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I had a BALL with the Bonser Family! It was nothing short of a miracle when we finally came up with a date, time and place that would work between everyone's busy schedules. I'm so glad we didn't give up!
We started out in the yard at their home and then moved on for a few more photos at Goose Rocks Beach.
Here are some of my favorites from the session....
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| elisabeth and zach |
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What a fun fun couple and what a great wedding!
It seems as though I've known Elisabeth forever. From the very first email exchange I knew we'd get along great. We have very similar tastes and a passion for paper. (bet you didn't know I owned a stationery studio for years prior to becoming a photographer!). Elisabeth has a fabulous letterpress company called Black Pearl Press in Boston, MA and is a frequent guest blogger on Frolic.
Given her natural design sense and fun, fresh style I knew it would be a wedding to remember. It certainly was! An 80s tribute band, a pig roast, horseshoes and frisbee....all in one of my all time favorite wedding locations - Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, VT.
It was a great time!
Here are a few images from their day.... |
| Guests arrived by school bus... |
| Each gentleman was given a pocket square to wear.... |
| I love the look on Zach's face.... |
| Guests sat on bales of hay during the ceremony... |
| We had a little rain (and we were glad we did!).... |
| Elisabeth's brother announced that it was time to head to the barn for dinner and dancing... |
| Father/daughter dance on the porch.... |
| Elisabeth took a quick break to remove the bottom part of her wedding dress and change into dancing shoes. I have never had a bride go from flats during the ceremony to heels for the reception...it's always the other way around! |
| On Location - Philadelphia, PA |
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I will be out of the studio July 24th - July 30th for a wedding just outside of Philadelphia.
Although I will definitely have my cell phone and laptop with me, the schedule of events will
most likely delay my replies.
Thank you for your understanding while I attend to the bride and groom and their families.
I promise to blog when I return! |
| looking for something unique? |
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I searched for a long time before I found what I was looking for.....photo jewelry that was well made and not cheesy looking. I'm pleased to say that I finally succeeded and am thrilled to offer these items to my clients.
There are many different options....charm bracelets, necklaces, charms, link bracelets, ornaments, key chains, etc...
The jewelry items are all solid sterling and are waterproof! I wear my bracelet all the time and love it. I get many compliments each time I wear it but, more importantly, it makes me smile.
Here are just a few samples of the different options available. More items can be seen on display at the studio.
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| Because of the custom nature of each item, it is recommended to plan ahead for gift giving. Be sure to check in on the blog frequently...I will be offering a special incentive to those of you that do have procrastinating tendencies! |
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The Boston Celtics have SEVENTEEN Larry O'Brien NBA championship trophies on their shelf!
In a re-enactment of the Boston Massacre, the Celtics DECISIVELY (131-92) sent the LA Lakers back to the west coast Tuesday night. Winning by the second largest margin in NBA history, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, the series MVP Paul Pierce and the rest of the Celtics team gave a performance beyond comparison. And yes....DEFENSE rules the game!
Just in case there was any doubt, hundreds of thousands of the most loyal fan base in the world gathered together for the celebration parade, proving once again that we never get tired of celebrating championships with our beloved New England teams. Our family joined in and it was an experience we'll never forget!
Win or lose...we love our teams! (but really...winning is MUCH more fun!)
Here are 17 images in honor of the achievements and celebrations!
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| Thomas, Jillian, Grant & Gavin |
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I love this family! It all started when I photographed Thomas awhile back. I quickly realized that this is a family that 'gets it'. Like me, they believe that the images that are most important are those that capture their children exactly as they are right now. The images that document their personalities, mannerisms, activities....even their bumps and bruises! These are the images that will bring the memories flooding back in the future. The images that let them be themselves; not the ones taken in (**insert name of chain in mall here**) that force them to sit still next to an inanimate object.
So, when they called me to ask if it would be possible to schedule a session during Easter weekend because the grandparents and cousins were visiting I couldn't say no!
Here are a few from Easter morning..... |
| ***WARNING*** If you invite me over to photograph your kids I will most likely allow things like this to happen! |
| Grant was a riot! It took me awhile to figure out why Grant would do this every so often when he caught me trying to take his picture. When I did, I turned to his dad (another photography fiend) and said "You are in big trouble with me! You know why he's doing this don't you? You have taken so many photos of him that every time he sees a camera he thinks a flash is going to go off!" We laughed every time he did it! |
I love the next two photos.
I love the expressions and positioning of this one....there's Gavin in full body slant, Jillian in the "I'm being crushed" pose, Thomas with his "I am so over this" expression and Grant......much more interested in his toes than in anything else! |
The next photo could very possibly be my all time favorite group photo. It makes me laugh every time I look at it.
Look at the chaos and the story here.....
There's a mysterious hand coming in from nowhere to mop up some drool; Grant pulling on Gavin's ear (not to make him cry...to make him STOP crying!); Thomas nowhere to be seen (he'd moved on to better things by then!); Grandpa trying to thwart Jillian's escape from the craziness (smart girl!) and Grandma...completely oblivious to everything going on around her because she's cuddling a bundle of love!
THIS, in my opinion, is a true and REAL family photo! |
| Thank You - Memorial Day 2008 |
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To all of the men and women who serve and have served our country....
To all that have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend our freedoms....
To their families...
Thank You.
In tribute to our fallen heroes a very good friend and colleague of mine, Scott Eccleston, has put together a slideshow....
A Tribute
PLEASE take a few minutes to view this and think about those that have given so much of themselves so that our great nation remains free. |
| jo + chris : nevis, west indies |
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So...I've been MIA from posting lately. I'm sorry.
This wedding is the reason why.
I honestly just didn't know where to start so I just kept avoiding it and avoiding it.
I didn't know how to put into words just how beautiful this wedding was. Or how spectacular Nevis is.
Or how much I simply adore this couple!
I spent a full week with Chris and Jo and their closest family and friends at the Four Seasons Resort on Nevis....a small island in the West Indies. There are SO many stories and SO many images that I have been experiencing a serious writer's/photographer's block (I mean really...who knew there was such a thing!!?) There was the flight and boat ride/adventure to the island. And the welcome cruise at sunset on a catamaran. There was a beautiful, serene rehearsal dinner and bonfire on the beach. A spa day with the bridal party. A gorgeous wedding on the 18th hole of the golf course overlooking the ocean and the island of St. Kitt's. And I certainly will NEVER forget Monkey Tour '08!
So here I am now...still without enough of the right words and wishing I could post hundreds of photos from this wedding instead of just a handful of highlights.....but ashamed enough about my lack of blogging that I finally decided that I had to just post!
Here is a grouping of a few details, etc...from the wedding day. To get a much better feel for the wedding week please click on the following links to some slideshows. There are actually 4 from this wedding....one from the catamaran cruise, one from the rehearsal dinner, one from the wedding and one from Monkey Tour '08!
THE SLIDESHOWS
Catamaran Cruise
Welcome Party/Lobster Bake
Wedding Day
Monkey Tour '08 |
| Here are two more from the wedding that I just love..... |
Thank you Jo and Chris for making us feel like a part of your family. I am so happy to have been a part of your wedding events and feel blessed to call you friends. (And thank you for the surprise spa experience....what a TREAT!)
I can't wait until the renewal vow week in Nevis!! :)
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| out of studio: may 1 - may 6 |
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| Published - InStyle Weddings Spring 2008 |
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| I'm very excited to share this with all of you! The latest issue of InStyle Weddings features the wedding of Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford that I photographed in Santa Barbara, CA in November last year. It's also the wedding featured as the 'teaser' peek on the InStyle Weddings website! |
Brandon and Courtney were married on a wonderful November day at the GORGEOUS El Capitan Ranch property of producer Jon Peters. Although I didn't even meet them in person until that very day, I was immediately welcomed into the group and felt as though I was among family. In fact, I received the nicest note from Courtney's grandmother shortly after I returned home to Maine.
Here's a little bit of what she had to say.....
My dear Stacey:
Just wanted to Thank you for being such a Wonderful energy at Courtney and Brandon's wedding.
It isn't always that you find someone who just meshes in with the family.
You Lady, are one of a kind. You are in the right profession.
It was so refreshing to have you there, you are like a breath of "SPRING", fresh air!
You love your job and it shows!
Love and Hugs,
Courtney's "Grama"
Such a sweet sweet lady!! |
Brandon and Courtney make such a great couple and it is striking how good they are to and for one another. I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!
I wish I could share more with you ....there were so many wonderful images from this wedding that really show the emotions and special relationships of all that attended. However, due to disclosure/confidentiality agreements, etc...this is all you get to see! Sorry! |
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