Same Sex Couples – Patrick Rogers Photography

Liz and Michelle’s Wedding on Thompson Island

Patrick — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Liz and Michelle’s wedding was quite an experience for all invited! Volleyball, corn hole, seashell hunting, an amazing sunset, sparklers, and–oh yeah, a GORGEOUS wedding! Seeing the kind of love Liz and Michelle share was life affirming! And the energy and support everyone there had for them was just fantastic to be a part of! Thanks for such a fun wedding, you two! To view all 827 images from this wedding, go here (they are uploading now and will all be up after about 5:30 p.m. today) That link is valid until October 24th. The gallery will be taken down after that date. Here are just a few of my favorites from their wedding. Enjoy!

Sneak Peek–Barb and Jen’s Engagement Session

Patrick — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:12:00 +0000

When working with a couple for the first time it can sometimes take a while to get used to each other. Some folks can be uncomfortable in front of the camera, and understandably so. I mean, how often in your life do you hire someone to stare at you intently, seeing how the light falls on your face, and how you fit into the background then taking a photo of you? Not often, I suspect.

There was no adjustment period with Barb and Jen. No awkward getting to know you questions or seeing how they would react to being photographed. Thanks to Jen (the wiseacre of the couple), we started off laughing and joking around right away! That made for such a fun shoot!

We wandered around near the Charles River in Cambridge, stopping to giggle from time to time, and I was happy to capture some genuine laughter and love between these two!

This is just a sneak peek. The rest of the engagement session will be done and posted in the next couple weeks.

Thanks you two!

Elizabeth and Michelle’s Engagement Session

Patrick — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:52:00 +0000

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

Elizabeth and Michelle Sneak Peak

Patrick — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:24:00 +0000

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!