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BEST OF 2011 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: PORTRAITS + CEREMONY

Last week I posted some of my favorite getting ready and first look photos, along with a handful of portraits … so today it’s all about the ceremony.  OK, and maybe a few more portraits to get the ball rolling.  In 2011 I had the good fortune to photograph in some amazing places, and the...

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Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center Wedding: Brian + Lindsay First Look and Portraits

Once Lindsay and her bridesmaids had arrived at the church, we set up the first look – again over in the grounds of the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard.  Brian’s reaction was perfect – pure delight: We had some really weird weather that afternoon – cloudy and breezy one minute, sunny the next.  I love how...

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Les Zygomates Wedding: Courtney + Darren First Look and Portraits

I usually like to hold the first look in a quiet outdoor spot with amazing light and lots of greenery … but when you’re bang in the middle of Boston’s theater district, sometimes it’s better to work with what you’ve got – in this case Darren’s swanky 14th floor corner suite at the W Hotel. ...

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Stonehurst Wedding: Judy + Matt Portraits and Ceremony

Before showing you the gorgeous ceremony, I have to share a few photos of the very fun bridal party.  These guys were totally up for anything, and responded with enthusiasm to my many silly requests.  See?  Love it!  It was a big group to work with, but big is beautiful, especially when dressed in black...

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden Wedding: Becky + Travers Portraits

After their first look and a few portraits in Becky’s parents’ yard, we all headed over to Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA.  There was an hour or so for photos before the ceremony, and the setting was perfect.  We started with some group photos … the bridal party was made up of two:...

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Lyman Estate Wedding: Kate + Alex First Look and Portraits

Kate and Alex love the grand staircase at The Lyman Estate, and decided to hold their first look there.  It’s a beautiful spot, and it was fun getting a different perspective to the usual: We moved outside for the group photos and I was relieved to find a large area of shade – look at...

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