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It's often said that one of the best ways to grow as a wedding photographer is to write a recurring blog featuring some of your clients. It helps connect you with your readers and let's you show your voice to the world in ways the images don't themselves always convey.
For this reason, in the fall of 2014 I began a newly-designed photo blog specifically for my wedding photography that I hoped would ultimately lead me to telling some of the stories behind my favorite photos. Little did I know it would evolve into something much, much more than that.
This blog is a chance for me to document my thoughts about each and every wedding I shoot. Some of them are my George Street weddings where I will likely never see the couple again, and those blogs provide a historical record of the day in question. Others are from my own personal clients and allow me the chance to showcase what I consider the best work from those sessions in an easy-to-access webpage that my clients can see for themselves and show to their friends and families.
Either way, I thoroughly enjoy writing these blogs and hope you enjoy reading them. With that being said, have a look and let me know what you think. This blog will update regularly throughout wedding season. Enjoy!
MY LATEST WEDDING PHOTO BLOGS
The Radisson Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island
Date: January 18th, 2025
The moment I am officially caught up on wedding photo editing and into my offseason, I practically turn into a bear and want to do nothing but watch TV, hibernate and sleep. A lot.
But I knew I moment I met Megan and Tim that their January weddingwould be worth a temporary pause in my offseason and, boy, was it ever.
Megan and Tim had a beautiful winter wedding that was every bit as sweet, sentimental and silly as they are and you can check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Mount Hope Farm, Bristol, Rhode Island
Date: November 10th, 2024
I love wedding photography but, inevitably, ever year I reach a point during the fall where I am counting down the days until the final wedding of the season. This year, that was especially true but not because I wanted wedding season to be over ... but because I couldn't wait for Kevin and Monique's special day.
Kevin and Monique said "I do" at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island and I couldn't have asked for a sweeter, most beautiful day to cap an amazing 2024 wedding season. Want to know why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut
Date: November 9th, 2024
There aren't a lot of things left on my "wedding photographer bucket list," but I'd be lying if I said one of the most glaring heading into 2024 wasn't to shoot a wedding at Mystic Aquarium.
That's one of the many reasons I was incredibly excited to photograph Niki and Wentao's ceremony at back in November. I mean, it's not often you get to see a wedding with a Beluga Whale in the background.
Turns out that's just one of the MANY things I adored about Niki and Wentao's special day. Want to see the rest? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
The Barn at Wight Farm, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Date: October 26th, 2024
I'm a sucker for a beautiful wedding ceremony and I knew, just from the way the groom walked down the aisle, that Kayla and Jon Paul's ceremony back in October would be one to remember.
From the full fledged tears Jon wiped away as he saw Kayla for the first time, to the way the bride looked on in pride at her dad as she walked down the aisle, and the genuine joy the newlyweds had after their first kiss, Jon Paul and Kayla's wedding ceremony was one of my favorites this year. Why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Hope Events on Main, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Date: October 20th, 2024
I don't do a lot of triple wedding weekends anymore. In fact, it's rare for me to do more than maybe one or two a year. But, whenever I do, I know by the final one of a given weekend, I'm likely to be exhausted mentally and physically and that's why it's so important to have the last of any long stretch of weddings be a fun one.
I couldn't have asked for more from Michaela and Sam, whose wedding back in October was not only one of the most fun I've shot this year, it was one of the most fun I've shot period.
Why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
La Pièce -- The Room, Tilton, New Hampshire
Date: October 19th, 2024
People are often surprised when I tell them that the fall is my busiest time of year. For some reason, they think summer is the most popular time to get married but, in actuality, it's the five or so week period between the end of September and middle of November.
Lauren and Matt's wedding shows why. On a day where a beautiful couple said "I do" with a truly fun and special wedding, it was the amazing foliage that stole the show and stood out the most, leading to some of my favorite photos this entire year. Why? Well, check it out for yourself by clicking here.
The Bristol Harbor Inn, Bristol, Rhode Island
Date: October 18th, 2024
If I had to pick my Number One sign of a successful wedding day, it's a simple one: More than anything else, I want my bride and groom to seem like they're actually enjoying themselves.
I know, it's a simple request but you'd be amazed at how often the opposite is true. Thankfully, I had no worries about this when it came time to photograph Melissa and Nick's special day as, more than anything, I knew these two would have a great time. Why? Because they couldn't stop laughing. If you want to see why, check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island
Date: October 13th, 2024
You can tell a lot about a couple by how much time and effort they put into the little things revolving around their wedding and that's why, when I walked into Rhodes on the Pawtuxet back in October for Denis and Larry's special day, I knew this would be a good one.
Why? Well, for one, the pair spent a year collecting miscellaneous glassware for one-of-a-kind gifts for their guests. For another, they had fully-decked out matching kilts that were insanely detailed. But that tracks. Because, above all, this wedding was all about the little things, which you can see for yourself by clicking here.
Five Bridge Inn, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Date: October 12th, 2024
They say patience is a virtue but, for some brides and grooms, I think too much patience can be a bad thing. At least that was my worry for Tanya and Stephen before their October wedding that was 20 years in the making ... and two years later than planned.
But good things often come to those who wait and Tanya and Stephen's day proved that as all the moments and memories they waited a lifetime for were just as sweet as ever and it was the exact day of their dreams. How can I be so sure? Check out how much this day meant for them, and for me, by clicking here.
Granite Links, Quincy, Massachusetts
Date: October 6th, 2024
As much as I'd love to say I remember each and every wedding I shoot, I have to be honest when I say that sometimes they all kind of blend together. This is especially true when I'm a second photographer and only meet a couple on the day of their wedding and never see them again.
But I can tell you I won't soon forget Sarah and Cory's wedding back in October at Granite Links. Not if I tried. Why? Because it had the most insane and thorough flowers I've ever seen. What do I mean by that? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Crystal Lake Golf Club, Mapleville, Rhode Island
Date: October 5th, 2024
There are a lot of similarities between shooting weddings and sports and I think the most glaring is how the "season" is structured. No matter how many weddings I shoot in any given year, once the calendar turns to October, it feels like a different thing altgoether and it's really time to come through in the clutch.
This was especially true this year as my first wedding of my favorite month was Amy and Ian, a couple whose big day I was looking forward to for MONTHS And the result? Well, let's just said they didn't disappoint. Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Private Residence, Westfield, Massachusetts
Date: September 28th, 2024
I love a good wedding ceremony but, sometimes, I find out from my couples that they've already had theirs by the time it's time for me to shoot their wedding day.
While that seems like a contradiction, typically what this means is a couple needed to elope earlier than planned. In these situations, I know I'm still in for an amazing time as long as: The couple is fun, they still want to have all the other moments of a wedding day and they're planning to dance. Kaitlin and Adam are the perfect example of why I feel this way and you can see their special day by clicking here.
Bournedale Function Facility, Plymouth, Mass.
Date: September 27th, 2024
You can tell a lot about how a couple is feeling based on the way they walk down the aisle at the end of their wedding ceremony. Take for instance, Matt and Chelsea. Moments after these two said "I do" at the Bournedale Function Facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts, they danced their way all the way up the aisle in celebration.
I can't say I blame them: You'd dance too if you had a day as sweet and fun as these two had. Matt and Chelsea had one of my favorite weddings of 2024 and you can see why for yourself by clicking here.
Private Residence, Bradford, Rhode Island
Date: September 21st, 2024
One of the many reasons I love Rhode Island is it's one of the only states in America where you can see pockets of ALL America within a short drive.
While you might not think of Rhode Island as "Country," there's plenty of areas in the Ocean State where the vibes are rural and farm area and I always know if I get booked for a wedding way out that way, that it's going to be a party. But even I wasn't prepared for the party Paige and Andrew had during their backyard wedding in September. Want to see what I mean? Check it our for yourself by clicking here.
Highfields Country Club, Grafton, Massachusetts
Date: September 20th, 2024
You can tell a lot about a bride and groom based on how they act in the hour or so before their wedding ceremony and that's why I knew Jocelyn and Corey were about to have the best day of their lives back in September because instead of any stress or worry, it was laughs, jokes and a little bit of Flo Rida music.
And, honestly? That just felt right for a couple whose love language is making each other crack up.
The result? One of the most fun wedding days I've had all year and a day I know they'll never forget. Why? See for yourself by clicking here.
The Adam's Pub, Quincy, Massachusetts
Date: September 15th, 2024
I love whenever a couple tells me they've been together for a decade or more before getting married. In my experience, these weddings are among the most relaxed, fun days and the couples themselves are typically not too worried about the ins and outs of the "perfect wedding."
Take Dallas and Kerry, who got married back in September. These two had been together for 14 years before walking down the aisle and, all day, the entire wedding day, showed why waiting for the perfect day to say "I do" was well worth it. Why? Check it out here.
Southwick's Zoo, Mendon, Massachusetts
Date: September 14th, 2024
I've never been the biggest fan of Saturday morning weddings. As much as I adore couples who do things a little bit different, I've always found the best weddings are the ones timed for times people traditionally dance and party.
But then there are exceptions, like Kelly and Michael's big day at Southwick's Zoo. Maybe it was the beauty of early fall. Maybe it was the amazing brunch food. Either way, this party was one that didn't disappoint and it was just one of many reasons I adored this wedding so much. Check it out here.
Camp Cody, Freedom, New Hampshire
Date: September 7th, 2024
In many ways, 2024 has been a wedding season unlike any other I've had but I think the biggest thing that makes this year standout for me is the sheer number of weddings I've had in New Hampshire.
For some reason, the universe has taken me to the Granite State a LOT this season and I'm OK with that as weddings like Maddie and Mike's, at Camp Cody in Freedom, NH, show why the state is so special.
Maddie and Mike had one of the most beautiful weddings I've shot all year and if you'd like to see why I feel that way, check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Colt State Park & The Waypoint Event Center
Date: August 31st, 2024
Have you ever heard the expression "the eyes are the windows to the soul?" In my experience, on a wedding day, the eyes only reveal so much. That's why I look to the cheeks for the real truth. More specifically, the way a bride or groom smiles on their special day tells the real story and, in that way, Lauren and Matt said so much when they tied the knot back in August.
At nearly every major moment in Lauren and Matt's wedding day, the two were making each other crack big smiles or laughs and, honestly, it's hard to blame them because their day was perfect. See why.here.
Five Bridge Inn, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Date: August 8th, 2024
In wedding photography, the little moments of a bride and groom's day ARE the big moments and if you know where to look, you'll capture something special.
Take, for instance, Jenna and Ryan's August wedding where, in the middle of her bridal prep, Jenna stopped what she was doing to help Ryan fix his hair.
Most brides don't want to see their soon-to-be husband before their first look or ceremony but Jenna? She cared more about helping her husband than any weird superstitions and that moment said so much about this day. Why? Check it out for yourself here.
The Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Date: July 28th, 2024
New England really is home to some stunning wedding venues but, sadly, this also means I can go years without revisiting any specific place I liked in the past. I think that's why I was so excited to second shoot Alyssa and Lee's wedding at the Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, Massachusetts for Pretty Nerdy Photography back in July.
It had been five years since I visited this particular location and, honestly, it was stunning but nowhere near as beautiful as the love Alyssa and Lee shared on their wedding day. See for yourself by clicking here.
Lake of Isles, North Stonington, Connecticut
Date: July 27th, 2024
Anytime I get asked by a fellow photographer to shoot something, there's a little extra pressure because I know that THEY know what good photos looks like.
You can imagine my nerves, then, when a wedding photographer I've worked with before asked me to shoot his big day, as happened back in July when Derek and Shannon tied the knot.
Turns out I didn't need to worry though. Why? Because this couple knew exactly what they wanted for their wedding and knocked it out of the park. Want to see what I mean? Check it out for yourself here.
Crystal Lake Golf Club, Mapleville, Rhode Island
Date: July 20th, 2024
I am far from a morning person. In fact, I'm far more likely to get up after noon than before it. But every now and again, I'm asked to photograph a morning wedding and when that happens, I normally let out a sigh knowing that it's going to be a challenging day.
Unless it's at Crystal Lake Golf Club, one of the only venues I don't mind getting up early to work at and that's why I knew on the morning of Amy and Ben's, we were in for a great day.
Why to see why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Kilburn Mill, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Date: July 19th, 2024
I always love when I hear a song for the first time at a wedding and it then becomes hugely popular because every time I hear it, I immediately think of that first couple and the fun wedding they no doubt had.
That's why I will always smile and think of Emily and Ingrid's July wedding when I hear "Hot to go!" by Chappell Roan.
Not that I needed a reminder of this wedding of course. No, these two brides had a beautiful day that was so much fun I can't imagine forgetting it anytime soon. Want to see why? Check it out by clicking here.
Parish of St. John the Baptist & Tupper Manor
Date: June 30th, 2024
I've said it before and I'll say it again. When you're second shooting a wedding, the biggest key to having a successful day is connecting with a couple moments into meeting them.
In that regard, I couldn't have had a better time with Belinda and Daniel on the day of their June wedding as, moments after I arrived for groom prep, I felt like I knew Daniel and his guys for years.
The result? Some of my favorite groom prep photos all year but, more importantly, a beautiful wedding day from start to finish. See if for yourself by clicking here.
Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury, Massachusetts
Date: June 28th, 2024
If you want to get a real feel for how a bride and groom are around each other, the only true way to do that on a wedding day is to sneak away with them, long after the formalities of the day are over, for some sunset couple portraits.
That's how I got to see Julia and Sean finally let their hair down on the evening of their June wedding at Blue Ocean Music Hall as they frolicked on the beach and, yes, it was absolutely adorable.
But, so too, was their entire wedding day, which you can see for yourself by clicking here.
Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, West Virginia
Date: June 15th, 2024
I'm a big believer that the universe puts you where you're meant to be but I'll be honest: When Cassi and Bryan initially reached out to me to photograph their June wedding in Wheeling, West Virginia, my first reaction was 'West Virginia? Really"
Turns out the universe knew what it was doing as my first visit to the Mountain State was one of the best experiences I've ever had as a wedding photographer.
Why? Well. it was the perfect day and the perfect couple and, if you want to see why I feel that way, check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill, Middletown, CT.
Date: June 2nd, 2024
One of the nice benefits of being a wedding photographer is getting to experience different cultures and the way their brides and grooms tie the knot. Anytime I can do this as a second shooter, it's a bonus as I get to sit back, take in all the special moments and focus exclusively on being as creative as possible.
I think that's one of the reasons Naomi and Evan's June wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill was so fun to shoot back in June. The others? Well, it was a stunningly fun day of beauty and love. See if for yourself by clicking here.
Whiteface Hollow, South Tamworth, New Hampshire
Date: June 1st, 2024
I've always believed that you don't marry the person you can live with. You marry the person you can't live without. In many ways, the same is true for wedding photographers. You're not hiring someone who can capture the moments of your wedding day. You're hiring someone who can capture YOU on your wedding day.
That's why Sarah and Dennis had one of my favorite weddings ever back in June. Because as beautiful as the big moments of their wedding day were, it was the little ones that mattered even more. What do I mean? See for yourself by clicking here.
The Derryfield Restaurant, Manchester, NH
Date: May 26th, 2024
You can learn a lot about a bride and groom by looking and listening during their wedding ceremony and, for Shaniques-Lana and Adam, I learned during their May wedding ceremony that they were made for one another.
Now, I know what you're thinking: Obviously they're made for each other, they're getting married. But that's not always the case. I love when you can see the genuine excitement and love a bride and groom have for one another and it was on display in spades on this beautiful day. Why? See for yourself by clicking here.
Five Bridge Inn, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Date: May 24th, 2024
Above all, the thing I want to see in a bride and groom the most on their wedding day is a real sense that they are living in EVERY moment. From the very beginning of bride and groom prep until the final song of the night, if you're getting married, you should be present and savoring every second of the day.
Because of this, I can say without a doubt that Mary and Tommy's wedding was a success because, for this bride and groom, every second mattered and they loved it all so, so very much. And, honestly? I can't blame them. Why? See for yourself by clicking here.
First Christian Congregational & The Liberal Club
Date: May 18th, 2024
A lot of couples say their wedding was years in the making but, for Elizabeth and Steve, it's quite literally true. The pair were set to tie the knot in a big way back in May of 2020 but, thanks to a global pandemic, settled for a small backyard elopement instead.
It was the first wedding I had that was impacted by COVID and, honestly, I never forgot it and I think that's why I was so glad to finally see these two get the day they deserved so much four years later as they re-tied the knot in a day that absolutely was worth the wait. Why? See for yourself by clicking here.
Knights of Columbus, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Date: May 4th, 2024
Every now and again, I'll hear someone who is "anti wedding" talk about how they'd never get married because weddings are "too fake" or "too expensive" or "too much of a show."
Whenever I hear this, I can't help but roll my eyes and think about weddings like Cynthia and Josh's back in May as this bride and groom had the most low key and casual wedding I've shot this year and did it their way without any unnecessary pomp or circumstance. And you know what? It was still beautiful.
The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, Connecticut
Date: April 27th, 2024
As much as I love working with my clients and shooting beautiful weddings, sometimes it's nice to sit back and work as a second shooter for another photographer. With no pressure to shoot anything in particular and nearly no responsibilities over the timeline of the day, second shooting is the ultimate tool for creative freedom for a wedding photographer.
And, thankfully, I always seem to work with amazing clients when I second shoot. Case in point: Elizabeth and Kevin's spring wedding at the Spa at Norwich Inn. Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Atkinson Country Club, Atkinson, New Hampshire
Date: April 21st, 2024
There are few better feelings as a photographer than leaving a wedding knowing the event you just shot was exactly what your couple dreamed of and that's why Helen and Brandon's April wedding at Atkinson Country Club in Atkinson, New Hampshire is already in contention as one of my favorite weddings of 2024.
Helen and Brandon went out of their way to plan every little bit of their wedding exactly as they always wanted it and whether it was a two-minute ceremony or a night of laughs, I know they left their big day with no regrets. Why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
The Barn at Blackstone National, Sutton, Mass.
Date: April 20th, 2024
Life is all about timing and, when it comes to wedding days, that's twice as true.
That's why the moment after Jessica and Daniel's first dance, when a random guest came running up to me to tell me there was a beautiful rainbow outside, I knew we had to scrap all our plans and run out to try to capture it.
We ended up nailing it and, honestly, that shouldn't be a surprise because everything about Jessica and Daniel's wedding day was perfect. Why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Grupo Amigos Da Terceira, Pawtucket, RI
Date: March 16th, 2024
There's a certain level of joy I get when I can see a bride and groom are clearly having fun on their wedding day. After all, if you're not having fun making a lifelong commitment to the person you love the most, why not just elope, right?
In all the weddings I've shot recently, though, I'm not sure anyone had as much fun as Will and Linda did back in March. I mean, when your officiant breaks into a Macho Man voice midway through your ceremony, you know you're doing special. Why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
White's of Westport, Westport, Massachusetts
Date: March 9th, 2024
Whenever I'm shooting bride or groom prep, I'm always looking for the story inside of the story of a wedding day. Sometimes, it's hard to see and doesn't become clear until later in the afternoon. Other times, it's apparent from the moment I take the first photo.
Alyssa and Devon's wedding was the latter and I knew just from the fact that we were in Alyssa's childhood home to start her wedding day, that this would be one that had quite the story to tell. And it sure did. Want to see why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
The Barn at Wight Farm, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Date: February 17th, 2024
With how much time I spend thinking about weddings, it's amazing that I only really have one goal for my brides and grooms: That their wedding is fun.
It's a lofty goal but a good one and, every now and again, I come across a couple who I know will not only meet that goal but exceed it.
Emily and Edward were one of those couples and I knew that, despite it taking place in the middle of February, their wedding would feel like a giant summer party. I was wrong. It was so much better. Why? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Castleton Banquet & Conference Center
Date: January 27th, 2024
I'm a big believer that my first wedding of the year will set the tone for how a wedding season is going to go and, in that regard, I couldn't have asked for a better start to 2024 than working with Denise and Lawrence.
Not only was Denise and Larry's wedding a ton of fun to photograph but, because it was taking place in January, I had the lovely pleasure of capturing a wedding with beautiful winter vibes and, honestly, I think I need to do that more often.
Why did I love it so much? Check out Denise and Lawrence's big day for yourself by clicking here.
Enrico Caruso Society, Manville, Rhode Island
Date: December 31st, 2023
By the time we reach the end of a year, I am always in desperate need of time off and lots and lots of sleep.
I love what I do but the grind wears on you and that's why I was worried before agreeing to shoot Nicole and Josh's New Years Eve wedding. If I'm typically wiped in mid November, how will I find the motivation to shoot a wedding on the literal last day of the year?
Turns out I didn't need to find anything because this couple was so much fun to work with, I forgot I was supposed to be burned out. Why? Check out Nicole and Josh's big day for yourself by clicking here.
Renaissance Country Club, Haverhill, Mass.
Date: November 11th, 2023
I tell every bride and groom I work with that they should always be themselves on their wedding day.
I think Virginia and Patrick might have taken this message to heart most. Why? Well, Virginia spent large chunks of bridal prep singing show tunes. And during formal photos, she licked Patrick's nose in the middle of a sweet, romantic photo. And don't get me started on the lightsabers.
Virginia and Patrick had one of the most authentic wedding days I shot this year and I'm so excited to show it off so. Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Grace Church & Oceancliff Hotel
Date: November 10th, 2023
There is a moment every wedding season where things line up so perfectly that I can't help but stop for a second, look around and know I'm photographing something special.
That moment couldn't have come at a better time for me in 2023 than on the evening of Gianna and Nick's November wedding as these two were already two of my favorite clients ever and a stunning sunset only served as the cherry on top of a stunningly perfectly wedding day. What do I mean? Well, check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Independence Harbor, Assonet, Mass.
Date: November 4th, 2023
Whenever I hear about a couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary together, I always wonder how much different life must have been when they got married young and how things changed over the years.
I think that's why I have a special place in my heart for the youngest couples I work with. It's heartwarming to think that, hopefully, their decision to say "I do" so early in life will mean more years spent with the one they love and that's what I thought during Juniper and Aaron's wedding back in November because this was one wedding as timeless as young love gets.
Crystal Lake Golf Club, Mapleville, Rhode Island
Date: October 28th, 2023
I want every bride and groom that I work with to have the wedding of their dreams but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that some weddings come with higher stakes than others. That's how I felt heading into Emily and Jacob's wedding as I've known the groom for years and felt extra pressure to make sure everything came out exactly as planned. In the end, it came out better.
In a fall season where seemingly nothing could go right in terms of weather, Emily and Jacob not only had a beautiful sunny wedding day, they had the day of their dreams. Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Scituate Harbor Community Center, Scituate, Mass.
Date: October 27th, 2023
If there's one thing I look for from all my wedding clients, it's the right "vibe." While I sometimes cringe at using that word, it's such a perfect way to describe my attitude and energy toward the people I work with.
In this regard, few have ever had a vibe that made me smile more than Mary and Chelsea, so much so that I knew I wanted to shoot their wedding day within moments of meeting them.
What kind of vibe did they have? One full of love, joy and pure happiness. And I can think of no better way to describe their beautiful October wedding day.