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My family and I used to visit North Conway and do some shopping every summer for school! It's been years since I've truly visited, so it was nice to stop in and take in the surroundings once again! The scenery was a quick reminder why so many people love touring the area. Stonehurst Manor is …
I used to live right down the road from Mount Sunapee, but it's a little crazy that I had never actually been there! I had previously stayed at Mountain Edge Resort years ago (back before I was a photographer) so I knew the getting ready space fairly well! But, it's just crazy that I had …
Continue reading "Brittany + Kevin | A Summer Wedding At Mount Sunapee | Sunapee, New Hampshire"
I've known Kyrie and Cole for a long time, and most people I know, also know them as that couple from high school! They’ve journeyed a long way to get to where they are... and after celebrating life with two beautiful daughters, last Sunday was their day to celebrate their lives together by finally tying …
Continue reading "Kyrie + Cole | A Summer Wedding At Dell-Lea | Chichester, New Hampshire"
In the midst of not only my busiest month of the 2019 wedding season, but of my entire career as a photographer, it was nice to join in on a more intimate wedding day. It's a nice refresher to be able to step back and find the meaning in a much more smaller event, and …
Continue reading "Bethany + Scott | A Wildflower Inspired Backyard Wedding | Groton, New Hampshire"
Living and growing up in New Hampshire, I've heard of Pat's Peak a million times! It was the place you went to snowboard when we were in middle school, and up until I met Justine and Andy, I had no idea you could have your wedding there! Their wedding day was simply gorgeous, and the …
Continue reading "Justine + Andy | A Pats Peak Wedding | Henniker, New Hampshire"
Morgan and Jordan celebrated their love last Saturday with beautiful summer weather on his parent's property! They did an amazing job renovating the barn for the wedding, and the ceremony space gave you a glimpse of the lakes region mountains in the background which made the entire day feel like home! It was a flawless …
Continue reading "Morgan + Jordan | A Sunflower Inspired Wedding | Sanbornton, New Hampshire"
I've been spoiled this season with weddings with views, and Matt and Alyssa helped out with that!! Their wedding took place at Loon Mountain, which is a beautiful little escape area in the mountains of New Hampshire. I had never been before, though I've heard of it many times growing up in this state, and …
Continue reading "Alyssa + Matt | A Mountaintop Wedding At Loon Mountain | Lincoln, New Hampshire"
I knew from the very first moment I met with Andy and Maria that I was going to love everything about them. They just have this certain energy between them that makes their love seem so much like a fairytale. You know when you can just feel the chemistry two people have, and all you …
Continue reading "Maria + Andy | A Wedding At The 228 | Sterling, Massachusetts"
You guysssssss! I way overdid it on this post. I am sharing so many photos with you, but I can't help it because I have so many favorites!!! Callie and Charlie are the sweetest, and are so laid back! They drove two hours from Mass to meet me in Sugar Hill for their engagement session …
Haley and Derek's wedding was a lot of fun!! There was not a single person there that I wasn't able to vibe with. From the happy couple themselves, to Skip and his amazingly colored suit (it matches my brand!!!) and all the bridesmaids.. everyone was just so inviting. Haley is probably one of the most …
These two are so sooooo fun! I knew I was going to fall in love with my time with them, when Sarah messaged me saying "Ryan really wants to wear his baboon shirt" and that they wanted some photos at one of their favorite spots which just happened to be a barcade! Full disclosure... I …
Continue reading "Sarah + Ryan | An Evening Engagement Session in Dover, NH"
One thing I absolutely love is allllll the details! If you've followed me on social media, I'm more than positive you've heard me say that a few times too many. And this wedding sang to my heart because it was all about the details!! When I tell you Marley is a DIY queen... I mean …
Continue reading "Marley + Jonathan | A Midsummer Wedding at Enfield Shaker Museum | Enfield, NH"
Though this is the second time these two have been featured on the blog, this is actually session number three with them!! I can't believe how much each session has changed as I've photographed them. The very first session was a family session, where Shawna let me know she was expecting baby number 2! The …
I was brought back to the Upper Vermont area after not having a wedding there since last season. The drive up 89 brought me right back to my back-to-back weekends last October when the fall season had really settled in. This time, I was welcomed with warm summer weather and by the grace of my …
Continue reading "Brittany + Jake | A Rustic Inspired Wedding at Ferry Watch | Grand Isle, VT"
Once I got through all the traffic, passed all the slow people, and made it through what seemed like an endless amount of construction zones... I made finally it to Acadia. I had never heard of Acadia up until Aimee's inquiry with me. When she told me she that she and Jeremy would be eloping …
Continue reading "Aimee + Jeremy | A Scenic Elopement at Acadia National Park | Bar Harbor, Maine"
I won't lie. I was a little nervous for this early morning session. Not because of the absolutely sweet couple I was going to meet up with, but because it was the morning and I hadn't shot a morning portrait session since the very beginning of my days as a photographer. I wasn't sure what …
Tanya and Steve first met with me last summer to go over their wedding details and see if I would be a good fit to serve them, and immediately I knew I would enjoy their company. We talked about a lot of different things that day, and then again during their engagement session last fall! …
Continue reading "Tanya + Steve | A Mermaid Inspired Massachusetts Wedding"
"We are colorful, playful, creative and quirky." "I want our wedding to feel rustic, bohemian and carefree, yet elegant." "I want to have a wedding that reflects our personality more than it follows tradition." These were the three lines that stood out to me in Sarah's initial email when she reached out about my services. …
Continue reading "Sarah + Colin | A Maple Hill Gardens Engagement Session | Hollis, NH"
When I first had my consultation with Lacey to talk about all her wedding details, I knew she was going to be one of the most laid back brides ever. She was so easy going! For good reason, most brides I find are somewhat stressed and anxious about the whole planning process. But, Lacey seemed …
I am so excited to share this gallery!! I first met Jessica and Jonathan when they scheduled their family portrait session last July during one of the hottest days of the summer! What Jess didn't know, was that her sister Amanda (who is actually my cousin's pretty awesome wife!) was in on a pretty big …
Continue reading "Jessica + Jonathan | A Moore State Park Engagement Session During Golden Hour"
I first met Tamika and Antonio last summer right before I photographed her best friend Madison's wedding! Tamika had reached out to me on Instagram to introduce herself and I won't lie, I jumped for joy when she told me was going to be in a wedding I was already doing! I felt honored to …
I first met Kelsey and Tyler during their engagement session last May, and I instantly fell in love with who they were as a couple! They are so gentle and sweet! Kelsey was so easy to connect with with her vibrant and outgoing personality. I left their session knowing that their wedding day would be …
This session has made my heart happy in so many ways!! I first chatted with Jannina and Carlos when they were planning their wedding for 2018. What was originally supposed to be a wedding in my normal service area of Massachusetts turned into me taking a trip for their wedding in Central Park on May …
They are finally getting married!! I have been friends with Vicki since way back in my elementary school days... and I can't believe how much time has already passed! I feel like I've been waiting for her and Jamie's wedding day ever since they first began dating over ten years ago!! I remember when I …
Continue reading "Vicki + Jamie | Canterbury Shaker Village Engagement Session"
My brother and his little family made their way up to New Hampshire from their home in North Carolina for a weeks visit, and for the first time ever, I got to meet my sweet little niece, Elly!! Y'all!!! I can't tell you how happy I am to have finally met her. She is the …
I got a phone call last summer from a number I didn't recognize. I never ever receive phone inquiries regarding my pricing and collections for weddings, but this was my very first one!! Not knowing who it was, I answered instead of letting it go to voicemail. What was a first time phone inquiry for …
I’ve been seriously looking forward to posting another This or That Thursday post! I got so many messages about how relatable my answers were, which honestly made me feel so good. So, without further wait, here’s this weeks #ThisorThat!! Template by @Kelseyinlondon on Pinterst City // Beach - I answered these two separately last week, …
Hey y’all! So, I’m starting a little series of blog posts to A) keep myself accountable for blogging, and for B) to let you guys in on me and my life, and how I’m shockingly just as normal as you are! Wedding photographers aren’t all business, as much as we have to be sometimes. We …
By request, I have been asked to do a blog on how to build a timeline. And friends, this may be long and winded but I hope you find it helpful!!! A few weeks ago I shared the importance of timelines and why including buffers are crucial for your wedding photographer. You can find that …
Continue reading "#TipMeTuesday: Building a wedding timeline!"
This one may seem like “Jess……… really?” I can’t tell you how many times I have had to tie a tie on a groom, and I’m still not good at it. This goes for regular ties and bow ties. The first time a groom ever asked me if I knew how, I blurted out laughing. …
This might seem obvious… or maybe not. But, this week I want to cover why considering the lighting on your wedding day is incredibly important for your photographer, and the overall gallery you will end up with. This includes the timing of your wedding day and the venue(s) you select. Lighting is what makes a …
Continue reading "#TipMeTuesday: keeping the light in mind on your wedding day"
The time seemed to go by incredibly fast after Meghan and Brandon asked me to be their wedding photographer. In the blink of an eye, their wedding day was here and what an absolutely beautiful day it turned out to be! The wintery details selected by Brandon and Meghan were perfect for the season. Glittery …
Continue reading "Meghan + Brandon | Wedding at Wedgewood Granite Rose | Hampstead, NH"
Meeting with this adorable little family was so much fun!! They opted for a quick 20 minute session since they needed some easy photos to display for their upcoming wedding, which I am super bummed I won't be photographing, but it's incredibly exciting all the same!! We met at the Concord Conservation Center where I …
YOU GUYSSSSS! So, Rachel booked me as her wedding photographer a few months back, and messaged me shortly after asking if I would be willing to take some photos for her growing business! So of course I said, "OF COURSE!" First off, let me just start by saying how incredibly happy it makes my heart …
Many of you have seen me post that something exciting was happening for my family last week. And after one incredibly long journey, I am finally able to share it with you! Let me start by saying, I love my best friend so incredibly much. My husband jumped into this journey of raising my two …
Something I have learned through life is that you meet some incredible people along the way. Mariah was a girl I met after moving to a new school in the 4th grade. We became best friends pretty much instantly in Mr. Martin's class, and through the years and all the growing up, we've always remained …
Y'all! My babies went skiing for the very first time! I could sum up the whole trip to being completely nerve wracking for me. I'm the type of mom who expects the worst, like broken legs or momma falls and throws her back out (which I did fall, but my backs all good!). Two things …
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So, I’m sure you might be thinking “Jess, it’s your job to talk people into having an engagement session.” Yes…. and no. If you think this post will sweet talk you into paying me more money just because, then you’re wrong, friend! No other way about it. Though engagement sessions support my business financially, that’s …
I was recently challenged in my new business journey course to share more of my life and be more than the camera. Which is an exciting idea for me because while I know so much about the couples I work with, it fires me up to share me and my life with those who choose …
Hey guys! So, #TipMeTuesday is something I have wanted to implement for a little while now. Pretty much since the end of my 2018 wedding season. I learned SO much throughout last years events and as I sat back and reflected recently, I just knew there were some things I needed to be educating my …
I think it's safe to say that Tim and Natasha made the cutest little boy!! Oh my word!! This is my first time meeting him but I've followed Natasha through her engagement, wedding, pregnancy, birth and the first year of Noah's life! I feel like I've known this little family for ages and that I've …
I have known Shawna since high school, and she has always been one of the nicest people I have come to know throughout life. Over the summer I saw her for the first time in a loooong time (pretty much since Junior year of high school) for a family session with her, Eddie and their …
Continue reading "Shawna + Eddie | Newborn Lifestyle Session"
Where do I even begin with these two? I met with them over the summer, which felt like ages ago, for their engagement session. They made it clear that they were super laid back people who wanted to meet to just get a few quick shots and learn what to expect on their wedding day. …
Continue reading "Eliza + Peter | Brick South Wedding | Portland, ME"
Happy Friday! I met with Lacey and Travis last Sunday for a quick little engagement session at Benson Park. I had heard all about this location from various friends and family, and knew it was a great location based on other photographer recommendations as well, so I was uber excited to get out there and …
Continue reading "Lacey + Travis | Engagement Session | Hudson, NH"
Y'all!! These two are to die for!! I met with Brittany and Jacob over the weekend at this hip little café in Lebanon. The weather leading up to Saturday afternoon was very iffy-- showing rain and gray weather for most of the day which ended up lasting pretty much up until we met up at …
Continue reading "Brittany + Jacob | Engagement Session | Lebanon, NH"
For weeks, I had been looking forward to this session. I knew it was going to be different from my normal session, and I was just so excited at the theme! When Kathryn first messaged me regarding her wedding in 2019, I immediately picked up on her outgoing personality. Every conversation has been easy going, …
Continue reading "Beauty + The Beast | Kathryn + Seth | Engagement Session | Shelbrune, VT"
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