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Award Winning Boston Wedding Photographer serving Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and New England. Celebrated for her empathetic understanding, meticulous organization and impeccable time management, Deborah brings a distinctive collaborative approach to her craft.

Jon & Diana's Fenway Park and Back Bay Engagement

What do you get when an optometrist and psychologist meet? ONE HOT COUPLE! Despite any nerves these two may have had before their engagement session they were like seasoned pros in front of the camera! Add in the beautiful backdrop of Boston and it's the makings of one amazing session! These two describe themselves as each others best friend, and it's completely true! I loved watching them as we walked around Boston. That smile never left Diana's face as Jon lovingly held the hand of his bride to be. There's just something about a couple in love, it makes everything else around them seem so much brighter. And that's just how it is with Diana and Jon!

We started their engagement session in the Fenway neighborhood where Diana lived in college and ended our time together in the Back Bay. It was the perfect afternoon: a beautiful city, a beautiful day and a beautiful couple. What more do you need?! Thanks Diana and Jon for letting go and being yourself (and bringing your model faces;))! I loved watching you enjoy each others company, laughing together, and just loving one another. I can't wait for the big day in September, it's going to be simply amazing!

To view more of Jon and Diana's images and to sign their guestbook, click here.

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When Jon proposed he gave Diana a beautiful engagement ring. Afterwards, he decided to get his own ring! If everyone was going to know that Diana was taken, he wanted to the whole world to know he was spoken for too. And all the girls let out a collective "sigh."

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Many thanks to The Music Bed for providing the music for Jon and Diana's slideshow. "Make It Right" performed by Riley & the Roxies.

Jon & Diana Engaged

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A Fenway Park Engagement Session

What do you get when an optometrist and psychologist meet? ONE HOT COUPLE! 

Despite any nerves these two may have had before their engagement session they were like seasoned pros in front of the camera! Add in the beautiful backdrop of Boston and it's the makings of one amazing session! These two describe themselves as each others best friend, and it's completely true! I loved watching them as we walked around Boston. That smile never left Diana's face as Jon lovingly held the hand of his bride to be. There's just something about a couple in love, it makes everything else around them seem so much brighter. And that's just how it is with Diana and Jon! 

We started their engagement session in the Fenway neighborhood where Diana lived in college and ended our time together in the Back Bay. It was the perfect afternoon: a beautiful city, a beautiful day and a beautiful couple. What more do you need?! Thanks Diana and Jon for letting go and being yourself (and bringing your model faces;))! I loved watching you enjoy each others company, laughing together, and just loving one another. I can't wait for the big day in September, it's going to be simply amazing! 

To view more of Jon and Diana's images and to sign their guestbook, click here.

When Jon proposed he gave Diana a beautiful engagement ring. Afterwards, he decided to get his own ring! If everyone was going to know that Diana was taken, he wanted to the whole world to know he was spoken for too. And all the girls let out a collective "sigh." 

Many thanks to The Music Bed for providing the music for Jon and Diana's slideshow. "Make It Right" performed by Riley & the Roxies.

A Preview of Jon & Diana's Boston Engagement (And Note To All My Brides)

Boston engagement sessions, what's not to love? A beautiful couple, a beautiful city, a beautiful afternoon. All ingredients for a PERFECT spring time engagement session downtown! Of course there will be LOTS more to come of Diana and Jon, so make sure to check in on Thursday to see the rest of the images from their engagement! When I first met up with Diana and Jon, Diana quickly asked me "You're going to give us direction right? I have NO idea what I'm doing!" It's a typical statement I hear from brides who often feel nervous in front of the camera. Usually this is the first real amount of time that they've been in front of the camera and so naturally they are unsure of what to expect or how to act. I completely understand this nervousness! Being in front of the camera can be really intimidating!

I gave Diana the same piece of advice I give to all my couples their first time in front of the camera: there is no right or wrong with me! I don't want couples to feel any pressure to have to perform or do things a certain way. Usually that just ends up with people looking awkward, afraid to move and do something "wrong." That doesn't sound like a fun afternoon to me! I want couples to ENJOY being with each other (and with me too;))! If you want to hug your fiance, make out or move that hand precariously near their butt, then by all means go for it! Some of the best photos I've taken are of couples who do something unexpected then burst into laughter for it!

I always direct couples during the shoot to capture their natural beauty. But at the end of the day, what makes photograph sing is when a couple is just THEM in front of the camera. That's exactly what Diana and Jon did as we walked around Boston together. Once they knew they could basically do whatever they wanted they let down their guard and had FUN! With a little help of my crazy antics (making a scene when I thought I was falling off the curb, when it was just a bump on the side walk anyone?) and a happy couple, we made some beautiful images I can't wait to share!

If you're feeling anxious about your upcoming engagement session, just remember there is no right or wrong! The engagement session is an excuse to spend the afternoon with your fiance, have fun, and make beautiful images along the way! So get ready to smile, laugh and maybe you'll see your inner model shine through!

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Nicole and Jason's Engagement at Elm Bank Horticultural Society. Sorta.

Last week a group of photographers came together to pull off a styled shoot at the Elm Bank Horticultural Society (you can read all about it here!) Part of the afternoon of shooting was a mock engagement session! Friend and fellow photographer Nicole along with her beau Jason posed and played for the camera as twenty other photographers directed them along. It was fun to see another photographer behind the camera and I think all that experience paid off! They rocked it out!

I had so much fun with these two naturals and the beautiful location of Elm Bank was the perfect backdrop! Enjoy Nicole and Jason's "faux" engagement!

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A behind the scenes glimpse at the craziest that was the afternoon!

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Jackie & Damian's New Haven and Yale University Engagement

In high school I played clarinet. In band. Yes, I was a band geek, but don't worry I didn't go to band camp! I loved music and it was such an important part of my life from elementary school through college. When I decided to go to Northeastern, I made sure to be a part of the music program there, because I couldn't fathom the idea of not playing anymore. And so I joined the band and was well on my way to continuing my band geek streak in college.

I remember one day, Northeastern and Harvard decided to have a joint concert of sorts. We combined forces to put on a concert of Wagner I believe. Now, the Harvard kids were talented. And dedicated. And AMAZING musicians. Northeastern, well, not so much. I sat next to one student, and I was in awe of how talented he was. I was good, but he was great. Music clearly came quickly and easily to him and I felt honored to be playing next to him!

If you had told me that years later I would photographing that same student's wedding, I would have probably laughed at you. But as fate would have it, that talented musician, Damian, would later go on to date my good friend Jackie. And they would later ask me to photograph their wedding. It's such a small world.

When it came time for their engagement session, Jackie was nervous. They're not the posing, make out in front of the camera type people, she said. But what she didn't take into consideration is that their genuine love for each other would shine through their images. Jackie and Damian are the type of people that love to have fun with each other. Whether its on the soccer field or at their home, these two make each other laugh. These two truly enjoy doing life together. And those are the things that make an image come alive.

Jackie and Damian, I'm so excited I got to spend this past Saturday wandering the streets of New Haven with you! I'm excited for your wedding this September! Thanks for making my job easy and FUN!

To sign Damian & Jackie's guest book and to be notified when their images are online, click here.

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Damian & Jackie's Yale University Engagement

On Saturday Dave and I took a little road trip down to New Haven to photograph Jackie and Damian's engagement session. These Harvard alums (now almost Yale PhD-ers!!) showed me around town and the Yale campus as we reveled in the AMAZING weather. (70's in March anyone?:)) We had so much fun together, laughing at Damian's stink eye and reliving stories of Jackie's grace (;)). I can't wait to share some adorable images from their session later this week! Make sure to stop back on Friday for more! Happy Monday!

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Wedding Love: What To Wear

The Engagement Session: What To Wear

Inevitably I will get asked the question: "What should we wear to our engagement session?" I hear ya! It's tricky finding clothing and accessory items that fit your personality and express who you are. After several years of photographing engagement sessions and having had the opportunity to be in front of the camera myself I've learned some helpful tips on how to dress to look your best. I have shared them below. Enjoy!

1. Match your location and think of the season.

It seems simple enough but dressing appropriately for the season and location in which you are being photographed in is important. For example, if you are having a snowy, winter engagement session, dressing in shorts and flip flops would look strange AND you'd be incredibly uncomfortable. Whereas, if you dressed in layers of sweaters, jackets, hats, mittens, boots and a cute scarf, you'd not only look appropriate to the time of year but you'd also look adorable! The season in which you choose to have your engagement session is the back drop to your photos.Β  As you dress for your session, think about where and when you'll be having your images taken and try to match and coordinate with the locale. Look at the woman above, who is dressed in warm layers, pops of color, all with and edge of style. She is coordinated for the season in which she is being photographed all with a pop of color to help her stand out against the white snow. She fits effortlessly into the scene, that is what you want to try to achieve:)

2. Keep it personal

Sometimes people feel the need to dress in clothing choices that are completely out of the norm for them. And while I am ALL about fashion and stylish couples, if you're dressing in items that just don't fit who you are, then you're going to be uncomfortable. And that will definitely show in your images. Picking clothing options for your engagement session requires a little bit of thought. Who are you as a person? What do you like? Do you like the beach, do you like the outdoors? Do you like fashion and super high heels? Do you like to wear suits or a pair of jeans? It goes on and on, but the better sense you have of yourself and your style the easier it will be to know how to dress for your session. For me, I relish the opportunity to dress up, so an outfit like the one above, a pair of high heels, cute earrings, a tote, white pants and a simple black shirt would do just the trick. I can see me know walking around the city feeling all glam, yes please! But that's ME. Sure everyday I wear a comfy shirt and my favorite pair of jeans, but I also love the opportunity to dress up! Really think about who you are and your personality and use that to help you plan out outfits and locations for your session.

 

3. Don't be afraid of color and don't forget to accessorize!

Often times I'll see couples who dress in grey, black, dark blue and more black. Maybe it's a Northeast thing, we sure do love our blacks and greys! But please don't be afraid of pops of color! I love the examples of the coral and teal for summer above. But color isn't just for summer and spring! Plums, shades of cranberry and forest greens are great for fall and crimson is an amazing color to pop against the bleak landscape of winter! Adding color to your outfit, whether it is in your clothing or accessory choices, adds much needed contrast and interest to your images. Also think about your accessory choices. Adding a pendant necklace or some hoop earrings or a statement ring are just some of the ways to add interest to your outfit. Accessories are a key element to help bring your entire look together! Don't be afraid to be bold and colorful with your accessories!

4. Compliment, don't match.

In all of the examples I have chosen, I have tried to pick outfits that compliment each other but that are not matchy-matchy. Whether it is in color choice or style of outfit, they fit well together. For example below the two outfits on the left work for several reasons. First they match the season. I can picture this for a fall engagement session in the woods or up in the mountains. It has a great relaxed and casual look to it that is reminiscent of that time of year. Secondly, the hints of brown and green help to tie both outfits together without looking identical. The color is a unifying factor. Third, the outfits are simple yet stylish. While the guy has a plaid pattern on his shirt, the girl has kept her top to a simple cream and green cardigan. This helps to keep everything cohesive and clean.

5. Use tools like Polyvore, Pinterest and your favorite magazine or clothing catalog.

All of the examples I have brought together were found on Pinterest and Polyvore. Finding your fashion inspiration is so helpful in creating outfit choices that fit you. For me that has changed dramatically over the last few years. Today I find myself drawn to J.Crew, Michael Kors, and Tommy Hilfiger. I'm a mix of glam and preppy and that suits me just fine:)! I'll often find myself scouring through magazines to help find outfits that I like as well. Find whatever inspires you and build from there. Look at your favorite clothing lines, your favorite brands, your favorite stores, heck even your favorite celebrity. Figure out why you like those things and how that speaks to who you are. From there, choosing clothing items that fit you becomes a much easier task. You have a clearer idea of what will look good on you and what will express your personality.

I could go on and on but I'll stop there:) I hope even the least fashion savvy of you are left feeling inspired and encouraged! Fashion can be overwhelming because there are so many choices, options and opinions. Narrowing that all down to only what speaks to you, you'll have a clearer vision of how to express who you are through the items that you wear!

 

Wedding Love: Defining My Style

It's definitely booking season! Which means lots of consultations, lots of new couples and lots of questions! One of the most popular questions that I get asked (and one of the hardest to answer) is what is my style of photography? Or rather how to I operate on a wedding day? Or rather how would I describe my images. Phew! Cue the sweat! But this is definitely an important question to ask your photographer and important for a photographer to figure out for themselves!

Over this past year I my answer to this question has evolved. When I entered the year in 2011, I was still very influenced as my time as a news photographer and found the transition between news photography and wedding photography to be harder than I thought. I clung to a lot of things from my previous job that I just didn't have a place in my new business. So as the year progressed I took chunks of time to evaluate where I was and where I wanted to head and adjusted my style and process accordingly. Today, I take the best of my previous life as a news photographer and combine with a whole new style as a wedding photographer.

Because this question of style and vision of photography has come up a lot in recent client meetings, I thought I'd take some time to break down how I view a wedding day and what my goals are for your images.

1. Natural. I want to create images that are natural to each couple, that represent who that couple is and what they are all about. A lot of couples come to me and say they don't want posed pictures. What they really mean is that they images that reflect who they are instead of cookie cutter poses. I pose my clients A LOT, but I do so in ways that maintain the intimacy and uniqueness that couples are looking for. I often tell my couples after I pose them to feel free toΒ  move around, to snuggle in or to just goof around with each other. There is no right or wrong when it comes to being in front of the camera, just being yourself:)

2. Detail Oriented. I LOVE details, especially wedding day details. I love being able to have time on the wedding day to photograph the little details that go into making your wedding day special and unique. The dress, the veil, the shoes, the ring, the bouquet, the centerpieces, the invitations, you name it, I love it:) These are the images that help tell the story of your wedding day and make a wedding album complete. Often couples have spent months planning, thinking and agonizing over these details and want to have them captured in a meaningful way. At the end of the day, your bouquet dies, your cake is eaten and your dress is stored away. But these details live on through your images.

3. Romantic. I'm a sucker for anything romantic and I definitely bring that into my photography style. I love images that are intimate, where the couple is focused only on each other. I'm all about happy couples in love and there is nothing more beautiful to me than two people who have found their perfect match in each other. Love is infectious and I love being able to capture that and share it with others. I want to create images that reflect that sense of intimacy and joy you have in being with each other. And typically when that starts to happen, I will squeal. (Previous clients can attest to that;))

4. Iconic. When I was a news photographer my job was to be able to take a photograph that told a complete story. I had to create images that has sense of time, place, emotion, and story all within one image, all while being creative. It was challenge I took on every day at work and it's what I loved about my job. I wanted to keep that sensebility in my wedding photography and often try to grab images or sets of images that have a sense of time, place, emotion and story. I want my couples to walk away with at least one image that can sum up their wedding day as a whole, an iconic image of a beautiful day.

5. Fun. Fun!! Who would have thought!! My favorite things about being a wedding photographer is meeting happy couples in love! I want to work with joyful, happy people who can't wait to get married. And guess what, those same people also like to have fun! Sometimes planning a wedding can be stressful, heck, let me restate: IT IS STRESSFUL, and you need outlets where you can let loose and be yourself. My goal is to create that environment for you throughout our time together. And while I do pose my couples and give lots and lots of direction, most of the time my couples end up laughing and goofing around with each other. That's what I want. Because an image of you laughing with your husband to be or your groom is what is going to make you smile for years to come. My job is to capture those moments for you to cherish forever!

I hope that gives you an idea of my goals for your images as your photographer. My aim is to attract couples who have the same goals and desires for their wedding photography. Couples who want natural images that are romantic, iconic and fun! (with lots of details sprinkled all over:)) If you find yourself nodding in agreement, shoot me an email or leave a comment, I'd love to chat with your about your wedding!! And to all my photographer friends out there, here's to booking season and defining who you are as a photographer!

 

 

The End of 2011 | A Thank You From Me To You

If you had asked me what I envisioned for the coming year in January of 2011 I wouldn't have even been able to come close to what this year has been. The people, the events, the places traveled, it's been overwhelming to take a look back at these past months. Thank you for being part of such a wonderful year. For allowing me to be a part of your lives, for sharing a little bit of who you are and for giving me permission to live out my dreams. Without you, none of this would be possible! I'm so grateful for each moment experienced this past year and I eagerly await what 2012 will bring!

Thank You From Me To You.

A little behind the scenes action ;)

Mike & Monica's Post Office Square and Fenway Park Engagement

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Monica is a fiesty Colombian who keeps Mike on his toes. But that's one of the reasons why he loves her. Her zest for life brings out the best in Mike and when they are together, he lights up. They balance each other out, complimenting another in their weaknesses and strengths. Most importantly they like to have fun and they like to make each other laugh. And after all is said and done, that's what helps keep a relationship going strong!

My husband and I have known Mike and Monica for several years now, and have had the joy of watching their journey towards marriage. Being able to witness the beginning stages of their relationship till now as they move into the next stage of their life, has been so much fun. I can't wait to see what this next part of life has in store for these two:) This past weekend the four of us spent the afternoon wandering the neighborhood where Mike works, with a stop at Fenway Park, for their engagement session. And despite the frigid temperatures those smiles never left their faces, they were just happy to be with each other! Please enjoy Mike and Monica's very Boston engagement session, and make sure to leave them some love below:)!

The image below was processed with the new VSCO presets for Lightroom. Make sure to check in next week as I'll be reviewing them:)!

A Preview of Mike & Monica's Post Office Square and Fenway Park Engagement

Ahh, I can't tell you how excited I am to share this engagement session with you later this week! Dave and I have known Mike and Monica for several years now. I remember the first time Mike started talking about this girl he met and how there was this spark and excitement in his voice as he talked about her! It seems like yesterday that they met and know here they are preparing for their wedding! This past weekend I had the joy of photographing their engagement session in downtown Boston and per Monica's request, Fenway Park! There will be lots more to share on Friday, so make sure to come back! For now here's a sneak peek of what's to come:)

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Joe & Jennifer's Engagement in Marblehead

Are you ready?! Jennifer & Joe's engagement session is here! These two are so excited to tie the knot next August and I can't wait to be there documenting it all! We started at their home in Marblehead and then visited their favorite spots around town. It was a beautiful day for an engagement with crisp blue skies and a gorgeous fall sun, plus an adorably happy couple in love. So grab a cup of coffee, tea or drink of choice, sit back and enjoy their sweet cuddles, laughter and love! Meet Jenny and Joe:)

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A Preview of Joe & Jennifer's Engagement in Marblehead

Man am I excited to share this engagement session with you later this week! I got to spend the afternoon with Joe and Jennifer in Marblehead, one of my favorite places! It was fun to come back to a place I spent a lot time in as a kid, teenager and adult:) Even more exciting to photograph such a happy couple in love! So prepare yourself the adorableness that is coming on Thursday! For now, enjoy their sneak peek!

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Brian & Debra's Engagement Session in Beacon Hill & The Boston Public Garden

What better to brighten up this rainy and drab Thursday than with Brian and Debra's fabulous fall and sunny engagement session in Boston. We spent the afternoon wandering the streets of Beacon Hill and exploring the grounds of the Boston Public Garden all while basking in the unusually warm weather. These two spent their time together wrapped in each others arms, Brian particularly enjoying the chance to steal a kiss or two from Deb;)! So grab a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or anything to warm you up on this rainy and cold Thursday, and enjoy Brian and Debra's engagement!

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A Preview of Brian & Debra's Beacon Hill & Boston Public Garden Engagement

Last week I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Deb and Brian in Boston. We thoroughly enjoyed the unusually warm weather and beautiful blue September sky. (And I'm pretty sure Deb and Brian enjoyed the excuse to make out a time or two;)) I can't wait to share more with you later this week, but for now, a sneak peek! Enjoy!

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