Friday, August 14, 2009

Carolyn and Chris' Cape Cod Wedding Engagement Session




Carolyn and Chris are pretty camera shy, which is just one of many good reasons to get together before a wedding to break the ice. It turns out, the couple knows exactly what to do in front of the camera - enjoy each other! Here are some of the best shots:

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Keeping cool without AC

On a note completely unrelated to photography, Wikihow has a host of clever (or cleaver, as my dear old dad used to say) ideas on how to keep cool on hot summer days, most of which having to do with the use of water or ice around your home. At the moment I'm under a quiet new ceiling fan, my favorite fan. How about you?

Check out these cool ideas at wiki

Thursday, July 16, 2009

In My Own Back Yard

One lesson that I've learned repeatedly is that I don't have to go any further than my own back yard to find something that inspires me. Today, I got up close and personal with these quite cheery flowers growing in the earth outside my kitchen window. I thought you'd enjoy seeing this, too.

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Bekah and David's Wedding Engagement Photo Session

It's well known around the Wilansky universe that David Wilansky doesn't care for wearing pants. Thus, he's known as "Nopansky". To be clear, he prefers shorts over pants. Bekah Parker loves David, pants or no pants, and they can't take their eyes off each other. They're planning their wedding at the Seaport Hotel in Boston later this year. We got together for a wedding engagement session at David's folks' home a couple of weeks ago. Here are a few of the shots polished up a bit. More to follow.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

Shopping for the right wedding photographer? Here's a list of 11 tips from the Professional Photographers of Cape Cod web site. I'm a proud member, by the way.

11 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Corey and Will's Red Lion Inn wedding, Cohasset, MA

The sun knew what to do on Corey and Will's wedding day, shining at last after so many days of drenching drizzle. Corey and Will knew what to do, too. They were ready to wed, ready to be surrounded and witnessed and celebrated by their families and friends, and ready to let all the love and joy in, from near and far. The Red Lion Inn in Cohasset was the perfectly fun, funky, outdoorsy location they had hoped for, and it was a pleasure photographing the day. Here are a couple of my favorites - and a link to a slideshow of more photos:
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Monday, June 22, 2009

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?

Thursday, June 11, 2009

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

Green, White, and Black Real Wedding Details Inspiration Board Photos of Hamilton Hall
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

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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:

Casale_MacNally_Chatham_Bars_Inn_wedding.12Kate and Karen jump for joy, as they did when they were girls.

Casale_MacNally_Chatham_Bars_Inn_wedding.30Kate and Andrew's golf victory...I mean wedding victory pump.

Casale_MacNally_Chatham_Bars_Inn_wedding.48The wedding party counts how long Kate and Andrew can maintain a kiss in front of their audience.

View Kate and Andrew's slideshow