complain - their focus was getting married and no rain was going to get in the way of that!

A detail shot of Jenna's gorgeous wedding dress.


I love this photo!


So, there's some inside joke about this Cabbage Patch doll and the bridesmaids, so we incorporated her into the ring shots. Of course, I placed her all over the reception as well, but I like this one best.


A ceremony photo! Jenna & Patrick were nothing if not expressive.


Since the rain kept us inside for formals, we made use of some lighting and went for dramatic and moody in the barn.


Dancing as husband & wife! Jenna & Patrick's first dance was to "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young. I have been to a lot of weddings and this was definitely the first time I had heard that as an opening song. In preparation for this blog post, I looked up the lyrics and they are beautiful! Here's a snippet:

"When we were strangers
I watched you from afar
When we were lovers
I loved you with all my heart.

But now it's gettin' late
And the moon is climbin' high
I want to celebrate
See it shinin' in your eye.

Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon."



And I couldn't post Jenna & Patrick's wedding without including a photo of Patrick's dancing groomsmen. This dude really turned it out. I'm pretty sure there was an intense dance-off immediately following these moves.


Jenna and Patrick, thank you so much for making me a part of your day! Your families and friends are awesome and I can't wait to see you both again!

To see more from Jenna & Patrick's kick-ass wedding, you can view their slideshow here.

You're My Castle, You're My Cabin

Spending the day with Amy & George in North Fork, Long Island was just awesome all around. Doug and I got up early, drove to New London, CT, and then hopped on the Long Island ferry. Honestly, it was a pretty easy process. Easy enough for me to want to spend another day in Long Island wine country, for sure. On the way to our meeting spot, we passed about 30 wineries. Very tempting.

Our first stop was the beach where Amy & George got engaged. The weather was perfect!








Next, we headed over to a winery. Before we started with the photos, we definitely sat down, drank a bottle or two of wine, and ate some cheese. The perfect afternoon break! We snuck them into the vineyard for a few quick shots. Luckily no one bothered us.




These guys were so easy to photograph. They smile & laugh easily, especially with each other.






Doug and I had so much fun exploring North Fork. Amy & George, thanks for being wonderful hosts! I can't wait for your wedding in Bryant Park next summer!

With My Heart Ticking Like a Bomb in a Birdcage

The almost-kiss is pretty sexy. This is just a sneak peek for Sue & John who have been patiently waiting for their wedding photos!

Wearing the Face That She Keeps In The Jar By The Door

Just one of my favorites from our photo booth the other night! This guy was my first customer. It's weird how much these masks change your face. Creepy!



Also, who doesn't love a seersucker suit?

Radio On Baby

Here are some of the things that have been keeping me busy this summer...

I've been growing tomatoes in my teeny tiny urban garden (a pot on my terrace). I had no idea how much I would enjoy watching the tomatoes grow. So far, I've grown two and there are three growing on the plant now. This photo shows you what we did with the first two - mozzarella & tomato salad! Look at how red and delicious they are! I was so proud of myself!


Doug and I took a day trip to the North Fork of Long Island for an engagement shoot. It was such a fun and easy trip! All we had to do was drive to New London, CT and then drive on to the Cross Sound Ferry and then we were there! So, these are a couple of photos from the ferry. One of those viewfinders:


And one of us:


We've also been trying to go to as many concerts as possible. It's been pretty awesome. I've seen Carole King & James Taylor (twice), Jimmy Buffett, She & Him, Keane (with Ingrid Michaelson), and Ray LaMontagne & David Gray. Plus, I got to go to the Grease Sing-along for my birthday. I've always been a big concert goer but the past couple of years, we've experienced a resurgence. Listening to live music just makes me happy. This photo is from the Ray LaMontagne/David Gray concert the other night at Harborlights.

We Stick Together, We Can See It Through

Yes, I know. I used to be a good blogger. This summer has been insane, of course. Tonight Doug told me that he'd like to help me blog. I knew that wasn't a good sign - clearly this has gone on too long. For me, though, this post was worth the wait!

The other day, I had the pleasure of hanging out with L & J at their house. I could have photographed them all day! Rarely do I encounter a 2 yr old who is so cooperative! L is older and a bit more introspective than J is (she's the ham), but you can also tell he's protective of her. They are close enough in age that they play together and seem to genuinely enjoy each other's company. It was awesome. Here are some of my favorites from the day:









After playing inside for a little while, we made a move outside. Drawing on the sidewalk with chalk is a BIG hit in this household! YOU might not be able to tell, but there are a lot of chalk Buzz Lightyears on this sidewalk!








And sometimes I love a good serious photo. Especially when the kids are this cute!


I will try to be back with more photos soon! Until then, survive the heat!