It has been a busy week and now I'm actually laying in bed sick. Booooo. But I did get some great news today... Chelsea and Tyler's wedding is beaing featured on Borrowed and Bleu today!
XOXO Spring
New Client Box
I tend to over think things. I'll have an idea and instead of running with it I'll often think it over and over until I'm thinking a dead horse. Ok so that analogy doesn't exactly work here but you get the idea. I have goals and ideas up the wazoo and instead of spending my time making them come true I think and think and think and I end up thinking and talking myself out or around them. I shift my focus to something either more time sensitive, more attainable or for whatever reason more important (sometimes going to the grocery store so that there will be something for dinner turns out to be more important then spending those 30 mins looking at possible studio spaces that I can't afford). I'm trying really hard to start holding myself accountable for my ideas, my goals and my actions. This week I pushed myself and guess what? I got something accomplished that has been one of those things on my dreaded to do list for months. It was about a year ago when Justin & Mary first gave me the idea and inspiration to put together a 'new client box'. This really shouldn't have been so hard and defiantly shouldn't have taken me a year to pull off but at least now I can check it off the list.
I ordered some great boxes but of course they are backordered so in the meantime, instead of letting that hold me back from progress I went to good ol' AC Moore and found some almost as cool boxes. I got some issue paper, some printable sticker labels, swung into Borders to pick up a few Real Simple Weddings and spent a couple of hours sitting at my computer putting together the meat for my New Client Boxes. Inside these super cool boxes is a copy of my favorite bridal magazine: Real Simple Weddings, a copy of NH Bride and an awesome customized label with the client names, my pricing info, a list of my favorite local vendors and a three page guide to getting the best wedding photos possible. And to top it off? A red satin bow.
Yesterday I met with a couple about their upcoming wedding and when I arrived I wasn't quite sure how to present this new snazzy box so I awkwardly handed it to them after saying hello and taking a seat and said "here, this is for you". (I think I need to work on the giving of the box thing still). But overall I think they were impressed because I saw two huge smiles. They opened the box and we began chatting about the contents and their wedding. The meeting went great- I'll be shooting their wedding this summer and although I can't give all the credit to my spiffy little box I'm pretty sure it didn't hurt.
So hears to checking something of my to do list, to my newest clients (who are awesome and I can't wait to shoot their summer wedding) and to accomplishing the little things because even if it's only one small step it's a sign that I'm headed in the right direction.
XOXO Spring
Rebecca & Owen's Wedding Album
I know its Fine Art Friday- But I couldn't help it.... I think this book is fine art :) The files are uploading to the printer and I just can't stop looking at this album!!!! I am so excited to see this one in person, it's going to be stunning! I love that Rebecca wanted to include a reading from their wedding on the inside cover of the dust jacket.
Sorry Rebecca and Owen if your album arrives with a little drool :)
XOXO
Spring
Becoming the Mrs Feature
I am so excited- thank you Becoming the Mrs for featuring Rebecca & Owen's stunning fall wedding!!!
XOXO Spring
Chelsea & Tyler | Feb 5, 2011 | Jackson, NH
The forecast was for snow. The day started with sun in the morning, the clouds rolled in around 3pm and the snow started to fall just before sunset. It was the perfect day for a New England winter wedding. Addie (my second shooter for the day) and I met up with Chelsea & Tyler at Whitney's Inn in Jackson NH.
I love that the boys were in matching argil sweaters... and with purple no less. I have no idea why but purple is a fantastic winter wedding color.
Tyler's sister was his "best girl". I love it when couples break with tradition a little to include the people that are most important to them.
Chelsea wore a Maggie Sottero gown that looked stunning with her Aldo boots.
Chelsea, you are one of the most photogenic people I've ever know.
There are so many beautiful spots at Whitney's Inn, this window light was perfect!!!! You can see why it is one of my favorite places to shoot a wedding.
The Ceremony was held at the Jackson Community Church. Terry at Gorham House Florist did a fantastic job with Chelsea's flowers.
Husband and wife.
This might be my favorite image of the day.
As we headed back to the Shovel Handle Pub for the reception the snow began to fall. Lightly at first but within an hour there were 2+ inches on the ground and we were in the middle of a full blown nor'easter.
Years ago Chelsea decided to run away from home and hung a small sign on the mail box. Her parents kept this sign for years and decided to blow it up and add a "SOLD" to it for everyone to see.
The White Mountain Cupcakery did a fantastic job with the desserts! For those of you who have no idea what the little chocolate balls on sticks are... well let me tell you they are heaven on a stick! They take cupcakes and frosting and mix it all in a blender then dip balls of it into chocolate.... told ya- H-E-A-V-E-N!
I love the warm, cozy feel of the pub- you'd never know it was a crazy blizzard outside.
That is until you walk outside to take some photos. These guys were total troopers and stood out in the cold with falling snow allowing us to grab some great shots.
Back inside the party began.
A few small tears during the toast.
I think this last photo is the perfect close to a fabulous wedding. While Addie was digging out the car I grabbed one last shot of the Pub, all lit up in the snow. Thank you Chelsea & Tyler for allowing Addie and I to capture your beautiful winter wedding!!!!
XOXO Spring
