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Married! Matt + Angela {seacoast wedding photographers}

November 5, 2012 In Weddings 1 Comment

It’s getting to the point where it feels like we talk about how easy-going and laid back our couples are in every single blog post. Like we should just make it a “sticky” byline to that effect and be done with it. But when a couple is as easy-going and laid back as Matt & Angela—and on their wedding day, at that—they totally deserve their very own shout out for that. So Guys, you two were SO great to work with and it made our day fly by. We hope we get a chance to work with you again…maybe when your family starts growing? 😉 It’s also so cool when the bridal party & family are totally there to support the happy couple and are ready to have a good time, including during the photos that involve them. Once again, this was the case with Matt & Angela’s ‘folks’ and we had a blast in Prescott Park in Portsmouth sneaking in all the formals before the skies let loose. Perfect timing! The rain, however, in no way (and I refuse to say “dampened”) watered down the fun that was waiting to be had for the rest of the day! Check it…

Portsmouth NH wedding photographer Birch Blaze Studios

Married! Andrew + Emily {island camp wedding}

October 13, 2012 In Weddings 1 Comment

Ah, island weddings…but there are no cabanas or palm trees in sight on this day, we’re talking a New England camp-style, island wedding. Emily and Andrew were married on Andrew’s magical family retreat on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. This little, lost-in-time woodland escape looked like it was taken right out of a movie, complete with a hunting cabin built by the civil war officer the island was originally gifted to for his service in the war, SO cool! We loved the relaxed vibe that carried the day and can’t imagine a ceremony & reception that would’ve suited Andrew & Emily better. It was simply gorgeous, and right up our alley stylistically (standing O for Signature Events and Emily Herzig Floral Studio, amazing work, as usual!). Guys, thanks for having us, you made our job easy…and if love and happiness could be measured by volume, we’re guessing it wouldn’t take you two long to fill up your very own Winnipesaukee 🙂

New England camp-style, island wedding photographers

Matt + Chrissy, Married on Winnipesaukee!

October 1, 2012 In Weddings 2 Comments

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Chrissy and Matt! They were wed one bright, sunny day this summer. Family and friends gathered up all snuggly on the lawn of Chrissy’s folks’ home to be witnesses of the union of two tremendous people. It was beautiful. And thanks to them, a few privileged butterflies got to live the remainder of their lives on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Later, we headed over to Brewster fields in Wolfeboro for what was to be a fantastic party! Chrissy and Matt share an affinity for oldies, which was a personal highlight. One couldn’t help but be of good cheer while watching them dance to Hurricane Smith’s – “Oh Babe, What Would You Say.” Something that really touched us was Chrissy’s surprise for her Mom: A Mother/Daughter dance! This borne from Chrissy’s fond childhood memories of dancing to the American Tale classic, “Somewhere Out There.” I think all the joy there is was corralled up under that tent for them and we were happy to be a part of it. Thank you to everyone for being such good company!

Guys – congratulations! Please be wildly and frighteningly in love for all your days!!

Married! Heather + Bryce {north shore wedding photographers}

September 13, 2012 In Weddings 1 Comment

We’ve been so excited to share Heather & Bryce’s most excellent wedding day—a gorgeous pair with awesome personalities to match 🙂 Brooksby Farm in Peabody, MA, is like a little country oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Rt. 1, SO unexpected! The historic farmhouses on the property provide a perfect backdrop for a classic backyard country wedding. Heather & Bryce added some wonderful touches including classic cars and a late-night trip to Sonic! The day was an emotional one, Heather’s Dad passed away a few months prior and was deeply missed (I can relate to this as I lost my Father shortly before I met Taylor), yet very much remembered. Lastly, let’s not forget Snazzy, Heather & Bryce’s little four-legged housemate, who was looking especially snazzy in all her wedding day finery! Heather & Bryce, we had a splendiferous day with you both and wish you nothing but crazy love and a fist-full of hijinks!

Married! Colin + Nicole {french provincial themed wedding}

September 4, 2012 In Weddings No Comment

“L’esperîenza di questa dolce vita” – Dante… The experience of this sweet life. What more can we add to that? Weddings boil down to the most basic elements of a well-lived life…love, joy, food and dancing. Inject your favorite personal style into the celebration and you very likely will have one of the happiest, most memorable days of your life. We’re quite certain that Colin & Nicole did, and we are very pleased that they entrusted us with it’s documentation. The french theme and seven (that’s right, SEVEN) course meal was created by the Cider Company (AMAZING cuisine Teresa, bravo!) and headed up by our friend Steve. Our other vendor compatriots this day included sailcloth tent by Sperry Tents, spectacular florals (as always) by Dutch Bloeman Winkel (check out Carrie’s handmade, rose petal composite bouquet!) and live music by the phenomenal Ben Hammond. Nicole & Colin, we so enjoyed our time with you, you and your friends & families were so kind and welcoming. Congrats on living the sweet life!

Married! Steve + Lauren {shelburne farms, burlington wedding photographers}

August 28, 2012 In Weddings No Comment

Last week we posted the engagement session we did with Steve & Lauren in Burlington, Vermont. This week we complete the circle with their Shelburne Farms wedding on the shores of Lake Champlain, just to the south of Burlington. This was our first time shooting at Shelburne Farms and it was grand! We began the day by stepping back in time at the Willard Street Inn, a Victorian mansion built in 1881, also brimming with character & charm. When you couple gorgeous character & history-rich locations such as these with folks (friends & family included) equally, if not surpassingly rich in character and charm, you have yourself a recipe for an absolutely amazing day for the joining of two souls. Hopefully, you will find this reflected in these images. Steve & Lauren, may your journeys together always be saturated with the sun-drenched joy that we witnessed this day. Congrats!

Married! Jamie + Joost {vermont wedding photographers}

August 7, 2012 In Weddings No Comment

So this being our 4th season as full-fledged wedding photographers, at the beginning of the season we had never photographed a Vermont wedding. That all changed in a big way… this season we have 3 weddings in the beautiful state of Vermont! We LOVE Vermont and all 3 of our weddings there this summer were/are red-letter days for us. Jamie & Joost (rhymes with ‘toast’) were first up with their Camp Ohana wedding in Fairlee, VT. This day had all the organic markings of a Vermont wedding and was a great introduction to Vermont wedding photography for Birch Blaze. As all our couples have been (no, really!), Jamie & Joost were awesome to work with and made us feel right at home! Vermont was the perfect state for these 2 to join forces and we can tell that they bottled up some of that natural, laid-back VT vibe and will be partaking on a daily basis from here on out! Congrats Guys!

Married! Brian + Lauren {cape cod creative wedding photography}

July 25, 2012 In Weddings 2 Comments

Two things stand out in my mind when I think about Brian & Lauren’s Cape Cod beach wedding… 1. They are two of the kindest people we’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing, and 2. They budgeted a LARGE portion of time for their first look and bridal couple’s portraits and took us along with them on a well-planned trolley tour of some incredible Cape Cod/Woods Hole coastal highlights. This included an exclusive tour of the Nobska Point Lighthouse by one of the keepers there. As you’ll see we pretty much had free reign of the place!
Sometimes the way humans treat each other can be quite bewildering and sad. Why is it so hard for some folks to just be nice? Well, it’s certainly not hard for Brian & Lauren. In fact, it’s quite easy to see that sincere, human kindness is stitched through every fiber of who they are. People like this are so refreshing to be around and we are so thrilled that they found each other. A combination like this has no other choice but to be pretty much unstoppable! Guys, we loved spending this amazing day with you and can’t even begin to imagine how many more amazing days you two will have 🙂

cape cod creative wedding photography

Married! Julia + Nathan {creative new england wedding photographers}

July 18, 2012 In Weddings 5 Comments

Have you ever said, “I’d love to be a fly on the wall…?” Well, I know I have and it recently occurred to me that that is sort of what we are. Even tho’ our couples’, along with their friends and families, always welcome us and seem to make us feel like family, we know we wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for our job. Julia & Nathan’s most awesome day—and that’s absolutely what it was—is a perfect example of getting to be a ‘fly on the wall.’ So yeah, it’s pretty cool to hide behind our cameras and just pick off all these incredible moments of pure joy and fun that make up a wedding day! Julia & Nathan, you guys were SO down to earth and easy to work with…even in the face of an entire day of rain and drizzle. In enjoying your day to the full you made our day a joy as well! Congrats and we wish you a forever of ‘most awesome days.’ Thanks for letting us be a fly on the wall 😉

…shout out to the staff at the incredible Mount Washington Resort AND to the amazing Emily Herzig (floral studio) for making everything look phenomenal and just being a pleasure to work with!