After our couple of attempts at an engagement shoot over in Cambridge with Caleb & Melissa were foiled by some heavy rain, last Monday we finally got a great evening. We started off over by the John Week’s footbridge over the Charles River and it provided a wonderful backdrop on an evening like this.
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN WEEKS BRIDGE CAMBRIDGE
Caleb and Melissa had been recently engaged, and are currently planning what sounds like a wonderful wedding ceremony up in the far north of Maine where they are both from. This was my first engagement shoot in CambridgeMA and it really did provide some amazing settings to work with. Not only is the John Week’s bridge a fantastic spot, but also just down the road you have some great architecture to work in. It is a great place for having your engagement or family photos. We got a few shots there, as well as having a nice relaxing time by the river in the evening sun. The trip into town away from the river yielded some other great spots, and the light was absolutely wonderful that evening.
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With the sun dropping down over the city, we managed to get some great shots of Caleb and Melissa together in the wonderful warm light to give another feel to their engagement photos.
CAMBRIDGE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Moving more into the urban setting gave us the chance to work in some of the unique architecture and the variety of it in such a small area gives the Boston wedding photographer plenty to work with. This again gave Caleb and Melissa a different feel to some of their shots, and all done without having to move very far from our original starting spot. This is nice as it gives us more time to work and get some great photographs without getting too tired moving between locations.
This engagement photography session in Cambridge ended with a few final photos around the Harvard Lampoon Building. This well know Cambridge landmark made for a great spot for engagement photos in Boston and the light at that point in the evening was just about perfect.
CAMBRIDGE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
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What are the most important photographs on your wedding day? As a Boston wedding photographer, the shots that need to be captured on any wedding day are always at the forefront of my mind. These can be broken down into several categories and it is important that a balance is achieved in all of these.
Boston wedding photography by Roberto Farren
Let’s start with the preparation shots. Not everyone opts to have shots of themselves getting ready before their ceremony, but this has become far more popular in recent years. This is, after all, a big part of the day and there are some great emotions that can be captured during this part of the day. The girls have their bridesmaids bustling around, helping get their dress and veil just right, and the guys are with their groomsmen, trying to figure out how to attach a boutonnière, with the best man re-reading his speech for the nth time. There are nerves, excitement, the occasional tear, and capturing the last few moments before they become man and wife often produces some classic photos.
Boston wedding photography by Roberto Farren
Then we have the ceremony itself. Boston weddings can take place in a variety of locations, and the churches and venues here in New England are indeed stunning. This part of the day is obviously full of very special moments: the bride’s arrival at the ceremony, the groom ready and (nervously) waiting for his bride to be at the end of the aisle, and my favorite moment, the first time the groom and his bride see each other. Some additional must-have shots are the father walking the bride down the aisle and handing his daughter over to the groom, the ring exchange, the first kiss as husband and wife and the newly married couple’s recessional after the ceremony. These are wonderful shots to have, but so are the emotions shared by the parents and other family and friends at this very special time. With quick reflexes, it is possible to capture all these memories.
Boston wedding photography by Roberto Farren
Next we have the group shots. These are sometimes played down these days and can be considered a little outdated at times. These are important shots, though, and rarely will such an occasion arise that you will have so many family and friends that mean so much to you in the same place.
Shots of the bride and groom together as husband and wife make for some of the most memorable (and most printed) photographs of the day, so you want to make sure that you set aside enough time for these. Boston wedding photographers can be spoilt for choice when it comes to locations for these shots. Whatever the location though, shots of the bride and groom together will always be a special remembrance of the day and their love for each other and these shots should reflect that.
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After this comes the feasting and celebrations. You are with your guests and are now able to kick back, relax and enjoy their company. Candid shots here can capture the great relationships that you share with all that are attending your big day. Important shots to nab as well are in the small details. Place settings, flowers, the room, everything that you have poured your time and careful planning into over the course of your engagement. The rings, polished up and new, may be borrowed by the Boston wedding photographer to capture them up close. Also, don’t forget the cake, the cutting, and then the bride and groom sharing the first bites.
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Last, but by no means least, comes the dancing. This provides great shots with everyone getting into their favorite songs. Whether you and your guests are completely unaware of the camera or playing up for it, you can be guaranteed that these will provide a source of pleasure for years to come afterwards.
Boston wedding photography by Roberto Farren
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The past weekend was a busy one for me, sending me to Wells, ME on Friday for an engagement shoot and a gallery opening, and to Rockport, MA on Sunday for another beach-side engagement shoot. In between, I had the chance to shoot Brooke and John’s Boston wedding celebrations in Wellesley, MA.
The ceremony took place in Saint John the Evangelist’s church, and the reception was at the beautiful Henderson House just down the road. Both locations were stunning and just a short distance apart giving plenty of time to get some great Boston wedding photos.
The ceremony was lovely, and was shared with a wonderful group of friends and family. Saint John the Evangelist is a truly standout church and the perfect venue for a Boston wedding celebration.
Henderson House was a new venue to me, and it was really nice to come across this grand old house tucked away in Wellesley. Henderson House offers the Boston wedding photographer some wonderful shooting opportunities and with such a great group of people at the wedding, it was easy to get some really nice shots for John and Brooke.
The gardens at Henderson House provided the perfect setting for the guests and the bride and groom to enjoy the great summer weather and really make the most of the cocktail hour. Matching the house in its grandeur, the gardens provide any Boston wedding photographer a great location to capture some of the wonderful candid moments that arise during wedding celebrations.
Brooke and John’s wedding had an extra element – John’s side of the family is from Trinidad and Tobago, and the calypso drum player during the cocktail hour added a wonderful sound to this spectacular location. It is one of the things about being a Boston wedding photographer that I really enjoy; seeing these personal elements of each family being incorporated into the big day, making each celebration very much unique and its own affair. You would probably not have paired Henderson House with calypso music, but it was a combination that created an atmosphere that I’m sure Brooke and John will remember for years to come.
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The opportunity for a Boston wedding photographer to head to the coast and get some engagement photos is never turned down.
Maine Engagement Photography
Friday evening saw me catching up with Lynn and Joe up in Wells, ME. We scoped out some locations for their wedding photos, and got them some engagement shots while we were at it. Getting out of Boston and shooting with these guys was great fun and I’m looking forward to their big day, which is rapidly approaching.
We started out at the home of their close friends, which is based near Wells Beach, and got some fun shots on their balcony overlooking the sea. After that, we moved on to the harbor area near the beautiful sea marshes behind Drakes Island beach. This is a really nice little area that offers some wonderful opportunities for some great Maine engagement photographs.
Kennebunkport Engagement Photography
Both the marsh area and the sea were complimented by some beautiful man-made structures, including the gazebo and a great little viewing platform.
Kennebunkport Engagement Photography
The back of the local fishing shop made for a really unique spot for some more coastal Maine engagement photos. The weathered wooden shingles on the shop gave a wonderfully traditional Maine backdrop, and the wooden pillars wrapped in rope meant you know you are by the coast.
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After this, we headed to Kennebunk beach to get some more engagement photos, and this proved to be another stunning location. You are really spoilt for choice when shooting Kennebunkport engagements and as a Boston wedding photographer it is always a nice change to get out of the city and explore other parts of New England. I had a great afternoon with Lynn and Joe, and can’t wait to shoot their wedding.
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The Yankees were in town the weekend before last, and I learned early on in getting to know my new hometown that this is always a big sporting event in the Boston. I received a call a couple of days before from Lindsay, a Red Sox fan, asking if I had some availability to shoot an engagement session for her and her fiancé Brian, who is a Yankees fan.
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Shooting engagement photos at Fenway Park was something that I have wanted to do since moving to this town and setting up my Boston wedding photography business here in the USA. Lindsay and Brian were really great fun to work with and despite the Yankees winning the game the night before, they were both still on speaking terms :)
BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
It was another scorcher in Boston and we started off getting some great engagement photos in the Beacon Hill area, near where Lindsay works. We then had a nice relaxed walk through Boston Common to the Public Gardens, where we shot some more really nice photographs. Photographing at a few different locations gave us a nice variety of images from the day, and gave Lindsay and Brian a lot of photos to use for their wedding day guest book.
BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
BOSTON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
We then drove up to get some final engagement photos at Fenway Park. The heat was on again that day (for us AND the Sox bullpen) and driving over allowed us to crank the AC, cool down and refresh a little before getting back into the mix. Fenway was already bustling with people ready for the day’s game, and we had a great time walking around with the crowds at Fenway Park, and catching some of the historic stadium’s iconic architecture, colors and landmarks as we went.
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
The Sox went on to win the series, and we went on to get some unique shots of a great couple.
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FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
FENWAY PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
All the best to Lindsay and Brian with the rest of the planning, it was really great working with you guys!
So I thought I would offer some insight from a Boston wedding photographers perspective on how you should go about selecting who you want to take your wedding photos on the big day.
This can feel like a tough challenge, and finding a good match is essential with regards to the end result. I would recommend starting your search early and having a good idea of what it is you want from your wedding photographer in Boston. Remember, on the actual day you will be spending a lot of time with your chosen photographer, so getting someone you can work with will make the memories of your day so much better.
Boston Wedding Photography
To start you should first consider the style of photography that you wish to have your day captured in. These days, there is not just one style of wedding photography. Traditional wedding photography is no longer the only type, and long are the days of formal group shots filling your wedding album. Traditional still has a place, but now photojournalistic photography and fashion photography are forcing their way firmly onto the scene. I for example shoot an editorial style of wedding photography in Boston. This takes in both a documentary aspect from photojournalism with some traditional and unique posed shots.
Your budget will come into affect as you then look for photographers that are within a range that you have set. Your wedding photography budget may be something you are tempted to cut back on, but it will be your photos that you look back on in the coming years to remember your day by. Always go for the best photographer you can and remove any package additions you don’t need. You can always add on things like albums later and they can make very good presents from guests at your wedding. I have a completely customizable set up and work with my clients after their actual wedding to produce albums and anything else I can help with. Even a year or more down the line, if a client gets in touch and asks for an album then, I’m always happy to help.
Boston Wedding Photography
Some questions that you may want to ask yourself and your photographer before deciding:
1. Have you seen enough of their work? You should be asking to view images from complete weddings they have shot in the past and not just view their online portfolios. Get a complete idea of what you can expect.
2. What should I include in my wedding package? Each photographer offers a little something different, but the fundamentals will be similar. Sit down and write out the main things that you want from your photographer, be it an engagement shoot beforehand, reprint rights to your photos or your album choices after and go through this list with your prospective photographers.
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3. Who owns the copyright to the photographs? These belong to the photographer who took your images. However this doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to make copies of the photos. Most photographers include the option to purchase the reprint rights to your photographs so that you may make copies of them whenever you want. Usually the restrictions are that you cannot use these images commercially, (for example to promote your own wedding photography business).
4. When should I sign the wedding photography contract? Once you feel happy with your choice of photographer you should sign the contract as soon as possible. Without signing the contract, Boston wedding photographers are unlikely to keep that date saved for you and it could mean that the photographer of your choice takes another booking for that day. A nonrefundable deposit at the time of signing is normally expected to reserve this day, as the Boston wedding photographer you have chosen is putting this date aside for you and turning down further opportunities of work.
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5. What should be included in the contract? The names of the bride and groom as well as the photographer should be included in the contract along with contact information for all. The contract should also include information related to;
All locations that will be shot during the wedding day,
Any on the day requirements for actual photographs (normally groups shots or individuals) or photographer requirements such as food provision or breaks.
The package choices you have made along with itemized billing details for these,
The copyright policy regarding the images and what reprint rights you will have on them,
The deposit amount and when this and the final payments are to be made,
Any cancellation or refund policy, if available.
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6. Will it be the person I met that will photograph my Boston wedding? I personally shoot every Boston wedding that I book, and while this will be the case most of the time, there are larger Boston wedding photography studios that have a number of photographers associated. If this is the case then make sure that you meet the actual person that will be covering your day to check for compatibility.
7. Are you comfortable with the photographer? This might be the most important question that you ask yourself, and the reason why it is so important to meet your photographer in person. If you are not comfortable with your wedding photographer, your photos will show it. Despite the nerves and excitement of the day, you should feel relaxed and comfortable with your photographer. The best wedding photographers have a way of getting the best out of you on your big day, and engagement shoots are a great way to determine if this is the case.
I hope that this has helped a little in providing some insight into how to go about booking your Boston wedding photographer. If you are interested in booking me for coverage of you Boston wedding, then please get in touch via the contact page on my website and I look forward to hopefully hearing some of the questions above from you soon.
I had the great pleasure of meeting with Rachel and Evan this past weekend to shoot their Boston engagement photographs. And the heat was on!
After the high temperatures of the previous two days in New England, Saturday proved to be only mildly cooler. So armed with a good few bottles of cold water and blotting paper we headed to Beacon Hill and the beautiful Acorn Street. Rachel and Evan were a truly great pleasure to work with and my thanks are extended to them for allowing me to keep them in the heat to get them some really great photos.
ACORN STREET ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
ACORN STREET ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
This really unique spot provides a wonderful old New England setting, with a very classic Boston feel, and is one of my favorite engagement shoot locations. The old cobbled street and street lamps create a great atmosphere and perfect backdrop for a Boston wedding or engagement shoot.
ACORN STREET ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
ACORN STREET ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
The Beacon Hill area is a favorite with Boston wedding photographers, and in addition to Acorn Street, provides some other really striking backdrops. Its location close to the Boston Common, allowed us to head there afterwards to continuing shooting, as the sun dropped down over the Northeast for a beautiful sunset.
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BEACON HILL ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
I’m really looking forward to shooting with Rachel and Evan on their actual wedding day down in Newport, RI, as they were such a great pleasure to work with on the engagement shoot. A wedding by the sea should provide us with slightly cooler weather as well!
BEACON HILL ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
BOSTON COMMON ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
BOSTON COMMON ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
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With the sun still an hour off rising, it looked like the cloud coverage was going to make for a nice sunrise when it would finally break. I packed up the car and drove down to Parsons Beach for 04:30 to give me plenty of time to find the shot for the morning. As a wedding photographer you have to be prepped and ready to go and once you are shooting time can just fly past. The exact same can be said for shooting landscapes. You want to give yourself lots of prep time and have your gear ready to go so that when that exact shot is there you are in the right location with the right equipment to capture it.
PARSONS BEACH, WELLS MAINE
The early start paid off and the sun broke through and the colours in the sky erupted. The only thing I would have changed from this morning was packing some mosquito repellent, as I have a few good bites for my efforts getting this scene.
One of the great things about being a photographer is being part of a community of artists. We all have the opportunity to share our work with each other, and can learn and share an amazing amount of information by working with and viewing the work of our fellow photographers.
For a while, I’ve wanted to put down some thoughts related to my personal top ten wedding photographers, and thought I would start by composing a list close to my new hometown of Boston, USA. I have looked through a lot of Boston Wedding photographers as well as wedding photographers back in London, across the UK, and all across the world.
I’m available for weddings throughout the New England area so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me should you wish to inquire about coverage for your day through Roberto Farren Photography. I always aim to get you the exact coverage that you are looking for.
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The level of expectation from a Boston wedding photographer has increased dramatically in the past few years, and the new talent hitting the scene has done a lot to refresh what was previously a somewhat traditional and maybe stagnant area of photography. Wedding photography is now fun and fresh, and is a great place to express some of your best ideas. With that in mind I’m going to go with some more recognized names, as well as some of the up and coming names that are just busting onto the Boston Wedding Photography scene. In no particular order, here goes:
A definite in my top 10 Boston wedding photography list, with creative photography, in both the documentary and posed shots, and great use of lighting and angles.
Got to get a fellow Brit in there! No bias though, she captures those, “gone in the blink of an eye” moments perfectly, and has a great originality to all her shots, just what you want from your wedding photographer.
Clean, crisp and strong images, which really capture the feel of the day. You can see people are relaxed in front of the camera, which is something you definitely want from your photographer.
Taking it back to the “old school” with a modern twist. Great vintage feel to the well- taken shots, that definitely step away from traditional wedding photography.
The beautiful black and white photography was what caught my eye with this one. The documentary style captures great, timeless images that work well in color as well.
Beautifully captured and composed images, which are wonderfully lit and render the moment perfectly. Not much more you could ask of your wedding photographer.
A force on the Boston Wedding Photography scene, and so they should be. Stand out images and awesome post-production work from this well-established Boston team puts them in my top 10 Boston wedding photographers.
Well-captured images that are perfectly processed, with strong wedding and engagement galleries that really give you a good idea of her style and vision.
Nice use of lighting and post-production work to create some wonderful images that show really great vision.
So that is my list from Boston, which is by no means right or wrong, and is obviously limited to the work of the photographers that I have come across. There are some really great ones out there that didn’t make the list, as well as some that I am yet to find. I’m eager to find out who else you think should have made the grade, so please feel free to leave a comment.
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