Archive for April, 2009

Laura + Justin – Boston, MA Engagement Session Photos

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Spring finally arrived and Erik and I took a trip to beautiful Boston, MA to spend the afternoon with our new friends! Laura and Justin told us that one of the reasons why they chose us as their wedding photographers is that they felt like they were hanging out with old friends the night of our initial meeting. We certainly felt the same way, and we felt like we picked up where we left off – the fun continued walking around the Boston Common and beyond. Justin is friendly and funny, and works more / sleeps less than I do. He certainly twitters more than anyone I know ; ) Laura is sweet and down-to-earth, and although she claims she is not photogenic, we beg to differ! Here are some of our favorite images from our afternoon together.

First blooms of spring.
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Blue sky!
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This is my favorite shot of the day! While shooting we were holding up foot traffic. They had quite an audience ; )
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We walked down to the willow trees.
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It’s all in the EYES!
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Are you seeing a pattern? They can’t keep their hands off one another!
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This one makes me smile ; )
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Love this one too.
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Sassy!
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We walked down the street a bit to find some fun spots and take advantage of some of Boston’s architecture.
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Erik’s angle.
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Love this shot Erik captured.
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It happens every time – when we first meet up with a couple they tell us how uncomfortable they are in front of the camera. I think they look comfortable ; )
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Going for a stroll.
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Love the light!
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Moments like these are why we love our job.
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We walked to the Charles River.
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Back at the park – I like the composition of this one.
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Erik’s favorite shot from the day!

Thank you Laura and Justin!! We had so much fun with you both. Thanks for spending the afternoon with us – can’t wait until your wedding!
xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Ivana + David – South Deerfield, MA Engagement Session Photos

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

We met up with Ivana and David at Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA. Ivana & David love butterflies, and we found out just how much they love them back.

With butterflies swarming around them, I felt like we were in a fairytale.
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The ring!
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I dub Ivana the “Butterfly Whisperer”.
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The butterflies couldn’t get enough of these two.
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How adorable are they??
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Love their expressions.
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They were working the dip!
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Those butterflies did NOT want to leave Ivana.
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This one makes me happy.
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Ivana has incredible eyes!
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Loving the light.
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We headed outside and found this old abandoned train. I could have shot here for hours!
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My favorite of the day!!
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And train tracks.
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Ivana and David can dip like no other.
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The light was so gorgeous.
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Thank you Ivana and David! We had such an incredible afternoon with you guys. We can’t wait for your wedding!
xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Introducing Vivienne Mahala! – Trumbull, CT Newborn Portrait Session Photos

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

I met Mike and Kim back in October of 2007, and felt an instant connection. They quickly became my “most favoritest” couple ever. You may remember their amazing wedding last April 2008. We still get tons of compliments on the portrait of them under that flowering tree (and I haven’t seen a tree like that since!). I feel so honored to have built a friendship with these two…and now there are three!! Meet, the incredibly adorable Vivienne Mahala!!

Daddy’s little girl.

You may remember Raffe from their engagement session (Raffe was a part of Mike’s proposal to Kim). She was also a part of their wedding, and I have seen pictures of Raffe from their honeymoon. So it makes perfect sense that she would be included with a portrait of their precious little girl.

Squeezable toes!

Um, yeah. Mommy did!! She brought this darling little tutu!

My favorite ; )

Holding her head up high!

Love it ; )

Mother and daughter.

We took a trip to Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull, where we shot their engagement session.

The entire family!

Love this one too!

I don’t know what kind of grass or plant this is but I love it!

Love those cheeks!!

Kim, Mike and Vivie! It was so great to see you guys, as always, and to finally meet your bundle of joy. I am so happy for you – on your incredible marriage, and on your newest addition in your family. xoxo, Vicki.