A Small Maine Wedding / Maine Wedding Photographer

     It was a week before the wedding, and the forecast was calling for torrential downpours on the wedding day, due to the first named tropical storm of the season.
     Usually when I photograph a wedding, we have the option to take some shots indoors at the venue, but this was a small, informal ceremony in Maureen Quirks beautiful back yard. I would also take a few photos afterward at Prescott Park in Portsmouth.
     All week long, I and I'm sure the entire wedding party, was sweating, watching the weather.  Finally...a ray of hope so to speak.  On Thursday morning they were predicting that the rain would hopefully be over by Saturday afternoon.  I crossed my fingers that they were right since the wedding was at 2:30.
     Saturday started out cool, and dreary, not to mention wet.  The weather man however, kept promising clearing skies and warmer temps.
     Sure enough, just as I was leaving my house for the drive to Kittery, Maine, the skies cleared.  By the time I arrived at Maureen's house the weather was absolutely beautiful.  You would have never known that a storm had just gone through.  It was a wedding day miracle.
     Lexie arrived with her mom, her 2 dogs in tow.  She was radiant, dressed in a beautiful, flowing, floor length dress.
     We all headed down to the lovely garden where a white arch had been placed for the ceremony.  The couple was joined by their parents. So, with 6 people and 4 dogs in attendance, the ceremony began.  It was a beautiful, and intimate ceremony where the only "drops of rain" were from the eyes of family and friends.  No matter how many weddings I go to, I always have a hard time keeping my eyes dry.
     The ceremony was followed by a toast with champagne, after which we headed over to Prescott Park for some photos.  This gorgeous couple was wonderful to work with.  They perfectly complement each other... such wonderful personalities.  I found myself wishing that I had more time with them.  I wish them every happiness as they strike out on this journey together.  I truly hope I am able to stay in touch with them as their family grows.
Congratulations Lexie and Steve xoxo

Steve xoxo

Adeline In Springtime / Massachusetts Portrait Photographer

I met this wonderful couple last year at the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Walk.  I was just starting my business, and they happened to be walking with their brand new cutie pie Adeline.  I couldn't help but ask them if I could do a newborn shoot for them to help build my portfolio.  Luckily they agreed, and I met with them about a week later at their airy mill building condo.     Adeline was a bit older at 3 weeks of age, but I think that gave her a bit more personality in the photos.  To this day I think that was one of my favorite shoots!  From the adorable baby Addie, to the wonderful lighting the huge windows afforded, to the artful decor.  The pictures came out amazing!!

     Almost exactly a year later I got a call to do a 1st birthday/family shoot with Adeline and her parents.  What could be better?!  I met them on a warm Spring afternoon at Fort Hill Park in Lowell Ma for our shoot.  Of course Addie was nothing less that completely adorable.  She is such a beautiful little girl.  She is getting so big!  With her cute smile, feisty personality and bright blue eyes she completely melted my heart all over again.  It was a wonderful experience capturing her energy and antics in photographs.  She had two pine cones that she carried everywhere with her throughout the whole shoot, pine cones which she tried feeding to her mom. In the last picture she is looking back longingly at them. She is an amazing child with two wonderful parents.  I feel honored to be part of her journey as she grows up.
     Happy Birthday Addie!!