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Lauren and Mason get married: The Bohlin: Newport, Rhode Island

I first met Lauren and Mason at their engagement session this past summer, from the moment I met them I knew they were going to be so  much fun to work with. They were just so natural together and laid back and up for pretty much anything.

The day of their wedding, I met Lauren and her bridesmaid where they were getting ready, at the Viking Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island. Lauren was so calm and all smiles,  soaking it all in as the girls had their hair and make-up done. While we had been planning on doing a first look for quite some time, and tossed around different location ideas, ultimately Lauren and Mason left it up to me to choose their first look location. I am so grateful for their trust as I am certain we chose the most perfect location based on the weather and more importantly ‘light’ that day. Just a short a short trolley ride from the hotel we met Mason for their first look. It was absolutely perfect. We strolled around the streets and found quinitessentional Newport architecture and charm to compliment their timeless style. Then it was off to the ceremony. The ceremony was held at Kay Chapel, a quaint historic chapel that is now part of the Viking Hotel. After Lauren and Mason exchanged their vows in front of their family and friends, it was off the to celebrate at The Bohlin. Lauren and Mason joined the seaside cocktail hour as guests enjoyed perfect Newport views, warm breezes and quintessential new england food fare, such as lobster rolls, shrimp and DEL’S lemonade, a Rhode Island favorite.  As the sun began to dip behind the Newport Bridge, I knew we had to take full advantage of sun the drenched pier.  The Bohlin ( formerly the Newport Yachting Center) gets some of the most dramatic and downright breathtaking sunset in Rhode Island.  Luckily, Lauren and Mason were both up for more photos. After a romantic stroll on the docks at dusk, they were back to enjoy dinner and lots of dancing for an unforgettable evening.

Lauren and Mason, thank you fo trusting me to capture your most perfect day. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together.

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Katelyn and Ryan’s fall engagement session

We braved some cold temps for this session but the light was just magical and worth the numb fingers. I think Onyx ( their beautiful shepherd) was happy to be included too, as well as warm. Katelyn and Ryan were so natural in front of the camera and I can’t wait for their wedding next year. They have an ease about them that was so much fun to be around. Here are some of my favorites from our time together.
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Anita and Jake: Fall engagement

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Erica and Greg: Newborn Lifestyle

Newborn lifestyle sessions are one of my favorite things to photograph. Those early days with a new life are some of the most precious moments in ones lifetime. Documenting those tiny details for families is such a joy. Erica and Greg are such natural parents and as soon as I stepped into their home there was nothing but calm and happiness which translated right into their sweet little girl. In fact, never in my photography career have I captured so many smiles in a newborn. Here are a few of my favorites from the morning. Congratulations Erica and Greg. She is absoutely perfect and so lucky to have you both as parents.
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Newborn Baby Brooke: Lifestyle Session

I love lifetstyle sessions. They allow for me to capture sweet moments in your home, in a relaxed natural way. Meet Baby Brooke just 8 days new and her big proud sister, Grace. We had such a wonderful time capturing some sweet shots as Brooke was welocmed into her beautiful family and home. Congratulations Matt and Melissa on your beauitful family of four. You are truly blessed.
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Kari and Joe’s Narragansett Wedding

Kari and Joe had the most beautiful day for their early spring wedding in Narragansett, Rhode Island. After the long New England winter we had the 70 degree temps were such a welcome relief. Kari and Joe had a very imtimate cermony overlooking Narragansett Beach where they were joined by those closest to them. There wasn’t a dry eye as family members joined together for this very special time. After the ceremony guests arrived and celebrated this amazing couple. Kari and Joe I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Thank you for having me such a special part of your amazing day.
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Allison and Kenny’s Sunset Engagement session

We couldn’t have asked for a better night for Kenny and Allison’s engagement session. It was absolutely perfect. I can not wait for their wedding next year at the Tower’s in Narragansett. These two were so easy and fun to work with it was hard just picking a few for the blog.
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Allison and Kenny’s Sunset Engagement session

We couldn’t have asked for a better night for Kenny and Allison’s engagement session. It was absolutely perfect. I can not wait for their wedding next year at the Tower’s in Narragansett. These two were so easy and fun to work with it was hard justpicking a few for the blog.
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Angela and Mark: Engaged

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Breastfeeding Awareness Sessions

 

As a mother of three who has breast fed all of my children ( some longer than others ) I felt that I wanted to address a recent develop in regards to breast feeding images and in particular their place in social media. I found that I had a unique opportunity to do so through my photography, and felt that I could not only help raise awareness, but use the images to tell a story. When I had my first daughter Maya, breastfeeding was the obvious choice for us. I grew up around women who breastfed and I knew it was the healthiest option for us both. The first few weeks were great breast-feeding at home. A comfy couch, the privacy of your living room or bedroom to get that perfect latch, which often takes time and a few tries, and a pillow or boppy under your arm.  However, eventually you have to leave your house and with that comes feeding your new baby in public. A cover up for us just never worked, but I felt like I had to either cover or go somewhere discrete. I was young, I didn’t know any better. I eventually learned which stores were ‘breastfeeding friendly’ and I tried to stick to those very few stores. When I say breastfeeding friendly, I mean they had a comfy chair  in a lounge in their restroom. As isolating as it felt, at least I could soothe my hungry and sometimes screaming baby.

 

Then I had Eden, and we did the same with a bit more confidence. One difference was that at about the same point in time social media was introduced and it was a wonderful resource and outlet for me as a stay at home mom. I began to see this incredible, almost unbelievable shift in our society. Breastfeeding became controversial. What? How could something so natural become so controversial. I didn’t understand. Soon I began to see that photos of moms nursing their children was cause for their Instagram and Facebook pages to be flagged and or shut down. This infuriated me. I had Henry ( my third child) this year, and became very tuned into the  negative attitude towards breastfeeding.  It was everywhere. Everyone seemed to have an opinion on what was ‘appropriate’. In an age when sexuality is seeped into every corner of our world it seemed that breast-feeding was now somehow viewed as sexual or shown with sexual “undertones”. Hello!!! This is why women have breasts, to feed their babies and children. Where did this get lost?  This is new for our society. It wasn’t always like this. Somehow breastfeeding became taboo.  Thankfully with Henry I am more seasoned, confident and educated. I breast feed anywhere with confidence and don’t feel the need to be covered up. I love nursing Henry.

 

When I first sent out the call to action for breastfeeding moms the response was somewhat overwhelming. So I anticipate expanding on this project  (once my wedding season is over) and I will work to document this beautiful, magnificent bond between mother and child. This is not to offend bottle feeding mamas, in fact I would love to incorporate that into the project at some point, as I do realize everyone has different circumstances. However, there seems to be no bottle fed babies pictures on Facebook and Instagram being flagged or shutdown, and there seems to be no debate about it being offensive. If women can post without judgment photos of their bottle fed baby freely and proudly then the certainly should be able to post breastfeeding photos. I want that world for my daughters. I want them to proudly and freely breastfeed anywhere anytime.

 

 

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