Ok, we need to just take a time out for a second. If you guys are anything like us, you are swooning over all of the adorable in this blog post. First you have the beautiful setting: Plymouth, Mass illuminated by a perfectly overcast sky, then you have flawless Cassandra and Dave, all tied together neatly with Chuck's creative eye and we have ourselves a grand slam. I mean seriously. We are a little obsessed with everything about this session. In addition to*looking* good Cassie and Dave also have hearts of gold. We love the way Dave gets lost while looking at Cassie, and it's so sweet to see how Cassie giggles in his presence. Chuck will be shooting their wedding later this year at the Ocean Edge Resort, and if these photos are any indication of how things will go then, we can't wait to share more stunning images after their wedding!
Amanda + Jaco = Engaged
Chuck spent a morning photographing Amanda and Jaco in one of our favorite places, Concord, Massachusetts a few weeks back on a delightfully spring morning. They met up near the Old Manse, which was old stomping grounds for Amanda from her days as a tour guide there. While Amanda hails from the Western Suburbs of Boston, Jaco is originally from South Africa and the two of them now call Illinois home. They will be getting married at perhaps our most favorite venue on earth (where we got married, in fact) in just a few short weeks but before the wedding we had to get them in front of the camera. We love the way Jaco looks at Amanda, and how it's clear that Amanda feels right at home in his arms. We can't wait to shoot their wedding at the Codman Estate later this month but for now we're savoring their sweet e-session with Chuck!
Audrey + Patrick = Engaged
It's official. We're in love with this session and these two love birds. Chuck will be shooting their wedding next fall and the only problem with that is that we get jealous of him getting to work with such an awesome couple as Audrey and Patrick. The three of them spent a perfectly brisk fall afternoon strolling through the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain and we couldn't be more obsessed with the perfect fall color palate and the love oozing out of these photos. Can it be autumn forever?
Kimberly + Marty = Engaged
They say love blossoms in spring, but after this session I've got my money on autumn. The clean crisp air, colorful leaves and sentimental location of this shoot just does it for me! Kimberly and Marty knew they wanted their Engagement Photos on a private family residence, and when said residence includes a large white porch - we're pretty much sold. Kind-hearted and genuine, these two are about as real as it gets. Their love for one another glows and we find ourselves smiling just looking at them. Chuck hit it out of the park with this session and we're excited to be photographing their wedding next May. It's going to be a beautiful day!
Anne + Bill = Married
We are so grateful to have the job we do. Telling love stories through images is already an incredible job, but what is even more incredible are the people who invite us to share in a part of their story. Anne and Bill are just the sort of people whom we are blessed to call our clients. Anne is kind-hearted, beautiful and full of grace. Bill is steadfast, fun-loving and a true gentleman. Together they wanted to celebrate their union with a classy and beautiful day that was full of personal touches and love. It's no surprise that their wedding day turned out to be as lovely and wonderful as they are. Chuck and our good friend Briana were there to capture it all on film, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Bright autumn colors dressing Harvard's stoic campus provided a fantastic backdrop to their portraits while Harvard's Memorial Church gave a solemnly beautiful space for the two to exchange vows. Their guests showered them with love and congratulatory hugs as they all continued the celebration at Watertown's Oakley Country Club. We are so happy for you, Anne and Bill, and we wish you nothing but the best as you begin the great adventure of marriage. Congratulations!
Svetlana + Sergey = Married
Aren't these two sweet? Were were honored to have the opportunity to photograph Svetlana and Sergey's intimate Boston wedding. With just two people as their witness, they wed on the grounds of the beautiful and historic Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts which overlooks the ocean. Svetlana and Sergey are both Russian and wanted a destination wedding in the United States. Since they have family here in Boston, it made sense that they would choose the shores of New England to start their new life together as husband and wife. There is something so romantic about escaping to another country to get married, isn't there? (If I had to choose I'd probably pick France...). Of course if you're traveling all the way from Russia to wed in Boston you need to venture down into the city for some photos as well, which we were happy to accommodate for these two. Congratulations on your marriage, Svetlana and Sergey!
Joelle + Alan = Married
What do you get when you combine a romance-novel worthy garden, a bride and groom perfectly matched for one another and a hopping celebration filled with laughter and hugs? Joelle and Alan's wedding. That's what. Chuck blew it out of the water again when he photographed Joelle and Alan's big day at the Plimoth Plantation earlier this month and we're head over heels for the results. Some of our favorite parts of their photos are the sun-kissed couple portraits they shared as newlyweds and the touching ceremony they shared in the sunken garden. It's been such a pleasure working with you, Joelle and Alan. We know you'll share years of happiness together. Congratulations!
Melissa + Dan = Married
We first started talking with Melissa and Dan about their Artist for Humanity Building
wedding over a year ago. From the start we were so excited about their vision for a laid-back wedding day in the city with personal touches with an artistic flair. Part of this business is meeting lots of really awesome couples who end up going a different direction than Summer Street for their photography, so when Melissa and Dan decided to go a different direction with their photography we were bummed not to get to work with them but of course understood. Fast forward to the week of their wedding and we get a call from Melissa, Dan and their existing photographer explaining that there were some extenuating circumstances and we would be taking over their contract. Fortunately Chuck was open and able to step up to the call with our good friend George and the two of them shot the wedding together and rocked the house. I mean truly, would you look at these two and the amazing bash they planned for their nearest and dearest? Melissa and Dan clearly share a special connection and we were so honored to get to capture their wedding story. Congratulations you two! We wish you many happy years of love, laughter and a spontaneous dance parties with 80s sunglasses. :)
Carolyn + Pat = Married
Carolyn and Pat are true Boston sweethearts. They wanted their wedding to be a celebration of their past, present and future together and decided to celebrate with those that have seen them through all of these places in life. They both grew up in Quincy, MA and decided to honor their hometown by getting ready at their childhood and current home as well as have their ceremony at the church just down the road. There is something so sentimental about couples who choose to house their weddings in their personal spaces. The guys had a literal parade before the ceremony that marched them down the street with the sounds of Irish bagpipes (so cool, right?) and the music paused for a bit while the two exchanged rings. After their ceremony everyone made their way to the New England Aquarium on Boston's Waterfront for an urban party on the wharf. We love the communal feel the images have as their loved ones came out to celebrate their newly minted status as husband and wife. Carolyn and Pat, we admire your selfless love and devotion to one another. It's been a pleasure working together, and we wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations!
Aime + Ralph = Engaged
There are two things that need to be said at the bottom of this post. 1. Chuck is an awesome photographer. 2. Aime and Ralph are ROCKING the lens in this session. We actually had to double check that they were not professional models, because every.single.image. that was taken of them looked like it belonged on the cover of a magazine. The best part is that beyond just *looking* good - these two were some of the kindest, most gracious people. It comes as no surprise that they are Texans (all Texans are just so friendly, aren't they?) and wanted a photo session while they were on vacation in Boston earlier this summer. We love the soft early morning light highlighting the nooks and crannies of the waterfront area, but it might just be that we could have photographed them in front of a garbage can and they still would have stolen the show. Aime and Ralph, thank you for sharing such a special time in your lives with us. We hope you enjoy the remainder of your Engagement and start of a beautiful marriage!