Aug
19
On a recent trip to California, we had the pleasure of meeting up with a couple of our past wedding clients who now have a one year old. We absolutely LOVE getting to see Allegro families grow and getting to meet the next generation. This little guy was an absolute doll. He has beautiful blue eyes like his mom and loves playing with his dad. I am so glad we had this chance to get together at a beautiful little park.
The ball is a favorite toy for sure.
Flying with daddy.
He loves being in his red wagon.
Especially standing up. Oh my!
"When can I climb this, momma?"
And of course, we captured a few more traditional portraits. I especially love when mom and dad are in the photos. I know most parents want photos of their children, but years from now, the value of the photos will increase, because the children will want these photos of them with their parents.
And one last fun one as our little buddy considers what mischief he can cause next.
Hugs to the whole family and thank you so much for inviting us to capture these images for you!
Want more? Check out their slideshow.
Aug
09
Seeing as Tami is a former wedding planner, it’s no surprise that all of the wonderful details of her wedding were absolutely beautiful and perfectly reflected her and Gio. You may recall that they had an intimate wedding at the Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley on a beautiful April day this spring. Now’s the time to enjoy a bit of inspiration and a few photos from the reception just for fun.
Check out the sweet flowers on her cake.
An elegant table setting.
Introductions and speeches are always fun.
Did I mention Tami’s beautiful red wedding dress?
A kiss while dancing, witnessed by more than one camera.
And since these two are tango dancers, they treated their guests to a show.
Loving our bride’s hair accessory- feathers and pearls.
Enjoying toasts.
This little munchkin was enjoying the gardens, and also happens to be one of our connections to Tami and Gio. Or more accurately her parents are. We photographed their Bernardus Lodge wedding, which Tami planned. So fun to see them and their growing family at Tami’s celebration.
A sweet bit of romance from their invitation for this ring shot.
Good music.
Means good dancing.
Congrats again to our fabulous couple! Extra special thanks to the team of professionals who helped make Tami and Gio’s day so special:
Getting ready, ceremony and reception venue: Laureen Novak from the Outdoor Art Club
Tami’s hair: Ashley Smith of Flower and Gold
Bride’s make-up: Alexia Ogle of Flower and Gold
Bride’s gown designer: Amy-Jo Tatum, custom design
Groom’s attire: Black Tie Tuxedo
Caterer: Alicia from La Mediterranee
Cake: Matthew Reilly
Floral Design: Erika Frank
DJ: DJ Olly
Ceremony musician: Leo King
Invitations: Delphine Doreau
Wedding favors: Vosges Haut Chocolat
Dance Instructors: Gustavo & Jessica Hornos
Want more from Tami and Gio’s colorful California wedding? Check out their slideshow and sneak peek. Or check out Tami’s thoughts on her blog.
Aug
03
For Monica and Ramy’s engagement session, they wanted to highlight some of their favorite parts of Boston- the red bricks and the green spaces. They chose the North End to do the former, and I suggested Christopher Columbus park for the latter. These two are side-by-side and perfectly compliment each other.
Monica shared one specific vision with me for their session, an image of them in a cafe, viewed through a window. We ended up finding this perfect little wine bar. So romantic.
Thinking back, we must have rescheduled this session a thousand times due to weather, but when we finally were able to do it, we were so lucky. We had a perfectly beautiful day with sunlight bouncing all around. This next image was captured with sunlight reflecting off a window. I love the warmth of it and the tenderness of their embrace.
One of my favorite spots in our Little Italy is this square that is actually a triangle. It’s across from Paul Revere‘s house, but also nearby some really cute restaurants. It’s often very crowded. Thank goodness, these two weren’t at all shy.
Did I mention that Ramy is a comedian? And Monica is a singer and dancer? They actually met while working on a production of Guys and Dolls. It was Ramy’s first stage show, so Monica showed him the ropes.
That also meant we had to fit a bit of dancing into our shoot.
There are also cute little shops that absolutely remind me of Italy. And the old fashioned looking bike didn’t hurt.
Ambiance and moments…
And flirtatious feet.
Stolen kisses.
Lookin’ good.
When I think of Christopher Columbus Park, I immediately think of the green archway. That said, I hadn’t seen it in a while and didn’t realize how much it had grown in. It was absolutely beautiful. A perfect backdrop for more formal portraits.
I had no idea there was this beautiful little rose garden here. Of course, they had to stop and smell the roses, and seal it with a kiss.
A truly fun evening with a wonderful couple. Their wedding at Belle Mer was just a few weeks ago (yup, we were cutting it a bit close with their session- all that darn rain) and it was absolutely fabulous. Can’t wait to share those photos too!
But if you want more now, check out their e-session slideshow.
