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  • Award-winning Boston wedding photographer Kate McElwee creates kick-ass images of people in love,
    in a style that is fresh, modern and emotional.
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Category Archives: personal

AWARD WINNING IMAGE IN THE LATEST ISPWP CONTEST

I’m once again absolutely delighted to have placed in the latest contest by the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP).  It is a huge honor to have a successful image in the contest because the talent in the group is huge, and the number of entries incredible (I judged the winter 2010 contest which...

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MY BUDDIES GOT MARRIED: JUST ONE FOR MIKE + BETH

It’s funny photographing your friends.  This is the first time I’ve been hired by really close friends to document their wedding, and it makes for a very different day than usual.  Although I’m photographing them just how I photograph any of my couples, when I look back at the images, the emotional attachment I feel,...

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Bridal Portraits: Anna

I spent the last week in Denver, CO with the man himself, Jerry Ghionis.  For any non-photographers reading this, Jerry is one of the world’s very best wedding photographers, and he is also an incredibly gifted teacher.  The workshop was a huge investment, and I was adamant that I would not come away with lots...

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Christmas Day Swim in Exmouth, Devon

I’ve just returned home from a two and a half week vacation in England.  Well, mostly a vacation – I also photographed a wedding with the fabulous Mister Phill, but more on that later.  One of the highlights of my trip was Christmas Day, and no, it wasn’t because of the presents, nor the roast...

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An International Award Winning Image (Again!)

The results for the ISPWP‘s Summer 2010 contest came out this morning, and I was super excited to see that my image from Karen + Phil’s wedding at The State Room in Boston placed 5th in the Bridal Party category.  Nice comment from one of the judges too: “Gorgeous concept, lovely execution.”  Well, thanks!  Happy...

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Tokyo Part One: Skyscrapers and Temples

I went to Tokyo in March with my husband.  It was a totally last minute trip, and it was amazing.  Josh was working much of the time, so I spent a lot of time exploring with my camera.  It was a little isolating … the culture is so different, and deciding to go just two...

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