I mentioned last week that I hadn’t blogged in 1.5 years! However, in the last week I’ve blogged 4 times and this post will make my 5th! Giving myself a pat on the back!

Because I haven’t blogged in 1.5 years, I have so many weddings and portrait shoots to share. Today, I’m sharing Brittany and Nick’s summer 2019 wedding at Oceancliff in RI. It makes me so happy to share these photos, especially since I wasn’t able to travel to RI/Boston this year for work due to COVID. Looking through these photos, it reminded me how sunny it was that day, how warm and breezy the ocean air felt, and the extreme happiness that Britt and Nick emoted. They and their families are seriously so fun and kind, and I can’t help but smile when I view these photos. Luckily, Britt and Nick purchased an album, so I get to work with them a little longer! It’s always hard to say good-bye to clients when you work with them closely for a year and experience one of the most important days of their lives with them, so it’s always nice to continue that relationship with an album design process.

Brittany and Nick were married at Oceancliff in Newport, RI, which has amazing views, an incredible experience, and great food. Every wedding I have photographed there (and I’ve done a lot!) has run so smoothly; couples are so relaxed and don’t have to worry about a thing due to their stellar team and service.

They started their day getting ready in separate AirBnb’s (which are always a great choice so your wedding party can spread out and you have room for photos!) and then headed to Oceancliff for a first look. I love the series of photos from their first look- they look so, so happy! Because Britt and Nick wanted to join in their cocktail hour to mingle with their guests, we did all of their photos prior to their ceremony, including wedding party and family portraits. This is a great way to schedule your day if you want to be at your party the whole time and not worry about missing any portions of it to take photos. Not to mention, we got some great candids of them greeting their guests at cocktail hour and some fun shots with college friends and extended family that weren’t in the portraits earlier in the day. Don’t miss the dessert bar photos towards the end— it was seriously amazing and every time I look at them, I feel the need to run out and get a doughnut!

Congrats, you two!!! Looking forward to the album!!

Ashley + Keith were married on the most beautiful fall day at the Belle Mer Island House in Newport, Rhode Island. The weather was a gorgeous 71 degrees, sunny, and humidity free....a stark contrast to their engagement shoot, held exactly one year to the day prior, and foggy and chilly! I loved everything about this wedding. It was so relaxed! Ashley and Keith decided to do a first look and all of their photos prior to the wedding so that they could enjoy cocktail hour with their guests, many who had traveled from out of state to come to the wedding. Their ceremony took place at sunset, with sailboats on the water in the distance. I mean, does it really get better than that?

I also loved the details, from Ashley's dress from SAKS, her hair and makeup by Jennie Kay Beauty, the classic cream and greens floral arrangements by Greenlion Design, and music by DJ Luke Renchan. The nautical navy and white napkins, driftwood place cards, and mermaid bottle opener favors were the perfect accents to a Newport nautical wedding.

Congratulations, you two!!

The weather for my spring weddings has been AMAZING. Every single wedding thus far this spring has been sunny and above average temps for spring. Casey and Karl's wedding was especially warm....more like summer at 80 degrees (in May!!). As I fly back and forth between Michigan and Rhode Island to shoot weddings, the good weather seems to follow me in that anywhere I'm working, the weather is gorgeous.

Casey and Karl were married at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI. It's breathtaking, on a cliff overlooking the ocean and the Pell bridge. Casey's hair and makeup were by the fabulous Allison Barbera and team, who makes the makeup look so incredibly natural, and Casey's hair held the entire evening. The beautiful flowers on the arbor, centerpieces on the tables and bouquets were by Sayles Livingston. Exquisite Events was also on site for event design. Lastly, the band Silver Arrow provided the music for both the ceremony and the reception, and it was fantastic. The lead vocalist was incredible! Also, big thank you to my assistant Sara who captured some of the groomsmen and food/detail shots!

All in all, it was a perfect day. Casey and Karl, thank you for having me as your photographer, and have an amazing time in Bora Bora!! Congratulations!