Rhode Island Wedding & Portrait Photographer-Faith Dugan, Newport

LAST Post here! Come see the new blog!!

2009-02-25T07:13:00.001-05:00

I have some great news! I have a brand new blog that I want to share with all of you! It will hold bigger pictures and bigger slideshows on a fun design. The BEST part is, ALL of the old entries are already moved over to the new blog!!! So you can still go back and look at old posts! Be sure to update your bookmarks. Click the link below:

The New Faith Dugan Photography Blog - www.faithdugan.com

Melissa & Andrew's Wedding Album

2009-02-25T07:08:00.000-05:00

I'm in an album design high! I'm cranking these books out left and right. If you are a 2008 bride and you haven't submitted your order yet...send it in! I want to work on your album. The deadline is March 5th.
I loved this wedding and was so excited to put Melissa's book together. You might recognize on of the photos in this album from the cover of the latest Newport Wedding Magazine! (A blog entry on that coming later this week) This is another 11x14 vertical book.

Ashley & Patrick's Wedding Album

2009-02-23T11:09:00.002-05:00

It is album design time here at the studio, so if you haven't submitted your album order yet, send away! I can't wait to see this album in person. Ashley chose a full photo cover, so the first 3 images are her possible choices for her cover.

Sara + Kyle are married! January 24th, 2009

2009-02-17T17:04:00.005-05:00

Sara is one of my good friends from elementary school, so I was thrilled to be apart of her day. Sara and Kyle were supposed to be married on April 4th of this year, but they moved up their date 4 months earlier due to Kyle's ship date. Sara ran with it and embraced her winter wedding with a fur wrap and an indoor rented space for formals. I loved Sara's red walls in her childhood bedroom...I was really excited about some fun bridals in that spot. My favorite moment was the birdseed send-off when leaving the church.

Thanks for having me!!! Congratulations. Here is to a long happy life together!

Bailey's Senior Portraits

2009-02-17T16:11:00.002-05:00

Bailey is one of my beautiful senior girls from last fall. Here are the images she choose for her order last week. Isn't it nice to look at some summery images in February???

Carrie & Mark's Album

2009-02-17T15:14:00.007-05:00

Wow!! I'm BACK from my "blogging vacation". Back-blogging all my wedding and portraits from September-December would be quite the chore, so I'm just going to blog going forward and previous shoots orders & albums as they come in. It's not that I didn't love my fall & winter clients--please do not be offended! Blogging really takes a lot of time away from production time and I really needed to prioritize to work on actual client work.

I have some new things coming soon, like a *NEW* blog, website updates and some really great systems for the studio; including an online shopping cart and online studio management.

Last week, I worked on Carrie & Mark's wedding album. These are the double page spreads of their 11x14 vertical album.

And here is a favorite photo from Carrie's wedding. Somehow I missed this image when I first blogged the wedding back in July, but Carrie chose it for her book. I made it a double page spread in her book...I just love the emotion and the moment. I was able to get this amazing angle at St. Dominic's church because the Father is so welcoming to photographers & videographers.

Jen & Joe's Wedding Book

2008-11-10T15:55:00.003-05:00

First off, I've totally neglected the blog for a full month! I feel so bad for my October brides. No previews yet from me!!

I recently wrapped up work on Jen and Joe's wedding book. They were married in May at the Hotel Viking. Here is their preview. This will be a 12x12 book. Jen picked out a beautiful two-toned leather cover--white leather with an accent strip of cocoa brown. I'll grab a snap of the cover when it comes in.

Gretchen + Mark are married! Hotel Viking Wedding (Preview)

2008-10-08T12:48:00.000-04:00

Gretchen and Mark were married on a rainy Saturday in September. We didn't let that get in our way when it came to pictures. Towards the end of the night, some of the guests started reciting lines from "Anchorman". So I pulled Gretchen and Mark aside for a few more couple portraits and started rattling off as many lines from the movie as I could think of. "I will take your mom out for a nice seafood dinner and NEVER CALL HER AGAIN! Dorothy Mantooth is a saint!" I didn't even know I had it in me, haha. Definitely a really funny moment!!

THANK YOU for having me!!!!

Florals: Stoneblossom!!!!

Mariana + Gorty are married! (Night of Wedding Preview)

2008-09-19T23:48:00.005-04:00

I just got back from Mariana & Gorty's beach wedding. Mariana was an absolutely beautiful bride. We got in lots of portraits of her before the ceremony. Bridal portraits are my favorite parts of the day.

Gooseberry was the perfect setting for their wedding. Plus, Goose has a special place in my heart, so I love love love shooting there. I have my little spots there I love using and I've been looking forward to photographing Mariana and Gorty in them all summer!

Mariana got ready at Pearls of Newport, a boutique hotel on Pelham Street in downtown Newport. They have lovely gardens and great rooms with lots of character. Pearls is a great place for bridal prep photos. There's lots to work with there. Plus, they really cater to brides and weddings!

Malloi, Mariana's band, rocked the place all night! They even gave in to the "ONE MORE SONG" chants at the end of the night and played the ladies a little "It's Raining Men". Very fun!

I loved the blue and teal themed candy bar with blue rock candy and salt water taffy! Edible favors are very much a DO this year!

THANK YOU for having me!! It was an honor to be apart of your day and I LOVED my 2.5 minute commute home. =) =)

Hair & Makeup: Alagria Salon & Spa, 401.846.1229, Middletown
Accomodations: Pearls
Band: Malloi
Ceremony/Reception: Gooseberry Beach, the one and only!
Catering: B&M Catering

Ellen + Ryan are married! (Preview)

2008-09-14T10:50:00.001-04:00

Ellen & Ryan were married yesterday at Kay Chapel and had their reception at the Tennis Hall of Fame. Ryan and the groomsmen wore unique coral boutenierres from their trip to Antigua (I think that's what I remember Ryan telling me). Ellen had initial wreathes hanging on the doors of Kay Chapel. During the cocktail hour, the guests played rounds of Croquet, with tips and tricks given by a coach. So fun! Ellen's gorgeous veil came from Edna Mae's on Spring Street in Newport. I love veils and I loved Ellen's!

THANK YOU for having me!!

Veil: Edna Mae's Millinery: 140 Spring Street, Newport 401.847.8665

I took the next two photographs in a parking lot. Photogenic walls and spots can be found anywhere...you just have to look:

I love this wall. I've been waiting to use it all season!

These are the hot shoes Ellen's mom wore!

Love love love Ellen's laugh!

I took a few portraits of Ryan before the ceremony. He's a natural...

The coral reef boutenierres the groomsmen wore:

I put Ryan to work...Professional Veil Styler

Look what I found:

Marissa + Brian are married! (Preview)

2008-09-11T00:50:00.006-04:00

I finally found a bride shorter then me! (And my height with heels) Marissa is so petite, she's like a bride doll.

Marissa and Brian were married at Blessed Sacrament Church and had their reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. We did have an uninvited guest; her name was Hurricane Hanna. (That witch...haha) Marissa didn't let it dampen her spirits (pun intended). We worked it out and we got some great images.

Blessed Sacrament is beautiful!! The guests were welcomed into the church with music from a bagpiper. Marissa is a designer and she designed the ceremony programs, save-the-date cards, invitations and menu cards herself. Her monogram for the wedding was great too! Lots of black brocade everywhere, which I love. She made the Grand Ballroom complete with black chiavari chairs. Little details like that really make the wedding.

I loved Marissa's dress. It was so her...strapless sweetheart neckline with a polka dot overlay. And she changed into these great tango ballroom shoes for the reception to dance the night away in.

Here's a preview of their photos:

Bride's Dress & Maid's Dresses: Melissa Sweet

This is my favorite photojournalistic moment of the year:

I love this portrait of Marissa...those curtains are so cute. Marissa is a designer, so I wanted to incorporate design-y elements.

Kara + Niall are married! Atlantic Beach Club Wedding (Preview)

2008-09-10T13:12:00.006-04:00

Kara and Niall were married at St. Lucy's Church and had their reception at the Atlantic Beach Club. The pre-ceremony was so fun and relaxed hanging out with the girls. Kara was not nervous at all! Kara & Sara are quite the pair! (Try not get all tongue tied with those two names, huh?)

Kara and Niall entertained my wild requests, like, "Oh look at those curves in the sand from the polluted water! Those look cool...go stand near them!" (You'll see the photo in a second and it will make sense) Thanks for being fun and up for anything!

For favors, guests received a custom printed beer koozies and starfish or heart shaped wine corks. The corks also doubled as place cards. Very cute idea you know is going to get used! And lastly, we played with sparklers on the beach before heading home. What a great wedding!!

At the reception, they had this wicked cool band from Boston, called The Chicken Slacks. You can listen to their music on the website I listed below. I liked Chicken Slacks because we actually conversed during dinner!! Typically, the vendors sit together during dinner and you wouldn't believe how many bands don't say a word to the photo/video people. But me and the guys from the Slacks had a lovely conversation. Diamond D is one cool guy and knows how to keep your guests up and dancing. And you know what was the best part? They didn't play "Brickhouse", "Don't Stop Believin", "Livin on a Prayer" or the "ChaCha Slide". It was a nice change. Check them out if you're looking for something different.

Hair: Ki-Ra Salon
Band: Chicken Slacks
Trolley: Viking Tours

I'm obsessed with shoe pictures.

St. Lucy's is so cool...the architecture allows for some really cool angles.

The getway Vette! Way faster then a limo! I was behind Niall when pulled out of the church parking lot...wow, that engine just sings.

I love this picture!!!! It's so simple, but I love love love it.

This is the shot I was talking about earlier...

Rave

2008-09-08T14:00:00.007-04:00

Here's a snippet of a lovely email I received this morning from Kara's mom. I photographed Kara's wedding on Friday night at the Atlantic Beach Club:

"Faith - Paul and I just wanted to say thank you for all your wonderful attention to Kara and Niall's wedding on Friday. Your photos are truly a work of art and your talent at capturing the moment is absolutely amazing. Watching you work it is so obvious that you love what you do for a living and that in itself is a pleasure to see. You have such a knack for putting people at ease and making everyone so comfortable. -Jackie"

Oana + Michael are married! (Preview)

2008-09-07T11:51:00.002-04:00

Oana + Mike were married over Labor day weekend and held their reception at the Black Rock Country Club in Hingham, Massachusetts. (Very exclusive club....we saw a certain Red Sox player there with his wife and kids! He waved and congratulated Oana & Mike as we sped past in golf carts!) Oana wore a beautiful mermaid style gown and carried a cascade of orchids. They had a beautiful ceremony and a gorgeous blue cake. Their reception, complete with a Lebanese band, was crazy and fun! Everyone had an absolute blast.

Thanks for having me! It was an honor to spend your day with you!

Oana hung her dress in this little hall window...I loved the backlight and the highlights on the wall

PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE that this Island Girl left Newport.....haha!!

LOVE this colored cake!!!

Cynthia + John are married! (Preview)

2008-09-04T11:55:00.003-04:00

Now this is a wedding I've been looking forward to. Cynthia and I were instantly bonded when she came to visit me. We talked about all her details like the groomsmen's kilts, her 2 dress sashes and her Castle Hill lighthouse-replica cupcake tower. (It was like 4 feet high off the cake table!!) I knew it was going to be a wedding full of fun and friends! There was some fun surprises I didn't know about like the signature cocktail named after their dog and glowy blinking ice cubes in the water glasses.

Cynthia and John's family and friends are eagerly and patiently waiting on me to post up some pictures. (I started getting emails from their guests, oh about 3 hours after their reception ended, haha!!!!)

THANK YOU for having me!!!!

Florals: Clement's Market, Portsmouth
Band: GQ and The Lady They rocked! I loved them.

Erin + Ryan are married! (Preview)

2008-09-01T11:53:00.006-04:00

What happens when you add 1 gorgeous bride in a cathedral length veil + 1 stunning groom + 12 wicked fun bridemaids & groomsmen + 150 loving friends and family members and mix in 72 degree sunny weather? You get amazing wedding photography!! I could have kept Erin & Ryan out shooting all day long....I just see shot after shot after shot. The real beauty was the passion Erin & Ryan share. Anyone at their wedding couldn't help but feel the love and celebration of their marriage. It was such a wonderful energy and dynamic!

Erin & Ryan, I wish you a long, happy marriage! Thank you for having me! And a special thanks to Erin's mom and dad for hiring me. You all were so wonderful...I had so much fun.

DJ: Rhythm Productions John & Job are amazing at what they do. If you're looking for a great DJ, give John a call. I love working with them, so you'll make me happy, too!

Florals: Golden Gate Studios Jay and Melissa do great work. I've worked with them on many occasions and not only do they create lovely arrangements, they are nice people to have at your day.

My favorite photograph of the year:

Sarah + Martin are married! (Preview)

2008-09-01T10:57:00.001-04:00

Sarah & Martin had a country inspired wedding at Bittersweet Farm in Westport, Massachusetts. Sarah's bridesmaids wore lovely green tealength dresses, which is a really popular trend this year! I'm seeing lots of green weddings! It's a great color and it looks great on everyone. I loved this red barn Bittersweet Farm has on the property. So cute and rustic! Here's a preview of Sarah and Martin's pictures. Thanks for having me!!!

Kaelin + Michael - 8•8•08 - Belle Mer Island House

2008-08-29T09:17:00.002-04:00

Kaelin and Michael had a intimate destination wedding here in Newport on 8•8•08 at Belle Mer's Island House. What a gorgeous day they got! Blue skies, big puffy white clouds, and a nice light breeze off the water in the afternoon. Belle Mer serves these awesome cold smoked salmon cuts with a cream sauce--I must have eaten half a plate at Kaelin's wedding. All those omega 3's and protein are good for you. So my Belle Mer ladies for next year, make me happy and get the smoked salmon plate at your weddings!

Kaelin & Michael, thanks for having me!

PS- I forgot to mention this when I blogged early this morning...Kaelin and Michael had awesome weather all day, even though the weather called for thunderstorms fin the morning. The storms held until the evening and the skies didn't open up until 6PM, 2 hours after their wedding was wrapped and their after-party had started! That's because I bring the sun to 95% of the weddings I'm shooting. And if it does rain, it's a little passing shower and never a washout. One more reason why you should get me for your photography--because I'm the 'Sun Goddess'....geez I hope I didn't jinx myself for the rest of the season!

Band: Nancy Paolino & The Black Tie Band

Lauren + James are married! (Preview)

2008-08-28T22:33:00.003-04:00

Lauren and I were bonded the minute we started emailing. Lauren hadn't locked in a wedding date just yet and told me she wanted a vineyard wedding. I suggested Sakonnet Vineyards and she and James fell in love with it on their site visit.

I loved photographing Lauren & James because their friends and family were so warm and hospitable. They have the most loving friends...their friends were so involved in the wedding. It was very personal and intimate--even with 200 guests!

Lauren & James--thanks so much for having me!! It was a pleasure and an honor!

Check out James' crazy Photoshop skills!!! Lauren & James are huge movie buffs, so on every table was one of their favorites with their own faces 'shopped in. Seriously, I don't think I could have done the stuff James did. When I post their slideshow, I'll include more movie posters. SUCH A CUTE IDEA! I love when people incorporate personalized things about the couple. It makes it unique.

DeAnna + Steve's Wedding at Castle Hill - Slideshow

2008-08-26T19:36:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone! I've been a really bad blogger and I haven't posted anything since August 6th. Ahhh, it's really crazy and hectic here so the blog has been on the backburner as I've been working on client work.

DeAnna and Steve had a lovely intimate wedding at Castle Hill in July. Sayles Livingston did all the gorgeous florals. We went out to the lighthouse right at sunset for some pretty portraits with great light.

DeAnna & Steve, thanks so much for having me! I loved meeting your family and photographing your day!

Melissa + Andrew - Regatta Place - Slideshow

2008-08-06T13:58:00.003-04:00

Melissa and Andrew had a gorgeous ceremony right on the pier at Regatta Place. Melissa and Andrew saw each other before the ceremony and did the bulk of their portraits before they went to Regatta Place. Everyone should consider this, especially if cocktail hour is something you want to be apart of. Regatta Place is my new favorite venue. Something about being surrounded by the ocean inspires me. When you view the slideshow, be sure to watch out for Melissa and her dad's dancing at the end of the night to that MC Hammer "Can't Touch This" song. It's hysterical and not to be missed!!

Carrie & Mark's Wedding, July 5th-Pawtucket Country Club-Slideshow

2008-07-28T15:59:00.003-04:00

I just loved photographing Carrie & Mark. I knew her wedding was going to be so special and have so many pretty details. Take a close look at the ceremony photos--Father Joe at St. Dominic's Church in Swansea allows photographers and videographers to stand up front. The vantage point is very interesting. In the first kiss photo, you can see all the guests looking on. A very special moment with a really great perspective. The show is set to Carrie & Mark's first dance song. Here's your show!!

Ashley + Patrick - Wedding Slideshow - Providence Biltmore

2008-07-17T15:11:00.003-04:00

Ashley and Patrick had this amazing 4th of July themed wedding. You can scroll down to their Preview Blog to read more about their wedding.

Thanks for having me! Here's your slideshow! I really enjoyed making this one!

Melissa + Andrew are married!! (Night of Wedding Preview)

2008-07-14T00:14:00.000-04:00

I just got back from Melissa and Andrew's seaside wedding at Regatta Place. What a gorgeous day and a beautiful evening. Regatta Place is amazing! There's no other venue like it. You are literally on a dock surrounded by giant yachts, the Newport harbor and the sound of the ocean lapping against the piers. The smell of the night air and the ocean is intoxicating. That's why I just love it here in Newport.

The crew at Regatta Place offer the most outstanding service! They truly take care of everyone and are so nice.

Melissa & Andrew were such a joy to photograph. Their family and friends were so welcoming. I think Melissa's mom and dad are my biggest fans! They made me feel right at home!

Thank you so much for having me!! Enjoy your honeymoon in Hawaii!!!

Carrie & Mark's Wedding, July 5th-Pawtucket Country Club-Preview

2008-07-06T17:42:00.008-04:00

Carrie and Mark were married yesterday at St. Dominic's Church. If anyone is looking for a church in the Southeastern Massachusetts area, please consider St. Dominic's. Father Joe is awesome! He has the photographer and videographer stand on the step next to him because he wants us to get a great vantage point. You'll see what I mean when I post Carrie's slideshow in a few days. He even makes sure we get all the important parts of the ceremony. I have never encountered such an accommodating priest in a church in all my years as a wedding photographer, save for outdoor ceremonies.

So I think I found someone who loves U2 as much as I do. Carrie is a huge U2 fan and says she's seen them in concert over 20 times!

Mark is from England, and his friends and family were sooo funny!! All this great British humor and lively dancing. I cracked up when one of the groomsmen asked me where the "loo" was located in the church. =)

I was so looking forward to Carrie and Mark's wedding because I knew Carrie had so many pretty details throughout the day, and I couldn't wait to see them all. Carrie and Mark ran out of the reception through a sparkler tunnel, which was another thing I was really looking forward to seeing. Super cute idea!

Well, I could go on and out about yesterday, but I really want to get to the pictures, so here they are!!

Carrie & Mark, THANK YOU for having me! Hawaii is going to rock!

Ashley & Pat's Wedding, 4th of July-Providence Biltmore-Preview

2008-07-06T16:13:00.006-04:00

Ashley and Pat had a fun 4th of July themed wedding at the Providence Biltmore. They had a gorgeous, moving ceremony at St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. I wish I had audio of the ceremony; it was just so grand and amazing. There's was a live trumpet player in the front of the cathedral, and it just so moving. Everyone was in tears, it was so gorgeous.

I had so much fun with Ashley; she's so outgoing and hysterical. She had me laughing the whole day. I know it's supposed to be the other way around--I'm supposed to be making people laugh, but Ashley just has such a big personality, I couldn't help it.

There were actors at the cocktail hour playing Paul Revere and other revolutionary war figures. Such a cute touch! There's a photo below of them with Ashley's mom, Lisa. Check that out for sure!

Ashley and Pat--THANK YOU so much for having me!! I loved being a part of your day!

Florals: Golden Gate Studios, 401.421.0099
Videography: Bellevue Productions

I shot this through the window in the room where cocktail hour was overlooking the ballroom. The Biltmore is interesting the way it's laid out.

Briana + James's Wedding- Channing Memorial Church & The Eisenhower House, Newport

2008-07-02T20:10:00.006-04:00

Briana and James were married last Saturday at Channing Memorial Church and had their reception at the Eisenhower House in Newport. If you scroll down to the my previous entry, you can get all the vendor details. Briana had beautiful tables with tall, skinny vases with daises in the water and arrangements on top. The tables also had these beautiful wooden fans leaning against the base. I loved Briana's colors: lime green and a touch of navy. When I get a chance, I will have to post Briana & James invitations. They were amazing!! I'll dedicated a whole blog entry to these gorgeous invites. You can see them in the slideshow below as well.

Briana & James, thank you so much for having me! I loved photographing your day and meeting your family! Here is your show:

Briana + James are married! (Night of Wedding Preview)

2008-06-28T23:57:00.004-04:00

I just returned from Briana & James' wedding at Channing Memorial Church and the Eisenhower House! Briana took all my recommendations for hair and makeup. Planning a wedding from California is quite the project! True New England weather today...we went from 85 with not a cloud in the sky all day, and then around 5PM, this crazy thick fog rolled in! It's ok though because Briana loves stormy weather, soft light and moody black and white pictures!!

Hotel: Pearls Boutique Hotel
-Pearls specializes in suites for brides. The rooms are amazing with a real historic Newport feel, great wallpaper everywhere, cute gardens, gorgeous furniture. It's really the perfect setting for bridal prep photos!! So ladies, if you are still searching for a hotel, this is your spot!)

Hair: Fine Line Salon. 557 Thames Street, 401.848.0033
-Emily at Fine Line did Briana's hair. I love Emily, because when I go to her for cut, she gets me in and out in like 25 minutes.

Makeup: Cosmetic Cosmos
-Best. Makeup. Ever! They do such an awesome job! They have their own parking lot behind the store, too, so you don't have to worry about parking on Thames Street.

Florals: Broadway Florist
-Briana and her girls had these great roses, orchids and irises. Gorgeous.

Church: Channing Memorial Unitarian Church
-Channing is right off Bellevue Avenue and is a beautiful, historic church.

Disc Jockey: Atlantic DJ
-DJ Murph and his guys are awesome. Classy DJ service and they keep your guests dancing, but in a laid back way.

Caterer: Fine Catering By Russell Morin
-What can I say about Morins? Ashley is awesome! She is on top of everything and is so sweet! I always look forward to dinner when I know it's Morins.

Reception: The Eisenhower House
-The perfect setting for an outdoor Newport wedding.

(I don't know how I remember all the vendor info! It must have been all those games of Memory as a kid)

THANK YOU for having me!!!!!

Kate + Ray's Wedding at The University Club, Providence.

2008-06-19T16:58:00.002-04:00

Kate + Ray had a beautiful, intimate wedding on June 14th. They were married at St. Mary's Church in Pawtucket (GORGEOUS!) and had a lovely reception at the University Club in Providence. I posted their story in their preview blog right below this one. You should scroll down and read it if you haven't already! It's super cute!

Here is your slideshow:

Kate + Ray are married! (Day After Wedding Preview)

2008-06-16T20:42:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of photographing Kate + Ray's wedding at St. Mary's Church in Pawtucket, and their reception at the University Club in Providence. They had an intimate affair in a very artsy part of Providence. Kate and Ray actually met at their friend's wedding last year...Beth + David who I photographed on August 4th! Such a cute story...I love couples with cute stories! Their slideshow will be up shortly!

Look at these cool blue tiles I found. I thought they really complimented Ray's tie.

Kate's dad before the ceremony.

Kate had just arrived to St. Mary's Church

What a gorgeous church, huh? I love churches like this!

Right after the kiss, Ray gave a wave out to the guests. He said later he just felt like they had their backs to everyone the whole time and he wanted to say "hi"

Recessional photos up the aisle are one of my favorite parts of the day.

How could I resist putting a beautiful bride in a beautiful doorway?

Pretty portrait...

I love Ray's khaki suit.

Relaxing in Prospect Park.

At the University Club.

Here's Kate and Ray with Beth and David. Remember how I mentioned at the beginning of the entry how they met at a wedding? It was their wedding Kate + Ray met.

And while everyone was eating dinner, I had some fun with their rings. I just happened to find a newspaper laying around the university club.

Kate and Ray--THANK YOU so much for having me! It was a pleasure to photograph your wedding day. I wish you all the best in your life together.

Family Portraits

2008-06-12T10:41:00.000-04:00

It's June and that means the "Family Portrait Season" will be going on now until November! Here's a slideshow of a really fun family who was here with us briefly as they are in the military. You'll notice that we had that great golden light. Lots of you are starting to call in, and wonder why I want to start shooting at 7:15PM. I know it sounds really late, but trust me! It's for the best if you want beach portraits! The girls here are ages 9 and 3 and they did great for 1 whole hour between 7-8PM.

Lauren + Matt's Wedding at the Hotel Viking, Newport

2008-06-10T17:41:00.001-04:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Lauren and Matt's wedding about a week ago at the Hotel Viking. Lauren was a stunning bride and you can just see the love in their eyes. Click the play button in the middle to start the slideshow.

Florals: Stoneblossom Floral Design
DJ: Rhythm Productions

Lauren + Matt are married! (Night of Wedding Preview)

2008-05-31T19:32:00.005-04:00

I just got back from Lauren & Matt's wedding at Jesus Saviour and Hotel Viking. What a beautiful wedding and a great couple!!! Lauren and Matt meet each other when Matt's family moved into the house next door. Isn't that a cute story?

Florals: Stoneblossom Floral Design
DJ: Rhythm Productions

Gorgeous couple:

Lauren's family told me we had to do a photo of the guys under this tree in front of their house, because growing up, they have all the pictures of the boys in the same spot.

I love shooting at Jesus Saviour Church because it's so pretty and bright!

Stoneblossom always does amazing florals:

Stunning bouquet

Stunning bride

And Matt humors me with all my "squatting poses"

Thanks for having me, Lauren & Matt! The slideshow will be up within a week or two. Have fun on your honeymoon!

Oana + Michael are engaged!

2008-05-29T17:09:00.000-04:00

Oana and Mike are getting married in August, so you'll get to see pictures of them again soon! We had a fun time shooting last weekend in and around Newport. Oana and Mike used to come down here a lot when they starting dating. After our photo shoot, we all went to a local clam shack for dinner and some drinks. Fun times!

Here's your slideshow! I can't wait to photograph your wedding in August!

Jen + Joe's Wedding at the Hotel Viking, Newport

2008-05-26T19:10:00.004-04:00

This wedding was so much fun! As soon as Jen and Joe walked in my door last year, we were instantly bonded. I have been looking forward to their wedding all winter! All the florals came from the amazing and talented Stoneblossom Floral Design . I just adore their work.

Thanks for having me, Jen + Joe! I loved every second of it and I can't wait to work on your album. It's going to be beautiful!

(Press the play button to start the slideshow)

Sara + Gabe, Engagement Session

2008-05-18T11:14:00.001-04:00

I met Sara and Gabe last week for their engagement photos. What a sweet, fun couple! I loved photographing them. They have a really cute story too: Sara is a flight attendant and they met on a plane. They are getting married in Tennessee this September.

Jen + Joe are married! (Night of Wedding Blog)

2008-05-18T00:22:00.006-04:00

I just got back from Jen and Joe's wedding at the Hotel Viking here in Newport!! I knew this wedding was going to be SO MUCH fun and I've really been looking forward to it!

Here's a few previews from today. Their whole slideshow will be up in a week or so.

Thanks for having me guys! I loved every second of it!

Aria's Senior Portraits

2008-04-30T13:00:00.008-04:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Aria a few days ago. She is a beautiful, smart and sweet! We had a great time.

The daffodils are in bloom! I love this. I'm pretty sure I'm going to hang this in the studio.

It was really windy that day, but Aria didn't let it get to her.

And the magnolia trees are in bloom too! I love spring.

Lisa and Josh are married! April 19th, 2008

2008-04-19T23:40:00.010-04:00

I just got back from Lisa & Josh's wedding!

Lisa and Josh were married today at St. Augustine's Church in Newport. I can literally see St. Augustine's from the studio, so it seems a little funny to drive 1 block to photograph their wedding today! Today was the first really nice Saturday we've had in awhile--it was a great day for a wedding. The reception was at the Hotel Viking and the ballroom looked fabulous!

Here are the pictures from today:

The dogwood trees were in bloom!

Here's Josh, dancing with his niece:

Adorable!

New Portrait Website- LAUNCHED!

2008-04-03T16:31:00.002-04:00

I just launched my new portrait website! One of my many winter projects was to split up wedding and portrait and give them their own unique websites. This will be much easier for both wedding couples and portrait clients to get information for their own photographic needs. I'm so excited! I still have a little bit of work to do on the site, but it's ready for now! This site features my work with babies, children, families, seniors and engagement portrait sessions.

Rachel & Andrew's Album

2008-03-30T17:47:00.003-04:00

Here's Rachel and Andrew's album design. They had a beautiful and fun wedding at the Eisenhower House last September. My favorite spread is the series when Rachel and Andrew saw each other for the first time before the ceremony.

Publications in Newport Wedding & Bride's Choice Magazines

2008-03-02T09:51:00.000-05:00

Winter means new wedding magazines are out on newsstands!! The ladies of Newport Wedding magazine did an beautiful job with the issue. The magazine is changing press times, and it will actually be coming out again in October of this year! So keep your eye out for it this fall. I put up a Press & Publications gallery on www.duganphotography.com if you'd like to see all of the recent press.

Nora & Ray's wedding at the Easton's Beach Ballroom was featured!

Rachel & Andrew at the Eisenhower House were also featured!

Newport Wedding invited me to photograph their editorial spread on bridal hair trials. This was at Ki-Ra salon in Newport.

And they also featured Trash The Dress!!! What a great article!! I have a few quotes in the copy too!

Here's a tuna hor d'oeuvres from Glorious Affairs. Barbara is a JOY to work with! I love her!!

A full page published in Bride's Choice

Mum's Flowers at OceanCliff

Dessert from Fine Catering by Russell Morin

Food Photography-Why I have the best job ever.

2008-02-19T18:25:00.004-05:00

I've been dying to photograph some commercial work. I used to live in the commercial studio when I was a photo student and I miss it. I got to try out my new Macro lens!

This winter, the Hotel Viking invited to me to photograph their new menu. They had me over last year around this time, too, so I might start calling this my annual Viking Food Shoot! The best part is hanging out with all the fun people at the hotel, and then eating all the dishes!!

Now, usually for big national packaging jobs, most shoots have fake food made of plastic or a mixture of real food with things that aren't edible. But when you work with small businesses like me, we use real product. It can be a bit more of a challenge, but the reward is that you get to eat it when you're done!!

Here's Chef Kevin, the executive chef at the hotel:

In photo school, people used to call me the "Pour Queen" because I used to always shoot wine pours or martini pours. Chef Kevin knew he wanted more then just lobster bisque in a bowl and I was so excited to do a pour picture again!! Can I tell you that this is the BEST lobster bisque hands down that I have ever eaten. There is a whole piece of claw meat in the middle and creme of fraiche in the bowl. Seriously, best bisque ever.

This is Deconstructed Beef Wellington:

Seared tuna:

Scallops!

petitequahog.com

2008-02-18T14:36:00.002-05:00

I'd like to introduce you to Petite Quahog! A line of hip Newport t-shirts! My friend, Sierra started the company recently and asked me to photograph her line for their website. You can visit by clicking HERE.

I love this portrait of Sierra:

Here's some product photos:

NEW WEBSITE-LAUNCHED!

2008-02-07T16:05:00.000-05:00

My January project was a new website. (Well 1 of 3 new websites actually)

Last night, I launched the new wedding Flash site for people with hi-speed internet. Very soon, the wedding HTML site will launch for people who have slower DSL or Dial Up connections.

The site is still a bit of a work in progress-- Here's the link: New duganphotography.com

Also, since I've moved my website from the old server to the new one, none of the slideshows will be working until I move those over. When you scroll through this blog, you will see some "PAGE NOT FOUND" error messages. I'm hoping to have those corrected shortly.

Beth & David's Engagement Book!

2008-02-03T17:13:00.002-05:00

Here's the preview for Beth & David's E-session book. I loved, loved, loved this session from July...so much fun! It was wonderful to revisit these photos and put together a beautiful book; it's such a joy to work on Beth & David's photos! I'm making a copy for the studio as well, so anyone interested in one of these for themselves can see the book in person.

When the book comes in, I'll snap some product photos to show you all the construction of the book!! =)

It's coming...

2008-02-02T10:33:00.000-05:00

....My new website!!! I'm hoping to be launched by early next week. I'll blog about the launch when the site is live!!

The End of an Era

2008-01-31T18:18:00.001-05:00

So I was a little sad this week. On Tuesday, I shipped out my Mamiya 645 AFD medium format film camera. This was the camera I used in photography school (www.hallmark.edu). Since I'm 100% digital, and have been for 4 years now, the Mamiya has been spending most of it days in a dark closet. I finally found a buyer, also Hallmark alumni. The camera is going to a good new home in Kansas to a photographer who will actually use it. I'm still a little sad to it see go; I took a lot of great images with this camera. I get really bonded to equipment. It's like when people get bonded with their cars!

Ashley & Trent's E-Session

2008-01-14T12:45:00.002-05:00

Ashley and Trent came in for a winter e-session! We had so much fun shooting around in what I'm going to call my "Art Walk" session. (Like my "Signature Urban" session, but in a new area)

I get to photograph Ashley & Trent's wedding this October! (Can you believe it's already 2008??)

Here's the slideshow. Click the triangle in the bottom right corner.

Beth & David's Album!

2008-01-12T13:29:00.005-05:00

Now you know why I haven't been blogging! Albums are hours and hours of work, but I believe in a professional finished products, so I love doing them! This will be a 9.5x13 vertical book. The first three photos are their options for a full cover photo.

Trash The Dress! The Book is here!

2008-01-03T13:53:00.001-05:00

Yay!!!! I was soooo excited to get this into the studio today! I can't wait to show it all to you! I truly love working on books and albums. I believe in a beautiful, one of a kind, professional product that is going to last. Professional products have a longer shelf life then books that come from Shutterfly or MyPublisher. Your professional photos deserve a professional final product!

PS- I discovered a new way to make the blog images BIG! =)

Beautiful Jewelry!

2008-01-02T18:41:00.001-05:00

These are some beautiful 18 carat Italian cuffs from Kimberly Pucci-Distinctive Italian Jewelry on Bowen's Wharf in Newport. (kimberlypucci.com) Gorgeous!

Parent Albums!

2007-12-26T15:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Holidays! =)

I didn't mean to abandon the blog for a week and a half! I've been slaving over holiday orders, sessions and ALLLLBBBUUUMSSS! I am SUCH an album junkie! I really believe in professional books.

Here's some photos of Beth & David's beaaauutiful parent albums! (The red book is a studio sample for me. But I threw it in there because I was also photographing product shots for *MY NEW WEBSITE!* You heard right! NEW WEBSITE! Coming early 2008!)

These are the leather matted parent albums in ebony ostrich leather. I love these because when I open the box, the smell of fine, rich leather hits you in the face! It's great. The padded leather covers feel so nice.

Jane, Chris, Katie & Ellie-Family Portraits

2007-12-15T19:37:00.001-05:00

So today, I got to spend some time with a really fun family! Chris is in the Army and was home for two weeks from serving in the Middle East. He goes back on Tuesday, so I wanted to rush the editing on this session so they could share this slideshow together.

Now originally, when Jane called me, she told me she was hoping the weather would hold up so that we could go to the beach. (Remember December 2004 when it was 58 degrees a few days before New Year's Eve?) Unfortunately, we got that snow storm on Thursday, so I called my great friends at the Hotel Viking, and they allowed us to use their hotel! We did brave the cold for a few outside. We'd actually said 'goodbye' and were walking to the cars, and then I spotted these great doors and I just had to do a couple in this new spot. (Which I will totally be using again with brides, couples and senior pictures!! You all know I'm constantly on the lookout for great new spots!) So watch for those at the end of the show.

Click the little triangle play button to start the show!

Daniel, Charlie & Madelyn

2007-12-11T01:27:00.001-05:00

Here's a session I did back in October. (Little late, I know) Anyway, we had a fun time playing in the leaves and running around. These guys were great to photograph!! Their holiday cards are adorable!!

Wedding Photography Visits

2007-12-02T17:13:00.000-05:00

This weekend was dedicated to meeting with brides & grooms to talk about the possibility of me photographing their wedding. I met with tons and tons of awesome couples!! I had a great time with each and every one of you! I consider it an honor to be invited to photograph a wedding day! Thanks to all that stopped by.

Since it was ::brrrr:: so cold this weekend, I had hot apple cider and cookies ready for everyone, and a hot fire burning in the stove! So let's set a date to talk about your wedding and you can come over for all the cider and cookies you can handle!

Look at allllll those albums!

Beth & David's Holiday Cards!

2007-12-01T09:39:00.000-05:00

Here are Beth and David's gorgeous greeting card style holiday cards! Beth, I ordered you the silver envelope lining to match your wedding thank-you cards!

Mollie's Senior Portraits

2007-11-28T07:41:00.001-05:00

So I thought I was all done with seniors this season, and then I met Mollie! Mollie braved a very chilly Newport November day. But I think it was worth it, because we got some great foliage. We had such a late fall this year! We started with my :signature urban: session, and found some new spots I haven't used yet this year! We even got Mollie's boyfriend, Greg, in the pictures too! Thanks for having me photograph your portraits!!

Love love love. I've shot here sooo many times, but I never saw this red wall. Goes to show you that you CAN find new shots at an old location!

Probably my favorite from the session.

Something different!!

Look at that scene! I love New England!

Salsa Dancing!!

2007-11-27T08:23:00.000-05:00

Here's a personal blog about my life. Now that the winter is approaching, I want to do more personal blogging so you can see what I do besides photograph!!

My boyfriend, James, and I took a salsa dance lesson in Cambridge, MA earlier this fall. (Why Cambridge you say? His sister, Michelle, dances there every week.) If any of my Boston clients are interested, here's the link: http://www.rylesjazz.com/event.cfm?event_id=2935 .

These are point-and-shoot-camera pictures:

Alumni Roundtable

2007-11-23T16:22:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! I'm back from all the traveling I've been doing this November. I vacationed in Bermuda for a week, and it was awesome! I took a lot of images, so I'll post those soon, once I get caught up with all the work I did before vacation. I also went back to my photography school, the Hallmark Institute of Photography, in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Hallmark invited me to be on panel of alumni to speak to the resident student body. I participated last year as well, and I was really looking forward to it again this year. I loved photo school, and I love going back!! Here's a photo from their website: www.hallmark.edu

I'm in black, third seat from the right of the photo. This is so much fun! It was a great and comedic panel. This year's class is so talented and into school, I can't wait to see the work they produce.

Catherine & Charlie. Narrangasett Towers Wedding. October 19th, 2007.

2007-11-09T17:37:00.003-05:00

Catherine and Charlie were married at The Towers in Narragansett on October 19th. The rain cleared for us to take some formals outside!! Being inside the towers makes me feel like I'm in a Colorado cabin spa resort, but then you look outside and there's the Atlantic Ocean! You can watch Catherine & Charlie's slideshow by clicking *here*. Congratulations to the both of you! Thanks for having me!!

Catering & Planning: Glorious Affairs.

Love this ring shot!

Catherine opening a gift from Charlie before the ceremony.

I love the feel of this image.

There's a really cute series of Catherine during the ceremony in the slideshow!

Sneaky, sneaky!!! They didn't know I was watching them from inside.

Erin & Chris. Greenvale Vineyard Wedding. October 13th, 2007.

2007-11-01T09:03:00.002-04:00

Erin & Chris had a very Irish wedding on October 13th! As I drove up Broadway on the way to Jesus Saviour Church, I could hear the bagpipers awaiting all the guests. Erin had 5 beautiful, Irish flowergirls, that were totally adorable. We took some relaxed portraits at the Newport Art Museum, Second Beach and of course, the vineyard! I was so excited for vineyard pictures!! Erin also carried a truly unique bouquet of crimson snapdragons--her favorite flower. And, like usual, there's a slideshow. You can see it by clicking H-E-R-E It's set to Erin & Chris' first dance song, "Come Away With Me" by Nora Jones.

Flowers: The Water's Edge, Newport
Band: Image Band
Catering: West Bay Gourmet

I'm really into columns and stone work this year!!

I love this. The Art Museum is great, just because there's so many little things there to use to create a different look in every image.

I was in a very portrait-y mood this day!

Hiding from the camera!!! =)

Some fun art at the museum!

I really wanted to showcase this unique arrangement.

Making the best of strong, harsh light. I think this almost looks exotic--like the Mexico or something!

West Bay Gourmet does these great magenta lights under the tent. They serve really amazing food. I've eaten with them a few times this season!! I love their pumpkin tortellini and their olive bread!

Congratulations!! Thanks for having me!!!

Lauren & Matt, Newport E-session

2007-10-30T17:47:00.001-04:00

Lauren and Matt are getting married next May. (I'm very excited because it the cherry blossoms should still be on the trees!!) Lauren and Matt are a fun, easygoing couple. I think we moved this appointment around about 3 or 4 times because it kept raining on our day!! So we finally got together, and did one of my signature urban sessions, + some sunset stuff at the beach.

So funny story....there's a parking lot behind the alley that you have to pay to park in. But usually, we're only in the area for about 20 minutes, so I told Lauren & Matt not to bother paying for the few minutes we'll be there. So I'm taking this picture of them, and through the camera, I can see the parking-ticket-writer-people walking up the alley behind them. I go, "Uhhh ok, those are the people we are looking out for. Let's go to the beach!!"

Irina & Michael. Bristol Yacht Club Wedding. October 6th, 2007

2007-10-25T15:59:00.002-04:00

Irina & Michael met during a salsa dance class. Everyone at their reception had a great time latin dancing the night away! Michael's best man gave a great toast. I love good toasts! Of course there's a slideshow. You can view it by clicking HERE.

I love shoes and I love beautiful shiny hardwood floors!

That's Irina's bouquet on her shoes....see the heels?

I love this.

Some rocking golden light.

Pretty yellow trees.

Probably my favorite photograph from the wedding.

...but I really like the pier ones, too!!

Thank God for f1.8.

No Photoshop here!!! Some crazy fog moved in right at sunset.

Fun best man toast!!

I'm featured on the OFFICIAL Trash The Dress site!!!

2007-10-24T16:08:00.000-04:00

The people at the official Trash The Dress site have posted some of my TTD work! I'm so thrilled! It's a big honor to be published on the site, so I'm very thankful & appreciative! You can click here to go to the site and see me and all the other great work from TTD photographers all over the country!

Here are some screen grabs from the site!

Trash The Dress #1 (Samantha)

2007-10-16T11:37:00.000-04:00

What the heck is "Trash The Dress" you say? "It's about creation, not destruction". -trashthedress.com. TTD is a new thing that's hitting the wedding industry! After you get married (or before for some brides) you get back into your dress and go out either by yourself, or with your husband, and have a nice long, portrait session. You jump in the ocean, roll around in the sand, pose in some urban-esque locations and just have fun. You come out with some amazing imagery that you would never be able to accomplish on your actual wedding day. TTD creates some totally original and unique art. Most dresses can be sent to the dry cleaner or even, flipped inside out and tossing in the washing machine twice on the gentle cycle! (Both Samantha & Ali put their gowns in the washing machine and they came out fine!! They went out and got new dresses to wear for their TTDs)

Note to my 2005, 2006 & 2007 brides: If you are interested in a TTD session with me, you will receive 50% off the session fee. ($55 dollar value)

If you are interested in more information about TTD, you can contact me, or visit the official site: trashthedress.com Photographers from all over the world contribute to this blog-style website!

So here's Samantha, who made quite a long trip to come and see me! We lucked out with a really great find in the back of the alley, and got an awesome full moon. I've wanted to blog about this for sooooo long!

This moon is 100% natural. This IS NOT Photoshop!!!

A little off-camera light!

Trash The Dress #2 (Ali)

2007-10-16T11:27:00.000-04:00

Here's my second TTD session. (All Newport locations) Ali braved a very mean ocean this day! I checked the tide charts and it was SUPPOSED to be low tide this evening, but it wasn't! So we made the best of it.

Note to my 2005, 2006 & 2007 brides: If you are interested in a TTD session with me, you will receive 50% off the session fee. ($55 dollar value) Dresses can be sent to the dry cleaners and boxed back up for preserving. Or, like both of my TTD sessions, the brides went out and got a different dress for their TTD.

I'm so blessed to have this rocking location 2 blocks from my studio!!!

The Wedding of Cheryl & Craig. Elms Mansion & The Officer's Club.

2007-10-12T12:04:00.004-04:00

Cheryl & Craig had a beautiful military wedding on September 22nd. 6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen, and 6 swordsmen!!! This is the largest wedding party I've ever photographed!! We went the Elms Mansion to create some photographs worthy of the pages of BRIDE magazine! Craig has so much expression....so he was really fun to photograph. The Officer's Club is all newly renovated and it looks awesome! They hired this rocking band, Brick Park from Boston that played acoustic rock songs during dinner. It was a very relaxing and hip atmosphere. You can ::click right here:: for their slideshow

Band- Brick Park Wedding Band
Videographer- Mary Lou Browning 401.847.6402

Love this...You can't go wrong with the Elms.

So editorial!

Another one of my favorites.

And this is just gorgeous.

Kayla's Senior Portraits

2007-10-07T09:59:00.001-04:00

Kayla came down for her Senior portraits. I photographed her brother, Jarrad, last year. I brought Kayla to a new mural I've had my eye on for awhile now. (The mural isn't new, but I haven't shot on it yet.) You know I'm always looking for new locations!! So here they are!

My new background.

I think she looks so pretty here!

Chelsea's Senior Portraits

2007-10-06T10:06:00.001-04:00

Chelsea asked me to photograph her Senior portraits. It was really low tide when we had our session, so I got her UNDER the Idea Lewis Pier at sunset!!! I also convinced her to stand up to her knees in water so I could get a better angle. (Thanks for working with me!!) Everytime I go out with a Senior, I try to create a unique, and original portrait in a new place that I haven't done before. It's really important to me that all my client's session don't look the same. I remember one year, in my yearbook, there were 4 girls in a row in the senior section, who all had the same background, in the same pose with the same lighting. I'm constantly changing it up throughout the whole senior season.

....Off to shoot Irina & Michael's wedding!!!

Tyler's Senior Portraits

2007-10-05T15:23:00.001-04:00

Here's another one of my signature urban portrait sessions. (I love shooting at this spot. I remember photographing my friends while in high school at this location when I was first interested in photography.) I also really love this place because it works at 12 noon on bright sunny days, when the beach will make everyone "squinty". Tyler mentioned that he was seriously into music and bands, so I wanted to give him that "album cover" look. Here they are!!

Love love love this.

And one studio portrait...I love studio photography too!!! This is one of my favorites.

Ron's Senior Portraits

2007-10-05T15:05:00.001-04:00

Ron came in for his senior portraits. I'm really into the "urban" look for senior guys. I think it just works! I'm also into finding a new, unique location for each client. I haven't done train tracks yet this year, so that's where we went! I also like to incorperate sports and hobbies, so when I found out Ron played football at Rogers High, I had to tie that into the session. (Plus, I'm all about Rogers football, since I was the cheer captain there!!!!!) Here's the pictures!

Hurd Family Beach Portraits

2007-10-04T10:37:00.001-04:00

You all probably remember the beautiful baby girl, Molly, that I photographed a few weeks ago. Here is the rest of the family!! We're updating the family portraits--I photographed the boys last fall. We found some great light and had a great time at the beach at sunset. Here they are!!

Family Portraits at the Dunes Club

2007-10-04T09:11:00.001-04:00

Here's Dede & Larry, Brendan, Andrew, Charlie, Geret & Lilly. We went to the Dunes Club beach in Narragansett for their portraits. The kids were really energetic and fun! There wasn't a single cloud in the sky, so I lucked out with the rustic-looking beach houses for some open shade!!! Here are the portraits!

I love the unposey-stuff that happens after the posed portrait has been taken.

He loves the camera!!!

Beautiful eyes!!!

And, a fun outtake that I thought was cute!!

BIG Family Portrait!!

2007-10-03T20:00:00.001-04:00

Here's Pat, Chet, Audrey, Pa, Aidan, Nick, Jim, Joe, Mark, Lauren, Lucy, Joseph, Jane, Steve, Jennifer and Anthony! Whew, deep breath!

Rachel & Andrew. Eisenhower House wedding, September 15th, 2007.

2007-09-29T08:55:00.001-04:00

You know what I love about Newport brides? They wear flip flops, and they are ready to get married and party! Rachel and Andrew were married at the Eisenhower House in Newport. Rachel's bouquet was an arrangment of "Red Sox Red" calla lillies. Rachel and Andrew are research scientists, so all the tables were named for cells, and they had lillies in science beakers!! So cute!! I love it when the wedding really incorporates unique things about the couple! And you can click right here for their slideshow =) =) =)

Planning: Glorious Affairs
Catering: Fine Catering by Russell Morin
DJ: Rhythm Productions

You know I love hanging dresses from the ceiling.

I stole this serious look from her.

This IS Rachel!

Rachel & Andrew saw each other before the ceremony. This is really a nice way to "break" tradition. You want to say so much to each other when you see each other for the first time. It's a really special moment, and it's very private and relaxed. I love this sequence. You can click the image to make it larger in a new window. The sequence displays a little small here.

"Red Sox" red!

I love lens flare!!!!

Vica's Senior Portraits

2007-09-28T11:31:00.001-04:00

Vica came in for her senior portraits. I photographed her brother, Alex a couple of years ago. Vica and I went to Gooseberry around sunset. (For some reason, I always end up on the Hazard's side of the beach....) I love Vica's expressions. She has such a variety and she pull off anything. Here they are!

This is my favorite!

I love dusk. Vica took some photos with her own camera of the sunset.

Something different...

I'm trying to shoot horizontals...I really am!!!!

truebrideconfessions.com

2007-09-23T14:53:00.000-04:00

Hey all you recent brides or brides-to-be...here's a site I've bookmarked and gives me laugh! I wanted to share it with you ladies:
CLICK HERE for True Bride Confessions
Some funny confessions, some heart-warming ones, and some down right shocking ones, too!

One of My Photos on a Billboard!!

2007-09-22T09:16:00.000-04:00

It's really cool when you're driving on the highway, and you look over, and go, "Hey, I know those guys...wait, I photographed those guys....wait, THAT'S MY PICTURE!" It's really exciting. This is on 95 North in Warwick. It's one of those rotating-ad video billboards, which is why it looks like a TV screen. These were sports radio personalities I photographed earlier this year. They insisted on having their picture taken with their Burger King crowns. Fun shoot, let me tell you! I didn't photograph The King--the art director 'shopped him in. =)

....and I'm off to photograph Cheryl & Craig's wedding today!

Pat's Senior Portraits

2007-09-21T11:21:00.001-04:00

When Pat called me for his senior portraits, he told me he wanted to go somewhere "different". (This is music to my ears.) I love the beach, the sun and the sand, but I always like going somewhere new with a fresh set of eyes. I feel like we created some truly original portraits here. Pat, thanks for letting me experiement a little on you!! Here they are!

This spot is about 2 blocks from my studio. I love the color.

I told Pat, "Ok, this is either going to work, and be really cool, or it's going to suck." (I'm an honest person!!) I thought it worked. I REALLY like it!!

I love the kick light coming from the right side of the photo.

I really like this one a lot too. I love serious expressions just as much as crazy laughing expressions.

Abigail & Marissa's Senior Portraits

2007-09-20T10:15:00.001-04:00

I love Senior season! Marissa & Abigail are twin sisters. They are both so fun to be around! They had me in hiking in the woods for both their sessions. =) Marissa & Abigail have the prettiest hair--I'm so jealous! Thanks for letting me play! Here's my favorites from their sessions.

I love this!!! Isn't this so different?

I love the tilt here.

Meagan's Senior Portraits

2007-09-19T09:20:00.001-04:00

Meagan came in for her Senior Portraits. We were wearing matching Eliza B. flip flops!! (We Newport ladies love the Eliza B.'s!) Ft. Adam's is particularly special to Meagan, so it was a great spot for her. Here are my favorites from our session!

Stay tuned..."Trash The Dress"

2007-09-16T22:55:00.000-04:00

Keep my blog bookmarked! Pretty soon, I'll be posting recent Trash The Dress sessions!!!

What the heck is trash the dress? Go to http://www.trashthedress.com . It's the latest thing in wedding photography.

Elizabeth & David, August 4th, 2007. Federal Reserve, Providence. (The BIG blog!!)

2007-09-13T17:00:00.001-04:00

Beth & David, oh my gosh, I can't even begin to tell you how much I adore these two!! They are the most wonderful, warm, friendly and upbeat people I have ever encountered. I was so looking forward to their wedding that I was actually depressed the day after that it was over!!! This was my first church wedding of the year, and it was a goregous cathedral. Their reception was at Federal Reserve in Providence. (Such a chic place-It's a converted bank, vaults and all.)

I had other clients see their engagement photos on the blog and the website, and people who didn't even know them have been writing me to find out when their wedding pictures were going to be on the blog!! Beth and David's personality truly jump out of the frame. They are just such wonderful people to be around.

I made the largest slideshow ever!! It's 320 of my favorite images. So get comfortable and watch! Sit tight, it may take a minute to load on your computer. But it's worth it. It's set to ZOX's "Canon". (ZOX is a band from Providence. You might know them from all those yellow smiley stickers with their band name that are stuck in weird places all over the state.) Ok, so CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW!! You really want to see this one!!

Gown- Vera Wang.
Flowers- Blooming Blossoms, Providence.
Band- Online Band.
Videography- David Bettencourt

And I could only narrow it down to 43, (43!!!!) stills to post on the blog. =)

This is one of my absolute favorites. Beth has sooo much expression, I love it.

Vera.

These are the flowers David sent over to Beth's house the morning of the wedding. Awww!

Beth carried a bouquet of orchids. They were so unique and fresh, like nothing I've seen!

She has the most beautiful eyes.

I actually got a little emotional myself while I was working on the pictures of Beth tearing up at the altar.

I love it when a guest's flash goes off at the same time as mine. You get one of these "happy accidents".

Love this.

Beth's dad wore these fun socks that said, "Father of the Bride"

Beth wore ivory and her girls wore white lace dresses with a green sash. You can see more of the lovely ladies in the slideshow.

Rolls Royce!!

Hey, this place looks familar!!

We love the fisheye on the columns, way fun!

I love her gorgeous red hair on the green trees.

Great shot. I love this.

Ok, so if you want to see the rest of Beth and David's party, including dancing on Westminister street photos and a really fun sequence of Beth's dress spinning during their first dance, you want to watch the slideshow by using the link at the top of the blog.

Beth & David, you were truly, truly a pleasure. Congratulations!!

Katie, Vince & Nicholas

2007-09-11T10:52:00.001-04:00

Here's Katie, Vince and Nicholas. Baby Nicholas is soooo smiley!! (Makes my job easier!!) He was having so much fun. Here are their portraits!

And one just of mom & dad! Can we get Blue Steel next? =) Haha! Thanks for being fun, guys!!

Kirsten's Senior Portraits

2007-09-10T09:53:00.001-04:00

Kirsten came in for her Senior Portraits. (I love Senior Season!!!) We went over to a location near the studio that a lot of my seniors like using. I try to find unique and different angles at every location so that each of my clients receives a truly original portrait. Kirsten is very friendly and has great leadership abilities.

We were headed back to the studio after the session, and I saw these willow branches that look like vines hanging on the side of the road. I pull the car over, and say, "You want to do a few more on the side of the road???" Kirsten was happy to let me play with this new spot. It really is on the side of the road...but I don't think you can tell!!! I think it looks kinda of exotic!!

Rachael's Senior Portraits

2007-09-08T12:24:00.001-04:00

I have so many portraits to blog about!! Rachael came in for her senior portraits. We were going to take a few at the King Park rotunda (See my previous blog entry-Sommer and Michael were married there), but there was a wedding there that beat us to it! (Random Wednesday wedding...) So we did a few around the park area, and the Ida Lewis Pier, and then some beach and finally some studio stuff! So here they are-

Molly's Baby Portraits

2007-09-07T10:48:00.001-04:00

Here's baby Molly; isn't she so pretty? Molly's mom brought her with this adorable pearl necklace and bracelet that was so cute!! We're doing a whole family portrait of Molly's brothers and parents soon too.