Anyway, Kerry and Mike had gorgeous portraits from their wedding because Kerry put a lot of thought into them, brought things that were important to her, and dedicated a chunk of time to having them taken(even if that meant freezing on the beach on a particularly cold day!) When they had Rosie Mae, I told her we should recreate one of my favorites (the one that’s in the slideshow at the top of the blog!) and put her in them. Here’s the result, one of my favorite photos from my May Marshfield family shoots.

More to come soon. Try and contain yourself, Kaitlyn. I know teasers just *kill* you.

Here’s a selection of my favs… take particular note of Jen’s engagement ring… it was her grandmother’s. I love heirlooms

Anyway, I show her the photo and she gushes. She’s so happy. And then she says the words every photographer dreads: “You must have a great camera because that photo is awesome.” Yeah, the same way Michelangelo had a great paintbrush.

Ok, fine, I’m not a Renaissance master, but stilllllll. I gave her my spiel about how yes, I have top-of-the-line equipment and all that, but really, the reason the photo was so great was because of the posing and lighting and the fact that I made her laugh right before it so that she looked naturally happy. Ever heard the one about how it’s the carpenter, not the tools? She continued to ask about the specs of my camera

In a sort of related note, this weekend I had a dress situation (not like the time a bride almost got sewed into her dress because of a broken zipper. That was a much more serious situation. ) I practically redecorated the house to achieve a pretty dress photo… When I first started shooting weddings 8 seasons ago, I was too hesitant to do anything that would potentially disrupt anything. Now, I know when I can rearrange and when I stand back. This was one of those rearrange moments. Yes, the first photo is technically fine (as my camera takes technically fine photos), but I knew better…

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I’ve spent the last couple of days at a conference at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge, MA. It was crazy for me, because I shot one of my very first weddings there in the summer of 2005! It was film, and I was scared. to. death.

The bride and groom were super relaxed (a trend that would follow us our whole career, I guess!). I actually helped write the vows before the ceremony, and Jesse tied the ties for all the groomsmen. Thus began our careers as so much more than just “the photographers.”

But because the conference was all about building my business and getting refreshed creatively, it was this funny little juxtaposition for me – to be shooting literally at the spot where it all started. I feel so lucky, and I feel so experienced and confident after those 7 years.

But even though it feels like a lifetime between then and now, I still like some of the photos. And I’m really proud of them because “photojournalism” wasn’t popular yet, and we were getting little moments like this between father and daughter, just like we do now. We may be older, more polished and way better business people, but it all started because we love people.

Love this and want us to photograph your child? Email us at cirasphotography@yahoo.com!