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Bea (they/them) and Jackson (he/him) would meet in the middle in Providence, RI, in the early stages of their once long-distance relationship. They’d sit on the steps of City Hall, chatting, catching feelings hard, and watching folks get married… and so now that they were ready to formally tie the knot in front of friends and family, they chose PVD’s City Hall as their stage.

A beautiful autumn day filled with laughter, happy tears, and emotional speeches about AO3. I’d tag this fic as “tooth-rotting fluff; established relationship; domestic bliss; happily ever after; comfort, no hurt”.

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Joe (he/him) and Corey (he/him) have a certain warmth and magnetism about them that draws in everyone, whether they’re friends or strangers. At least, that’s what I felt while watching their celebration unfold in gorgeous Provincetown, MA. Can you believe this was my first time there? I feel like I should be put in queer person time-out, I dunno. Regardless, Joe and Corey’s wedding day at Provincetown Town Hall was an amazing first impression of this iconic, idyllic town.

Em (she/her) and Bryce (he/him) are perfect together . The weather was gorgeous, THEY were gorgeous, their guests brought the party, grandma tore it up on the dancefloor, and there were so many happy tears. They were wed overlooking the stunning expanse of the rocky, raw, untamed beauty of the Maine coastline at Grey Havens Inn. (The Lord of the Rings reference wasn’t intentional on their end, but was definitely a bonus for them.)

I loved this timeless engagement session recently in the North End with Rhea (they/them) and Salem (they/them)... I will never get over how effortless it feels to capture queer love.

A merry-go-round ride at Quincy Market preceded some gelato and hand-holding throughout the North End, with a dusky rose-garden somewhere in-between.

Joe (he/him) and Corey (he/him) are truly two sweethearts. They’re spontaneous, genuine, appreciative of the arts and a good glass of wine… LITERALLY BEST COMBO in my other humble opinion.

But most of all…they love each other :)

They enjoyed some wine, we yapped about theater and beach spots and pets, and then bopped over to Fan Pier in the Seaport to stroll along the sunny cobbled walkways.

I felt at home with Nicole (she/her) and Ari (she/her) immediately upon meeting at the Kelleher Rose Garden in Boston’s Back Bay. After so much rain and heat, I was crossing my fingers the roses were still around. MAN, were they ever! Stunning pink blooms framed these two lovebirds who could not stop giggling and making each other smile. And how perfect, too, that their engagement rings are rose-themed!

With everything happening in the country right now aimed at stripping away our rights to Be and to Love, I feel more connected with this medium now more than ever. It’s more than just a niche within the wedding industry. It’s a mission to capture and immortalize our existence.

We exist. We love. And we are loved.

Luck was just with us all day, following us to the quiet and empty Judah Baker Windmill; Built in 1791, the Judah Baker Windmill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is Yarmouth's last-surviving windmill. It was a beautiful little venue with the Nantucket Sound as the stunning backdrop for their vows.

A chance online meeting, a weirdly similar astro chart, and a chemistry that defied distance. I had so much fun capturing Shai (they/them) and Jett (they/them) on a gorgeous sunny Boston day in April. Fresh blooms and late-day sun adorned the Charles River Esplanade and Public Garden, and we took our time ambling about and enjoying the sights.

Eva (she/her) and Jonson (he/him) were wed at Garage B at the Speedway in Boston on a beautiful Fall day. Rich, velvety tones and vibrant florals accompanied the raw texture of Garage B’s sprawling, naturally-lit space. These two and all of their guests had one thing in massive common: UTTER STYLE. It was a photographer’s field day to capture.

Brenna (she/her) and Natalia (she/her), are a Tinder success story all the way from Arizona. They both decided to take a vacay together to enjoy the iconic Boston foliage, and along the way, Brenna contacted me to set up a couple’s session with her and Natalia. As the session neared, Natalia sneakily DM’d me with a request: she wanted to propose during the shoot.

I’ve been waiting with bated breath for Marlowe and Rae’s wedding day. Ever since meeting them at their enchanted forest tea party engagement session, I knew this would be something absolutely spectacular. These two have been working tirelessly to create an experience for themselves and their guests that would be unforgettable, beautiful, drenched in detail, and fantastical in nature. Marlowe and Rae both designed their ensembles, as well as made them by hand. Their first look was drenched in sunlight through the trees by a fountain, where they could both enjoy the fruits of their labor coming together beautifully.

Shira (they/them) and Colin (he/him) were wed at a lakeside summer camp in New Hampshire. They both have a deep love for the outdoors and sought to share that with their many loved ones on their wedding day — and boy did they succeed! It was a day of music, joy, song and dance — and really, really good food. And, the rain even stopped right in time for them! What more could one ask for on their wedding day?

Shaina (she/her) and Laura (she/her), while not unfamiliar with the East Coast, have spent most of their recent years between San Fransisco and Portland Oregon. Now they're back! They’re a Tinder success story whose first date was at an arcade; I found these two to be just as easygoing and playful in spirit as their taste in date spots! Drawn to the occult (“we’re both Scorpios”) and history, the Quincy City Hall’s timeless New England architecture called to them.

The cemetery next door was just a bonus.

Laughter erupts over the swath of white chairs dotting the lawn at Harman’s Herb Farm. What the Studio Audience does not know is that in another minute they will be crying. (What the wedding photographer does not know is that the hanky they snatched from the strategically-placed-hanky-basket at the greeting line will not, after all, be exclusively used for polishing their lens.)

Bet you’ve never seen a slam poetry reading at a wedding. Bet you’ve never seen several. But that’s just the way Truj and Brian roll.

I've been told love comes to you when you least expect it, and Caitlin (she/they) + AJ (she/her) are evidence of that. I am constantly overjoyed to capture queer love and tell the stories of creative, passionate people who found themselves in this wild world.

For their Boston engagement photoshoot, we started off in their lovely home adoringly decorated and fabulously stylish, before moseying over to the Arnold Arboretum with AJ’s motorcycle.

Can’t say I’ve ever seen a first dance to a classic metal band’s song, but Sam (she/her) and Connor (he/him) are special like that. And they made it look real good, too. They even walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of this song, “Life Eternal” by Swedish metal band, Ghost.

“It’s our wedding leitmotif,” they said, which I found unbelievably cool. But that’s just what Sam and Connor are: unbelievably cool.

When they tell me about how they met, it kinda feels like a movie. Scene: The Hardware Store, Somewhere in Arizona. In enters B, hair a mess and simply looking for lightbulbs. There’s a man standing in the middle of the aisle, his head cocked to the side, ear to the ceiling. As she approaches, he catches her eye. 

“It’s a good song.”
”I can’t hear it,” she responds honestly.
”That’s the point.” His smile reaches his eyes. “They should turn it up.”

Rae (he/him) and Marlowe (they/them) have what I personally believe to be the Ideal in a relationship: creative harmony. They constantly pursue enrichment through the arts: from their professions, to their communities, to the clothes they wear — often handmade. When they contacted me about capturing their engagement and wedding, I knew from our first conversation we would get along. Rae and Marlowe’s lives are opportunities for creating, and I felt that when I met them, and felt that even more when I captured their engagement.

I always love when I shoot with clients who feel like friends. Truj (they/them) & Brian (they/them) are just Like That - magnetic and companionable. When we first met, we talked for ages about everything: art, poetry, video games, tattoos, cosplay, music, travel, podcasts, food. They love everything, they want to know about everything, and they want to try everything, together.

It was clear to me that these are people who share a zest for life, and found each other to explore what it has to offer. That, personally, is what the Ideal truly is.

These two are extremely dedicated and invested contributors to the local arts. Shira (they/them) works as a director and dramaturg and Colin (he/him) is an experienced stage manager.

Together they invest their time and skill in showcasing the talent, thoughts, and works of the LGBTQIA+ artists and activists in the greater Boston area. Their dedication is evident in the work they do, and I can tell they build off each other, inspire each other, and most of all, support and love one another.

Em and Bryce met each other at Northeastern University and have been attached at the hip for six years now. Bryce popped the question during a recent trip to London this year. While they’re fans of traveling, these two are self-proclaimed homebodies, but there’s nothin’ wrong with that. Finding someone you can create a home with is what real love is all about! And these two have a cozy little nest in Eastie with their cat, Hunky Dory.

Yes. Hunky Dory.

He is as amazing as he sounds.

Sav (she/they) and Matt (he/him) are all the things you love to see for people in love: excitable, curious, passionate, and creative. I met them both through my creative photography brand ChezPhoto, where I specialize in costume photography. Sav works in Biotech and is an extraordinarily skilled seamstress, always planning her next big build; she loves problem-solving and collaborating. Matt is a middle school teacher who is always looking for ways to enrich and foster the rapidly growing minds of his students. Together, they are adorable, dorky, goofy, and very in love.

Over the years of knowing her, Sam has become one of my favorite people. She’s hilarious, creative, ambitious and talented…so when I eventually met Connor, I was stoked to see she had someone just as amazing as her for a partner. Connor is a total sweetheart and also just as goofy as Sam, with an enthsuastic curiosity and thoughtfulness I really admire. Together, these two are a class act. Whenever I hang out with them, I leave with my face sore from all the smiling.

Plus, they’re damn good in front of the camera.

It was a beautiful sunny day. Not too cold, but it IS Boston in the winter, so naturally it was quite windy at the ICA, where these avid museum-goers were on a date that afternoon. Tucked away in a quiet shady corner by the water, Sylvie got down on one knee. Smiles and happy tears were had, which are my favorite things to photograph :) We made the windswept look work for us as we walked along the harbor, taking some photos in front of the gorgeous sunlit Boston skyline before warming up in a nearby cafe.