A walk in the woods with Sarah & Stuart | Stowe, VT engagement photos
- At April 07, 2016
- By Jen
- In Engagements, Photography, Travel, WEDDING
- 8
“C’mon, dehg.” I hear as they make their way out across the drive, and up a hill into the forest…
From the beautiful craftsmanship and artistry that they both bring to the world in careers, to the way in which they chose to spend their free time and their days, Sarah and Stuart are one of those couples that I almost can’t believe I was lucky enough to find.
She’s a stunning little firecracker Long Island native, and he’s a Vermont-born and raised master welder, builder, woodsman, snowboarding adventurer! (needing few words to display a heart of gold:) Being given the honor of getting to know these lovebirds was an inspiration.
We walk through the woods and out into a clearing that rolls down to a fairytale worthy frozen pond. Flanked by trees so tall they’ve surely seen stories of many generations, it set the scene for Stuart’s next idea of fun: boot-skating Sarah around in Notebook-worthy fashion;)
It was both a visual and emotional oasis for me, their slice of heaven in these green mountains (which is why I spent hours upon hours hearing more about their story together in this magical place).
One of the best things I can do for my photo clients is take the time to get to know them — We love the photos with meaning, and authenticity. They resonate, and they have soul. When getting to know them also turns into seeing yourself, your own values (as well as parting phrases like “I feel like I’ve known you my whole life!”) you know something is going right. Thank you Sarah and Stuart, for putting your trust and story in my camera-laden hands! I wouldn’t be able to continue this pursuit and passion without you.
“He’s taken me with him before,” she says, speaking of his early morning turkey hunts. “It’s very dark, peaceful… you can’t see anything because it’s so dark, but that tunes you into all your other senses. It’s a wonderful experience, you wake up with nature, and the sun…”
Cape Cod Proposal | Nobska Light
- At November 20, 2015
- By Jen
- In Engagements, Photography, Travel, WEDDING
- 0
And here we are, at the edge of the world, taking in every minute of beauty and reflecting on what truly matters…
Congrats to Jordan & Emily! More from this surprise proposal is on its way.
Kristin & Matt | Expecting | Boston Public Garden Maternity Photos
- At November 04, 2015
- By Jen
- In Families, KIDS, Photography, Travel
- 0
Baby girl W is here and already one week old!
I was hoping this blog post would be Just the thing to invite her out into the world (after she missed her due date and then some!). Alas, as has been the case with my blogging opportunities, the post lay dormant as another pesky draft floating unseen on the waves of “busy season” – which was extra eventful for me this year!
Thanks to quite a few incredible new clients, colleagues, and networks, I’m encouraged to say that I’m excited to keep growing this business: from my nomadic New England existence, to a new home base in my beautiful home state of Vermont, here we go!
The photos we capture (and the experience that invariably comes with them) are why the long, never off-duty, mind constantly ticking, hours of planning, and prep, and post-production, are worth it to me… I get to share my passion for freezing moments and light; I get to share time, fun, and thoughts, with people who begin to tell me their story; I get to learn, and connect, and inspire, and be inspired. If there’s one thing I’m certain of it’s that human connection matters. I hope the photos I take help bring that to life.
Kristin & Matt:
These two have a quiet, (peaceful) love for one another… it’s so true, and so present, however, that it shouts at you from just about every one of these photos. I have been dying to share the complete set, so without further ado!
See Part II – Boston Maternity & Baby shower photos here
A 50th Birthday Celebration in NYC!
- At July 31, 2015
- By Jen
- In Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
- 3
It brings a smile to my face to review images and recollect all the fun moments from this recent NY DUMBO shoot. 50 years young, the beautiful woman in purple (dress) celebrated her half century birthday with fourteen other lovely ladies traveling from all over North America!
They all also happen to be related (no shortage of lovely genes here!) and to have the opportunity to travel into NYC for a long weekend of sight-seeing, dining, & leisure — all with the intention of reuniting and celebrating their wonderful sister/aunt/great-aunt’s life and milestone birthday — was one they certainly seemed to live-up and enjoy.
I feel lucky to have met this inspiring bunch – their positive energy was contagious. Here’s a taste of their time by Jane’s Carousel
Protected: City Hall Wedding | NYC
- At January 06, 2015
- By Jen
- In Engagements, Holidays, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized, WEDDING
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Libby & Tony’s New England Winter Engagement Shoot
- At January 28, 2013
- By Jen
- In Engagements, Photography, Travel, WEDDING
- 3
I can’t express in words the amount of excitement I had about shooting up in a snowy New England landscape earlier this month. It was an engagement session for the first couple to have booked a 2013 wedding with me! Libby and Tony are a wildly photogenic couple, but more than anything they’re just really great, down to earth and kind people. So it was wonderful to capture their spirits as we explored the grounds of St. Gauden’s. I think it’s easy to see that these two get along – and I couldn’t have had a better time shooting with them, so THANKS again you two!!
Castle in the Clouds | a Michael Tallman Wedding
- At March 12, 2012
- By Jen
- In branding, Photography, Travel, WEDDING
- 0
So January 2012 has come and gone – note to self: don’t make declarations of a commitment to your blog and then fail to follow through!
To be fair, January proved to be unpredictably busy (packed with client web projects and a move) and February flew by while I tied up unfinished work and took care of administrative duties. One of which, I am happy to report, is a new blog/website/online service facelift – keep an eye out for that! But I can’t let all that keep me from sharing some of the beauty I’ve witnessed this past year. Today I’d love to start playing catch up by highlighting my growth into the wonderful world of wedding photography…
I’m lucky enough to be able to share with you a select set of images that I took shooting for Michael Tallman back in September. The beauty of New England in the fall certainly has no bounds, in my book. Add a group of family and friends brought together by a couple’s love and commitment to one another – magical evening.
This breathtaking wedding location is appropriately titled, “Castle in the Clouds”
Happy First Day of Spring!
- At March 22, 2010
- By Jen
- In Families, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
- 0
So I’ve been dreaming about tropical vacations for the past, oh, 5 months? Thanks to the imminent warmer weather in this turn of seasons, there is finally substantial light at the end of a rainy gray tunnel! What a beautiful weekend we had. I spent mine down in D.C., on a little “mini vacation”, where a very special little man just experienced a first full year of life. Happy 1st Birthday to the ever sweet and smiley guest of honor!
I’m proud to call this lovely set of people family <3 Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
On our travels about the city, I couldn’t keep from expressing how much I LOVE the D.C. metro platforms. So open, clean, and inviting. Haha. Smooth escalators that wrap their way down each side make for a pleasant entry/exit… Chris even said it reminded him of Disney World, and coming from him that’s the highest of compliments. Did I mention the cathedral-like ceilings and lack of harsh light? And lining each edge of the platform are these little red circles that calmly pulse on and off as the train pulls in. Yes, I’m admitting my excitement over this detail. “Underground Oasis: a D.C. metro story”:
(Gallery Pl stop, L’Enfant Plaza stop, Union Station, National Museum of American History – First Ladies exhibit, NMAH abstract flag (40’x19′) above the entrance to a new Star-Spangled Banner gallery, and a bloomin’ sign of Spring!)