If today is any indication of what their wedding will be like next month, it’ll be hilarious!
Started off at my favorite bridge downtown, along with about 10 others who decided during the 1/2 hour we were there, that yes, it is the best bridge in town. Steve cracked me up by telling each person that they should watch TV tonight and see themselves since they were now famous. These guys have the BEST smiles–quick and honest. No need for me to tell them to smile–I love it!
We then stopped at an old mill building I’ve been looking at for a long time-and who would’ve thought there’d be a guy walking around on a Sunday, picking up stuff, so we didn’t hang around since I didn’t want to be arrested for tresspassing 
Made a quick stop at the tracks and Steve got into ham mode
I love this old alley in Putnam.
And finally, some time at the post office since Steve is a Postal worker.
We had to reschedule this session about 3 times because of the rainy weather this spring–and some one did the anti-rain dance since it held off all day. You guys are great, and we’ll have even more fun next month!
Thanks!
I was not able to attend our annual banquet and award ceremony Saturday since I was privileged to spend the day with Rachel and Lee, documenting their wedding (see directly below). I came home to find out I had won not 1, but 2! first place awards in the year end judging competition. Whoot!
One of my favorite weddings of last year produced this image: Kim as she was getting ready at the Salem Cross Inne:
I have this printed in canvas 16×20 and it really shows all the shadows, details and quiet confidence of a beautiful bride.
The Traveller was awarded First Place in the Black and white category which included electronically projected images as well as prints. It was taken at Plimoth Plantation earlier this spring.
Usually a full moon brings weird things, but last Saturday was an exception. Yipee!
Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 9:17pm Posted in Weddings
Rachel and Lee celebrated in real style yesterday beginning at the brand new Highfields Country Club in Grafton MA, where the girls prepped and then where the reception continued, after their ceremony at Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Worcester. Have you ever seen a more beautiful group of girls? And the guys demeanor in church belies their real personalities I don’t think our little session outside will be forgotten for a while <blush>
Our Lady of Mt Carmel is so beautiful — marble, Byzantine influences, fabulous stained glass.
Highland Fields is a brand new golf club in Grafton and is beautifully laid out with stunning views overlooking the course and the hills of Blackstone Valley.
Kelly helped out with second shooting duties and was my VAL (voice activated light :)) inside and out.
The details always personalize a wedding and Rachel and Lee really put thought into their choices. Light spring colors dominated all the flowers, linens and dresses and blended superbly.
The most touching moments for me come from getting to know the families–even if for only a day. For me this day it was all about the rings. Rachel’s parents gifted THEIR wedding rings to Rachel and Lee . An incredible gift of roots.
And at the end of the night Rachel brought me over for a quick group snap–and told me the story of this ring:
It was given to her at her birth by a dear friend; Rachel has kept it, and gifted back to the granddaughter of her friend. All 3 hands are joined here:
Thank you both for sharing your incredible families, and for sharing your day with us.
Have a great time in Cabo–and am looking forward to our summer adventure
by Karen Leaf
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