Event Photography for Beginners
Event photography is a special skill. It takes a lot of practice to know just when it’s the right moment to click the shutter and to decide in that split second how to best compose the shot. Of course, it … Continued
Photos of Rough and Tumble Toddlers
Photographing toddlers is among the hardest part of my job. They never sit still! They hate posing for photos – if you ask them to smile at the camera, they do the opposite. They usually have a crying fit halfway … Continued
Honest Food Photography
I recently came across this article posted on Facebook which is a photographer’s side by side comparisons of fast food advertisements and the same food ordered from a real fast food restaurant. It’s a very cool comparison (and one that … Continued
Make the Most of your Family Portrait
Summertime is a great time for family photos – the weather is nice, everyone is tanned and relaxed and favorite places like beaches and parks are open and ready for photo-taking. Before you embark on your family portrait this summer, … Continued
Greenhouse Cafe in Burlington, CT – Open Air, Local Fare
(Full disclosure: my sister and her husband actually own and operate this little garden center, restaurant, and ice cream store in Burlington, CT. So I am pre-disposed to think it is a beautiful and amazing small business. But trust me, … Continued
Engagement Photography in Arnold Arboretum
When I do engagement photos for couples (which I do for all of my wedding photography clients as part of their package) I always encourage them to think of a location that is special for them, that says something about … Continued
Summer Wedding at the Danversport Yacht Club
This past weekend I photographed Laura and James’s wedding at the Danversport Yacht Club north of Boston. They had the most gorgeous day! Perfect temperature, clear blue sky and zero humidity. Remember that here in New England we get about … Continued
Things to Know When you Hire a Photographer
Most of the people who I work with in my photography business are first timers. Couples planning their wedding, new parents, small business owners, chefs, and non-profit groups often have little to no experience when it comes to hiring a … Continued
Samantha and Danny’s Wedding at the Topsfield Commons
Yesterday I was so so happy to share in Samantha and Danny’s wedding day at the Topsfield Commons. First, I met them at their respective parents’ homes to take photographs of them each getting ready with their entourages. Both seemed … Continued
Do We Really Need Engagement Photos?
If you are planning a wedding, you have probably already found that approximately 1,000,000 people are poised and ready to give you all kinds of advice you don’t need and didn’t ask for. It can be very hard to plan … Continued