Leah and James' Wedding

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When I approached one of my couples months ago and told them that I would be looking for a second shooter to join me at their wedding because (yikes!), I had to have SURGERY on my non-healing broken collar bone, I was really concerned that they might flip-out. Or at the very least, my situation would make them very nervous. I assured them that I would be able to shoot, and that my friend and colleague would be coming as a little extra help should I need it. I couldn't have asked for a nicer couple to start off my foray into wedding photography. They were all that's fine, dude, but how's your shoulder?

Last weekend, I went to Orange, MA for their wedding armed with my gear, a second shooter, lots of Tylenol and weeks of physical therapy behind me. All went well and I felt something I didn't really anticipate feeling; privileged that they chose me to document this historic event in their lives.

The wedding was completely cool; all of the food was locally grown. The flowers were all wild and again, from the area. There was bread baking in an outdoor oven and, brace yourself, a pig on a spit.

Now, it all sounds very backyardish, but it was really a very elegant affair. The bride was beautiful and the clouds finally cleared! Not to mention all of the family and guests were so friendly! A good time all around.

Here are a few...



Keira and her Family

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I photographed this cutie and her family one day before the surgery to have my collar bone properly attached with the help of some metal and a skilled surgeon. Back in January I broke my collar bone while learning to ski. Four months later, it still hurt and a second opinion confirmed that something was wrong. My bones were experiencing "non-union". So, now, four days after surgery, I am slowly on the mend. As I am incapable of sitting still, I just finished editing and color-correcting the collection for this little one's parents.





Brennan Family Shoot

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I went with the Brennan family to Lynch Park in Beverly, MA today to take some pictures of the kids. We got there in the morning in hopes of missing the crowds and finding some good light. When we first set-out, it was perfect overcast, but the sun began to shine and that made it a bit trickier, actually. Still, it was a nice place for me to photograph them while they explored. I did get some standard group family shots, but I like these the best...