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Katherine & Jose the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle Wedding

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Katherine and Jose were married on November 19th, with a ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and a reception at the St. Regis in Washington, DC.

Katherine and Jose’s Washington DC Wedding

I spent all my time before the ceremony with Katherine while my second shooter, Yuri, was with Jose. I was so glad I got to spent that time with her, too, because some of my favorite images are from that “getting ready” time. I love the image of Katherine sitting on the red couch laughing with one of her bridesmaids. It’s a snapshot of pure joy. I also love the image of her in the horse and carriage with her ring-bearer—it’s another moment of togetherness in a wedding full of honest affection.

Probably the most memorable moment of the whole day was when Katherine’s mom helped her into her dress. I could see the two of them have an extra special bond, and when I look back on this wedding, that moment still stands out to me.

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I can’t say enough wonderful things about the cathedral the wedding ceremony was held in, either. The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle was by far the nicest church I’ve ever shot in. I couldn’t get over the grandeur and the beauty of it. From the majestic high ceilings adorned with carvings and murals to the red carpet of the aisle, this cathedral was timeless– like a moment carved out of history. When Katherine walked down the aisle, she looked like royalty. As a photographer, I often get to explore new places and new venues, and this is one church that I’m not going to forget.

So many people came together to make this wedding memorable, including the day-of wedding coordinator, MeSoiree LLC. They did an amazing job making sure everything went smoothly. The St. Regis hotel was amazing as well—and provided my favorite moment of the whole day in a ceremonial champagne bottle opening. The guy used a sword to open the bottle.

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Jose & Katherine, I don’t know what it is about the two of you that makes me feel like I got to work for a celebrity couple, but somehow, you made even crossing the street feel like a glamor shot! Whatever that ‘something’ is, I know it’ll take you far in life.

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St. Regis

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Day of Wedding Coordinator MeSoiree LLC

   

2016 WGBH BOSTON A-LIST BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FINALIST



We are honored to have been voted 2016 #3 BOSTON’s Best Wedding Photographer by WGBH and City-Voter. Thank you to all that voted!! We know we are #1 in your hearts.

   

Felicia & Vladimir Le Ciel Wedding

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Felicia and Vladimir were married on August 27th, with a ceremony and reception at Le Ciel in Santorini, Greece.

An Amazing Santorini Destination Wedding

The gorgeous and magical island of Santorini was the perfect location for these two to tie the knot. It’s always exciting to be part of a destination wedding because of the feeling of adventure and romance, and for Felicia and Vladimir, those two words seemed to sum up their entire personalities.

My videographer, Kyle, and I were never at a loss for something amazing to document. I did all the photography, starting with Felicia and her bridesmaids and then Vladimir, and the whole day went by in a whirlwind of joy.

The ceremony itself was stunning and emotional and provided my favorite image of the day. At the end of the ceremony, after they’d been pronounced husband and wife, Felicia and Vladimir walked down the aisle together with huge smiles on their faces and rose petals in the air. That photograph evokes such a strong, joyful feeling even looking at it now that I can’t help but get swept up in their happiness all over again.

I have to say, though, that my favorite moment was when we went to the small church on top of a mountain just minutes away from the wedding venue. It was the first time the two of them had some alone time to chat and decompress after officially being married, and I could see them drinking in each other’s presence as well as the emotion of that moment.

I’d also be remiss if I didn’t thank “Behind the Design” for their event planning. For a destination wedding like this, it’s always crucial for the planning and design to go off well, and she was an absolute lifesaver for this wedding.

Felicia & Vladimir, you two are meant for each other! Thank you for letting me join you on your amazing journey to Greece!

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Maia & Sidney Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Wedding

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Maia and Sidney were married on July 2nd, with a ceremony and reception at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico.

I had been excited about this wedding ever since Sidney proposed to Maia. He had the most amazing Paris proposal planned out, and he brought me along to cover it. I was so impressed by these two and their love story as I covered that proposal, and I’ve been looking forward to this new chapter in their lives.

Of course, this wedding was also special for me on a personal level. Maia is my cousin, and she’s been supportive of me and my career since the beginning. She always said that I would get to shoot her wedding someday—and now that day had come!

Riviera Maya Destination Wedding

Almost all of Maia’s and Sidney’s family members flew down to Mexico to be there for this happy occasion. It was great to be around this huge crowd—it turned into a week-long party with everyone gathered together like that.

On the day of the wedding itself, I went back and forth between Maia’s and Sidney’s hotel suites, since I was shooting the wedding entirely on my own. But even with how busy I was, I made sure to take the time to get pictures of Maia in her dress. She had retrofitted her mother’s dress to wear for the wedding, which was especially important to her because her mother, Djidji, had passed away years ago, and she wanted to have a tribute to her in the wedding. At one point, I was even able to snap an image of Maia holding a picture of her mother on her own wedding day wearing that same dress.

Of course, my personal favorite moment was when the cigar makers came out. They rolled personal cigars for everyone, and I got a great shot of Sidney puffing on the cigar.I was definitely a unique touch.

Maia & Sidney, it was an honor to photograph your wedding. Thank you for being some of my biggest fans since day one.

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Event Design Behind the design

Invitations, day of details and printable by Ten Penny Creative

   

Lidia & Sean Blissful Meadows Wedding

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Lidia and Sean were married on August 29th, with a ceremony and reception at Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.

I started out the day with Lidia, who had the most amazing smile on her face that stayed through the whole day, while my second shooter, Jenee Cook, was with Sean capturing his “getting ready” ahead of the first look.

Lidia had specifically picked out her favorite sneakers—some Converse Chuck Taylors—to wear as a joke specifically because Sean can’t stand Chuck Taylors. She loved being able to play a joke on Sean before the wedding had even started, and his reaction was nothing short of priceless.

That playful mood from the first look never left the two of them, either. They were obviously caught up in each other and in enjoying each other’s presence, as you can tell from the picture of Sean lifting Lidia up into the air during the portrait session. It just felt so genuine—completely un-staged. Their spontaneity and constant ability to surprise me with their natural laughter made photographing these two a breeze.

That fun was present throughout the whole day, from the mason jars Lidia and Sean drank out of to the air guitar that Sean played during the party. Sean can seriously rock that air guitar. It really does make my job as a wedding photographer so easy when I have people like this, who are so willing to put themselves out there and be funny and goofy. I loved every second of time I spent with them.

Lidia & Sean, I left your wedding feeling like I had just left my own family’s event. That’s all I could ever want on any given day. Thank you for being awesome people and for letting me be your photographer at the start of this new chapter in your lives.

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Florist: 77 Blossom Shop
Bride’s shoes : Converse