Give and Take Pictures

I know 2013 feels far away.

But it’s really not.

Goodness, I can remember how yesterday felt just like 2009. (By that I mean yesterday practically was 2009).

I like to communicate with all of you about things once in a while, since it’s because of all of you – *waves forth hand* – I have been able to have such wonderful opportunities with my photos. So…

I will be limiting my weddings to only ten in 2013. I had the goal to pull back for this year, and I have been able to do so, however I have exceeded (though very gratefully!) my goal for what I’d like to be shooting this year. Next year I am only going to accept ten weddings, and then I will be shutting off additional bookings. Despite how difficult that may be.

There are 3 main reasons to committing to only 10 weddings in 2013:

—–I want each one to be special. Not just for my clients, but for me. No matter what folks in the wedding business tell you, after a while it is hard for each one to become just another one. I don’t want that for my spirit or for my work or for my clients. Thus, I am limiting myself.

—–I work another full time job. I have been fortunate enough to have a great job working for a wonderful non-profit organization in Dorchester. My commitments to my work there continue to grow, and I want to set boundaries for myself to really invest in the work I have before me.

—–I want to invest my photography in other areas. I love shooting weddings. But I hope to do other work. Personal projects. Teaching (hopefully!). In order to do this I must reserve some creative energy and time to do so.

—-What this means for you—-

Well, possibly nothing… But, if you are getting married next year, or thinking of getting married, and want me to photograph, talk to me about it now! I’m already beginning to book weddings for next year. So don’t miss out! And don’t let your friends miss out!

I am excited about what this new stage could mean for me.

Thank you to so many of you for walking along with me on this journey (and for hiring me and supporting me).

Choose joy.

Hope abounding,
Scotland

Dianne and Riccardo’s day was a perfect one in so many senses. From a beautiful ceremony to a huge celebration of joy at the reception, the day revealed the love these two have for one another. I had such a wonderful time getting to know them during their engagement session, and it was great to be there for their wedding day. There were so many numerous special touches they added or changed to make the day their own, and it made it such an exciting day to photograph. I’ll let some of the photos tell a part of the story… Enjoy!

Dianne & Riccardo–Thank you so much for having us there to document your special day. :)

This past weekend I had the wonderful privilege of shooting Dianne and Riccardo’s wedding in Andover, MA. It was a HUGE wedding, with HUGE energy, and above all HUGE love. There is nothing like getting the opportunity to get to spend a whole day with fantastic people documenting, and I am looking forward to sharing photos from the day with you all soon!

It was a beautiful day.

I couldn’t have begun this year’s weddings any better than the day I had with Lizzy and Gavin. When you get to photograph moments like I did at this wedding I am deeply humbled at what I get to do for a living. It is these opportunities that keep me excited about being a wedding photographer. To say Lizzy and Gavin were overjoyed would be an understatement. The love they share and the ways their family wrapped themselves around both of them was such a cool thing to witness. Here is a little glimpse into the story of the day.

Ceremony: Calvary Baptist Church, Peabody, MA
Reception: Hellenic Center, Ipswich, MA

Congrats again Lizzy & Gavin! It was such an honor to be there documenting your special day.

This past weekend began my 2012 weddings, and it really could not have begun on a better note. Some weddings are wonderful days celebrating the beauty of what’s happening all around me… and some weddings are far more than that. It was such a rich day to be able to photograph and I felt so truly honored to have been there. The joy overflowing from Elizabeth and Gavin was so deep and rich that not a single person could escape. It was just fantastic.

Looking forward to sharing with you all the photos. But for now, a little taste (hehe):

Yes, October 29th was the day of the big October snowstorm that hit the northeast. But no weather was going to stop Emily and Joel from having a celebration of a lifetime. I do have to say, that despite some crazy uncontrollable circumstances, Emily and Joel had unbelievable pose and an attitude of overflowing joy that it could be nothing more than admired. No one could have expected that we’d see inches of snow before the start of a morning ceremony in October, or close to a foot by the end of the reception. Not to mention a loss of electricity at the start of the reception, leaving previous plans being put to the side. Through it all it was clear that Emily and Joel’s love extended far beyond the wedding day, but that their joining was only the first step of a life together. It was really inspiring.

The day really was beautiful though. Cold, yes, but fall color and snowfall makes for some amazing sights, not to mention a peaceful atmosphere. Here is a small snapshot of the day:

Emily & Joel–I can not have imagined the day going any other way. It really was perfect in the way it unfolded. Thanks for letting us be there to document!

Ebersole Photography has me along to shoot a wedding down in PA earlier this month. I could put up a full post buttttt… you can just head over to Danny’s blog to check some of the highlights out. He’s a rad photographer. You should like him on facebook.