Guests admiring jewelry

A simple gesture...a gift, and so powerful. A bracelet from a family member which may stay in the family for generations.   I am always on my toes to capture these little gestures throughout the day.  They all come together to tell the story of your event, and how your loved ones show that they love you. 

Sky through leaves in Western Mass

I am a sucker for a tent shot. A scene setter, if you will.  I always try to capture the environment and a feeling for the setting for an event.  I think weather, clouds and nature can bring you back to the memories of the day the same as any other photograph. 

Wedding guests

Wedding guests are so special.  Between family and your guests, it is ultimately why you even host a wedding.  Arguably, all those people should never be in one location at the same time...it's amazing.  This little one and dad came all the way from Alaska for the wedding of their friend.  That's love. 

Vermont wedding unicorn mask

I am fairly certain that almost any type of event is made better with masks.  

Summer wedding in Western Massachusetts

Bride and groom portrait at Arlington town hall

These two live and breath Arlington, Ma. Both connected to the high school and live only a block from the town hall, where they celebrated.  A quick portrait that I hope will remind them in the future of their venue, and having a second alone to catch their breath. 

Church Stained Glass

Transitions; The flurry of movement from the Limo, with your maid of honor and father.  Color; The warm sunny day, toned from shooting through hundred year old stained glass.

A Stonehurst wedding

The longer I photograph weddings (10 years now!) and despite my love of funky, artistic, documentary imagery....the more I come to believe that an image like this may be one of the most historically meaningful images captured on a wedding day.  If you can manage a photograph with every guest in attendance...do it. 

Reflection of the bride

"Pictures exist on a mental level that may be coincedent with the depictive level-what the picture is showing- but does not mirror it.  The mental level elaborates, refines, and embellishes our perceptions of the depictive level.  The mental level of a photograph provides a framework for the mental images we construct of (and for) the picture"  -Stephen Shore

All smiles after the ceremony in Western, Mass.

I cried. Some laugh. Many are stoic. But Lucy and Charley were grinning from ear to ear after their ceremony concluded.