2020 was quite the year, but not in the way that any of us had imagined when it began. Rather than the exciting year we all had planned, we sheltered in place, wore masks, sanitized, quarantined, and found new ways to manage our daily lives in the midst of a global pandemic. The event industry was hit so incredibly hard, with most of us losing nearly our full calendar of weddings and events. It was a punch to the gut every time we read about another small business that had to close down because they were not able to weather this seemingly never-ending storm.
Best of 2018 {Massachusetts & New Hampshire Wedding, Event & Portrait Photographers}
What an amazing year this has been! Writing the end of year blog is always my favorite thing to do as it gives me another opportunity to revisit some of my favorite images we have taken this year…with some of our favorite people! As we look back on the year we have had we are so thankful for all of our amazing clients! We have had the pleasure of sharing some of your most important moments with you guys and it means the world to us that you had us capture them for you. This year we have shared so many laughs and emotional tears that is almost bittersweet that this year is coming to an end!
Labor Day Wedding Package Sale {New England Wedding Photographers} Our Biggest Sale Ever!!!
Smolak Farms Wedding {North Andover, Massachusetts Wedding Photographers} Aundie & John
Aundie and John's day started out with not one...but two first looks! And neither of them were between the Bride and Groom! John was able to sneak over to see his daughter Lily for the first time and surprise her with a special gift before the wedding, and then Aundie shared a moment with her Dad before the wedding also! It was such an amazing opportunity to witness these special moments with this family. One day John will be seeing Lily for the first time before her wedding, just like Aundie and her Dad, so this moment gave me ALL THE FEELS!
Hampton Beach NH Proposal {New Hampshire Engagement and Wedding Photographers} Colin & Rachel
Colin emailed a few months back asking if we could be there to capture his proposal to his girlfriend Rachel. After I stopped doing my happy dance of excitement we got to planning the perfect proposal. They met a few years ago at a concert in Boston, but they shared their first date, first kiss, and he asked her to be his girlfriend at Hampton Beach. This was a special place for them so he knew it was the perfect place to propose. He booked a weekend getaway there and we got to planning!
Greycourt Park, Methuen Engagement Session {Massachusetts Engagement Photographer} Amanda & Connor
Amanda & Connor did their engagement session with us a few months ago, but since today feels like January I figured it was the perfect opportunity to share their photos. I struggled with how to title this blog because this session was SO MUCH MORE than just an engagement session! It was a engagement session, a family session, and a pregnancy reveal all wrapped up into one adorable package! I have known Amanda since we bought our home 5 years ago because she lives in our backyard. Not in the homeless vagrant kind of way, but she lives in the house behind mine...so I also live in her backyard.
Rolling Ridge Retreat Engagement Session {Massachusetts Engagement Session} Audrey & Tony
During Audrey and Tony's Engagement Session, one thing we learned was these two can't help but make each laugh, and we loved it! We met up with Audrey and Tony for an evening Engagement Session at Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover. Lucky for us, the flowers were all starting to bloom and the clouds parted just enough to give us a hint of a sunset while we made our way around their beautiful property.
Union Bluff Meeting House, York ME Wedding {Maine Wedding Photographers} Kate & Nick
There is nothing more exciting than crossing the bridge into Maine, and that is especially true when you going there to capture a wedding for two of the nicest people we know on a perfect summer day! Kate and Nick's wedding was held at the Union Bluff Meeting House in York ME. One of the best parts about having your wedding at the Union Bluff is that everything is right outside of your room. Directly above the reception hall are hotel rooms and the bridal suite, with more hotel rooms next door. The ceremonies are held on the hotel's lawn overlooking the beach, which is directly across the street.
Greycourt Park, Methuen MA {Massachusetts Engagement Photographer} Caitlin & Jeff
Most of the engagement sessions we capture are during autumn. and considering how gorgeous it is in New England I can't say I blame them. However, we love when our couples want to do something different and were thrilled when Caitlin and Jeff wanted to plan their engagement session in the winter! We went to Greycourt Park in Methuen for their session and it was the perfect snowy spot for their photos.
Diburro's Wedding {Massachusetts Wedding Photographer} Megan & Michael
After we spent a fun morning capturing Megan and Michael's Engagement Session this past spring at Smolak Farms, we knew we were going to have a great time capturing their wedding. Lucky for us, they did not disappoint! They were married at Saint Michael's Church in North Andover on a perfect October day. Michael was accompanied by not only his Mother, but their adorable daughter Emily as he walked down the aisle to marry Megan. During the ceremony, Megan and Michael could not contain their excitement as they smiled and giggled through the whole ceremony.
Cobbetts Pond Engagement Session {New Hampshire Engagement Photographer} Adrienne & Ken
When people ask how we get most of our wedding clients from, the answer is a resounding 'Word Of Mouth'! We have been so lucky to have such amazing clients over the years and there is no bigger compliment we can get than to have them refer us to their friends. When Adrienne got in touch with us to discuss her wedding photography, she let us know that she had met one of our future Brides.
Merrimack Valley Golf Course, Methuen MA {Massachusetts Wedding Photographers} Michelle & Salvatore's Wedding
When Michelle and Salvatore contacted us to capture their wedding at The Merrimack Valley Golf Course in Methuen we were thrilled! As much as we love traveling all over New England, our favorite wedding venue is still in our hometown of Methuen.
Ogunquit Maine Beach Wedding {Maine Wedding Photographer} Star and Valerie
What better way to kick off the summer than a perfect day in Ogunquit, Maine celebrating Star and Valerie's wedding! Rather than following a schedule, they let the day play out naturally, which was a great change of pace for us. Valerie was calm as could be as she was getting ready, while Star had such sweet nerves as she awaited seeing her future wife in her beautiful dress for the first time.
Boston's North End Engagement Shoot {Massachusetts Engagement Photographer} Michelle & Salvatore
Having only spoken to Michelle on the phone, we couldn't wait to meet them for their engagement session since their wedding is in just 2 months! We immediately connected through our chat as Michelle is also a small business owner at Baby Bump Bundle that specializes in adorable care packages for Mommas to be and new Moms. Michelle and Sal met in the North End of Boston where she used to live, so it was the perfect backdrop for their engagement shoot.
Smolak Farms Engagement Shoot {Massachusetts Engagement Photographer} Megan & Michael
When Megan contacted us about capturing her wedding we were thrilled! I have known her since our days at CCHS together. When discussing the location of her engagement session she loved the idea of Smolak Farms as it was one of her and Michael's first dates. It was gorgeous there with all the blooming apple trees {who knew apple trees were so pretty when they didn't have apples}, and we had such a great morning wandering the farm with them.
