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There are worse things than rain

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:42:34 +0000

In honor of the 40 days of flooding we’ve had lately (ok, I might be a bit dramatic with that), I’ve been remembering rainy day weddings. Before I got married, having rain on my wedding day seemed like the worst thing ever. It actually rained the entire week of my wedding except Friday, the big day. So by the time Friday had rolled around, I was getting used to the idea.

If you’re having a Boston wedding, especially in September, there are some good chances of it raining on at least one Saturday. And that Saturday might be yours

A really good perk of rainy or overcast days is that the sun isn’t so bright- and there are less shadows to contend with while photographing. Notice how perfectly everyone is lit in the photos below.

Jesse and I guarantee that you will have awesome wedding photos even if it’s a deluge. In fact, if you’re game, we’ll still go outside! Here’s some proof:

Adam and Erin got married in Scituate because of it's beautiful sea-side location. No worries- we bring umbrellas!

Kristen and Matt got married during a hurricane! So Jesse held the umbrella above them and I got in close. At least during rainy wedding days, the sky looks amazing.

This is the quintessential rain photo for us- Jesse held the umbrella, ran out of the shot while I took the photo, then ran back in. And Kristen and Matt still got that amazing shot of the country location that they loved!

Heather and Dave were troopers with the umbrella, and they stayed outside long enough for a break in the rain so we got some non-umbrella shots too.

Rain couldn't make Michelle and Craig stop smiling for one second! While it was torrential, we still got them leaving the church... and their formals were taken on the porch of the Pine Hills Golf Club, not a shabby plan b.

Sarah and Mike planned an amazing outside ceremony at Elm Bank in Wellesley and weren't about to let rain ruin it. I think the umbrellas add a cool colorful vibe here!

after standing outside for the ceremony what was another half hour for portraits? Elm Bank is so gorgeous that Sarah & Mike were determined to use the grounds!

Cara & Nicole P Town, Julia & Andy Arnold Arboretum

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:31:09 +0000

We are so lucky to have the happiest and cutest clients on earth.

picnic in the park

Video – a rainy and fun Elm Bank Wedding

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:52:43 +0000

Sarah & Mike Wedding Video! from ciras photography on Vimeo.

More of Jes and Jack’s Boston Engagement Shoot

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:42:31 +0000

I love juxtaposing a close up next to a wide shot so you get a sense of intimacy and space at once.

I love how there's such a sense of drama with the bright light, but also silliness with Jes waving!

an amazing little moment

Newbury Street Engagement Photos- teaser

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:33:38 +0000

Jesse and I were lucky enough to spend our morning with this fun couple. More to come soon!

Andrea & Dan – Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:29:26 +0000

No matter how many Boston weddings we shoot, we get excited for each one. Boston is an amazing city, full of nooks and crannies that we could have taken Andrea & Dan on a three hour tour and still have ideas of things to shoot. Jesse and I are so lucky to be Boston wedding photographers!

Andrea & Dan placed a special emphasis on portrait photos- we had a fabulous engagement shoot with them over the summer so they knew they wanted lots of photos of them enjoying each other on the day of the wedding. Since we had done that engagement shoot (you can see a couple of the photos here: http://cirasphotography.com/blog/index.php/boston-public-garden-engagement-photos/) they trusted Jesse and I to really rock their wedding day photos and they set aside an hour before the ceremony to have a portrait session. For all of you who don’t mind seeing each other before the ceremony- this is the way to go. You not only get real, intimate photos of the two of you right before you’re married, but you also get a chance to enjoy each other’s company because the rest of the day will be a bit of a blur!

Because we got so many great photos of Andrea & Dan’s Boston wedding photo shoot, I’m going to split this into two separate posts, one on the getting ready session, and tomorrow’s on the ceremony and reception inside the stunning Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

The details:

Wedding Coordinator: Marisa Grassi (Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel)
Hairstylist & Makeup: Bride’s Hair and makeup: Erica Boudreau- El Coco Aveda International Beauty Salon

Dress Designer: Bride’s Dress: Reverie by Melissa Sweet Bridesmaids: Jim Hjelm
Veil Designer: Sara Gabriel

Officiant: Joan Geddes (Dan’s mom’s cousin)

)Florist: Whole Foods Newton- John Franchi
Cake: Konditor Meister
Wedding rings Bride: Tiffany’s Groom: Kay Jewelers
Band: The Superband -Siman Entertainment

I love how Andrea and the model in the photo behind her are mimicking the same head tilt!

Andrea showing off her bride shirt while getting her hair and makeup done at El Coco Salon

The girls watcing Andrea's beautiful birdcage veil from Sarah Gabriel going in!

Andrea's stunning dress- Reverie by Melissa Sweet

The girls heading back to the hotel

The view from the wedding suite!

Getting into the dress!

Getting ready is a whole lot more simple for guys!

the men casually getting ready

The bouquet- designed by Wholefoods in Newton

the room was flooded in light. It couldn't have been more perfect!

the first look... almost

A traditional formal photo- yeah, we do those too!

A no-so traditional wedding formal!

off to the portrait session

an "unordinary" portrait

using unique negative space to create a powerful image

here we used off-camera lighting to have high contract... if we had just pointed and shot, they would have been back lit (aka "unseeable")

playing in the street!

i love the sun flare in this photo

inside the hotel- how cool is this random hallway??

a happy little moment

Can’t wait to see what’s next? Find us on facebook and see tomorrow’s post today!

Winter in New England?

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:30:03 +0000

We love engagement shoots. It gives us an opportunity to get to know our bride and groom to be. We always get a little nervous scheduling shoots in the winter, because this is New England of course! Fortunately for us the sun was on our side all day for an amazing shoot in Boston and Quincy.

Zukas Hilltop Barn Wedding Teaser

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:16:20 +0000

More than four years ago, Jesse and I were married at Zukas Hilltop Barn in Spencer, MA. We had an amazing experience and have raved about the place ever since. Christine & Tim also had the honor of being married at Zukas, this past weekend. I think I can speak for them when I say they too had an amazing experience.

Christine and Tim in the field behind Zukas... we're able to capture these moments when the bride and groom give us more than an hour between the ceremony and reception!

Andrea & Joe – Newport Engagement Shoot

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:49:50 +0000

Andrea and Joe have such an incredible unspoken bond… one of them is a little quieter than the other (ahem, Joe), but instead of overpowering Joe, Andrea brings out a bit of an extrovert in him. I love it when couples truly complement each other, make the other more comfortable (I mean, is it really that often that you have two photographers stalk you as you walk around a busy town?), make each other more excited about the shoot. We had a great time getting to know Andrea & Joe better, showing them how we shoot, before their Providence wedding at the Biltmore Hotel, and we can’t wait until October 24.

In Flo's Clam Shack- how eclectic is this place? We love to shoot in "unordinary" spots

Can you find Andrea & Joe?

I love tilt shift lenses. We're always mixing it up!

Joe loved this one in particular

After Flo's Clam Shack, we moved up to a wildlife sanctuary for a change of pace

again, I love that tilt shift! See that blurriness on the corners? That's the tilt shift

Then... we moved on to the beach. What's a Newport Engagement session without beach photos??

It's cold! But Andrea was willing to do anything- which we always love in a client!!

I love how Andrea & Joe are cute without being mushy. It's just the way they catch each other's eyes, hold hands, smile... it's great to be around, and great to photograph

Teasers: Publick House, Pine Hills Golf Club, Maudslay State Park Weddings

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:49:43 +0000

Katie & Dave, Maudslay State Park Wedding

Michelle & Craig, Pine Hills Golf Club Wedding

Rene & Keith, Publick House Wedding

We have had a very busy, but very rewarding and exciting, last few weeks. Thanks to the Roberges, the Murrays, and the Petersons for letting us witness the most important day of your lives. We will have more posted soon (if we can catch our breath!)