STATE ROOM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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For Rachel’s second travel NICU nurse contract she landed us in Boston, Massachusetts. While we lived in Gloucester and she worked in Beverly we still went in to Boston frequently. While we were there we made a Craigslist post and Michael sent over an email. After a few initial conversations we had a phone call to talk through final details before agreeing to move forward together. We got together with Michael after that over some beers to meet and talk details. After that it was all ahead forward and we scheduled an engagement session with them.

For their New England engagement photography session we went to Middlesex Fells Reservation and got some beautiful photos in the rain. They were so happy with how the photos came out and we were loving them as well. Our contract had ended and it was time to head out back to Denver so we said our goodbyes!

BOSTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Coming back out to Boston to photograph their wedding was no small ordeal. In my infinite wisdom I had decided to squeeze in another wedding the day before in Philadelphia. Now I know what you’re thinking and at the time it was totally reasonable. We’d arrive in Philadelphia and shoot the wedding on Saturday, head to the train station immediately after the wedding and catch a train from Philadelphia at like 11:30pm to Boston. Everything went great with the Philadelphia wedding photography, for that we actually flew into Washington D.C. and caught a bus the morning of at like 5 am to get to Philly on time (I know, we’re crazy).

Let me just tell you now, trying to sleep on a train in a chair… isn’t that comfortable. Somehow we made it, got SOME rest on the train and got over to where they were getting ready at the Ames Boston Hotel. They had just began getting ready and we jumped right in to grabbing photos with the bridal party and family as they got ready. They were getting ready in separate rooms within the hotel making it easy for me to go between rooms and grab photos.

LONGWOOD VENUE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

The two of them, once ready had opted for a first look and they had wanted to do it in the hotel’s conference room that had a “library” feel. They were so cute as Diana came in and Michael’s back was to her. As soon as he began to turn around they were all smiles and Michael teared up. Before we left the library looks we did some pictures with just the two of them. From there we toured the hotel for spots with the bridal party and just the two of them.

Once outside it was a hot day so we did our best to be quick. We got them in front of the Old State House for a few photos with just the two of them. We brought in the bridal party for a few photos before deciding to start over to the venue. The bridal party had opted to walk since it was just a few blocks away. On the way we got some fun photos of Diana and Michael walking through Boston. People were congratulating them and they were just beaming with happiness as they went to the State Room.

MASSACHUSETTS WEDDING PHOTOS

Once we arrived they got settled in with some water and champagne and sat in some much needed air conditioning. Rachel and I got to work on capturing some details and the guests as they arrived. Once it was time for the ceremony to start we all took our positions and witnessed a beautiful wedding. The State Room in Boston has a BEAUTIFUL view of the city and it created a beautiful backdrop for their ceremony and reception.

After the ceremony had concluded the bridal party disappeared for a bit while the guests made their way upstairs. The upstairs area greeted guests with appetizers and a bar while the staff changed out the ceremony area for dinner. Michael and Diana came out for a little to talk with some friends and grab some food/drinks.

NEW ENGLAND WEDDING

Once the dining area had been set for the guests they were invited to have their seats. Diana and Michael made their grand entrance down the stairs and they went right into their first dance together. After their first dance they sat down and their parents gave toasts and blessings. Following the first dance were toasts from the maid of honor and the best man. Next were the father/daughter dances and mother/son dances before everyone began to dance out on the dance floor!

Dancing photos are some of Rachel’s favorite photos to capture. She loves to capture the joy and movement with the 2nd curtain technique which allows for the light streaks. Everyone was involved and having a great time and… of course, we got out there and danced some too.

AMES HOTEL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

As the night began to dwindle and the staff started to clean up the venue we stole Diana and Michael for a quick photo of just the two of them and the city in the background. They were having their afterparty directly downstairs at Sterling’s. As the night continued there was a quick tour back upstairs where we got to go down a decently sized indoor slide. We went back downstairs and stole Diana and Michael for a few more shots in front of Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall before calling it a night.

It was an absolute pleasure and joy to be able to work with Diana and Michael and to be invited into their celebration. We absolutely love Boston (minus the traffic) and would be happy to come back and provide State Room Wedding Photography for your special day!