January 31, 2010 – Campbell CA

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When I found out Diana and Micah (legacy clients from 2007) had just bought a house, I had a very specific portrait I wanted of them together in their new space. Quiet amidst the chaos of moving. Here’s the image I had in mind:

And then, of course, we played! Micah is kind of weird in the same way I am, so we have fun being nerdy together. Diana is sweet and kind and always brings laughter into the room. What a great combination!

I enjoyed getting the house and neighborhood tour, and feel confident that Groton will never be the same again.

Congratulations, you two. May the fixing up always be sexy and fun.

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One year ago I was in NYC shooting lomo fisheye images on the streets. Just going through old folders and found these street scenes I love.

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October is always a busy month for me! I’m one of those photographers who, despite large monetary bribes, will not shoot past November… so I end up with glorious Autumn weddings and portrait sessions taking up every spare moment.

Thinking forward to the holidays, I always laugh at how many people forget about holiday greetings until a few days before vacation and end up with the last minute “quick, grab a snapshot from summer! then rush to Walgreens and get prints made!” cards – I’ve seen quite a few over the years.  Ah, we zealous Americans.

If you’re NOT a procrastinator, and want to get in on the fun, professional photo session action this year with your new husband, your new pet, or others you hold dear, consider booking one of our early holiday portrait sessions. What are you doing on the upcoming Monday holiday? There are still a couple of slots left in our October dates!

Boston-area holiday sessions
October 12, 24, November 1, 7/8
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western MA holiday sessions
October 10, 29
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My favorite stylist, Tricia, just moved to Portland with her husband who is a very important doctor who got a very important job. I’ll miss her sweet personality and talented boudoir styling skills. She always brings light into the room. The first image above is from our boudoir session with an editor of Boston Magazine earlier this year.

Above (August 2008) chilling between styling boudoir sessions on a multi-session hotel day. (Any photographers recognize the red chair with yellow piping? Only used that hotel once!)

I met Tricia back in February 2007 when she commissioned me to do some headshots. The photos above were my first foray into a world of stylized posing.

Thanks, Tricia! Knowing you has literally changed my life.

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I don’t often show much from my boudoir sessions, as the privacy of my clients is of highest concern, and these intimate photos are meant for an audience of one: the beloved.

Images I do post are with the permission of the subject, and usually do not show identifiable face to further protect privacy.

I think human bodies are beautiful.

For booking information or to schedule a boudoir portrait session, email me at boudoir@mergeweddings.com.

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I have finally settled on session pricing for 2009. I decided to lower the session fee for my lifestyle portrait sessions, but bump up prices on prints. Check out the info over here [link]. Lots of hot mamas, cute kids, and families in all their quirkiness. Send your friends over there!

decenturbanlifestyle.com – my portrait site

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Monday afternoon was delightful. Perfect weather (sunny and 73 all day long) and a tea party in the park with my eight-year-old friend M.

It’s inspiring to watch her explore and create.

technical information: canon 5d, shot into the sun for backlight, exposure compensation +1, aperture priority

[ x-posted with my portrait site, decenturbanlifestyle.com ]

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Stephanie and her gals got ready at the Bristol Harbor Inn (Bristol RI).

The ceremony was held outdoors, near some wonderful old trees in Sakonnet Vineyards (Little Compton, Rhode Island).

Stephanie wanted to take advantage of the bright purple barn doors at Sakonnet, so we did the portraits there:

Photos do not do this cupcake tower justice, but it looked AMAZING! Kudos to Kickass Cupcakes (Somerville, MA) for splendid work.

I loved so many things about Stephanie and Brian’s wedding at Sakonnet Vineyards: the London Black Cab, the personalized record-themed favors and table cards, the harp and flute duo playing during the ceremony, clambake and lobster dinner, and the fresh flowers in Stephanie’s hair.

inspiration board of details from the wedding:

The dance floor!

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