Erika + Andy || Vermont Engagement Session

I hopped into Andy’s truck after driving 4+ hours through the back woods of southern NH and VT to Stratton Mountain and was whisked off to Gale Meadows Pond where Andy proposed to Erika earlier this summer.  We walked along the wooded pond-side trail as they regaled me with the story – Andy leaving painted rocks for Erika to find, Erika saying she had no idea until the third rock – thankful as that gave her time to compose herself.  Meanwhile, Andy in a fishing boat motors out to the spot on the phone with Erika’s dad at the time getting his last-minute blessing.  We know how the story ends – here in the woods with me hopping over wet rocks and scampering through the brush looking down long enough for a spider to crawl across my foot and a frog to hop out of the way.  After our jaunt through the woods we drove to a deserted farm road and Erika and Andy practiced their first dance and got cozy next to a faded barn.  E + A thanks for reminding me why I adore Vermont so much and I hope you love the photographs! XO

Kerrie + Alex || Mad River Glen Vermont Wedding

I walked in to the airbnb where Kerrie and Alex were getting ready and found the two of them sitting next to each other at a small table scribbling away - I was expecting some state of getting dressed to have occurred at this point, but the two of them were busy writing their vows.  I grabbed Kerrie's dress and jewelry made by her dear friend Alixandra Barron.  The two split up, got dressed in seperate rooms and had their first look in the woods behind the house before I whisked them off and up the mountain for a few portraits before the ceremony.  The ceremony occured at the base of Mad River Glen and was officiated by another good friend of theirs who wore a starry suit.  Moments after asking the crowd to take a moment of silence for those who could not be there to celebrate wiht them a huge gust of wind came flying through the base of the ski mountain and nearly knocked the couple over.  After emitting a big "WOOHOO" both Kerrie and Alex and their friends enjoyed drinks and snacks before a dinner and dancing at the Mad River Glen Lodge.  Sparkie and Roadie I'm glad you found me and invited me to capture your wedding day! XO

Fisherman's Island || Augusta Maine Adventure

Led by adventurous spirit and fellow wedding photographer Ashley of She Of The Woods, seven of us and my pup Ella paddled across Togus pond to a private spot of land where we set up camp, cooked, slept, drank tea, shared great conversation and treats, and swung from a rope swing into the crisp but comfortable late summer water.  We conquered fears, talked shop and traded secrets and shared a positive graceful energy that has been fueling my work week ever since I returned.  It was a magical time on a peaceful island.