Finding the joy in rain

Aren't you sick of this weather? I was feeling that way yesterday, until my wife and I set out for a late afternoon walk despite the heavy weather. We agreed that if we didn't get outside for at least a few minutes that the day wouldn't quite feel complete. So off we went, right out our front door into the hills and dales of our neighborhood, as we so often do when we need a fix of light and air and exercise and catching up. What happened was remarkable.

While we've been walking in this neighborhood for 15 years or so, we suddenly realized that on this day, this walk, we had let the direction of our steps be taken over by the curiosity of going a route we've never taken before. Each step seemed to be towards something new, away from something old. At the same time, we found in our conversation a new path along the route of an old question. It was so very satisfying to be on an altogether new path in familiar territory, and especially so to realize the connection between the new route and the new conversation.

What would it take for you to get out and get your feet wet on a different path today?

Real Wedding Reception Details and Inspiration Board Photos - Hamilton Hall, Salem, MA

For many brides, and many wedding photographers, the colors and themes and details of the day can make the setting sing. Here's a photo inspiration board of some of the details of Lacie and Michael's Hamilton Hall wedding. And don't worry, if you're Lacie and Michael, or their family or friend, I didn't create this post before posting all of the images online for your viewing. All of the wedding images are edited and uploaded to the online proofing site, and now we're waiting for the online proofing site to finish preparing the images for release.

View more images of Lacie and Michael's wedding

Kate Casale and Andrew MacNally's Chatham Bars Inn Wedding on Old Cape Cod

Kate and Andrew jumped, pumped, and kissed their way into wedding history on May 30th. The Cape Cod wedding reception took place up on the hill of the Chatham Bars Inn, overlooking historic Chatham Harbor. Thanks to each and every one of you for making the day so loving and lively. Kate and Andrew, best wishes on your new life together!

Here's a tease of some of the best images - and a link to a slideshow of the earlier parts of the day:

Kate and Karen jump for joy, as they did when they were girls.

Kate and Andrew's golf victory...I mean wedding victory pump.

The wedding party counts how long Kate and Andrew can maintain a kiss in front of their audience.

View Kate and Andrew's slideshow

Corey and Will's wedding engagement portraits

Corey and Will are in love with each other, and with Duxbury Beach. We took a little walk and had a little fun there on their engagement portrait session a couple of weeks ago. They were even willing to stand in an ivy patch in the parking lot as a warm up. Imagine what they'll do on their wedding day?! Here are some of my favorites:

Stacey and Doug's Wedding and Ridge Club Reception, Cape Cod

There's something about the way a bride looks at her groom on their wedding day, and the way the groom looks at his bride, that certain connection that glows from within and surrounds everyone and everything around them. This was certainly true for Stacey Souza and Doug Mullen at their Lady of Hope Chapel wedding and Ridge Club reception on Cape Cod. They led their guests through a day of love and adventure, and are now living the dream of honeymoon sand between their toes on some tropical island somewhere. Here are some of my favorite images and and a slideshow of the day - please vote for your favorites below - more to come later:

View Stacey and Doug's slideshow













View Stacey and Doug's slideshow


View Stacey and Doug's slideshow

By the way, the fabulous flowers were arranged by All About Flowers, the elegant cake baked and finished by the lovely Dotie Lovely, aka the Cake Lady, and Steve Binder's spun tunes that had the crowd rockin'.

Lacie McGaughey and Michael Milton's Wedding at Hamilton Hall

The magic wand of Olivander's did its trick as Lacie and Michael celebrated their wedding on May 16th, creating a perfect day and adding another chapter in the couple's never ending story. Hamilton Hall, a registered national historic landmark, was the setting, a delightful Federal building on Salem, MA's brick-lined Chestnut Street.

Here are some of the best images of the day, in my humble opinion. Please vote for your favorites below, and be sure to click on the link to the slideshow to see more images.






VIEW LACIE AND MICHAEL'S WEDDING SLIDESHOW


VIEW LACIE AND MICHAEL'S WEDDING SLIDESHOW

Please vote! What are your 3 favorite images of Kate and Andrew?

Kate and Andrew's Engagement Session Photos at Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod

Ah, the sandy dunes and salty air -- and rain and fog -- of old Cape Cod. Sure enough, the Cape gave us a rainy, foggy day for Kate and Andrew's wedding engagement portrait session at the Chatham Bars Inn. Of course, I'm always hoping for a "nice cloudy day" when it comes to outdoor portraits, and I always love working with what ever weather the day brings, rain or shine. These are a few of my favorite shots. What's your favorite?

Tricia and Joe's Boston Wedding Collage

Thought you'd enjoy this collage of images from Tricia and Joe's wedding at Boston College and the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Cheers!


View Tricia and Joe's slideshow

I forgot to mention in the earlier post, a big thanks to Lori DeSantis for brilliantly second shooting and assisting, along with awesome assistant Chris Engles. All in all, the day was delightful.