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Intimate Backyard Wedding on the Cape

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Cape Cod, there's something truly magical about exchanging vows where the sea breeze kisses the air and the sound of waves becomes the symphony of your love. Today, join me in reliving the story of an intimate backyard wedding that unfolded at a couple's home on the Cape, where every detail was infused with personal touches and the warm embrace of close-knit loveโ€ฆ

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The Barn at Bull Meadow's Rustic Charm

I recently had the pleasure of capturing a beautiful wedding for another photographer at The Barn at Bull Meadow, and let me tell you โ€“ it's a wedding photographer's dream! Nestled in a picturesque corner of Concord, NH, this rustic gem offers more than just a venue. The first thing that struck me about The Barn at Bull Meadow was its rustic elegance. The barn stands tall and proud, surrounded by lush greenery and scenic landscapes...

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Ariel + Oscar's Off-the-Grid Vermont Adventure

Ariel + Oscarโ€™s secret wedding nestled off road in the Vermont countryside was in the Top 5 for us last year, so we canโ€™t help but share it as we reflect back! They got ready inside a converted off-the-grid dry/wet storage barrel - overlooking rolling hills with fields of tall grass and a lake silhouetted by distant mountaintops. We loved every detail, from the trees strung with cloth hearts to the bike rides and smoke bombs at sunsetโ€ฆ

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An Early Fall Wedding at The Mansion at the Hellenic Center

Picture this: an early fall celebration that was nothing short of magical, and here's why Hellenic Center is the place dreams are made of. First things first โ€“ an early fall wedding at Hellenic Center is like stepping into a fairyland tucked away. After driving down a long path studded with tall trees, you come around a bend to see the Manse standing tall. The foliage is still lush and green, and blooms are abundant, but there is just a touch of orange on the tips of the trees and a slight hue of yellow. The air is still warm, and it still smells of summer. As a wedding photographer, capturing the essence of the season is an absolute delightโ€ฆ

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WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia

How To Pick the Right Photographer for Your Wedding Day

We get this question ALL of the timeโ€ฆ Why are you the right photographer for us?

And itโ€™s a hard one!

Truth is, we arenโ€™t always the right photographer. There are so many amazing couples planning beautiful celebrations for their wedding days, and weโ€™re just not the right fit for every single one. A big part of the process of hiring your wedding vendors is finding that perfect fit. So what do I tell folks when they ask meโ€ฆ

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Tracey + Bennet's Elegant Newport Wedding at The Chanler

Mike and I got a thank you card from Tracey's parents shortly after their wedding with a note to us from each of them. The one from her dad simply says "When I think of you, I smile." ๐Ÿฅน I love Tracey and Bennet's story because these days, it's anything but average. This pair met over 7 years ago at a fitness center. She was on the stair master doing her thing, and he just kinda walked up to her and asked for her number (go Bennet!)โ€ฆ

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A Very Hoppy Fall Wedding at the Brewery at Four Star Farms

Where to start with this wedding?! Held at Four Star Farms, a unique wedding venue in Western Massachusetts known for its picturesque hops fields, pops of foliage, and itโ€™s stunning barn and brewhouse - what made this day truly special were the unique, personalized touches that A + A incorporated into itโ€ฆ

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Zac + Devon's Winter Island Park Wedding

Salem was a zoo during the month of October when Zac + Devon and all their family and friends traveled up from the south for their destination wedding at Winter Island Park. We met up with them outside of the famous house from Hocus Pocus and made our way through the city of Salem to as many iconic spots as we could. Talk about waiting out the crowds! Iโ€™m kind of amazed at how many photos we got without people in the backgroundโ€ฆ

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Vivian + John's Seaside Saybrook Point Wedding

Old Saybrook in late summer is simply stunning. This little coastal town is full of quaint, historical charm with an unexpected elegance to it. We were delighted to explore its Marina for Vivian + Johnโ€™s wedding! From the Three Stories Guesthouse to the Lighthouse Bridal Suite out on the docks, we were smitten!

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Editorial: All You Need Is Love - A Rockstar Elopement at the House of Blues Boston

Amidst the pandemic, couples have had to get creative to make their weddings extra special as they downsize and reimagine their day. Inspired by the burst of creativity weโ€™re seeing in couples, and a love story to everything we miss doing before COVID - this shoot tells the story of a pair of long-time touring musicians who decide to tie the knot in an impromptu celebration with their closest friends and family at the place they feel most home. Having traveled the world playing music, they couldnโ€™t imagine a more perfect way to tie the knot than outside their fav local venue - the House of Blues - under a dope custom marquee that reads โ€œAll You Need Is Loveโ€โ€ฆ

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Wedding: Woodland Elopement Atop Hemlock Hill

Harvard Universityโ€™s Arnold Arboretum is a treasure trove of secret spots - from views of Boston at Peterโ€™s Hill to fields of wildflowers and tall grasses, hidden gardens and little ponds - and itโ€™s one of our favorite places to visit with clients. This couple chose the less-traveled Hemlock Hill as the spot for their elopement. Tucked away atop our little peak it was quiet and sereneโ€ฆ

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