Recently I had the opportunity to shoot a family celebration at the Coastal House in Wells, Maine. This was the surprise 90th birthday party for a close family friend, and it was a pleasure for me to be able to capture the occasion for everyone.
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Being a New England wedding photographer I had been in Wells not long before, shooting Joe and Lynn’s wedding day just down the road. I’m becoming very attached to this part of New England, and I’m looking forward to getting back up there in the winter months to add to my landscape collection from the area as well.
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The Raposa family was celebrating “Gramma’s” 90th birthday, and Joan her daughter had surprised her by hiring out the Coastal House, (a fantastic venue for weddings and parties) and getting together family members that she had not seen for a long time. It was a very emotional day, especially when Gramma saw her two sisters who she had not seen for years. It was great to be able to capture that moment for her and the rest of her family to cherish in future.
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I was also given the opportunity to create some very unique and special pictures as well. These were recreations of past photos that had been taken over 50 years before, and we had all the same people together again. The one below was taken of Joan, her brothers and her cousin, who made up their neighborhood baseball team, when she was a child. We were able to regroup them in the same positions. Sadly one member was not with us, but his grandson was able to fill his place and would have made his father very proud I’m sure.
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The other, larger group photo compares to a photo that was taken at the birthday celebrations of Gramma’s mother. It is so nice to be able to capture these large group portraits of everyone together. This is why, at weddings, it is nice to take the time to get those large family group shots, because it is not often that you have so many people you know and love in one place at the same time.
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If you are interested in booking me to cover your wedding or event at the Coastal House or anywhere in the New England area, then please feel free to get in touch by going to the contact page on the website by clicking here. I look forward to hearing from you.
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This blog post has been written by my wife and assistant on the day Erin. Joe and Lynn were really great to work with and she got to know them pretty well that day too, so I thought it would be nice to get a new perspective on their Maine and New England wedding day.
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This weekend I helped Roberto Farren Photography at the wedding celebration of Joe and Lynn in Wells, Maine. Roberto beat his previous record for shots taken in one day, so I thought I’d help him out further by writing the blog post for this beautiful Maine wedding, while he cracks on with the post-production.
The whole wedding day was amazingly fun, even for those of us who were technically working. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, the venues and Maine coastal scenery were breathtaking, and Joe and Lynn’s family and friends were incredibly warm, welcoming, and hysterically funny. I’m not sure if I’ve ever been to such a joy-filled event, and that definitely made capturing their day a delight.They had a back garden celebration afterwards under one of Sperry tents wonderful canopies.
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Even though Roberto had met with Joe and Lynn a number of times before their wedding day, that morning was my first time meeting them. I was struck by how warm they were, and it soon became obvious why they were surrounded by such an outpouring of love and happiness at their wedding celebration. Throughout the day, there were a number of touching tributes to them, and I found myself scrambling for a tissue on more than one occasion.
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I was already having a great time helping Roberto capture their day, and didn’t think it could get much better, but I was terribly mistaken. Soon after the introductions, the music started. And whoa Nelly, can these families dance. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, was out on the dance floor throwing shapes, giving it their all and in some cases, testing the laws of physics and gravity. It was such fun to watch, and Roberto captured some amazing shots of the action.
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Joe and Lynn’s Maine wedding was really what weddings should be about, and it was a pleasure to be a part of it. Wishing Joe and Lynn all the best for a bright future together!
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If you are interested in booking Roberto Farren Photography for your Boston or Maine wedding photography, or arranging a Boston or New England engagement shoot, then head over to the contact page and drop him an e-mail to get going. You can also stop by and “Like” the Facebook page to be kept up to date with all the latest happenings at Roberto Farren Photography. Feel free to use the other social networking options below to pass on any information you think your friends and family may like too.
The opportunity for a Boston wedding photographer to head to the coast and get some engagement photos is never turned down.
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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.
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Both the marsh area and the sea were complimented by some beautiful man-made structures, including the gazebo and a great little viewing platform.
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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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If you are interested in discussing your engagement photography please feel free to get in touch by going to the contact page and dropping me an e-mail or by phone. You can also visit the Facebook page and “LIKE” it here to be kept upto date with the latest information.
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.
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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.
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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.
My best Maine photographs so far, from The Nubble, York through to Cape Porpoise.
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As a landscape photographer, I have been traveling to Maine on a regular basis since last September, trying to add shots to my landscape portfolio of the local area. I have built up a collection so far that I am very happy with, although I am continuously looking to improve upon and add to. My landscapes thus far have been based geographically between two Maine landmarks; the Nubble lighthouse in York and Cape Porpoise, some 25 miles to the north. This stretch of coastline is home to some very wonderful and varied landscapes and great photographic opportunities. I love shooting Boston and New England weddings, but I’ll struggle to convince a bride and groom to get up at 4AM to capture some of the best light of the day.
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I rise before sunrise and always have my shooting location in mind before I go to bed in the evening. This gives me plenty of time to get to location to capture the beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Sea and the perfect light that brings. Rivaled only by the evening sunset light maybe, it is hard to beat a sunrise over the northeastern coast of the USA. The mornings offer a greater sense of tranquility and I often find that my only companions at that time of day are either the lobster men who beat me out of bed by a good few hours, a solitary dog walker, making the most of having the run of the beach to themselves or rather unfortunately the mosquitoes that will incessantly bite me if I have forgotten to apply a good dose of deet filled repellant.
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I have recently been taken on by one of Kennebunkport’s leading art galleries, The Northlight Gallery, to display and sell my images of the local area. It is a great privilege to have a space here in this gallery, as it carries some of the very best local artist from the area and greater New England. If you are in Kennebunkport, then I would strongly advise a trip into the gallery to see some of the wonderful work on offer by these artists.
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Having built a good start to my collection of landscape shots here, taking in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk as well, I thought I should post my best photographs taken here in Maine so far and have disperse them through this post. If you would like to check out some of my other work please visit my landscape portfolio by clicking here, which is constantly being updated to reflect my latest work. If you are interested in booking me as your Boston or Maine wedding photographer or having a landscape piece commissioned, then please do not hesitate to get in touch by going to the contact page. Please also feel free to leave any comments to let me know what your thoughts on these shots.
At the beginning of this May, I took part in the Nonantum Resort Spring Wedding Fair as a vendor. This was the first wedding fair I have done here in the USA, and I must say that it was really great fun.
As a wedding photographer, it is always nice to meet people in person rather than pinging e-mails back and forth without getting to put a face to the name. It was great to chat to some of the couples that had come along that day and I hope to be working with some of them over the coming months. It was great to also meet with some of the other vendors based in this part of the world. They were all very friendly and had some great tips and advice for establishing my business in New England. I hope that over the next few months and years, that I’ll get the chance to be working alongside many of them and provide a top quality service for couples getting married in the area.
Being based in Boston at present gives me great flexibility, as I can travel north to Maine and New Hampshire to cover weddings, but still photograph events in Massachusetts and down the Cape. I hope to be taking part in more wedding fairs in the upcoming months, and look forward to getting to know more couples and other professionals.
If you are interested in wedding photography coverage, please stop by my website and take the time to look through my galleries. Feel free to then get in touch to arrange a meeting or an engagement shoot.
Back at the end of last summer, I headed to Maine with my wife to visit her sister’s godmother who lives in the town of Wells, between Kennebunkport and Ogunquit. Since then, I have been up a number of times and have got to know that stretch of coastline very well, enough to put together a good-sized portfolio of images. On the 22nd of May 2011, I am taking part in the “Breakfast with the Artist” series at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, where I’ll have the opportunity to show these images to local artists and guests staying there. If you happen to be in the area, then please feel free to stop by and say hello. I’ll be there from 8AM-1PM.
Roberto Farren Photography is now taking bookings for wedding and family photography in the New England area. I recently relocated to the states with my wife Erin to be close to her family, and try life out on this side of the pond. After a ‘settling-in’ period I’m now up and running with my photography services here in the US.
Please feel free to get in touch and fire away with any questions you may have!
