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What to Expect in 2022!

I am not going to dwell on the fact that 2020-2021, has shaken up the industry in crazy ways thanks to COVID-19. It is obvious and the industry has beaten this phrase to the ground. Am I right? I pride myself in being different than other photographers, completely vulnerable and honest, and not sugar coating […]

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Top 5 Unique Wedding Venues in Maine

Are you looking for an unforgettable wedding celebration in Maine?  You might have been Googling “Unique venues near me” or “Maine event venues” for the past month. But still, you cannot find the perfect venue for your wedding in Maine.  Don’t worry. We have got you covered here. Maine is home to some very unique […]

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Top 3 Rhode Island Wedding Venues

The state of Rhode Island may be small, but there are still plenty of spectacular Rhode Island wedding venues that will be the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony. Here are three of the most popular options! Top Rhode Island Wedding Venues: Belle Mer Newport Beach House: A Longwood Venue Roger Williams Park Botanical Garden […]

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Top 4 Vermont Wedding Venues

Between the beautiful fall foliage and the waterfront views, Vermont is a fantastic place to get married. No matter what time of year you choose to hold your ceremony, the Green Mountain State will make for an unforgettable wedding setting. Here are some of the best Vermont wedding venues for a gorgeous wedding ceremony and […]

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Top 4 Connecticut Wedding Venues

If you’ve recently gotten engaged, one of the first wedding planning tasks you’ll face is booking your venue. Finding the perfect spot to exchange vows ASAP will help you plan other details of your wedding, make allocating your budget easier, and ensure you actually get the venue on the date you want it. Here are […]

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Top 4 New Hampshire Wedding Venues

Planning your wedding is such an exciting (but stressful!) process. One of the most important details you’ll have to determine early on is your wedding venue. Once you have that figured out, other elements like the decorations, the bride’s dress, and even the programs will fall into place. Here are some of the best New […]

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Top 5 Wedding Barns in Maine

Here is a list of the Top 5 Wedding Barns in Maine you may want consider for your wedding event.  Have you been on a hunt for a chic wedding venue in Maine?  Banquets are too mainstream. Resorts do not excite you. But, how about a Maine barn wedding venue? A unique pick with a […]

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Top 6 Massachusetts Wedding Venues

If you’re hoping to have a domestic destination wedding, Massachusetts is one of the Knot’s top recommendations. There are some gorgeous wedding venues in Massachusetts on the water as well as scenic venues overlooking the mountains. Of course, there are plenty of romantic venues for indoor weddings as well. Here are some of the top […]

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Why We Have Stepped Away from Industry Norms

We live in a world where we have easy access to so many ideas to expand our creativity in weddings. We have blogs, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and heck, even Tik-Tok now! Sometimes, there is too much information at our fingertips.  I just want to begin with, I totally get how you feel right now: excited, […]

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A Spring Reid State Park Engagement Session | Kayla + Teddy

It was such a beautiful day to explore Reid State Park in the Spring with Kayla + Teddy. A calm breeze, warm touch of the sun, and not a heck-of-a-lot of people around! When planning your engagement session, I really like to focus on you as a couple. Creating images that truly mean something to […]

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THE TOTALLY AWESOME GUIDE TO A UNIQUE & STRESS-FREE WEDDING!

There is so much that goes into planning your wedding/elopement to make it feel more than "just another day." This guide is designed to help make your day super unique to you!

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