He’s finally here.  Theodore “Teddy” James Crowley was born July 17th at 10:25 PM.  7 lbs 11oz, 19.5 inches, healthy and happy.  Mom and Papa are doing well and think that he’s beautiful.

It’s nice having my own squishy model on call, but I’ll admit that I end up spending more time cooing at him then snapping away.

I’m so glad you’re here, Teddy bear.  You were worth the wait.

I didn’t think these next few shots would happen…he made it known that he was none too pleased to be placed on a serving platter…but after a minute he quieted down enough for Mommy to do her work

…and just like that, my life will never be the same.

xoxo,

klc

Well I officially have a new favorite place for shooting.  I had never heard of Borderland State Park in North Easton, but it was perfectly located halfway between myself and my clients driving up from Rhode Island, so I thought we’d give it shot.  Borderland is simply gorgeous, and we only experienced a bit of it during our shoot.  There are multiple ponds and lakes, deep forest, open fields and plenty of trails for walking, hiking, or biking.  I highly recommend going by for a walk, it’s only about 35 minutes south of Boston and definitely worth the trip.  My only caveat is to be careful of the geese down by the lake, one of them got nasty with me!

Jen and Greg are totally adorable and have so much fun together.  They’re both studying to be doctors up in Rochester NY so I was lucky enough to grab them for a quick shoot while they were in town.

Here’s that goose I mentioned, I was able to catch him mid-hiss.  Ack!

I had my long lens on for the shot on the right below and Jen & Greg had no idea I was taking this picture, they just make each other smile like this naturally

Sitting in these grasses was less fun than you may think, we came out covered in all kinds of organic matter – but anything for the shot, right?

I was practically giddy when the path were on through the trees opened into this huge field.  There were so many photographic opportunities my head practically popped!

I just love me some trees, so this shoot was like a field day

I can’t wait for their wedding next year – Greg’s father is a family friend and a photographer himself so I have to make sure I’m on my toes!

In other news, lets hope this is my LAST post before baby – I’m due tomorrow – eeek!

xoxo,

klc

As I anxiously await the arrival of my first child (literally any day now), I’ve been distracting myself by editing the photos of adorable Ella.  Just look at the sweetness…

Ella was three weeks young when I visited with her lovely parents Suzanne and Robert and big brother Matthew.  Ella was the absolute best baby, she didn’t cry once in the two hours I was there and didn’t seem to mind being constantly cooed and loved over, but now that I think of it, that doesn’t seem that bad

Finally, this baby-in-a-suitcase cuteness is just too much.  I love when I’m able to realize a shot I’ve envisioned and have it be this darn adorable.

Hopefully next time you hear from me, I’ll have my own little bundle!
Wish me luck, I think I’m going to need it…
xoxo,
klc

Ruijie and Max are my favorite kind of clients – ones that love photos!  They both had great attitudes throughout the whole shoot – even when it started to get pretty hot at the end.  Since Ruijie and Max were up for anything we took lots of time and walked all over Castle Island in South Boston on a beautiful summer day.  After one outfit change, a lot of jumping and smooching, and many smiles later, the result is one of my favorite shoots to date.

Ruijie is wearing three dresses during the course of her wedding day, and this gorgeous  number is going to be the third.  I just had to encourage some twirling to show it off

I definitely love playing with the color in my photos, but I was recently inspired by the work of one of my dearest friends, Ohio photographer Jessica Love, to edit with rich monotones.  After a bit of trial and error, I’m totally in love with the tones I created for the photos below…and let’s be honest, the fact that Ruijie and Max are perfect models didn’t hurt!

Ok, back to color!

Ruijie and Max have been together for almost 11 years, and their comfort level makes for beautiful and intimate photos

I haven’t applied texture to my photos in a while, but I like the effect on these below

Finally, everyone loves a good jump, and these guys nailed it

Stay tuned for  photos from their wedding in the fall – I can’t wait!

xoxo,

klc

Michelle and Bret are so NICE.  Completely, genuinely, and warmly nice.  Michelle and I went to college together and were members of different sorority houses.  We ended up both working in the same group as ambassadors for the Greek system and have stayed in relative touch ever since.   Michelle is always the first to offer a nice word or special gesture (she showed up with a baby present for me!) and when I met Bret for the first time at our shoot I was not surprised to find that he was as pleasant and warm as his fiancée.

The three of us had a nice morning wandering around the Public Garden and Beacon Hill – we obviously picked a popular time and place for photography, we saw at least 4 other couples having their photos taken as well.  Hopefully these photos were among some of the best taken that day

Bret proposed to Michelle in the Garden, so of course we had to photograph in the spot near where the special moment happened.  They’re so comfortable and happy together, it was wonderful to see.

The Public Garden is great because it has the perfect mix of iconic locations (like the bridge and statue, photos below), and hidden private spots for more intimate moments.

M&B are actually in the photos above and below, can you spot them?

We continued onto Beacon Hill for some more classic Boston charm

Sorry for the brick over-load, but it’s Beacon Hill, what do you expect?

Many congrats to Michelle and Bret, I’m so lucky to know you both!
xoxo,
klc

Let’s party! After Jennifer and Jeremiah’s beautiful ceremony the guests went back to Jennifer’s parents’ house for a casual afternoon reception. The celebration was less about pageantry and more about just sharing and celebrating J & J’s love.

Jennifer’s grandparents owned a gorgeous house high on a hill in the Crow Point neighborhood of Hingham.  Although the house has since been sold, the current owners let us use the hill and dock for formal photos.  Although it was hot…quite hot…the weather and amazing location were a winning combination.

And now for some alone time with the bride and groom….

The speeches by the Best Man and Maid of Honor ended up being one of the most touching moments of the entire day.  There was laughter….

there were tears….

and lots and lots of hugs…

Many many congrats again to Jennifer and Jeremiah as they continue their lives together….if this photo below is any indication of things to come, Jeremiah better be careful!

Much love to the bride and groom, I’m so thankful to have been a part of their wonderful day.
xoxo,
klc

This may be a dramatic way to start the post, but I just have to say that I love life sometimes. This wedding was so wonderful in so many ways. One of my very best friends when I was growing up in Hingham belonged to a large and loving extended family that was made up with lots of cousins that were all around our age. I spent many hours with this wonderful family and they always extended their homes and love to me. As it often happens, through the years we all fell a bit out of touch. Through the wonders of facebook I reconnected with one of the aformentioned cousins and they asked if I could shoot the upcoming wedding of one of the girls in the family that I grew up with. It was fairly last-minute and meant I would be shooting while 9 months pregnant – but I couldn’t say no to seeing my favorite family again.

Jennifer and Jeremiah have been together for 8 (or is it 9?) years and their deep comfort and connection is clearly visible to all. The wedding morning was filled with torrential thunderstorms, but by afternoon the sun was shining brightly. It meant so much to me be able to return to my home town and spend the day with a wonderful group of people on such a special day. Days like this absolutely reaffirm my commitment to my photography – there is nothing I’d rather do then attempt to capture all the beauty and special moments in our  world.

Having a gorgeous house to work in certainly didn’t hurt the photos.The proud parents of the bride before heading off to the church

The ceremony was held at St. Paul’s Church in Hingham Square.  St. Paul’s holds special meaning for the family as Jennifer’s uncle sadly passed away in a sailing accident many years ago and the font in the Church is dedicated to his memory.

Special thanks are due to my second shooter for the day, Chris of Little Monkeys Photo in Salem.  Chris got tons of good shots, but this panorama of the Church came out killer.  Thanks again Chris for braving the heat with me!

Jeremiah’s first look at his Bride…

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan – yay!

There was just too much awesomeness from this wedding to fit into one post.  Stay tuned for part II coming soon!!

xoxo,

klc

Hello there Pumpkin!

Meet little Alisa, the adorable daughter of Helena and Kosta – the founders and owners of Thanks Mama, a local company that specializes in cloth diapers and accessories for eco-minded Moms.  I’m hoping to cloth diaper my soon-to-be-born son, and the Thanks Mama website has been an invaluable resource.  The site is packed with information, product reviews, and the lowest prices I’ve found anywhere – and I’ve looked!  In addition to all the diapering supplies you need, Thanks Mama also carries baby carriers, toys, baby leggings and a host of other products, most with organic and eco-friendly options.  I love what Helena and Kosta are doing so much that I’ll be blogging for them over at the Thanks Mama Blog – look for my posts soon.

Alisa was shy at first, but by the end of our shoot she was happily playing in the sand and discovering all kinds of fun shells and crabs.  It was a challenge rolling around in the sand with my belly, but the results were worth it!

All it took was some playtime with Daddy to loosen Alisa right up…

and then the real fun began…

A lovely afternoon with lovely people…and I’m just so glad it’s finally summer!

xoxo,

klc

I’ve just begun editing Jennifer and Jeremiah’s beautiful wedding that I shot yesterday, but I couldn’t wait to share a few shots that I took of the wedding rings.   I have over 1500 photos to go through, but hopefully I’ll have a full post of all the great photos up soon.

Much much more to come!

xoxo,

klc

This shoot was a fun challenge for me because unlike my usual couple shoots, these two aren’t engaged – they’re mother and daughter. Gen (her full name is Yevgenia, how cool is that?) wanted to treat her mother Polina to some photos as a gift and we were blessed with a warm and sunny Boston day. Gen and Polina were so lovely and didn’t even mind when we had to move the location of the shoot last minute because our original spot of the Public Garden was mobbed due to a free concert that day.

Gen is the absolute cutest and I wasn’t surprised to find that her mother was just as adorable. I hope to have captured some of their obvious bond and love while providing family photos that are a bit different than the norm.

Look at these beautiful women – you can certainly see the family resemblance!

The Christian Science Center was  a great place to shoot, lots of lines and angles – my favorite!  And luckily since it’s early in the season we didn’t have to hide from those pesky guards who don’t always take kindly to photographers.

How cute are these two?  So much warmth and fun.

They could be cover models with their fierce poses!

Gen and Polina were nice enough to humor me with some of my more funky shots, I’m glad they did, I love how they came out!

And finally, my favorite shot from the day, both mother and daughter look just beautiful

I had a great day with Gen and Polina and it made me miss my own mother – I’m glad to be seeing her soon.  If you haven’t spoken with your mom in a while, give her a call and tell her thanks!

xoxo,

klc