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Rise and Shine: Book Your Sunrise Engagement Session at the Arnold Arboretum!

A couple of years ago we had a sunrise session in the Seaport, with a 2nd location set for the Arboretum. When we arrived it was maybe an hour or so after sunrise and I was floored. I have spent many, many afternoons here with my clients, and golden hours always slap. But thereโ€™s something else about mornings at Harvard Universityโ€™s Arnold Arboretum. It was clear to me that I needed to convince one of my couples to meet me here for a sunrise sessionโ€ฆ

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Chasing Sunsets at Crane's Beach with Laer + Vanessa

Crane's Beach is one of my favorite coastal photo spots in the area. Not only did I grow up going to this beautiful place, but so many of my couples love how close it is to Boston and the option to explore the beach as well as the dunes. Off-season, the crowds have dispersed, and the beach is ours for the taking! Our couple were total powerhousesโ€ฆ

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Posing Tips for Enby and Queer Couples: Let's Get Adventurous!

So, picture this: it's a crisp fall day in Boston, and we're gearing up for an epic engagement session with a badass couple Our location? A hidden oasis right smack dab in the heart of the cityโ€”a pond surrounded by lush greenery, with just a hint of autumn in the air. The leaves hadn't quite gotten the memo yet, so we didn't have that picturesque fall foliage to work with. But hey, we're all about making lemonade out of lemons, right? And let me tell you, we nailed itโ€ฆ

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A Late Fall Engagement Session at Arnold Arboretum

As a photographer, there are moments when everything aligns perfectly: the setting sun casting its golden hue, a picturesque location, and a couple so in love it's palpable. Such was the case during our engagement session at the Arnold Arboretum with Adriane and Dave. The Arboretum was a riot of color as the leaves transitioned from green to fiery hues of burnt orange and red, and Adrianeโ€™s floral yellow dress seemed to capture the warmth of late autumn perfectlyโ€ฆ

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Love on Tap: Chelsea and Dani's Aeronaut Brewery Engagement Session

In a year where rain seemed to be a constant companion, Chelsea and Dani embraced the weather with open arms, turning what could have been a dreary day into an epic adventure. With Aeronaut Breweryโ€™s doors closed to the public, they had the entire place to themselves, allowing them to roam freely and capture their love in all its unfiltered glory. The brewery's industrial-chic interior and vibrant artwork provided the perfect backdropโ€ฆ

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Love in the City: Ben and Emily's Brooklyn Heights Engagement Session

New York Cityโ€”the bustling streets, the iconic skyline, and the endless possibilities. It's no wonder that Ben and Emily chose the vibrant city that they call home as the backdrop for their engagement session. From the charming streets of Brooklyn to panoramic views of the city, their session was a celebration of love, laughter, and the magic of NYC.

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Chasing Sunsets at Spot Pond with Rachael + Kyle

There's something truly magical about chasing sunsets, especially when it's with a couple deeply in love. Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing an enchanting engagement session at Spot Pondโ€”a hidden gem tucked away in the Fells Reservation. We parked at a local skating rink and hiked through the woods and down to the water - and every moment was an adventure filled with laughter, love, and breathtaking viewsโ€ฆ

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Annie + Eli's Hall Pond Engagement Session

Ready to capture those special moments in your favorite corner of the city? Let's make magic happen with a lifestyle engagement session right in your own backyard. When I first moved to Boston before AMP was born, I lived near this beautiful place and often found myself walking here to find a bit of green peace amid life in Allston Rat City. Hall's Pond Sanctuary is a beautiful 3.5-acre natural areaโ€ฆ

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Tracey and Bennet's Cleveland Circle Engagement Session

I met these two cuties at Bennetโ€™s sisterโ€™s ICA wedding, even though the couple had already booked me for their own wedding just a few months earlier! Thatโ€™s not the first time this has happened! What can I say? Whenever it does, I get so excited to show my clients a sneak peek of what itโ€™ll be like to work with me on a wedding day. It never failsโ€ฆ

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A Lowell Love Story: from Brew'd Awakening to a sunset Canal walk

Hey, coffee aficionados and romance rebels! Buckle up for a story that's as sweet as a caramel latte and as picturesque as a stroll along the Merrimack River. Today, we're spilling the beans on an engagement session that started with caffeine-fueled excitement at Brew'd Awakening and meandered its way down the charming Canal walk in Lowell, Massachusetts. Grab your favorite brew, and let's dive into this delightful love storyโ€ฆ

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Jon and Ashley's Rainy Spring Proposal at Boston Public Garden

The pond had been drained and it was rainy out, but that didnโ€™t matter one bit. This was the spot that Jon was going to pop the question to Ashley. As the couple strolled hand in hand through the garden, a drizzle began to fall. Rather than seeking shelter, Jon seized the opportunity to make the day extra special. With a twinkle in his eye and an umbrella in hand, he led Ashley to a secluded spot near one the the Boston Public Gardenโ€™s iconic weeping willow treesโ€ฆ

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Playful Engagement Session at Larz Anderson Park

There are engagements, and then there are engagements filled with laughter, joy, and an undeniable sense of playfulness. Join me as I take you through the delightful love story of Lubo and Adlin, brought to life in a playful engagement session at the enchanting Larz Anderson Park. From carefree moments to stolen glances, this session was a celebration of love that sparkled like the sunlight filtering through the park's lush greeneryโ€ฆ

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A Spring Engagement Session at the Arnold Arboretum

Since youโ€™re here, you probably know I love the Arboretum. I get so many requests for sessions there year-round, and there are good reasons why! This beautiful place has it all - from the light to the blooms, from the forests to the fields and manicured gardens, spotted with pondsโ€ฆ

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Capturing Forever at the Arlington Town Hall

What can I say? Iโ€™m a sucker for hometown weddings! Just down the street from where we call home, sits one of my favorite hidden gems of a wedding venue. The Arlington Town Hall and Library, with their expansive inner hall and outdoor gardens, has so much to offer prospective couples planning their weddings. Over the years, town hall weddings have evolved to accommodate the changing preferences of couples. Some town halls have renovated their spaces to create more aesthetically pleasing and versatile environments for weddingsโ€ฆ

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A Hidden Gem: Waltham Watch Factory Engagement Session

I love it when my clients introduce me to new places that are right under my nose! This little riverwalk by a mill building complex in Waltham reminds me of everything I love about Massachusetts. Our industrial revolution roots run deep, and the remnants of that forgone era prove to be both beautiful and haunting. The means theyโ€™re full of amazing backdrops for photosโ€ฆ

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A Fool's Errand: An Engagement Session With Rossi + D

Take me to your favorite bar for an engagement session, I dare you! We posted Rossi and Dโ€™s wedding a few days ago and then realized we hadnโ€™t posted their engagement session and it was too good to skip over. Although we were dreaming of a winter snowscape, and maybe even some flurries, all we seemed to get was rain. That didnโ€™t stop us from having a good time, though, and taking some seriously rad engagement photosโ€ฆ

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A Sunrise Seaport Engagement Session in Boston

How about Fan Pier Park at sunrise, right? It may have been a chilly morning, but we managed to keep things nice and cozy as we wandered the Boston Harbor walk by the ICA, enjoying the Seaport breeze all to ourselves. One thing I love about sunrise is the colors that it gives us! Blue hour melds into the bright golden sunโ€ฆ

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