Moving to a new location is such hard work... I have spent the last two weeks, packing, boxing, cleaning and moving to my new home, which is huge, gorgeous and SO sunny.
So as I stood in my old apartment for the last time today, i walked through each room, reminiscing on some of my favorite moments that happened over the past two years.
My old apartment was a soft place to land for me after my grandma died... It has also been a place to escape to for many of my friends.. it has seen the beginning of great relationships, the end less than amazing relationships and many tears and a lot of laughs..
I will never forget the life I had while living in that adorable third floor apartment... But I am excited about living in what i can only hope my life will always be like- a big, bright, sunny place with lots of room for friends..
off to unpack....
Friday, May 2, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Quinn is ten months!
I can hardly believe that Quinn is already going to be ten months old!
It has been so fun to watch him learn new things and become a little man!
I had fun spending the morning with him last week... we got to play in the crispy leaves in his front yard and even mouse made an appearance to give Quinn some special kisses!
This is just one of the photos from his ten month session, but i'll be posting some other special photos of him soon!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Welcome to the world Sadie!
She certainly took her time getting here, but Miss Sadie has finally joined us!
More photos to come, but I had to share one of my favorites from today!
Congratulations Shannon and Dave!
More photos to come, but I had to share one of my favorites from today!
Congratulations Shannon and Dave!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
and my heart officially belongs to...
Recently I joined the Boston PUG group... which is a collection of the most fantastic and creative photographers in the Boston area!
PUGs (Pictage User Group) are all over the US and Canada and the members are photographers who love what they do... We network within the community and share ideas and experiences with other members, while sharpening our photography skills! Having a great time is always number one on the agenda!!!
At our most recent meeting we shared our ideas about how to work with low light situations... as we know, some churches don't allow flash photography!!!
I didn't hesitate for a moment to be the bride!!!!
So without a proper gown, veil or any of the 'details' a bride should have, I made do with that I had available to me in the church... a doily and an aging easter lily..
Lucky for me, the super fabulous Will Tangorra was there to capture me in this beautiful photo!!!
To my fellow Boston PUGs... I am so excited to be among the Best of Boston when I am with you... Your excitement and passion for photography is a constant reminder of why I love what I do, and why I will always capture the greatest people, places and things in life.
I am out enjoying the weather today... I hope you are too!!!!
Jess
PUGs (Pictage User Group) are all over the US and Canada and the members are photographers who love what they do... We network within the community and share ideas and experiences with other members, while sharpening our photography skills! Having a great time is always number one on the agenda!!!
At our most recent meeting we shared our ideas about how to work with low light situations... as we know, some churches don't allow flash photography!!!
I didn't hesitate for a moment to be the bride!!!!
So without a proper gown, veil or any of the 'details' a bride should have, I made do with that I had available to me in the church... a doily and an aging easter lily..
Lucky for me, the super fabulous Will Tangorra was there to capture me in this beautiful photo!!!
To my fellow Boston PUGs... I am so excited to be among the Best of Boston when I am with you... Your excitement and passion for photography is a constant reminder of why I love what I do, and why I will always capture the greatest people, places and things in life.
I am out enjoying the weather today... I hope you are too!!!!
Jess
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Jackie and Brad ~ Starting their Family
It seems as though it was a hundred years ago when I first met Jackie and Brad to photograph their engagement session at Fenway Park. We went on one of the tours that the park offers to all of Red Sox Nation, including backstage passes to the .406 Club, the Green Monster and we were even close enough to snag some dirt from the field..
Brad and Jackie had my heart from the minute they arrived wearing Red Sox Jerseys! When it comes to great photographs, creativity is key! (playing baseball on Landsdown Street made for some great photos!!!)
Since our trip to Fenway Park, Jackie and Brad have tied the knot, welcomed Rookie into their lives, travelled the world, welcomed three new nieces and nephews to their family, spent summers in NH among hundreds of other adventures. The Red Sox have even won two world series!
I love that I have been able to share in so many of their experiences....they are truly wonderful people, and two of the greatest friends I could have ever asked for!
When Jackie emailed me back in December that she and Brad were finally expecting their first child, I was beyond thrilled for them... I could not wait to do some belly photos!
I wanted to make sure that we included Rookie in some very important photos as soon she will be sharing her parents with a baby!
Queen of the house... for now!
It seems as though the day we selected was a little chilly... and a lot windy... but we headed over to Castle Island in South Boston for our first location...
The beautiful Jackie...
You can't go to Castle Island without a sweet treat from Sully's!
Then we headed over to The Dorchester Heights Monument for a couple of quickie pics..
I grabbed one last quick photo right before we had dinner at 224 which is where Jackie and Brad went on their second date... many years ago!
Jackie and Brad, I cannot thank you enough for everything you and your families have done for me. Your friendship means more to me than you could ever imagine... You are going to be the worlds best parents! I Love you!
Click here to see the slideshow from Jackie and Brad's session...
Brad and Jackie had my heart from the minute they arrived wearing Red Sox Jerseys! When it comes to great photographs, creativity is key! (playing baseball on Landsdown Street made for some great photos!!!)
Since our trip to Fenway Park, Jackie and Brad have tied the knot, welcomed Rookie into their lives, travelled the world, welcomed three new nieces and nephews to their family, spent summers in NH among hundreds of other adventures. The Red Sox have even won two world series!
I love that I have been able to share in so many of their experiences....they are truly wonderful people, and two of the greatest friends I could have ever asked for!
When Jackie emailed me back in December that she and Brad were finally expecting their first child, I was beyond thrilled for them... I could not wait to do some belly photos!
I wanted to make sure that we included Rookie in some very important photos as soon she will be sharing her parents with a baby!
Queen of the house... for now!
It seems as though the day we selected was a little chilly... and a lot windy... but we headed over to Castle Island in South Boston for our first location...
The beautiful Jackie...
You can't go to Castle Island without a sweet treat from Sully's!
Then we headed over to The Dorchester Heights Monument for a couple of quickie pics..
I grabbed one last quick photo right before we had dinner at 224 which is where Jackie and Brad went on their second date... many years ago!
Jackie and Brad, I cannot thank you enough for everything you and your families have done for me. Your friendship means more to me than you could ever imagine... You are going to be the worlds best parents! I Love you!
Click here to see the slideshow from Jackie and Brad's session...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Katie O'Malley - Anytime
My super galpal Katie O'Malley who is the Vice President of Sparkle and Romance from DestinationBride.com made this big journey to Boston for some glamorous headshots!
First we teamed up with the amazingly talented makeup artist Lisa Roche from Luxe Beautique in Swampscott.... She primped and pampered Katie while Kristen, Katie's sister and one of my bestest girlfriends, and I looked on!
So after Lisa worked her magic, we used some of the light reflecting off the Ocean across the street to capture some incredible images.
Then we took a quick walk down to G Bar and used the more of that beautiful light. G Bar's interior design was perfect, modern, swanky and sexy....
We then headed over to Nahant, for some beachside photos and some of the sweetest light on the north shore!
If it hadn't been so windy and chilly, we would have gone down to the beach and splashed around... so I made Katie promise me that we would do another session later in the summer!
Katie, I had such a great time with you! I wish we lived closer so we could spend more time together!
Im so excited to be working with you and being a DestinationBride.Com photographer!!!
xo
First we teamed up with the amazingly talented makeup artist Lisa Roche from Luxe Beautique in Swampscott.... She primped and pampered Katie while Kristen, Katie's sister and one of my bestest girlfriends, and I looked on!
So after Lisa worked her magic, we used some of the light reflecting off the Ocean across the street to capture some incredible images.
Then we took a quick walk down to G Bar and used the more of that beautiful light. G Bar's interior design was perfect, modern, swanky and sexy....
We then headed over to Nahant, for some beachside photos and some of the sweetest light on the north shore!
If it hadn't been so windy and chilly, we would have gone down to the beach and splashed around... so I made Katie promise me that we would do another session later in the summer!Katie, I had such a great time with you! I wish we lived closer so we could spend more time together!
Im so excited to be working with you and being a DestinationBride.Com photographer!!!
xo
The Big 2 - 7
The last time I posted a blog was the day before my 27th birthday.... i was So sick, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, you name it I had it.
Nothing was making me feel better, not matter what medicines i took, but with the perfect combination of Wild Orange Tea from Starbucks, time well spent in the steam room and some antibiotics, i finally kicked the flu!
I celebrated my birthday with Olivia, Chris and his parents by going out to The Outback for a bite to eat. Although the Tuna was delicious, the service left much to be desired.... all of the hot food arrived at our table cold, and our waitress was nowhere to be seen and the manager who visited out table, wasn't helpful either. All in all, not a great experience! Next time we'll go to Bocelli's!
But Chris made sure I had a beautiful strawberry and cream birthday cake from La Cascia's, one of the zillion italian bakeries in South Medford. It was perfectly delicious!
So now that I'm no longer a victim of the flu, I am back in the swing of things, getting great photos of so many people!
within the next couple of days, i will be posting photos of Quinn, Lily, two Olivias, Brett, Lisa, Kristine and Katie.... Also photos from Easter and the highly anticipated DestinationBride.com Springtime Soiree!
So thank you to everyone for their get well wishes and the birthday wishes... so far being 27 is off to a flying start!
Keep checking back to see some great images!
xoxo
Nothing was making me feel better, not matter what medicines i took, but with the perfect combination of Wild Orange Tea from Starbucks, time well spent in the steam room and some antibiotics, i finally kicked the flu!
I celebrated my birthday with Olivia, Chris and his parents by going out to The Outback for a bite to eat. Although the Tuna was delicious, the service left much to be desired.... all of the hot food arrived at our table cold, and our waitress was nowhere to be seen and the manager who visited out table, wasn't helpful either. All in all, not a great experience! Next time we'll go to Bocelli's!
But Chris made sure I had a beautiful strawberry and cream birthday cake from La Cascia's, one of the zillion italian bakeries in South Medford. It was perfectly delicious!
So now that I'm no longer a victim of the flu, I am back in the swing of things, getting great photos of so many people!
within the next couple of days, i will be posting photos of Quinn, Lily, two Olivias, Brett, Lisa, Kristine and Katie.... Also photos from Easter and the highly anticipated DestinationBride.com Springtime Soiree!
So thank you to everyone for their get well wishes and the birthday wishes... so far being 27 is off to a flying start!
Keep checking back to see some great images!
xoxo
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