A lot of people ask if I get tired of shooting in the same locations, especially for engagement shoots, and the truth is I don’t. I love that every session I have with clients, no matter how many times I’ve walked the same streets, feels completely new. Every couple is different, the light is different, and the air feels different. I enjoy the challenge of  seeing each familiar spot with a new eye. At the same time, while I’m used to these streets, sometimes the engagement session is one of the rare occasions a couple can find the time amidst their busy schedules to walk these areas of the city. These are the instances where I especially adore showing couples my favorite spots and exploring these areas together.

Jessica and Hans and I had a great time strolling through Beacon Hill and the Esplanade for their engagement session. I can’t wait to share more from their wedding at the Estate at Moraine Farm!

Thao and Phu were married at the W Hotel in Boston this summer. While it was a day to celebrate their marriage, it was another big milestone for them: eleven years together, to the day! Phu even sent Thao flowers and a sweet note, as he’s done in years past for their anniversary. We took some bridal party portraits at the Boston Public Garden before we headed back to the hotel for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and then to Chinatown for their reception. Their dance floor was one of the most fun I’d seen in a while, thanks to the incredible Anthony of JetSet Sounds! Though the day was just one in the amazing journey that Thao and Phu have had and continue to have together, I’m so happy I was chosen document it for them.

At the wedding I also ran into a couple of my previous clients who were attending as guests, Stephanie and Andy and Ha and Fuji. It’s always so much fun reconnecting and seeing what couples are up to post-wedding – and it’s especially exciting to hear that there have been new additions their family! :)

Here are some of my favorites from their day. The bold red details of the day really feel appropriate right now as we head into the holiday season!  

We had beautiful light and some of the best backdrops in the city, and while the rest of the world was bustling by, Amanda and Mike somehow found a way – as I’m sure they do on most days – to focus on just each other and this time they had together. It was a lovely afternoon of walking and talking through the streets of Beacon Hill and then along the Esplanade as the sun was setting for the last bit of the shoot. Sometimes it takes a bit of time for couples to warm up to me and my camera, but Amanda and Mike were comfortable from the beginning, and I love that this, and the warmth in their relationship, shows through the images.

They were married this September at Misselwood at Endicott College. I can’t wait to shore more photos from the wedding soon!

Lindy and I met through my previous job when I first moved to Boston four and a half years ago. She’s since seen my transition to becoming a full-time photographer, and continued to follow my photography blog even after we were no longer co-workers. I’d heard a bit about Greg while they were dating, so when they got engaged I couldn’t be happier for the two of them! I was so honored when she asked me to be her wedding photographer. Lindy was one of the very first friends I made when I moved to Boston, so she’ll always hold a special place in my heart.

She and Greg chose to have their engagement session at the Boston Public Garden – one of my absolute favorite places in the city. It’s obvious how much she and Greg adore each other, and I can’t wait to share more from their wedding at the Red Lion Inn!

I met Kristen and Mike at Christopher Columbus Park for their engagement session this summer. While the park and the surrounding area are beautiful backdrops for a photo session, I love that it’s meaningful to them because it’s right next to the bar where they first met. Something funny I learned is that Mike, under the influence of a few too many drinks, actually proposed to Kristen that same night that they met. Though the real proposal eventually came later at the Public Garden, I think it’s sweet that Mike already knew from day one. :)

Here are some of my favorites from the session!