THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES
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Have you ever had a moment where something funny or unpredictable happened and you thought to yourself "Man, I'm going to remember that for a long time?" As a Rhode Island wedding photographer, I have more of these moments every year than I could even imagine trying to count.
Weddings are the ultimate thrill ride for me. A once-in-a-lifetime day full of special moments and memories that I know my brides and grooms will cherish for a lifetime. With that typically comes a timeline full of things to do, a unrelenting stress for everything to go perfect and, eventually, enough alcohol to wipe away any inhibitions if things don't go exactly how you envisioned them.
Back in the fall of 2014, when I was just starting my career as a wedding photographer, I thought it would be a good idea to do what everyone on the internet was doing back then: write a blog. The problem, I would discover, was I had nothing of note to say. So I did what any good photographer does: Let the photos speak for themselves.
It took me a while to find my voice as a blog writer but I'm so glad I did as I genuinely believe my blog writing has become a key part of documenting a wedding for my couples. These are the inside stories behind the stories of the wedding days that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Whether you're planning your own wedding or you just like looking at cool wedding photos and finding out more behind them, I hope you genuinely enjoy these articles. Going forward I will continue writing separate blog entries for each wedding and engagement session I shot and, soon, I will start adding some exciting wedding-related articles I hope help brides and grooms in their quest to plan the perfect day.
For now, though, enjoy a stroll back through my favorite stories and images of recent assignments and, as always, thanks for reading.
MY LATEST BLOG POSTS
Something Special
Stonehurst at Hampton Valley, Hampton, CT
Date: April 11th, 2025
It can be easy to lose sight of why people get married but I think the biggest reason is brides and grooms just want to have a special day to celebrate their love. And celebrating is sometimes a thing people forget to actually do on the day they say "I do."
Not Patrick and Lauren. By far one of the most fun couples I've ever worked with, these two made sure that every moment of their wedding day was a celebration and the result? One of the most fun weddings I've shot in quite some time. Check it out for yourself by clicking here.
The Barn at Wight Farm, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Date: April 5th, 2025
I came into the 2025 wedding season hoping to be a bit more creative as a photographer but, at least through the early portion of the year, that seemed to be quite a challenge as every wedding I had was rained out thanks to Mother Nature.
I think that's why I was so pumped after Amanda and Steven's wedding back in April as this bride and groom made sure no rain could dampen their day and our reward was one of the most fun, and creatively inspiring days, I've had this year. Trust me, this one is one you should check out for yourself by clicking here.
Colt State Park, Bristol, Rhode Island
Date: March 28th, 2025
In an effort to become the best photographer I can be, every few years I make a point of visiting the WPPI conference in Las Vegas to keep myself inspired. Whenever I do, the first session I have after I get back home tends to be one that I come to with a ton of ideas.
And while I'm grateful that happened this year with Hannah and Paul's March engagement session, honestly, I wouldn't have even needed that extra boost because this bride and groom were plenty inspiring all on their own. Why? Well, see for yourself by clicking here.
Coast Guard House, Narragansett, Rhode Island
Date: March 24th, 2025
Marriage is about compromise and, sometimes, in order to get married, you have to compromise ... especially when your dream day turns into a wet and soggy one thanks to Mother Nature and nonstop rain.
But there's beauty in finding the special moments when things don't go your way and that's one of the many reasons why Michelle and Dean's rainy March wedding is already one of my favorites this year.
Why? Because this couple never let the rain get them down and had the type of celebration no clouds can dampen. See it for yourself by clicking here.
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.
Webb Memorial State Park, Weymouth, Mass.
Date: September 16th, 2024
One of the many reasons I really enjoy shooting engagement sessions is they're a chance to get to know a bride and groom before their big day and, in many cases, what you learn is invaluable.
Take Meaghan and Daniel, for example. In our two plus hours together back in September, I learned a very important thing: That this couple is awesome and their 2025 wedding is going to be one of my favorites of the entire year. Why? Well, check out their super fun engagement session at Webb Memorial State Park 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.
Colt State Park, Bristol, Rhode Island
Date: June 9th, 2024
It's almost a joke at this point but I know I'm having too much fun on an engagement session when the very idea of saying "OK, one more pose?" turns into an inside joke with me and a couple because I keep repeating it so often. But that's how I know I'm photographing something special and that was the case during Amanda and Steven's engagement session.
And how special was it? Not even having lost my voice could stop me from working with this bride and groom. What do I mean? Well, 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.
Crescent Park, Riverside, Rhode Island
Date: May 19th, 2024
Every once in a while, I get deja vu at the start of a photo session. Typically, it's a vague recollection of the couple I'm about to work with or a memory I can't quite place associated with the time of year we're shooting in but, in the case of Kayla and Scott's engagement session back in May, it was all because of the location.
Kayla and Scott chose Crescent Park in Riverside for their engagement session, a place I hadn't been to in well over a decade but, immediately, memories sprang forward. And why was that so important? Well, because this park, and this couple, were quite amazing.
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.
Various locations, Providence, Rhode Island
Date: May 13th, 2024
One of the reasons I like engagement sessions is, typically, I have lots of time to work with clients. It's not uncommon for an engagement session to go over two hours and, many times, I could work with a bride and groom for even more than that if their schedule allows.
I find having that kind of time helps me figure out how a couple poses best but, sometimes, it's even more helpful ... as in the case of Matt and Lauren's engagement session when it gave us the option to hit a secondary location in a nice, shady area.
Why was that so important? Well, check it out here.
Goddard Park, East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Date: May 7th, 2024
The surest sign that I'm having a lot of fun on an engagement session is when I think I've wrapped up the session and keep saying "OK, what about one more?" instead.
And nowhere was that more apparent than during Meg and Tim's May engagement session at Goddard Park in East Greenwich.
To be fair, however, I don't think you can really blame me. Not only were Meg and Tim one of the most fun couples I've worked with this year but the day was stunningly beautiful. Why? Well, check it out 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.