Channing Johnson Photography » A Photographer's Journal

Tiffanie and Gardner got married at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. These two were so playful and fun to photograph. I usually take the lead and give directions when we do couples’ portraits. This time I just tried to keep up. Their energy infected the wedding and everyone it. Congratulations, Tiffanie and Gardner! Thank you so much for having me.

Amara and Tim got married at the Montague Retreat Center in Montague, MA. I had a bunch of favorite moments from this wedding, but two stick our in my mind: 1) That point in the humid evening when Amara and Tim escaped to the walk-in fridge to cool down. 2) When Amara finally had enough of the wedding dress and emerged from her room bouncing all over the dance floor in her yoga pants and Birkenstocks. Amara likes to dance, and the dress wasn’t going to cut it. Great couple, great wedding. Congratulations, Amara and Tim!

Lisa and Andy got married at The Preserve at Chocorua in New Hampshire. I had been looking forward to their wedding for a long time, and I was first struck by the beauty of the property followed by the warmth from Lisa and Andy’s crew as I settled in. Many were staying right on the property, and it felt much like a village of friends and family. So many great moments were there to capture and the whole process was made easy by Lisa and Andy’s great attitude and spirit. Thanks for having me!

Lisa and Brian got married at The Holy Redeemer in Chatham before celebrating at the Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich. Everything went so well and felt so effortless. This may have had something to do with Lisa and Brian. If they were every worried or distracted about the details of the wedding I never picked upon it. I was inspired by their kindness towards each other and the people around them. Congratulations, Lisa and Brian!

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Liza and Brian got married at the Beach Plum Inn. Anytime you travel by boat your destination becomes a hint more romantic. Although Martha’s Vineyard doesn’t really need much help feeling timeless and beautiful. Regardless, Liza and Brian’s wedding met all my island expectations and surpassed them with an abundance of warm-hearted and kind people. The logistics were simple and despite the threat of rain (that became a brief reality as Liza and Brian kissed and “Here Comes the Sun” played to close the ceremony), everything went smoothly. This was such a wonderful trip. Congratulations, Liza and Brian!

Becky and Jimmy got married at Stonehurst in Waltham. The mood was playful: From the yard games, to the board games to the Ghost Buster’s flash mob. There was always something interesting happening, and it was so fun to photograph. Congratulations, Becky and Jimmy!

Amanda and Chris got married in the beautiful Mystic Seaport. This wedding was particularly fun to photograph because of the presence of pirates and an abundance of fire. I love weddings with sea shanties and a hint of danger. Amanda and Chris and their families were so wonderful to be around. But I knew that. I worked with them at Allison and Steve’s wedding a couple of years ago. Allison is Chris’ sister. Thanks for having me back and congratulations!

Sarah and Frank had a beautiful ceremony at St. Dominic’s Chapel on the campus of Providence College before heading to the Providence Public Library for their reception. There were so many sweet, touching, and hilarious moments throughout the day. I can’t imagine a better way to kick of the wedding season than celebrating with Sarah and Frank. Congratulations, guys!

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