Essex Engagement Photos :: Mallie & Stu

I had SUCH a blast with Mallie and Stu during their engagement photos. I first met them when I photographed Mallie’s Brother’s wedding two years ago…it will be great to see their families again. They are getting married in July in Maine!

When the temps climbed into the 90s on the day of their shoot we amended our plan and headed out on their boat (trustily and cheerfully chauffeured by their good friend Gary) onto the water. We stopped at a few spots that gave us a great diversity of locations and generally had a lovely afternoon. Enjoy the photos….makes me want to be out on a boat again right NOW.

Family Photography VT :: Griffin

Before I transferred to Cornell and met Jeff I was at Bucknell for a year and a half living with this lovely lady Jen. Jen and I got paired together totally by chance and we hit it off so quickly and had such a blast during our time as roomies. Jen & Andrew just welcomed their first son Griffin (Jen’s maiden name – love that!!) and I got to meet him when he was just twelve days old. When he sleeps he sleeps hard but then when he’s awake he is so wide eyed and alert. It was SO fun to snuggle him and see Jen & Andrew again.

Congratulations and much love, roomie!! xoxo

Eric Carle Museum Wedding :: Simmie & Andrew

Andrew & Simmie – May 26, 2013
Venue – Eric Carle Museum
Caterer – Blue Heron Catering
Florist – Forget Me Not Florist
DJ – Rob Alberti
Simmie’s Dress – Vera Wang
Bridesmaid’s Dresses – David’s Bridal
Hair & Makeup – Beauty in Motion

Simmie and Andrew have a total blast together and with those they love – that much is clear from being around them. Their wedding was filled with laughter and it was a joy to witness. Everyone was so laid back the whole day and just enjoyed the party. Simmie went to Cornell and was engineering friends with Jeff – it was fun to see her again.

Enjoy the kick off to my 2013 wedding season – it was a great one!!

Simmie’s wedding shoes were so awesome. Her amazingly talented friend cut the paper for the Ketubah – it was breathtaking

Fun socks make every wedding more awesome

Simmie & Andrew opted to do a first look and do all their photos beforehand – I LOVE when couples do this!!!!

Some details of the paper cutting – WOWZA!

Simmie sewed the chuppah and guests were able to write notes on the leaves – how cool!

It had warmed up by cocktail hour time so guests filtered outside and enjoyed the lawn games and wooden airplanes that Simmie & Andrew brought for guests

Did I mention Simmie is also an amazing baker? She baked the cake and is a woman of MANY talents!!

More fun during the first dance



This was a first!!

Andrew took extra precautions during the cake cutting!!

I love the funny expressions you get during a horah!


And one more handstand contest to finish the evening (I was wondering why Simmie kept her shorts on!!)

Congratulations to both of you – what a very very fun night!!!

Family Photographer Vermont :: Tate

It was SO fun to see former wedding clients Brett & Amy last week in their new role of parents to eight week old Tate! He is such a happy little guy and such a good baby – already sleeping seven hours at night in his crib…..I grilled them on how they accomplished that feat! Eight weeks can be a tricky age as babies are smiling sporadically but not always on command. Amy’s Mom was there and she seemed to have the magic touch of coaxing smiles out of little Tate. Enjoy the photos!

He loves his changing table and being sung to and talked to – lots of smiles!

Pat-a-Cake was also a hit

Getting a little sleepy but I loved the scale of Brett’s hands….that won’t last long!

Tate also loves his activity mat

Alright can we wrap this up? I’m getting sleepy

Perhaps one more in my big boy chair

Brett & Amy generously offered to host me for the night – I love these more casual lifestyle ones of a typical night in their family

Late night smiles before heading up to bed

SO great to see you all – I’m looking forward to seeing how much he’s changed by September!! xo

Ferry Watch Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Late last month I had the opportunity to work on a really neat collaboration with two of my favorite floral artists (among others) – Randi Nonni of Silver Toad Floral Design and Alison Ellis of Floral Artistry. They approached me with the idea to do a shoot where they both did their individual takes on a dessert table and a tablescape on the same day – I thought it sounded like great fun! We all gathered at the beautiful Ferry Watch Inn and were joined by Danielle of Bake Aria, Christa of Christa Alexandra Designs, and wonderful rentals courtesy of Vermont Tent Company. It was a stormy day and we anxiously watched as big thunderclouds rolled across the sky and the rain came down in buckets but it paused a few times long enough for us to get what we needed – enjoy the results of everyone’s beautiful work!

First up a dessert table by Alison & Danielle – YUM. (Some desserts were sampled in the process and I can attest that they taste as good as they look!)

A mix of details of desserts from Randi & Alison’s tables

Randi was hoping to set up her table outside on the lawn but the barn doors provided the perfect backdrop as we waited for the rain to subside

Randi also set up this adorable picnic scape complete with candles hung twinkling from the trees

Christa brought invitations to mesh with the colors that Alison & Randi worked from

Randi’s beautiful bouquet – I loved the pop of color!

And Alison’s summery bouquet with her tender little Lily of the Valley boutonniere at the base

We found a hook on the side of the barn and decided to hang the bouquet. Right after this photo was snapped the sky opened up and we rushed back inside!

Next up was Alison’s tablescape – I loved the simplicity and tonality of the elements

Another angle on Randi’s bouquet

The rain had cleared so we carried Randi’s set table outside for some shots under a lovely canopy of trees – again I loved her vivid colors and how the purple was really set off by the lush green grass and trees

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding check out Ferry Watch – the grounds are gorgeous and it is right on the lake – hard to find in this area!

Thanks to all my collaborators for a fun day….and for letting me take home beautiful flowers and yummy desserts!!! xxoo