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Monday, November 15, 2010

’til death do we part {boston engagement photographer}

Since I have a sister who just got married, I recognized the lilt in this mom’s voice when she called. Engagement photos for her daughter is what she was after, and the expectancy and excitement in her voice was familiar.

J, A and I decided to meet early one morning at the Arboretum. We wanted to capitalize on the fall colors (which never quite got their act together this year), and the beauty of the Arb in any season. But it hardly mattered where we were–it is so clear that J & A are in love that no matter where they were they brought their own beauty. I never had to remind them to smile or look at one another–and A was especially happy when I asked them to kiss.

And they were up for any adventure–J hiked the trail in nice shoes and they agreed to lean over me and kiss as I shot from below. It was a perspective on love that I had not had before, that is for certain. I also asked them to dance (they met dancing) in a grove of trees. That series includes some of my favorites. Wedding talk was low key, they were just content to enjoy one another and relish the idea that they had found their partner for this journey.

Everyone should have someone look at them like this during their life, don’t you think?

Monday, November 8, 2010

Coco! (oh, and we are engaged) {brookline pet & engagement photographer}

A called, it was time, Coco was about to be one, she needed “puppy” photos while they were still official–and since the adoption of their fur-child she and D had gotten engaged, so maybe a couple of them too.

Coco was a good model as long as the treats kept coming, obviously in love with her parents and a good pal of the others at the dog park that day. No one can deny that she is a beauty!

Speaking of A and D, they were clearly enamored of their baby, they also look very happy to have one another for a lifetime. Hard to say who is cuter…

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

full of life {boston maternity photographer}

JS called me one day to ask, “do you take pictures of pregnant ladies?” “Of course!” I exclaimed, “I would die to, but I had trouble talking people into doing a shoot at the end of their pregnancy!” (A move which I can safely say, most regret after it is too late…) Well, JS did not need much convincing, she wanted to do a shoot to mark the impending arrival of her first baby.

On the day of the shoot, she (and her husband) were great sports–and happy to show off JS’s super-cool belly. I am fascinated by pregnant women, what an amazing experience to grow another person! Looking around at the kids I know, I can scarcely wrap my head around the idea that each little dimple, elbow, ear, and eyelash came from almost nothing and lived inside my friends and clients. It truly is an everyday miracle.

JS and M are super psyched to meet their little one in a few weeks. I am not sure if the birth marks the beginning of a new chapter or a new book–either way, look for a peek at the little one here in not too long!

This baby is supposed to make an entrance around in early November, and if the wives’ tale is true and girl babies steal their mom’s beauty, then this baby is most definitely a boy! (although no one knows for sure)

Next week I am going to announce a package for capturing the miracle of new babies, so stay tuned!

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

love & ice cream

You will be able to see the fun that was had during this shoot. It is all over the photos.

L’s mom asked me to take some photos of her son who has just graduated from college and is moving to San Francisco this summer for a great job opportunity. She gave me a little background, not much, but she did tell me not to force him to smile. I don’t generally force smiles, and often preferring photos without wide grins, but she wanted me to know that nice photos of his young adult face were all that she was after. Something to mark this point in time (which unfortunately often goes undocumented) and, I suspect, to give her a remembrance at as he moves across the country.

I began my planning with L. He mentioned a girlfriend, E. I said, “bring her if she wants to join.” That seemed like a good idea to all involved. She was into it. And, selfishly, I was psyched to have a client old enough to shoot in the EVENING light and in an urban location.

We met in Beacon Hill. This area is quintessential Boston. I scoped a few things out ahead of time. Perfect for a shoot involving two New Englanders about to put down new roots 3,000 miles away. We played in the alley ways, gawking at the window boxes and helping ourselves to perfectly manicured front stoops. We hung out on swank streets dreaming of the lives behind the doors and incorporated a bunch of the emblematic features of Beacon Hill into the photos.

Afterward for a change of pace I suggested a coffee, ice cream, or cocktail. By this time I was aware that I was dealing with two foodies, and that was confirmed when the idea of “just any” ice cream was frowned upon. Convenience was no good excuse for bad ice cream. So we pulled up stakes and headed closer to home to what is arguably the best ice cream in the world: Cambridge’s own Toscanini’s. Samples of salty fig, pineapple basil, and 3 drunk muskateers ensued. Followed by orders for scoops of blueberry pancake and fluffernutter. Followed by more photos.

Turns out, L’s smile was on the loose for this shoot (I think it might have had something to do with E), but the result was magic.