Just had to share!

These boys may look familiar... they are my week day buddies!  So their mom asked us to come up with a valentine's card to send to family.  Of course we had a little fun with the camera and this was the result :) 

Here's the front...

And the back.

Kevin + Cari = Married!

Had to start with this photos because I just love it!...

I can't believe that it has taken me this long to blog such a fantastic wedding!  These two created an intimate and personal wedding weekend full of their own personality.  This wedding took place in late September at a quaint bed and breakfast (Racebrook Lodge ) in western MA.  Ok, now for some great details :)  Cari decided not to have me photograph her getting ready, so I was free to capture these...

   

Minor amazing fact about those brown flowers in her bouquet... they smelled like chocolate... brilliant!!!

Also, I couldn't choose between these ring shots so you get them all :)

  

They had their reception in a barn at the back of the property.  The settings were so simple and lovely.  I also have to give Kevin a shout-out for the table runners that he made!  The gourds and mismatched napkins were a perfect way to tie in the fall theme.

S'more kits with homemade marshmallows - a favor after my own heart!!!

As I was wandering around closer to the ceremony site this caught my eye...  As a lover of hiking this made me love the place even more.  The AT actually was in that direction within a short walk :)

Then it was time for the ceremony to begin...

I love outdoor weddings!

Some moments during the ceremony, and no I don't remember why Kevin was so emphatically waving his arms :)

  

I like to include some group shots just so prospective clients can get a feel for how I do them.

  

While they laughed at me for making them do this... I think it turned out great.

Then it was time for some couple portraits... which are always fun!

The cocktail hour was held outside which I loved!  Great light and room to spread out.

Cutie alert...  yes, she stole the show :)

The reception did not include any formalities just because "tradition" called for it.  Kevin thanked everyone for coming, and that was the end of the toasts...  and a delicious dinner was served!

  

Here is the untouched cake...

While the guests changed, we headed out to get the most important photo of the night.  Cari actually had a dream one night about standing next to a campfire in a wedding dress.  Talk about pressure in tough photography conditions!  Thankfully I love the way it turned out :)

Yes, that's right.  The end of their reception was sitting around the bonfire making s'mores :)

The awesome live music (for ceremony and reception) was provided by Sarah Blacker a local singer-songwriter.

It was an evening full of love and laughter.

  

Wayland Basketball

These were taken at a recent Wayland basketball game.  My husband and I originally started going to games because we know one of the players on the team.  It struck me before this game however... what better way to practice for weddings (low light, constantly moving subjects, cluttered backgrounds) than a basketball game.  Check out my facebook page to see more!