On Saturday, I spent a couple hours with Matthew and Jacob, two twin brothers who are Seniors in the Class of 2013 at Sanborn Regional High School.  While they were a couple of serious guys, I did get a “hint” of an occasional smile from these guys.  We had a great time and enjoyed some nice scenery in the park…sort of the calm before the Sandy “Franken-Storm” !

 Jacob:

Matthew: 

Congratulations Guys!

Warren

On Friday, I spent the afternoon with Josh and Marissa, photographing their wedding and reception at Atkinson Country Club.  What a beautiful day sunny and a beautiful venue for their fall wedding.  They chose fall colors to compliment the season, and the low sun added to the warm colors of the afternoon.  The weather was a bit brisk but all survived the wedding then headed indoors for the reception.  Marissa used some of her engagement pictures we took to make centerpieces for the table, but she hated to admit she got the idea from…um…Martha Stewart!

GETTING READY:

The Dress

Marissa Reacts with “WOW” after seeing her hair done by Sheila

Marissa’s Mom Dee Laces Her Dress

Finishing Touches

Marissa’s Dad Ray Sees Her In Her Dress

…and Reacts While Her Mom Watches With Emotion

Marissa Was a Beautiful Bride!

Meanwhile, the guys were already dressed and ready to show off their unique addition to the traditional wedding attire…CONS!

…Lineup or Wedding Party?

All American Converse All Stars!

Marissa’s Dad Ray Gets His Boutonniere

Marissa’s Mother Dee Gets Her Coursage

Josh’s Dad Rohn Gets His Boutonniere

Jacki, Josh’s Mother’s Corsage

DETAILS:

The Bouquet

The Rings

CEREMONY:

Marissa Enters With Her Parents

Josh See’s Marissa In Her Dress

Beautiful Day, Beautiful Venue!

Josh Reads Vows He Wrote to Marissa

Followed By Marissa Who Wrote Vows of Her Own

The Ring Exchange

Unity Sand Ceremony

The Kiss

Whoa! …Fist Bump!

WEDDING PARTY:

The Guys

The Girls

JOSH and MARISSA:

Twilight At The Gazebo

THE RECEPTION:

The Newlyweds Arrive At the Reception

The First Dance

Josh’s Best Man Bob Toasts the Couple

Marissa’s Maid of Honor Kelly Sang Her Tribute to the Couple

Josh’s Grandfather Bill Gave The Blessing

Marissa Dances With Her Father

…Followed By Josh and His Mother Jacki

The Cake…er…Cupcake!

Josh and Marissa Cut the Cupcake

The Evening Ended With a Bubble Filled Send-Off

What a great evening!  I enjoyed sharing your wedding with you guys and capturing some wonderful images for you.

VENDORS:

• Venue:  Atkinson Country Club
• Officiant:  John (Friend of Josh’s Family)
• Cake:  Who You Callin’ Cupcake?
• Flowers: Freshwater Farms

Thanks to Lauren for her assistance.

Warren

Today, I spent time with Sam and Lindsay, shooting some images to celebrate their engagement.  They are a great couple and they are so compatible.  This was especially special for me because…well…Lindsay is my daughter.  I’m so happy for her and I like Sam, who’s been a great influence and companion for her.  So we spent some time in the woods around the house getting some wonderful shots.  Of course, we had to mix in a shot or two with one of Sam’s “toys”!

Congratulations to you both.  I have to say this was my most favorite engagement session…call that a biased opinion…but I really enjoyed capturing some great images of the two of you.

Love, Dad.

On Friday, I spent a few hours with Corie, Nichole and their family at an ocean-front home in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.  They had planned on a small ceremony with family and the ocean as the backdrop.  Unfortunately, mother nature chose not to cooperate and the day was windy and rainy.  At the last minute, when it was apparent that the outside wedding wasn’t going to happen, they improvised and held the ceremony on the back enclosed patio of the home.  Nichole had spent time decorating carnival-style masks that were planned to add a different wrinkle to the standard wedding theme.  In the end, the ceremony went off without a hitch, even in close quarters and we ended up with a few minutes without rain so we could capture a few images of Corie and Nichole by the ocean.

Carnival Masks On Display

Corie Helps Nichole’s Dad James With His Tie

Clayton and Isabella

Nichole Helps Clayton Get Dressed

Corie Get’s Ready

Nichole, A Hairdresser, Know’s What She’s Doing

The Dress

Alexis Tries On One of the Masks

Corie Helps Paige With a Carnival Mask

Poor Brendon Wasn’t Feeling Well, But Was A Trooper And Wanted to Participate

Clayton Handles His Own Tie

Corie Helps Clayton With His Carnival Mask

Corie

Contemplating the Day….or Checking for Rain?

Corie and His Brother Doug

One of the Masks Tried on by Isabella

Nichole’s Mother Mary Helps James With His Boutonniere

Nichole Tries One of Several Carnival Masks

Nichole Get’s Help From Alexis, Shannon, and Paige

Nichole Was a Beautiful Bride

Nichole’s Father James See’s Her In Her Dress

Clayton Didn’t Make It To The Ceremony

Ceremony:

Brendon and Jadeyn Start the Ceremony Off

With Clayton Passed Out, Isabella Was On Her Own

Nichole and Her Father James Enter

Corie Sees Nichole In Her Dress for the First Time

The Ceremony Was Cramped But No Less Special

The Ring Exchange

The Kiss

The Newlyweds

One of my smallest but most interesting weddings…what a fun time…thanks guys!

Warren

On Saturday, Kris and Kim were married in a beautiful spot…on the shores of Newfound Lake, NH.  They had a special family member at their service also…their dog, Layla.  The Inn at Newfound Lake offered a great setting for the ceremony and reception; a beach service and a reception in their grand barn, closing with a great fireworks display…all put on by the inn.  We captured some great images and I had a great time with Kris, Kim and their friends and family…what a fun group they were!

Details:

The Beach Was Decorated Beautifully

The Barn at the Inn at Newfound Lake

The Bouquet

The Rings

Getting Ready:

Kris’s Best Man (and Brother) Kelly, Helped Him Get Ready

The Guys Special Socks

The Guys…and Layla

Meanwhile, Kim and the Girls Prepare:

The Dress

Kim and Her Mother Cindy

Matching Monograms

A Little Girls Dream – Erin, One of the Flower Girls

Intricate Lacing

Everyone Was Excited About Kim in Her Dress

Kim Was a Beautiful Bride

Kris and Kim chose to see each other before the wedding which gave us the opportunity to capture Kris’s “First Look” of Kim in her dress. 

…of Course the First Look Always Ends in a Kiss

The Ceremony:

The Guitarist, Steve Organek, Was Wonderful

Kim’s Dad Dennis Escorts Her To The Ceremony

What a Backdrop for a Wedding Ceremony…Beautiful!

Kim Says Her Vows to Kris

Kris Then Offers His Vows

The Ring Exchange

The Kiss

The Smith’s (all 3 of them) Leave the Ceremony

I Love the Rich Colors of the Afternoon Fall Sun

Of Course…Beach = Sand In Shoes!

The Newlyweds:

Quaint Fountain at the Inn

I Love Rim-Lighting From the Sun

A Family Pose

The Wedding Party:

The Wedding Party Celebrates the Day

The Reception:

The Wedding Party Made Quite an Entrance

The First Dance

Kim’s Maid of Honor Lindsay Gives a Heartfelt Toast To The Couple

…As Did the Best Man Kelly

The Cake

Cutting The Cake

After a Pleasant Cake Exchange, A Kiss

We Snuck Out For a Sunset Shot

Everyone Enjoyed the DJ, Chris

The Evening Ended With Fireworks

What a great day guys…beautiful day and beautiful venue.  You guys did it right!

I enjoyed spending the afternoon and evening with you and was really happy with the great images I was able to capture for you of your special day.

Congratulations!

Warren

Vendors:

• Venue:  The Inn at Newfound Lake
• Guitarist: Steve Organek
• Flowers: Lotus Floral Designs
• Cake: Jacques Fine European Pastires
• DJ: Get Down Tonight Entertainment (Chris)

Josh and Marissa spend a lot of time in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  They like the town and they particularly like the Strawbery Banke Museum.  It was therefore especially fitting for us to shoot their engagement pictures in Portsmouth.  We chose to start out in Prescott Park then worked are way into the side streets that offered some fantastic architecture.  These older buildings have so much character and I love shooting in Portsmouth for that reason.

I’m looking forward to the wedding in October guys…thanks for allowing me another great afternoon in Portsmouth and I enjoyed our time together!

Warren

I met with Kris and Kim (and Layla) in Wolfeboro this week to shoot their engagement.  They met in at Camp Carefree nearby and visit this beautiful town on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee every chance they can.  On this day, we met at a small, lake side park right in town.  It was late in the day so the sun cast a warm tone that you can see in many images below.  They brought along their dog, Layla, who seemed to take the whole thing in stride and actually provided some great poses!

What a beautiful evening…I’m glad we found a great spot for images.  I had a good time guys, see you in a couple of weeks for your wedding!

Warren

While the rain was threatening, it never materialized, allowing for a nice, modest wedding at the East Parish Meeting House in Haverhill, Massachusetts.  This church was once attended by famous Haverhill poet John Greenleaf Whittier.  Unfortunately it has been abandoned as a place of worship until a few years ago, and recently was approved by Massachusetts to be nominated for placement in the National Historic Register.  The church is currently used for gatherings and weddings.  Interestingly enough, the church has no power, however big side windows produce nice lighting inside.  We had planned to shoot the wedding then head to another location for some images of Ryan and Erin, however Ryan injured his knee and is still recovering, so we stayed at the church and found some nice opportunities for images without asking Ryan to move around too much.  It turned out to be a nice afternoon that Ryan and Erin shares with family and close friends.

Details

Ryan Relaxes Before the Ceremony

Ryan’s Brother Matt…His Best Man

Erin’s Father Michael Waits for Erin to Arrive

Ryan Pins a Corsage on His Grandmother

…Then Helps Ryan With His Boutonniere

Erin Arrives At The Church

Erin’s Maid of Honor Nikki

Erin and Her Father Enter

Ryan See’s Erin In Her Wedding Dress

View From the Balcony

The Ring Exchange

The Kiss

The Wedding Party

The Happy Couple

The Bouquet

The Rings

Erin, The Beautiful Bride

One Last Kiss in the Old Church

I enjoyed working with you guys and seeing this historical church you chose for your wedding!

Warren

On Saturday, I shared a special day with a great couple, Isaac and Amanda.  The day was hot and humid and I could tell that poor Amanda was feeling the heat.  Their kids were part of the ceremony and did a great job participating…even carrying the “Just Married” sign as the whole family left the ceremony!   The rain kept us inside for most pictures, however we did escape to the Franklin Pierce Homestead just up the road for some shots of Isaac and Amanda.  The candy bar was a hit with everyone as were the cupcakes and all the great food…there was certainly no reason for anyone to leave hungry!

DETAILS

AMANDA GETTING READY

The Dress

Pam’s Mom Mary Patiently Laced the Dress

Like Tying a Shoe…Right?!

Savannah Had a Dress to Match Mom’s

Mary Helps With the Veil

Amanda Was a Beautiful Bride

Savannah Was a Cutie

Dante and Savannah Give Mom a Kiss

The Bouquet

MEANWHILE, ISAAC GETS READY

Isaac Looking Sharp

Isaac’s Dad, Isaac Sr. Lends a Hand

Isaac Sr. Helped Dante Also

How Bout That Orange Tie

Father and Son Enjoy a Laugh Together

Isaac Gets a Surprise Visit From Savannah

THE CEREMONY 

Dante and Savannah Enter…Dig That Sign

Amanda Enters, Escorted by Her Stepfather Gordon

Isaac See’s Amanda In Her Dress for the First Time

Dante Gets Into the Ceremony

…As Does Savannah

The Ring Exchange

That’s a Serious Kiss!

There’s That Just Married Sign!

THE NEWLYWEDS ALONE

Showing Some Love for the Baby

THE RECEPTION 

The Newlywed’s First Dance

After a Couple Attempts, Isaac Uses the Sling-Shot Method on the Garter

How’d She Toss That Without Flinching?

What Started Off Kind and Gentle…Well…You Guess…

A Precious Father-Daughter Dance

Congratulations to a great couple.  You’ve got a beautiful family and a lot of great friends.

Thanks for sharing your special day with me.  I’m glad I could capture it for future memories for you.

Best of luck to you both.

Warren

Vendor Listing:

• Dress:  David’s Bridal
• Flowers:  Generations Florist, Hillsborough, NH
• Cake:  Sweet Endings Bakery, Hillsborough, NH

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of revisiting Bittersweet Farm in Westport, Massachusetts.  I really like this venue; they have a nice gazebo where the ceremonies are held outside…that is, when there isn’t the threat of rain.  While it hadn’t rained yet, it was very humid and the threat seemed imminent, so the decision was made to move the ceremony and all the guests…some 170 of them, inside.  While this made for particularly tight quarters for the ceremony, it did provide those in the balcony overlooking the dance floor…er…ceremony, a great “birds eye” view of the proceedings.  It was clear that Tim and Pam have many wonderful friends who wanted to share this joyous occasion with them.  So we made the most of the circumstances and Tim and Pam had a wonderful wedding…and it did finally rain…just a little.

DETAILS

Many of the details were handmade, so they held special meaning to Tim and Pam.

PAM GETTING READY

The Dress

A Custom Hanger for The Future Mrs. Porter

Pam’s Mom Helps With the Dress

The Girls; Lindsey, Ashley and Melanie

Pam and Her Mother Kathy

Jim Was A Proud Father

Pam Was a Beautiful Bride

MEANWHILE, TIM AND THE BOYS HAVE SOME FUN

Calm Preparation

Bryan, Tim’s Best Man, Gives Him a Hand

Tim and His Father Donald

The Guys Found Time to Get In a Few Hoops…Check Out That Form!

…and a Stogie…

So…Tim and Pam wanted to stick with tradition and not see each other before the wedding, but, they just couldn’t stay away from each other.  So, with the help of a (pink??) blindfold and a cleverly placed hand over the eyes, they were able to meet before the ceremony without spoiling the tradition.  It was really cool and they had fun with it.

Nice PINK Blindfold There Tim!

Tim Found His Way to Pam…Blindfold and All…

They Had a Blast With It

…and a Tender Kiss on the Cheek

CEREMONY

Pam Arrives at Bittersweet Farm in the Limo

Dad Was Nearby to Help Her Out

Tim Sees Pam in Her Dress For The First Time….No Blindfold!

Joanne Sang, Accompanied by Lisa

Tim’s Brother Stephen Gives the First Reading

…Followed by Sister Corin

…and Finally Brother David

Louis Reads 1 Corinthians 13

Pam Gave Her Vows With Heartfelt Emotion

Tim Was Clearly Happy Giving His Vows

Exchanging of the Rings

The Kiss

Tim and Pam Leave the Room; Husband and Wife

The Wedding Party Jumps for Joy In Celebration of Tim and Pam’s Nuptials

I Love the Grounds of Bittersweet Farm…But We Were Close to Darkness…and Rain.

A Couple Clearly In Love!

Love That Gazebo!

THE RECEPTION

Tim and Pam Make Their Grand Entrance

…And Share a First Dance

Tim’s Best Man Bryan Gives a Toast to the Newlyweds

Followed by the Maid of Honor Ashley

…Tim Chose to Say A Few Words to Friends and Family

…As Did Pam…

Pam and Her Father Share an Emotional First Dance

It Was a Special Dance for Both

Tim and His Mother Carol Also Shared a Dance

We Gathered The Whole Crowd for a Large Group Photo

This Crowd Loved to Party!

The Evening Closes…

What a great wedding, in spite of the weather (or threat of it at least!).  I had a great time guys and I’m so glad you chose to share it with me and allow me to capture it for you.

Thank you!

Warren

PS: Thanks to Walter who was a great help!

Vendors:

• Dress:  David’s Bridal
• Flowers:  Arranged Occasions, Westport, MA
• Cake:  Bella Cakes, Marlboro, MA
• DJ: Michael Cordeiro of MC Music Productions, Tiverton, RI