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SEAPORT ENGAGEMENT SESSION BOSTON

Post author By Roberto Farren
Post date April 22, 2015
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SEAPORT BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS — BOSTON SEAPORT ENGAGEMENT SESSION

I’m photographing Jocelyn and Kyle’s wedding this coming November and had been due to shoot their engagement session a month or so ago, but with the cold temperatures and the snow still blanketing most of Boston and New England, we decided to hold off until things warmed up a tad! This past Saturday we were paid back for the wait, with some warm spring sunshine, that made the whole experience far more pleasant!

Starting off at their home, meant that Maggie could join in on a couple of the photos and that we could get some of their everyday locations in on the shoot as well! I always find it’s nice to incorporate a sense of home and familiarity into your photos when possible.

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Not to mention that just around the corner was the chance for some great backdrops to their Boston engagement session!!

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I love to keep on the move when shooting engagement sessions in Boston as there is always something new to experience or a different angle to take, and just occasionally you get the odd photo-bomber in on the action as well!

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It also gives me the chance to check out new parts of town that I haven’t come across before! I love a good skyline view and this was the first time that I had been to this spot and seen Boston from up here. I couldn’t resist but add a few well known Boston architectural landmarks into the background.

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From here we moved down the hill a bit and ended up on the waterfront, in the Seaport District, a favorite area of mine for capturing both landscape photos of the city as well as engagement portraits. In a short walking distance, you have a real variety of settings to work with and the opportunity to build a great set of images.

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BOSTON ENGAGEMENT SESSION SEAPORT — BOSTON SEAPORT ENGAGEMENT SESSION

After that long cold winter that never felt it was going to end, it was so nice to be out with the sun shining and the grass glowing with color! I didn’t think that we were going to see the ground again until the end of the summer!!

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Really looking forward to catching up with you both at the end of the year and hope you both have a wonderful summer :)

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Thanks for stopping by! If you’re looking for wedding and engagement photography in the New England area, then I would love to hear from you! Don’t forget to stop by and “like” the Facebook page as well for more updates over there too.

Cheers,

Roberto

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BOSTON PUBLIC GARDENS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | ALEXA AND MICHAEL PART 1

Post author By Roberto Farren
Post date December 9, 2013

BOSTON ENGAGEMENT SESSION — BOSTON PUBLIC GARDENS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | ALEXA AND MICHAEL

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS: ROBERTO FARREN

Alexa and Michael got in touch with me early fall to see about getting some engagement photos in and around Boston before all the color disappeared from the trees. They are both not Boston locals so it was really nice to be able to get them some photos together in their new city. As someone that has moved to the area fairly recently myself it is nice to chat with others that have relocated to this wonderful city and get their impressions as well. We picked the Boston Public Gardens and Beacon Hill (part 2 coming soon) for the setting and backdrop of their engagement photos, two place that I really love shooting at.

The Boston Public Gardens are a great location for engagement photos, with a number of smaller locations inside that give you a range of feel to your photos. You can get intimate images as well as photos that bring the crowds and other people into them as well to give you something completely different. The stonework of the bridge over the duck pond is really nice and within 20 feet you have two very different locations, on and under the bridge. The colors in the trees were really nice still at the time of the shoot and so gave an added color punch to the photos too.

: BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | ALEXA AND MICHAEL

It was really great fun meeting and photographing Alexa and Michael and it was clear from the start that they were both very comfortable with each other in front of the camera. It can take a while to get used to having your photos taken on an engagement shoot, this isn’t something that you do every day. I try and make my engagement sessions as relaxed as possible as this really lets peoples characters come out and it seemed clear to me very quickly that these guys were very happy together.

BOSTON ENGAGEMENT SESSION PUBLIC GARDENS — BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | ALEXA AND MICHAEL

You can’t head to the Boston public gardens for engagement photos and not include those great willow trees into at least a handful of the images!

It would have been easy to have not included any black and white photos in the set of final images, with all the wonderful color that was popping on the trees but I really love to deliver a mix of both formats. I think the black and whites photos give a really nice quality and atmosphere to images.

We finished up inside the public gardens on the bridge over the duck pond to capture some of the crowds of people, before heading outside to make use of the railings that surround it. This was our last stop before heading on over to Beacon Hill for a costume change and a completely different feel to the second half of their sitting.

Check back in soon for part two of Alexa and Michael’s engagement photos over in Beacon Hill and please get in touch if you are looking to plan your Boston or New England engagement session in the near future.

All the best,

Roberto | New England Wedding photographer

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Proposal Photography Boston – She said “Yes”!

Post author By Roberto Farren
Post date July 23, 2013

Words: Erin Farren | Photos: Roberto Farren

Adding a few new bullet points to my photography assistant résumé, I recently helped Roberto with a sneak attack Boston proposal photo shoot. It was pretty nerve-wracking, but loads of fun, and it was amazing to capture the moment when 2 peoples’ lives change forever. Patrick got in touch with Roberto to discuss his surprise proposal, and it was exciting to be involved in the planning and buildup. They met in advance to discuss the route that Patrick would be taking with his soon-to-be fiancé, where Roberto should set up, the decoy (me!) and the back story.

Patrick had told Kerry that they were meeting his work colleagues for drinks and dinner. It is a relatively new job for Patrick, so Kerry was nervous about meeting lots of new people for the first time. They were to walk on a set path to the fictional party at a restaurant along the Boston waterfront’s Fan Pier. Roberto was going to be set up and taking photos of me in a pretend photo shoot, all the while sneakily snapping photos of them over my shoulder with a long range lens.

I tried to wear clothes that might pass for photo-ready, but at the last minute I panicked that I might get chilly and grabbed a fleece out of the car, completely ruining the effect. Regardless, I did my very best posing and Roberto snapped away while we kept our eyes peeled for Patrick and Kerry’s entrance. Roberto spotted them first, and gave me the signal (a surreptitious double cough) while he kept snapping away. Patrick walked right by us on his way to the place where he was going to pop the question, and they were chatting happily as they strolled along through the beautiful evening.

PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY BOSTON | PATRICK & KERRY

Patrick then led Kerry down onto the lower walkway, and she looked none the wiser until he dropped down on one knee.

BOSTON PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY — PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY BOSTON | PATRICK & KERRY

I was facing away from the couple, but knew what was happening when I heard a sharp intake of breath from a couple of strangers that were sitting on a nearby bench. This is when I started babbling “Can I look? Can I look? Can I look?” to Roberto. Ever the professional, Roberto didn’t break cover until after Patrick was back on his feet and hugging Kerry, then I heard him tell her “And see that guy down there with the camera…?”

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You could tell by her shaking hands and the shock on her face that Kerry was surprised, and she needed to sit for a moment to take it all in.

While she was catching her breath, Patrick filled her in on his sneaky planning and which members of her family were excitedly awaiting her phone call. After congratulations all around (did I mention that she said “yes”?) Roberto grabbed some photos of the newly engaged couple with the Boston skyline and the beautiful sunset as a backdrop.

You can see the happiness in their smiles, and Roberto and I wished them a happy engagement before they walked back into the sunset and towards home.

BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PROPOSAL PHOTOS — PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY BOSTON | PATRICK & KERRY

Surprise proposals are a whirlwind of emotion… hiring a covert Boston proposal photographer to help capture the memory can be a great idea! Get in touch with Roberto with any questions about proposal, engagement or wedding photography.

Thanks for reading,

Erin

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BOSTON ESPLANADE ENGAGEMENT SESSION | VANESSA AND FERNANDO

Post author By Roberto Farren
Post date June 10, 2013

We had arranged this engagement session to take place on a Saturday evening, but the weather that day did not want to play. It was pouring with rain in the morning, and the forecast was calling for more of the same. We made the call to change the shoot to Monday evening instead and were rewarded with one of the nicest evenings we could hope for down by the Charles River.

I have shot engagement sessions and lifestyle shoots on the Charles before, but this time we really wanted to explore all that this part of Boston had to offer. Starting with Fernando and Vanessa around an hour before sunset meant that we were going to get the best light of the day for their photographs. The hour before and after sunset or sunrise gives a beautiful light, and while I will rise at 4:00AM to shoot landscapes, expecting couples to get up at that time for an engagement session might be a bit much.

I’m capturing Vanessa and Fernando’s Boston wedding in August this year and this was a great chance to get them both in front if the camera and spend some time with them. The Esplanade is a really great place for engagement photos in Boston, with the landscaped parks and Charles River providing a great backdrop, and there are lots of really interesting places within a short walk.

I knew that I wanted to get them some shots over the bridges that cross the water and also incorporate some with the intricate masonry that lines the side of the still water pools that can be found along Boston’s esplanade. With the evening sunshine coming in and lighting them, we couldn’t have asked for better conditions.

BOSTON ESPLANADE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS — BOSTON ESPLANADE ENGAGEMENT SESSION | VANESSA AND FERNANDO

After we shot there, we wanted to get some other images with the Longfellow Bridge in the background, as well as some of the sailboats that are a trademark of that part of town. The little docks that line the back of the Charles River gave us another great location for Fernando and Vanessa.

I had a great time shooting with them both in Boston on a perfect summer evening. I can wait to catch up with you both again very soon for the big day!

If you are interested in having your engagement session at the Esplanade and along the banks of the Charles River or getting your Boston engagement photos in another part of town then don’t hesitate to get in touch, I can’t wait to hear from you. Oh and of course don’t forget to “like” the Facebook page here as well!

Cheers,

Roberto | BOSTON ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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BEACON HILL ENGAGEMENT SESSION | BRIGITTE & CHRIS

Post author By Roberto Farren
Post date April 3, 2013
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Brigitte and Chris got in touch with me last year to inquire about shooting their wedding in Cape Cod this Fall, and to talk about the possibility of an engagement session in Beacon Hill and other parts of Boston. I normally get the chance to sit down and chat with the couples I work with before we get the cameras out and start shooting, but this was made a little tricky by the fact that Brigitte and Chris live and work in Switzerland. This meant that the first time I got to meet them both was for their engagement session when they were visiting Boston last September for a family wedding.

BEACON HILL ENGAGEMENT SESSION | BRIGITTE & CHRIS

I had spoken with them both over the phone and via Skype, so we had the chance to discuss their wedding day and engagement session beforehand, and I was really looking forward to meeting them both in person in Boston on their trip.

We started shooting near Beacon Hill, which is a location I really enjoy using as a setting for engagement sessions. The streets aren’t too busy and they form the perfect backdrop, with little alleys and the details in the houses and street furniture adding subtle points of interest to the engagement photos. There is a great mix of colors as well and using these where possible gives the photos a nice pop.

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We headed to Acorn Street to capture some more engagement photos there too. A Beacon Hill engagement session isn’t really complete without adding in the landmark Acorn Street with its cobbled surface. Again, the old houses and backdrop really add a nice romantic feel to the whole shoot. Brigitte and Chris would have looked great wherever we had shot though, and it was easy to see from the start what a great connection they had.

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We continued moving through Beacon Hill, stopping at a few more locations to get some extra images before we headed into the center of town for some additional shots. It was hard to stop photographing these two as we walked through Beacon Hill, as everywhere I looked I saw the chance of getting another set of photos. Brigitte and Chris looked stunning, and I couldn’t have asked for more!

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We headed into town and to the State Room in Boston to get some more shots. Brigitte and Chris are getting married at the Wychmere Beach Club on Cape Cod which is run by Longwood Events. Longwood Events also run the State Room, so Brigitte and Chris got the OK to shoot some images there as well. What a wonderful venue, and what a view of the city you get from up there! It was my first time shooting in the State Room, and the unique setting gave us the chance to get another completely different set of images for Brigitte and Chris’ Boston engagement shoot.

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Combining the wonderful interior with the great views and the famous clock tower was the icing on the cake. On the way back to the car park we even managed to get one final reflection shot in the building lobby too! It was great fun shooting with you both, and I really cannot wait to catch up with you in September.

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If you are interested in arranging a Beacon Hill engagement session or one in another part of Boston or New England then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, I’m looking forward to hearing from you, and don’t forget to “like” the Facebook page here for up to date information.

Cheers,

Roberto | Boston and New England wedding photographer

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BOSTON NORTH END ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | SARA AND BRIAN

Post author By Roberto Farren
Post date November 21, 2012
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I had been looking forward to shooting Sara and Brian’s North End engagement photos ever since she got in touch mid-way through the summer. I had photographed one engagement session in the North End before, but was looking forward to finding some new spots with these guys, and was happy to say we succeeded.

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Their North End engagement shoot had been postponed from mid October to mid November due to a bad weather weekend, but we ended up with such a nice weekend in November it all turned out OK in the end! Starting just down the road from Starbucks (always nice to kick start with some caffeine), we didn’t waste any time getting going, shooting in Christopher Columbus Park.

NORTH END ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | SARA & BRIAN

Moving through different parts of the North End in Boston, we were able to capture a variety of different scenes throughout the engagement shoot. I think we got a great overall feel for the North End from the session.

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The North End provides countless engagement photo opportunities, as every turn down another road offers something new to incorporate and different light to work with. You also get the chance to use the city of Boston as a backdrop for a few shots. The cobbled section of the North End was definitely worth a stop off for some photos there.

One of my favorite parts of the North End to shoot in is the Paul Revere Mall in between St Stephen’s Church and the Old North Church. The quality of light there on this day was fantastic and Sara and Brian were so fun to work with, I couldn’t have asked for more.

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Moving from here we had a change of outfits, which was easily done as they live right in the North End. We then made the most of the great little streets that you find throughout the North End. These streets are packed with character and wonderful architecture and are the ideal backdrops for a North End engagement session.

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Nothing says the North End more than a great big Italian flag! Incorporating that into the shots gave us a nice splash of background color and using just the white of the flag gave us some nice high key images as well.

BOSTON NORTH END ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY — NORTH END ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | SARA & BRIAN

We finished up back on the waterfront to get some photos there and on the way back to their place found another great little spot where we still had some color left in the trees. Thank you Sara and Brian for letting me capture your North End engagement pictures. I hope that you have fun looking back through them and all the best with your West Coast wedding next year.

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If you’re interested in having your engagement photos taken in the North End or other parts of Boston or New England then don’t hesitate to get in touch by using the contact form you can find by clicking here. Don’t forget to “Like” us over on Facebook as well.

Cheers for stopping by,

Roberto | Boston Wedding Photography

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