]]>]]>A couple of months ago, I photographed a wonderfully fun wedding for Haley + Andrew. Andrew is a filmmaker from NYC. I am always honored when another creative professional asks me to photograph such an important day in his or her life; it's quite a compliment. They held their wedding at the beautiful Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA. As always, the manager at Hamilton Hall, Tricia, orchestrated everything perfectly. And the food was soooo good, thanks to Don and his team at Harvest Catering.
Oh yeah, the poem. One of the family members, Chris Henry, read this poem during the night. The guests in the room were nodding their heads and quietly saying, "Yes" under their breath. It was one of those moments that I will never forget. The poem is so simple and true. I felt it needed to be shared, with Chris' permission, with as many people as possible. Upon asking Chris if I could post the poem on my blog, she informed me that it was her mother, Janet Henry, who had wrote it. Unfortunately, Chris' mother lost her battle with breast cancer. She requested that anyone who should choose to use the poem in any way, please make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Haley + Andrew
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Stef and Serge, thank you very much for having me and Ashley photograph your amazing wedding; it was one of the best weddings of the year!!! I look forward to creating a one of a kind book for both of you.
It must have been something I said. ; )
Happy groom? Indeed.
Serious dancers.
What the???
Thanks again guys. It was a blast!
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Stef and dad.
And this was only the rehearsal....nice.
The rehearsal dinner was held at the beautiful Westmoor Farm.
Amazing Russian glassware, care of Serge's family, were proudly on display.
I couldn't help feel that I was really in Russia or Europe that night. The whole vibe--food, drink, music, atmosphere--was incredible.
Linda is stunning!
Did I mention she is stunning.
Waiting--prior to the ceremony, which was held at the Harvard Memorial Church.
I dream of capturing these intense, emotional moments. You can see it in their eyes. My daughter is only four. I can't images that the day will come when I will be in Linda's dad's shoes.
This is great example of me just observing, being still, finger on the camera button, waiting for the best moment to capture the moment that illiustrates all the joy and excitment of a wedding ceremony. After I take an image like this, the adrenaline just shoots through my body. So cool.
Incredible flowers by Dana Markos!
The State Room has added a back lit gallery to the entryway to the Great Room. Very cool! I was thrilled to see one of the images I took from Linda and Mario's engagement portrait session in Boston. Yeah, it's the one on the right.
More amazing flower displays--this time in large blocks of ice. They were truly works of art.
Many times, I just never know if a groom is going to dip a bride during their first dance. You just have to be quick and have really good timing.
It was like an embrace that said, "Thank you dad, for all that you have done for me. I love you."
Mario and Linda's dad.
The State Room has one of the most amazing views in the city, ...
...inside and out.
Mario and his mom.
A future Eric Clapton???
You have to really appreciate great penmanship or calligraphy.
Sweet. M&Ms with the B&G's faces on them.
True friend with Linda.
True friend with Mario.
Linda & Mario,
Thank you so much for allowing me to document such an important day for you. As you can see, Ashley and I had an amazing time and are so proud of the images we captured throughout the day. The album will be phenomenal!!!
- Donis
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