Category Archives: Engagement Photography

Feb 15
Elizabeth and Michelle’s Engagement Session

When I work with a couple on their engagement photos, one of the most important things to decide is where we should have the session. I want to find a location where they can really relax and be comfortable. It can be challenging when you’re not used to being photographed to know “what to do” at first, so finding a place where the couple can almost ignore me and just enjoy each other’s company is ideal.

Elizabeth and Michelle mentioned right away that they wanted to do their engagement session in the snow because “…we love it, and winter has played a big part in our relationship, it’s carefree, playful, comfortable, relaxed, and beautiful!” We talked some more about what they like to do in the snow, and while bringing their snowboards out would have been a little too difficult, they mentioned that they had a small sled and I knew that was just the thing we needed. We headed out to a great park along the Mystic River with a few small hills and had a great photo session!

I posted their photos yesterday, and I was so happy to hear that they loved the emotion, laughter, and sparkle I captured in the shots! And I loved how involved they were in telling me about their relationship and personalities so the shoot was customized just for them. Now I am extra excited to work with them on their wedding day!

Below are a few of my favorite shots from our session. To see all the final images from our two-hour romp in the snow, check them out here








Feb 08
Elizabeth and Michelle Sneak Peak

Elizabeth and Michelle just booked me for their wedding in August, and were eager to do an engagement shoot in the snow, so we met up last Sunday in a park near me. It was an ideal day, warm, sunny, nice puffy clouds in the sky, and a fun couple to photograph!
They are both outdoorsy folks, so this was a great spot for them. Everything came together so well that day. I really enjoyed working with them, and I am excited to photograph them on their special day!






Feb 08
Top 10 Places for an Engagement Photo Session

Top 10 Places for an Engagement Photo Session
(in the Boston area)

Finding a place that suits the personality of the couple, or is significant to them in some way (like where the proposal happened, where they had their first date, where they like to spend their weekends, etc) is my favorite place to photograph the engagement session.

But sometimes, it’s hard to find a perfect place. Maybe the betrothed couple hasn’t lived in the area that long, or maybe the place they met is not very photogenic, whatever the case, I am devoting my top 10 this week to places that I would love to photograph a couple.

1. Beacon Hill: The narrow streets, red brick everywhere, it just screams New England! I photographed a bride and groom in the area, and am eager to do more shooting there.

2. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (http://www.decordova.org/): A sculpture park out among the trees would be a good location for both an artistic couple, and an outdoorsy couple.

3. Boston Public Garden (http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/emerald/public_garden.asp): The beautiful gardens, swan boats, and all kinds of beautiful flowers and trees would make some gorgeous photos.

4. Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA: For a traditional or historically minded New England couple, the Grist Mill, the Wayside Inn, and surrounding area looks timeless and the photos would capture the essence of New England.

5. The Arnold Arboretum (http://arboretum.harvard.edu/): A good place for an outdoorsy couple, it offers plenty space to walk around, and all kinds of different trees to shoot against.

6. The Frank Gehry building near MIT: A good location for an artistic couple, I think the shapes and textures would provide for a dynamic background.

7. Mystic River Reservation: Open fields, the river nearby, tall grass for a soft background. These things offer plenty of good photo opportunities. My wife and I did our engagement session there with Kate McKenna (http://www.crabapplephotography.com/), and I would really like to photograph a couple there, too.


8. Along the Rose Kennedy Greenway: With views of Boston, and plenty of green space, it would look great as a background, either at night or on a nice summer afternoon.

9. Your Neighborhood: With so many squares in Boston, each offering their own character, you have likely found your favorite restaurants, your favorite coffee shop, or a strip where you like to walk around. These are places that are part of your relationship. To spend an afternoon with you there would really provide us with some personal, genuine photos.

10. Fenway Park: Hello, sports fans! The character and variety of interesting locations offers all kinds of different types of shots. Shooting in the day or at night, this location would just be wonderful!


May 02
Sionan and Bill’s Engagement session

When I met up with Sionan and Bill we decided that the beautiful parks just five minutes from their home would be the perfect place to have their photo session. They are a great and loving couple who stay so busy in their professional lives that when they have any free time together, just relaxing and enjoying each other’s company is their highest priority. They love spending time in the quiet of the trees, so being outside, enjoying the gorgeous weather, captured just the feeling they were looking for.

Here are some of my favorites from that session. For a look at all of the images from that day, go to: http://clients.iamwhatisee.com/Weddings/Engagement-Sionan-and-Bill/12016266_G372z#852464200_aSVDz






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