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Category Archives: Engagements

Juliana and David

Juliana and David and I started our engagement session at their apartment pretending (convincingly) to play the piano. We then wandered around their neighborhood to document this special time in their lives. Engagement sessions are tough to make look natural, and I really appreciated their sense of play throughout the process. Can’t wait for their […]

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Erin and Scott

Erin and Scott are getting married in Denver next year. But their courtship and life together started in Boston. Since they may not be in town forever, we thought it would be special to record all of their favorite spots. I really enjoyed spending the afternoon with these two and wish all the best for […]

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Caryn and Patrick

We started Caryn and Patrick’s engagement session in the MIT dorm where they met. We had some connections on the inside so we were able to explore the hallways (and fire escape) that set the scene for their courtship. Harvard Square is where they had their first date and where we finished up. I hadn’t […]

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Melissa and Markus

As a grown man I try to limit my use of the word cute. Unfortunately, it’s the word that keeps coming to mind when I think of Melissa and Markus. That’s not to say witty and charming don’t also describe them both extremely well. I actually met Markus at improv class. I always tried to […]

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Katie and Travis

Katie and Travis live in one of my favorite sea-side towns. We started at their house and then explored the spaces where Portsmouth meets the Piscataqua River. I shot Travis’ sister’s wedding 4 years ago, but it was great getting to know these two better in their environment. They both used to be on the […]

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Connie and Ben

Connie and Ben are two of the best photographers I know. For that reason, I’m a little nervous to shoot their Louisiana wedding next year. Luckily they are dear friends and willing for me to start an engagement session in their bed. The fact they are so open and comfortable with themselves and each other […]

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Rebecca and Björn

I want to live like Rebecca and Björn. Their home is full of beautiful art and lots of wine. They were even sweet enough to send me home with a bottle after our engagement shoot. Getting to know them better was such a pleasure, and I can’t wait for their wedding next year. Here’s a […]

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Maritza and Matt

I met Maritza in 2009 at Emily and Matt‘s wedding. In the past four years there’s been a couple of occasions where I’ve found myself at Maritza’s friend’s wedding or at coworker’s wedding. Next month I’ll finally be at Maritza and Matt’s wedding. Even though I’ve run into Maritza a couple times over the years, […]

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Caitlin and Courtland

I met Caitlin and Courtland for the first time at the engagement session. I’m always amazed how after a few hours two strangers feel much more like friends. Starting with drinks and ending with sore feet is a great way to get to know people. Visiting the locations significant to a college courtship also helps. […]

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Kate and Alec

I love starting engagement sessions in people’s homes. When you’re trying to make pictures meaningful and intimate it sure helps when that is present in every part of the frame. Kate and Alec live in Coolidge Corner, so after steeling our nerves with a beer we ventured out to explore their neighborhood. I don’t think […]

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