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New Blog!

2010-04-06T07:28:00.002-04:00

Probably should have posted this a while ago, but if anyone still follows this blog, I've started a new one at:

www.ocoblog.com

Come check it out for all the latest photo goodness!

Rachel & Kasey - Married!

2009-06-25T07:29:00.019-04:00

Rachel and Kasey got married a few weeks ago out in western MA at Look Park in Florence. It seems like I'm always going east for weddings so this was a nice chance to see a venue in the other half of the state! Their ceremony was beautiful and filled with personal touches like speeches and songs from friends and family (and one awesome version of Journey's Don't Stop Believin'!). They are both incredibly nice people and it was a pleasure to work with them on their wedding day! Jill Kurzontkowski from Strut Photography also came along for the ride. Thanks again Jill!

Here's a few shots of Rachel and the girls before the ceremony....

And a couple quick shots of Kasey prepping...

The dress.

A sweet moment between Kasey and Rachel as they saw each other for the first time before the ceremony. They chose to do photos before their ceremony which left us plenty of time to get some great shots.
The whole wedding party had a great sense of humor. I think we called this one our "boy band shot"....!
The girls looking awesome!

And the ceremony. I loved the way they looked at each other throughout.

Don't stop....believin'.....!

A few details from inside the Garden House at Look Park where they held their reception.

The first dance.

A bunch of great toasts were made by friends and family as everyone sat down. Here are a few shots of Kasey's best man and Rachel's maid of honor. There were too many others to include in this post, but it was touching to see the affection everyone has towards this couple.

And finally, a few shots of the party that followed!

Congrats again guys! Hope you enjoy looking through these first few images of your day!

Alyson & Craig are Married!

2009-06-21T21:35:00.017-04:00

Alyson and Craig were married a few weeks ago at the fantastic venue Turner Hill in Ipswich. I shot their engagement session this past winter and it was great to see them again! The weather was perfect and the whole day was amazing to witness. I had the pleasure of having Emily Sterne along to assist and she has some great shots with Craig posted to her blog. Thanks Emily! Here are a few details to begin...

Here's Alyson getting ready in their bridal suite which is a really nice spot for photos.

Alyson looked beautiful in her dress! The vintage style complimented the surroundings perfectly.

And I love these next two portraits - so pretty!

A few portraits right after the ceremony.....

And some shots from the reception that followed.

Craig's best man and Alyson's sister gave two of the better speeches that I've ever heard. They had the entire crowd cracking up!

The party begins....! I love it when a crowd is up and dancing all night and their family and friends certainly were! Here are just a few samples from the great late night festivities.

Alyson and Craig,

Thank you both so much for having me along for your wonderful ride! Congratulations again and I can't wait to meet up again soon!

Crystal and Jon - Engaged!

2009-06-06T21:38:00.005-04:00

I'll be shooting Crystal and Jon's wedding later this year, so a few weeks ago we met at The Arnold Arboretum to hang out and grab some engagement shots. It's a great little oasis in the middle of the city and we were there when the lilacs were in bloom.

Jenna & Tim are Married!

2009-05-03T19:17:00.014-04:00

Jenna and Tim were married a couple of weeks ago in Grafton, MA at Highfields Country Club. They were the first wedding I shot in '09 and I couldn't imagine a nicer couple to begin the year with! Thank you both so much for sharing your day with me and I hope the honeymoon was a blast! Special thanks to Erin Curran for shooting with me during the day!

Jenna's bridesmaids all wrote a message on her shoes before she walked down the aisle.

Here's Tim just before the First Look.

Jenna was such a pretty bride. She's so photogenic it made my day incredible easy!
Jenna and Tim decided to see each other before the ceremony which allowed us to get a bunch of great shots outdoors.

Here's a few of the girls.

And the whole wedding party.

Right after the ceremony we took Jenna and Tim outside for a few formal shots of the newlyweds.

Here's the entrance and first dance.

And here are a few shots of the great reception that followed. Everybody was up and dancing all night which made for some great photos.

One final shot from the emotional last dance. Congrats again to you both and I wish you the best!

Karen and Micah: Engaged!!!!!!

2009-04-28T23:14:00.004-04:00

The extra exclamation points above are due to the fact that Micah is one of my best friends and I'll be "best-manning" his wedding in Maui in a few weeks! I'm so psyched for him and Karen and I can't wait for their ceremony! We shot these photos at the Quabbin Reservoir near our hometowns of Barre and New Braintree (if you've never heard of these towns you're not in the minority!) last fall.

Samantha is Growing!

2009-04-28T23:09:00.003-04:00

I have a feeling my niece will be a frequent guest on my blog! My plan is to get as many pictures of her as I can before she gets old enough to resist. I think I have a few more years to go...

Alyson and Craig: Engaged!

2009-04-28T21:30:00.007-04:00

My attempts to catch up with blogging continue. You'll see snow in these images which is a pretty good indication that these photos were taken a while ago (since it was 90 degrees in MA today)... We decided to hit the beach in January for some unique engagement shots. Alyson and Craig braved the cold/wind/snow and we had a great time hanging out and making some really nice photos. They'll be getting married at the end of May and as long as we don't get any snow, it'll be a great day!

Lauren and Seth: Engaged!

2009-04-12T10:50:00.009-04:00

I'll be shooting Lauren and Seth's wedding this coming September. Since they live in DC and were home for the holidays this past winter, we decided to get some engagement shots while they were in MA. They were definitely troopers during this shoot because I think we picked the coldest, rawest day possible! There was a pretty steady freezing rain that fell on us the entire time. They had fun with each other and were smiling the entire time anyway - I think we got some really nice shots despite the weather!

The Parkers

2009-04-12T10:29:00.005-04:00

Time to catch up on some blogging from the past year! Here are a few shots of the Parkers that were done just before Christmas. The Mercier kids make another appearance in the blog in shots 3 - 5. Cute kids!

Samantha - my Niece!

2009-01-18T16:51:00.002-05:00

Jon and Stephanie: Married!!

2008-12-06T14:11:00.016-05:00

Caitlain and Nathan: Engaged!

2008-12-03T20:09:00.006-05:00

Chera and Eric: Engaged!

2008-11-29T11:18:00.004-05:00

Emily and Sean: Married!

2008-11-22T14:48:00.016-05:00

Lauren and Mike: Married!

2008-11-13T07:04:00.023-05:00

Julia and Nick: Married!

2008-11-02T21:58:00.020-05:00

Viktoria and Brian

2008-10-14T07:17:00.012-04:00

Mercier Kids

2008-10-07T22:08:00.006-04:00

Alicia and Will Wedding

2008-10-04T20:21:00.015-04:00

Alicia and Will were married a few weeks ago in a beautiful ceremony at Alicia's parent's house near the Cape. I shot some engagement photos for them back in the spring and was psyched to see them both again for their wedding day.

Alicia had chosen a great dress for her day.

I think Alicia's mom and dad's thumbs are literally green. Here are some of the flowers that served as a backdrop to their ceremony. I had to grab a few shots.

Don't be afraid to put the guys to work!
A few more details.

And here's Alicia and her mom putting the final touches on her dress and veil.

Such a pretty bride.
Here's a shot of the girls peeking out the window just before heading down to the ceremony.

This was a ceremony full of emotion. From the handwritten vows they shared to Alicia's sister acting as the Justice of the Peace, all in front of her parent's garden, it was just perfect.

Proud parents looking on.

Sharing a great kiss under the falling rose petals.
I don't usually post the photos from the family formal shots, but I thought this was an especially sweet shot of Alicia and her dad.
And this was just a great idea. All held photos from their parent's wedding days.

The guys...
...the girls...
...and all together in the lush backyard.

These guys were just great together which always comes through in the photos.

Will's best man gave a hilarious speech that had the entire crowd cracking up.

A couple from the parent dances.

And a bunch of shots from the great party that followed. I wouldn't be exaggerating by saying that Will's parents were the best dancers on the floor!

Alicia's gram wasn't afraid to hit the dance floor.

And this guy actually landed this! I've done a lot of weddings - dancefloor backflips were a new one for me!

Alicia and Will,

Thank you, thank you for allowing me to share the day with you! You two are incredibly nice and I wish you both all the best! More to come soon!

Liz and Joe Wedding

2008-09-20T17:00:00.013-04:00

Liz and Joe were married at Ned's Point Lighthouse in Mattapoisett, MA. There was sun, a little rain, but definitely a great time had by all. Here's a few photos of Liz, family, and friends getting ready before the ceremony.

A few final touches for the wedding cake...
...and the all important details from their day.

Liz getting ready with a little help from mom and friends.

And giving dad some help with his boutonniere.
Liz was a beautiful bride!

Here's Joe waiting as Liz makes her way down the aisle.

Both were all smiles throughout the ceremony.

This is about where we started to wonder if we'd beat the rain! It was definitely coming in fast and made for some dramatic photos on the coast.

Great first kiss.
The timing couldn't have been better as about two minutes later it absolutely poured. Everyone made it to the reception site down the road to find some cover, and we lucked out when the rain ended quickly!

Here's a few from their first dance.

And a couple from her dad's emotional speech. It was obvious how proud he was of his daughter and how happy he was for the newlyweds.

Later that night, we headed back to the lighthouse to get a few photos before dark.

It got dark quickly, so I was lucky I had my 5D with me for the high ISO shots! It's a photo geek thing...

I love great crowds and this was definitely one of them. Here's a few photos from the night.

Congrats again guys and thanks so much for sharing your day with me! I really appreciated your unique style and can't wait to finish up the rest for you. Talk to you soon!!

Teresa and Justin Wedding

2008-08-16T14:57:00.013-04:00

Teresa and Justin were married a few weeks ago at St. Joseph's Church in Holbrook, MA. It was a pleasure working with these guys and they had an awesome day from start to finish. Teresa began the day by getting ready at Tigerlily Hair Salon in Holbrook.

Here's a few details just before she put her dress on.

And here's Teresa looking beautiful in her dress! Her mom had a surprise waiting for her when she put her dress on. She had sewn the words "Happily Ever After" along with their wedding date into the seam of Teresa's dress. In blue thread of course, which was Teresa's "something blue". Nice job mom!
Teresa and Justin decided to see each other before the ceremony for some formal shots - which I love! It definitely allows for more time to get some great shots! They saw each other for the first time at Borderland State Park in Easton.

Here's Teresa's dad looking very proud of his daughter...
... and here are some shots of the wedding parties.

After that we got a bunch of great shots of Teresa and Justin together. They looked awesome together.

And then we headed off to the church for the ceremony.

Here's the toast that was waiting for them outside.
After the ceremony everyone headed over to the East Bridgewater Commercial Club where they had their reception (and where we squeezed in a couple more quick photos).

Their first dance was to Led Zeppelin's "Thank You". Great choice.

I loved this shot of Teresa's parents looking on during the dance.

A couple shots of the parent dances.
And then the cake cutting.

Next up is a quick series from the bouquet toss. I love the action in these shots! Everyone came out unscathed. I can't say the same for the bouquet...!

Here's the little guy who really caught the garter. Unfortunately for him there's an age limit on the next part of the tradition!
And finally, here are a bunch of images from their great reception. Awesome crowd!

Thanks again guys! Your day was perfect - definitely deserved for two super nice people! Talk to you soon!

Lauren and Isaiah

2008-08-07T22:09:00.015-04:00

Lauren and Isaiah, who I met through Heather and CT, were married a little while back at St. Michaels Church in Mendon and then had their reception at Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge. I was lucky enough to be invited along to document their day - which turned out to be a great one! Special thanks goes out to Heather for introducing me to Lauren and Isaiah (and Clare and Brian before them!).

A few details captured while I was over at Lauren's house where the girls were getting ready.

Lauren was such a pretty bride.
And then we were off to St. Michaels for their ceremony. This church will be torn down soon so it had extra significance to Lauren who, if I remember correctly (!), had her first communion/Confirmation here.
Isaiah just before the ceremony started.

After the ceremony we got a few shots of the newlyweds on the front steps!

Then everyone headed over to Blissful Meadows where we grabbed some quick formal shots with the wedding party. The bridesmaids dresses were a great contrast to the green surroundings.
And you'll see in these next few shots that these guys were fun to shoot! I don't get the chance to do many action shots at weddings, but Isaiah was all about these. This next one of Isaiah and his best man CT cracks me up.
And the effort in this one was great!
After the guys had their fun, the girls kicked off their shoes and got in on the action!
These guys were high school sweethearts and they were awesome together.

Then we headed inside for the reception.

So, because they were high school sweethearts, they had a great slideshow during the reception that included dances, old photos, and other assorted pictures that showed them growing up together. The crowd loved it.
Here's a quick montage of the speeches.
Their first dance.
And then the party. These guys had a great crowd which always makes my job easy! Here's a few of my favorites from the night.

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Congrats again guys! Your day was awesome and I definitely appreciated being there to capture a few memories for you. Talk to you soon!

Kate and Josh

2008-07-22T23:36:00.014-04:00

Kate and Josh were married a few weekends ago at the Wequassett Inn on the Cape's elbow in Chatham. It was really an amazing place for a ceremony and even though we were threatened with a little rain, the day turned out to be perfect! You guys were awesome and I just want to thank you for letting me be there with you! There were just so many amazing locations at the Wequassett that I had a hard time narrowing down the shots. This is gonna be a long one - buckle up!!

Starting with a few details from their day. Kate's dress was really unique and beautiful.

Here's a few of Kate and her girls getting ready.

Josh and the guys before the ceremony.

Quick game of whiffies...
...and then a quick posed shot. Very cool vests.
Kate and Josh were going to see each other before the ceremony, so we set up a little "reveal" to capture a special moment as they saw each other all dressed up for the first time.
Always a great moment.
Then we headed over to the Wequassett for a few formals before the ceremony. Kate looked awesome!
Check out Josh's reflection in the watch.
Another shot of the dudes...
...and I know Kate has her eyes closed in this one, but it just seemed like a nice, calm moment.
All the girls looked great - as usual.

And then off to the ceremony. Here's Kate and her dad as they approach the aisle.
Great location overlooking the harbor.

Here's an artsy twist on the first kiss. I liked it.

Then we headed to the beach for a few group shots and some really nice shots of Josh and Kate. We started with a traditional pose, and then the "pose-off" began!
Kate and Josh in love.

I couldn't settle on which one I liked best so I decided that they'd both get posted...
A couple of reception details.
And here's Kate and Josh's first dance which was really impressive. They had prepared for this one and it definitely showed! Nice work guys!

Josh's brother gave a great speech - only to be upstaged by his socks...
The Wequasett had this great dock just off the reception area, so as the sun set we walked out to the end to get a few more shots. The first one wasn't even staged as Kate and Josh held an impromptu "second dance".

And then we hit the reception which was just a great ending to a perfect day. The crowd was up all night and everyone totally enjoyed themselves - including me! Here's a few shots.
There may have been a "dance-off" at one point...

And here's one final shot of Kate and Josh. Check it out - I even had a little lighting help from a groomsman.

Thanks so much again guys!! Once Kate told me that you guys were really into your photos I was hooked! Your day was incredible and I was lucky to be a part of it. Can't wait to show you the rest because this is just a small taste. Talk to you soon!

Heather and CT

2008-07-20T22:18:00.009-04:00

Heather and CT were married a few weekends ago at Arrowhead Acres in Uxbridge. They had a great outdoor ceremony at the venue's Chapel in the Pines and I was lucky to be there to capture it for them! Extra thanks go to Heather who introduced me to Clare and Brian and Lauren and Isaiah, who's wedding I'll be posting soon. On to the photos!

Starting with a few shots of Heather getting ready before the ceremony.

And CT just before Heather arrived.

Here's CT looking on...

...as Heather and her dad come down the aisle.

A few shots from the ceremony...

...and then on to the formals. The girls looked great.

While the guys were game for anything. Formals don't always have to be so serious, right?? Lauren and Isaiah had some good ideas too. Pictures/evidence coming soon....

A few formals of Heather and CT together. I really liked the way these came out because of the way they looked at each other and fell into the moment. Both just completely happy and content to be with each other.

And finally a few shots from their reception and party that ended around a big campfire outside the hall at Arrowhead Acres.

Heather and CT,
Congratulations again and thanks so much for letting me be there with you! Talk to you soon!

Tara and Stan Wedding

2008-06-15T11:51:00.010-04:00

Tara and Stan were married a few weeks ago in Beverly, MA. I can't say enough about how nice these guys are or how much fun I had working with them! Here are just a few of the images from a perfect day.

Starting with the details...

...and Tara getting ready.

Friends and family looking on.

And a hand from the bridesmaids. I think Tara's dress had about 700 buttons so I had time to catch a couple of angles!

All these beautiful brides make my job incredibly easy!

Here's a ring picture with Stan's sweet cufflinks in the middle. Tara had just given these to him so I definitely had to get a few shots.

Meanwhile, over at Stan's place...

Here's the guys looking on as Tara comes down the aisle.

A couple of shots right after the ceremony. I love the reactions. You can tell how psyched they were to be married!

The dapper men....

...the pretty girls...

...and one big cheering bunch!

Tara and Stan together.

And then we headed to The Odyssey for their reception cruise around Boston Harbor. This next shot was taken under the Arch by Rowes Wharf.

We had a perfect sunset so we were able to get a couple shots on the deck. Great light!

And here's a few dancing shots from their party.

Tara and Stan,
Thank you both so much! Congratulations and I can't wait to show you the rest!

Lindsey and Mike Wedding

2008-06-12T18:36:00.010-04:00

Lindsey and Mike were married a few weeks ago in an intimate ceremony right on a Cape Cod beach. The forecast called for rain all week but the day and ceremony turned out to be beautiful! I was psyched for both of them because they are just a super nice couple! Here are a few images from their day.

Details from their beach themed wedding day...

Some shots of Lindsey just before leaving for the ceremony.

They were married right on a rock pier with family and friends looking on. They wanted the ceremony to be very true to their personalities and wrote their own vows - Mike's funny, Lindsey's being very emotional. I really enjoyed being a part of their uniquely personal day!

Both laughed and smiled all day and I think these next few shots show the love between them.

Lindsey looking like a model bride in her dress...

... and a parting shot of the newlyweds.

Thank you both so much for allowing me to document your day! Mike knows that I'm a big Sox fan and in no way approved of the Yankees jersey he was wearing! Here's a little something for him...

AL East-- W--- L --- GB
Boston--- 42 - 27 -- -
Tampa Bay- 38 - 28 -- 2.5
NY Yankees- 33 - 33 -- 7.5
Toronto- 34 - 34 -- 7.5
Baltimore- 32 - 33 -- 8.0

Laura and Paul Wedding Day

2008-06-08T22:25:00.009-04:00

Laura and Paul were married a few weekends ago in a beautiful ceremony at the home of a relative. The weather turned out to be perfect and I loved being a part of it. Thanks for letting me share your day with you - you guys rock! Congrats again and enjoy these first few images!

The girls made their own bouquets for the day so these next few shots are of them busy at work! I really appreciate the personal touches that make each wedding unique.

Laura looking beautiful in her dress.

And a few shots from the ceremony where the view was incredible.

Here's the guys...

The ladies..

And the entire party!

I forgot this little guy's name.

And here's Laura and Paul looking great together.

A few details from the reception.

The dances...

And a quick collage of some of the dancing that night. I had never been to a Portugese wedding before and was just blown away by the dancing. Everyone was up and dancing ALL night long and it was fantastic. I tried to capture some of the motion in these next few shots. I was almost run over a few times but I think the pictures were worth it!

To finish up this super-sized post, here's one more shot of Laura and Paul. Thanks again guys, hope the honeymoon was a blast!

Tyler

2008-05-29T08:18:00.008-04:00

My good friends Sean and Jacky were over the other day and they brought their son Tyler with them. Since he was rockin' a sweet bowl cut I had to get a few shots of him. I think I had this haircut for my entire childhood...

Katera and Greg Wedding

2008-05-04T13:45:00.011-04:00

Katera and Greg were married a couple of weeks ago at The Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. It's a classic New England spot for a wedding - they've been doing them for over 200 years! To top it off we've had some unseasonably warm weather lately so even though it was only April, the day was beautiful. I had a great time working with you guys on your wedding and hope you enjoy taking a peek at a few of the images from your day.

Here's a couple of details from their day. I thought the homemade Kahlua was a unique touch!

And here's a few of Katera getting ready. She looked beautiful in her dress.

The ceremony was at a church just up the road from The Publick House so you could walk between locations.

Right after the ceremony we got to enjoy the weather and do a bunch of formals at the gazebo. First the guys...

...the girls....

...and then a group shot.

Katera and Greg looked great together and we got to shoot a bunch of them just as the sun was setting.

All the dances were really sweet.

And the party after dinner was great!

Thanks so much guys - talk to you soon!

Christine and Kevin Wedding

2008-04-27T13:01:00.013-04:00

Christine and Kevin were married a few weeks ago at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge. I shot their engagement photos a few months ago and had a great time with them so I was really looking forward to their ceremony! The Marlowe is such a cool boutique hotel - really funky rooms and decorations so it made for a great backdrop to their images. Here are a few from their day.

I started out getting some shots of Christine as she got ready.

She was a stunning bride.

A couple from the ceremony...

And then we did a few formals.

The Marlowe has a lounge with this huge padded, red wall. It made for such a unique spot for formals and the lighting was really intimate. I thought these solo portraits were just right for a vintage treatment. They remind me of old arthouse movie posters and Christine rocked the poses!

This next shot was taken by my good friend Jill from Strut Photography who was on hand to assist me that day. She does an awesome job and I thought this shot was perfect. Thanks Jill!

A few from their first dance.

Kevin's brother gave one of the funniest speeches I've heard!

And here's a few more from the reception and the awesome crowd that night.

Thanks so much guys! I'm so psyched I got to work with you on your wedding day and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Jemima and Harris

2008-04-14T00:24:00.023-04:00

Harris and Jemima were married last weekend and had their reception at the beautiful Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA. The facilities there really were outstanding - definitely worth checking out. They had an enormous guest list, something like 800 people (ok, maybe more like 300?), so I assisted Ashley (of Ashley and Eldo fame) to capture their wedding.

I started out taking some shots of Harris as he got ready.

And here's the beautiful bride arriving.

A few inside the church where they had their ceremony.

Here are some details from inside the reception.

And finally some assorted reception shots from throughout the rest of their day. The crowd was a great time and everyone really had fun!

Harris and Jemima,
Thanks so much for allowing me to share your day with you! Hope you enjoy looking through the rest of your photos!

Alicia and Will Engagements

2008-04-10T23:37:00.006-04:00

I had the pleasure of shooting Alicia and Will's engagement session last week at Borderland State Park in Easton. They live in Vancouver now but are getting married in MA this August and I'll be working with them on their wedding. We picked a great spring day and they were a really fun couple to hang out with. Engagement sessions are a great chance to get to know each other and for couples to get some practice being models for a day! Here's a few of my favorites.