In the spirit of the holiday, I wanted to say thank you to you all for sharing with me your wedding days.  Every wedding I photograph serves as a reminder to me that there is joy and love all around us if only we pay attention and don’t sleep walk through all of our non-special event days.

As you may know, I have been particularly excited about the new Fine Art Prints I started offering this year.  Those of you who have received yours know why.  These prints are special in every way and are the ultimate way to display your favorite image from your wedding.  I’m pleased to announced a special offer.

Buy ONE Fine Art Print get SECOND for 75% off

To take advantage of the amazing deal, simply email or call me with your order by midnight on Monday, November 28, 2011.  Your two prints do not need to be of the same image.  Nor do you need to get two of the same size (discount applied to lower cost print).  This offer is good for wedding as well as portrait clients.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I don’t often book weddings on both Saturday and Sunday of a weekend.  But sometimes I get a call from someone with whom I really connect and I know there’s no way I can say no.  This is what happened when I spoke with Jessamyn about her wedding plans.  A small seaside affair seemed like a perfect way to spend my Sunday afternoon.  Of course, it helps that Jessamyn is genuinely as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.  Groom Tom? Well he’s the kind of guy who thinks a 50 mile bike ride on his wedding day makes complete sense.

When I arrived at the house they had rented, I got out of the car and my jaw hit the ground.  The view was spectacular.  The weather was perfect — warm and sunny and not a hint of humidity.  The vibe was decidedly chill and low key.  Tom and his brother relaxed on the porch sipping home brewed beers and enjoying the ocean view while Jessamyn and the other ladies busied themselves with attaching the veil and selecting jewelry.  The tone for the day was set in motion in the early stages of wedding planning, and their vision of a calm and easy wedding came to be.  Family circled around as Jessamyn and Tom exchanged vows and rings.  Hugs and laughter was shared.  And did I mention the cupcakes yet?  Wow.  Everyone insisted I have one.  Sure, twist my arm.  The last thing we did that day was hop in the car for a short drive down the road to the beach where Jessamyn’s family had spent so many summers.  As the summer sun set on us I think we all turned a bit introspective and were thankful for all the beauty and joy around us that day.

Thank you, Jessamyn and Tom, for giving me an amazing cupcake afternoon.  Your wedding reminded me that once you strip away all the pomp and circumstance, it comes down to the two people at the center of the whole thing.  And if they are something special, the day is, too.

Below are some of my favorite images from the day.  Check out the slideshow for more.

The awesome cupcakes are from the Cumberland Baking Co. (at the Cumberland Farmers Market).  Dress is Monique Lhuillier from Madeleine’s Daughter.  Hair and make up by Jennie at Akari.  Flowers by Caroline Snell at Snell Family Farm.  Wedding ceremony performed by Trish Neault.   Dinner by Maine Lobster Bake Company.  Beer by brother of the groom and brewmaster extraordinaire, Greg Norton.