Briana + James are married! (Night of Wedding Preview)

I just returned from Briana & James' wedding at Channing Memorial Church and the Eisenhower House! Briana took all my recommendations for hair and makeup. Planning a wedding from California is quite the project! True New England weather today...we went from 85 with not a cloud in the sky all day, and then around 5PM, this crazy thick fog rolled in! It's ok though because Briana loves stormy weather, soft light and moody black and white pictures!!


Hotel: Pearls Boutique Hotel
-Pearls specializes in suites for brides. The rooms are amazing with a real historic Newport feel, great wallpaper everywhere, cute gardens, gorgeous furniture. It's really the perfect setting for bridal prep photos!! So ladies, if you are still searching for a hotel, this is your spot!)

Hair: Fine Line Salon. 557 Thames Street, 401.848.0033
-Emily at Fine Line did Briana's hair. I love Emily, because when I go to her for cut, she gets me in and out in like 25 minutes.

Makeup: Cosmetic Cosmos
-Best. Makeup. Ever! They do such an awesome job! They have their own parking lot behind the store, too, so you don't have to worry about parking on Thames Street.

Florals: Broadway Florist
-Briana and her girls had these great roses, orchids and irises. Gorgeous.

Church: Channing Memorial Unitarian Church
-Channing is right off Bellevue Avenue and is a beautiful, historic church.

Disc Jockey: Atlantic DJ
-DJ Murph and his guys are awesome. Classy DJ service and they keep your guests dancing, but in a laid back way.

Caterer: Fine Catering By Russell Morin
-What can I say about Morins? Ashley is awesome! She is on top of everything and is so sweet! I always look forward to dinner when I know it's Morins.

Reception: The Eisenhower House
-The perfect setting for an outdoor Newport wedding.

(I don't know how I remember all the vendor info! It must have been all those games of Memory as a kid)


















THANK YOU for having me!!!!!

Kate + Ray's Wedding at The University Club, Providence.

Kate + Ray had a beautiful, intimate wedding on June 14th. They were married at St. Mary's Church in Pawtucket (GORGEOUS!) and had a lovely reception at the University Club in Providence. I posted their story in their preview blog right below this one. You should scroll down and read it if you haven't already! It's super cute!


Here is your slideshow:

Kate + Ray are married! (Day After Wedding Preview)

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of photographing Kate + Ray's wedding at St. Mary's Church in Pawtucket, and their reception at the University Club in Providence. They had an intimate affair in a very artsy part of Providence. Kate and Ray actually met at their friend's wedding last year...Beth + David who I photographed on August 4th! Such a cute story...I love couples with cute stories! Their slideshow will be up shortly!

Look at these cool blue tiles I found. I thought they really complimented Ray's tie.

Kate's dad before the ceremony.

Kate had just arrived to St. Mary's Church

What a gorgeous church, huh? I love churches like this!

Right after the kiss, Ray gave a wave out to the guests. He said later he just felt like they had their backs to everyone the whole time and he wanted to say "hi"

Recessional photos up the aisle are one of my favorite parts of the day.

How could I resist putting a beautiful bride in a beautiful doorway?


Pretty portrait...

I love Ray's khaki suit.

Relaxing in Prospect Park.

At the University Club.

Here's Kate and Ray with Beth and David. Remember how I mentioned at the beginning of the entry how they met at a wedding? It was their wedding Kate + Ray met.

And while everyone was eating dinner, I had some fun with their rings. I just happened to find a newspaper laying around the university club.



Kate and Ray--THANK YOU so much for having me! It was a pleasure to photograph your wedding day. I wish you all the best in your life together.

Family Portraits

It's June and that means the "Family Portrait Season" will be going on now until November! Here's a slideshow of a really fun family who was here with us briefly as they are in the military. You'll notice that we had that great golden light. Lots of you are starting to call in, and wonder why I want to start shooting at 7:15PM. I know it sounds really late, but trust me! It's for the best if you want beach portraits! The girls here are ages 9 and 3 and they did great for 1 whole hour between 7-8PM.

Lauren + Matt's Wedding at the Hotel Viking, Newport

I had the pleasure of photographing Lauren and Matt's wedding about a week ago at the Hotel Viking. Lauren was a stunning bride and you can just see the love in their eyes. Click the play button in the middle to start the slideshow.

Florals: Stoneblossom Floral Design
DJ: Rhythm Productions