After several months of hard work, the Bello blog is finally up and running. Its launch coincided with our new Bello Photography website and we are excited to introduce you guys to our new look. We will be posting super-sized images of our fabulous Bello couples, from their engagement session to their wedding day. We might even add a slide show or two! Through our blog, we will also introduce you to some of our personal projects and provide a glimpse of what makes us tick. So browse through the posts, check the archives, leave comments, and SPREAD THE LOVE!

Chris & Andy

So, we went out to our mailbox the other day, and inside waiting for us was the latest issue of Boston Magazine’s Elegant Weddings. And, what to our wondering eyes lay inside the Real Weddings section, but the fabulous wedding of Cape Cod cuties Emily & Larry.

We photographed Emily & Larry’s super fun wedding last September. It was the perfect mix of casual elegance and oodles of love. Emily & Larry said, “I do” at their favorite local eatery, Clancy’s Fish n’ Chips, in Dennis. One of our favorite elements of their special day was the raffle they put together, giving away some of their favorite things, including tickets to the Red Sox. The best part was that the winners got to enjoy the activities they won with Emily & Larry. So fun!

Their sweet wedding apparently struck a chord with the magazine’s editors too. We were contacted by Editor Donna Garlough back in April, after she spotted the blog post we did on Emily & Larry’s wedding. We were of course excited to have our work featured, but we were more excited for Emily & Larry. They worked really hard putting all of the special details in place that really made their wedding unique. We were just so happy that they were going to get a little attention for all of their efforts! Plus, it’s sweet that Boston gets a sneak peek into the their very special love!

The cover…Sweet right!

Photos by Bello…yipeee!

The feature:

Big thanks to Donna and the talented crew at Elegant Weddings for choosing Emily & Larry’s wedding to highlight. (The article, written by Mia Gant, is fun & playful and definitely worth a read if you want to pick up a copy of the magazine.) And, a very special thank you to Emily & Larry for sharing their love in such a generous way! You guys rock!!! xoxo Chris & Andy

A couple of weeks ago, on one of those rare June days when the sun actually poked its head out for a bit, Canadian cuties, Victoria & Mike, said “I do!” Surrounded by friends and family from near and far, Victoria & Mike’s  ceremony & reception were held at the ever-elegant Wequassett Inn in Chatham. Wequassett itself had received quite a facelift over the winter, making an already stunning property even more picturesque!

Victoria & Mike put a lot of thought into all of the details for their special day, giving us a boatload of fabulous photo opportunities, but none so enjoyable as being able to photograph these two quietly unassuming, yet perfectly matched sweethearts alone together. If ever two people were made for one another, it is Victoria & Mike.

Here are a few of our favorite moments and details from their incredible day:

Victoria’s CRAZY beautiful dress by Monique Lhuillier. I looooove this dress!!!

Victoria’s & Mike’s mothers (Victoria’s step-mom included) added their own flavor of love to the day by baking some family favorite cookies for the guests’ gift baskets. So sweet!!!

The stationary used for Victoria & Mike’s invitations, announcements, menus etc. were adorable with a capital A! Created by Dauphine Press & Laura Hooper Calligraphy, they were both playful and elegant, which completely represented the happy couple and their approach to their wedding!

Victoria takes a peek at the back of her dress. We just love the way Victoria completely wears her emotions on her face!

Mike seemed a bit more nervous at the start of the day. He couldn’t stop pacing. Here he seems to enjoy a quiet moment of reflection.

A lot of our couples are opting to forgo tradition and see each other before the ceremony, which we LOVE LOVE LOVE! Not only does it make their day last longer and allows them to be a part of their cocktail hour, but generally we find if planned properly, there’s more time for photos and it’s a lot more relaxed for everyone. Here Mike & Victoria see each other for the first time….love the expressions!!

Victoria was so eager to show Mike her finished look…..what do you think honey?!!! Gorgeous!

The happy couple…

A smooch…

Mike looks a lot more relaxed now that he’s seen his bride-to-be. True love really does have a calming effect! Ahhhhh…..

Victoria really was stunning in her gown….I love the curves in this next shot….whoooo hooo!

Victoria & Mike’s flower girl Isabel was a photographer’s dream! Love this sequence as she joins Victoria for a photo.

Victoria and her sisters relax before the ceremony starts….I love the light in this shot and the lines of all of their bodies…so perfectly girlie!

Mike & Victoria beam with bride as Mike’s niece, Brianna, shares a reading. I love the minister’s happy expression too!

This is always a highlight of the day for us…when the new Mr. & Mrs. make their way down the aisle together. The joy on their faces is always contagious and the moment itself creates a perfect photo every time!

Victoria had Ormonde Productions drape sheer fabric across the back wall of the ballroom, and used lighting to create a dramatic and elegant effect. LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS!!!! Well placed lighting can really change the look and feel of a space, add in some sheer fabric and the drama-meter goes off the charts!

Huge thanks to the Wequassett’s Kalson Pang for once again making sure things ran perfectly, to the uber-creative Karen at Lilac Florals for providing more gorgeous flowers for us to photograph, and to the incredibly talented members of Night Shift, who made sure folks were groovin’ for some great dance floor shots! You all rock and make our jobs easy!

But, our biggest thanks, goes to Victoria & Mike, who right from the beginning put their trust in us. You two are wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed being a part of such a special time in your lives. Your wedding day was picture perfect and the love you share is a sweet reminder of how lucky we are when we find our soul mate! Thanks you two! Big love & hugs, Christine & Andy xo

Kara & Jamie first met in the Physician Assistant Program at Northeastern University. Jamie remembers Kara from their very first interview at the school. “(She) was the only one to bring her mother with her,” he told us.

On first glance, Kara didn’t know what to make of Jamie. “He had frosted tips and really bizarre facial hair, sideburns that he called his ‘chops’,” she said.  But, after two years in a class of just 30 students, they formed a friendship that, while on a trip to Vegas, eventually blossomed into something more. “What happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas,” they joked.

From our first meeting with Kara & Jamie, it instantly felt like we had known them for ages. We all seemed to just click. They truly are two of THE sweetest people you could hope to meet. They’re fun and funny, caring and kind, and just genuinely good people. Oh, and they’re crazy beautiful to boot! So, it came as quite a surprise when they told us how nervous they were about their love session.

“We trust your opinion, because each and every photo shoot you guys have done is absolutely unbelievable…We are just nervous we are not going to look as perfect as all those people do,” Kara said in an e-mail before our session on Saturday.

WHAAAAT?!!! I mean seriously you two!!

They were a little nervous in the beginning, but they quickly found their groove and mainly just had fun together, which really is the key ingredient to fabulous photos.

I admit, I may have inadvertently added to their stress about the session by providing a really obscure description of one of the spots we suggested might be a fun stop for photos. In an e-mail, I called it a “wooden structure,” which, now in hindsight, I can see why it would have created quite the little mystery. Apparently, they had more than a few conversations about what the wooden structure could possibly be….a statue, a big billboard, a boat, a wall of wood, Trojan horse…what?

Andy suggested I should have called them wood sheds, which is probably a more accurate description. Basically, they’re old, stable-like open outdoor garages connected in a small row. But, at the time, I thought that saying we wanted to go to a garage to take some photos might give them the wrong idea, since they were hoping for something classically Cape Cod. Saying that, we are not opposed to photographing in garages…it’s actually somewhere we’ve been wanting to go shoot for a while. We’ve even spied one out in Boston that would be perfect! Any takers?

Anyway, here are a few of our favorite moments from our evening with the lovely Kara & Jamie:

Here they are in the wooden structure! LOL!

It’s cool right? We love the wooden structure….almost as much as we love Kara & Jamie. I mean really, does it get much cuter than these two?

I love their expressions in this next one!

Inside the wooden structure…oooooh, it gets better? Yes, it does!!! The wooden structure is a magical place.

Love this perspective! Nice bling!!!!

I can’t help smiling when I look at this next photo and think that these two were nervous about not looking perfect! Really?

Playing with lines….

Hopefully, by now your love for the wooden structure runs as deep as ours….hee hee!!! But, really, it’s a cute spot for photos of two cuties, right?

Moving on…we moved around a little and found this next cute spot, where Kara & Jamie continued to share their adorableness with us!

Love how their hands are just barely touching each other in this next one….awwww!

As the sun was getting lower, we wanted to play with light a little and found this great field of wild grass. At this point, Kara & Jamie were totally relaxed and having a lot of fun together. We just love watching that progression happen with our nervous couples. It really does signal to us that we’re going to have an absolute blast together at the wedding!

I LOVE this one!

And this one!!!

One of the things Kara & Jamie said they thought would be fun for their session together is to incorporate a lighthouse into the photos. They love all things beachy, so we took them to Nobska Lighthouse in Falmouth for sunset! It’s an incredibly quaint and picturesque lighthouse.

Kara & Jamie….we don’t know what the heck you were worried about!! You guys were incredible! The way you were together was so sweet and natural and the perfect inspiration for a fabulous session!!! Thanks for a great night!! We can’t wait to be there with you when you say, “I do!” later this fall!!! You think we’ll be able to find another wooden structure in NH? Big love, Chris & Andy xo

Jill & John’s wedding at the ocean-side Popponesset Inn in Mashpee, was one of those joyous celebrations of love that leave both Andy & me feeling like we want to get married again, and again!

Everyone at the wedding was just so happy to be there, fully ready to cheer on Jill & John as they pledged their love and their lives to one another. And, as for Jill & John…well, let’s just say it’s easy to see why everyone was so darned happy. These two really adore each other and are absolutely committed to their relationship. They put cotton candy to shame when it comes to the sweet meter.

It started out an overcast day, but we always tell our couples overcast is actually really good for photos. I’m pretty sure our couples think we’re just snowing them when we say this….like with that good old expression about it being good luck when it rains on your wedding day. Maybe that’s true, I’m not really sure. But, an overcast day really does provide some great even light for outdoor photography…especially on an open beach!

Here are a few of our favorites from Jill & John’s special day:

John’s sisters, Jacque & Madeline, make some last minute alterations as they prepare for the big day. I just love the lines their bodies make in this shot…it’s just so feminine! You rocked it girls!

Lovely Jill & her equally sassy sister, Ashley, struggle to pop open the champagne. This was actually quite funny. They struggled for a while before called in their Uncle Keith to save the day.

Jill gets help putting on her dress from sis, Ashley. I love Jill’s playful expression in this one!

John cracks up at his good friend & groomsman, Samir’s, lame attempt to tie a tie. Sorry Samir, but it is pretty pitiful!

John and his boys…Hey there McDreamy!!!

I absolutely love this next series. Jill & John’s seriously adorable flower girl, Megan, was so shy coming down the aisle. She hunched her shoulders as if to hide inside herself. It was PRICELESS!

Jill was absolutely beaming standing across the altar from John!!!

Welcome to the world Mr & Mrs….

“Can you believe it? We’re married!!!” How cute are the expressions on Jill & John’s face as they make their way down the aisle.

The girls decided they wanted to lift John up for a photo….it took a little more doing than they thought, which just made everyone crack up! Andy thought this was a fun perspective to highlight their efforts. I couldn’t agree more!

“The way you make..a me feeel!!!” I can’t help but think of that song when I look at this next photo!

Having a little moment…Jill & John style! If you’ve had your picture taken with us before, you’ll really appreciate this next one! LOVE IT!!!

See what I mean about overcast? Who needs blue skies when you get this kind of dramatic light! And how cool does the water look?

Jill didn’t tell us she was changing to a bird cage veil for the reception, but ooohhh do we love that she did….too cute for words!!! This shot was taken while the adorable best man, Casey, was giving his speech! Well done Casey! You rocked it out!!!

And just a few details from their fabulous day! We don’t usually help ourselves to cake at a wedding…feels a bit cheeky. But, we just couldn’t say no to the sweet temptation of Cupcake Charlie’s scrumptious creations. I’m pretty sure they made Hostess with the Mostess just for me!

We’d like to give a shout out to Judy Fligg at All About Flowers for putting together some lovely arrangements for us to photograph, and to DJ Danny Walsh for knowing how to get the crowd jumping…You rock Danny and always get us some great dancing pictures. We’d also like to thank the always professional, ever sweet, Jen Perry at Popponesset for being such a pleasure to work with! Thank you all very much!

And our biggest thanks go out to Jill & John and your wonderful families for welcoming us into your lives with such open arms and open hearts! We have truly loved getting to know all of you and feel really honored to have been there with you during such a special time!!! Love & hugs, Christine & Andy xo

Andy & I belong to the Professional Photographers of Cape Cod, a group of some 50-75 photographers living and working here on beautiful Cape Cod. We joined PPOCC, as it is affectionately known, our first year in business…hoping to learn as much as we could about what it means to be a professional photographer! We wouldn’t be where we are today without PPOCC and all of the incredible photographers we’ve met through the group!

Although it started out more as a social club, PPOCC has grown over the years and now offers its members educational workshops, classes and a fabulous network of professionals, who do still enjoy socializing.

Last Monday, several members of PPOCC gathered in Provincetown for a little photography safari. We had done this a similar trip a few years ago to Martha’s Vineyard.

Andy & I decided to head down to P-town on Sunday evening to make a little “weekend” out of it. Typical summer weekends don’t really exist for wedding photographers, so you take what days off you can get and make the most of them. And, that we did!!

We got to P-town and checked into the lovely Crowne Point Inn just as the hotel’s wine & cheese happy hour was kicking off. Don’t you just love when that happens! We settled in by the pool and lounged the evening away. Instantly, the stress melted off of us. It was heavenly!

The next day, we got up early, enjoyed a yummy breakfast of blueberry pancakes and bacon (this really is a fabulous inn if you ever find yourself wanting to stay in P-town) sunned ourselves by the pool and then headed out in the afternoon to meet our photographer friends. Unfortunately, the meeting time rubbed a little too closely with our wine & cheese happy hour, so we didn’t really take too many photos before heading back. Pathetic, I know! But, we felt so pampered and it was such a fun treat for us…we just couldn’t resist.

We met back up with everyone later that night at Race Point Beach, where we watched the sunset and had a great night of conversation by bonfire. Unfortunately, it was a little too cloudy for the presentation on photographing stars & the night sky that our friend, Chris Cook, was going to make. Fortunately, there were s’mores to cushion the disappointment.

Here are just a few snapshots we took earlier that day:

I just loved the character oozing off this sweet little woman sifting through what looks like her art supplies. Or maybe it’s recycling and trash. But, I just thought her aura screamed, “I’m an eccentric painter lady,” so I like to think they’re her art supplies.

Being goofballs!

Beautification underway…

Talk about eccentric. Some nutball had broken ceramic lining his/her driveway. There must have been tons of it, not to mention a whole yard full of trash. It was kind of crazy. We of course all stopped to take photos. And, in true Andy fashion, he decided to lay on the ground for this cool perspective. Unfortunately, he cut his arms in the process. Broken ceramic driveway? Really?

Pilgrim Tower as seen from our balcony….sweet!!!

Ever get an e-mail that just makes your day? We got one of those today.

The message came from Amy & Ryan, a super-sweet Virginia-based couple, who had contacted us a couple of weeks ago about photographing their wedding next summer in Chatham. We had some really nice exchanges with Ryan, but because he & Amy live in VA, we haven’t had the chance to meet yet.

Amy & Ryan found their way to us through their friends ~ Kara & TJ, one of our fabulous couples getting married later this summer, so we had no doubt we would find them equally as wonderful. Amy’s e-mail today confirmed it and now, we can’t wait to meet these two cuties!

Here’s what she wrote:

“Hi Christine and Andy:

I am the Amy of the “Ryan and Amy” (nice to meet you). Ryan and I absolutely love your work and we are so excited to be working with you for our wedding. We have discussed photographers at length, and once you realize that the photographs aren’t just for you, they’re for your parents, and your children and their children, it really helps put the importance of the photographer(s) into perspective.

In that vein, we have poured over your website and various links that you have sent us and we agree unequivocally that we would like to work with you…

We’ll be on the Cape for the 4th of July…and we’d love to stop by and introduce ourselves if you are around.

All the best,  Amy”

Seriously?!!! Is that so sweet or what? It’s that kind of glowing endorsement that humbles us and reminds us how special our jobs are, and how lucky we are to get to do what we love.

We started Bello seven years ago, after a disappointing experience with our own wedding. Until then, we had never seriously considered photography as a possible profession, but our personal experience made us take a closer look, particularly at wedding photography. It’s just such a special day and the memories are too precious to not be captured in a  way that preserves them with love and care. We felt strongly that we could do that for other couples. And knowing that people like Amy & Ryan trust us to do that without even having met us….well, let’s just say we feel really honored.

Getting to work with such incredible couples, who value photography and are excited about what we do is just the BEST thing and it confirms over and over again that the decision we made seven years ago was the right one.

Yes, it’s a lot of work, and we’ve had to make some sacrifices along the way, but it’s been totally worth it and heart-felt messages like Amy’s make it even more so and keep us excited about doing what we do! So, thank you Amy & Ryan and all of our wonderful couples for being a bright spot on this rainy day!!!

Big hugs,

Chris & Andy

Meet Amy & Ryan (they provided us this photo….are they adorable or what?!!) Can’t wait to meet you both in person!!!!!

This afternoon, I was in Boston visiting my cousin, Andy, who is in the hospital, in the intensive care unit, battling for his life. Andy was diagnosed with leukemia last year and after undergoing massive chemo treatments it looked as though the bad cells were gone. But, the cancer came back.

After a week in the hospital, he was released last Thursday, and although he still had a long road ahead with more chemo treatments, things were looking up. But, our high hopes were met with yet another stumbling block, when Andy’s weakened immune system sent him back to the hospital with a severe infection. Two days ago, doctors in the ICU intubated & sedated Andy to help take some stress off his body as it struggles to fight the infection.

It has been an incredibly stressful time for his family. His wife Lorelee has been a beacon of strength and hope. I marvel at her, for I’m not sure I could be as strong if it was my Andy lying in that hospital bed hooked up to machines and fighting for his life. But, there she is….at his side every day, loving him, and encouraging him to fight, ever hopeful that her love will help him win this battle, so that together they may continue the long fight ahead.

Lorelee was there today, with my cousin, Marylee (Andy’s sister), who like Lorelee (and my Auntie Lee, Andy’s mom), has held vigil at her brother’s side. I brought fixings for hot fudge sundaes, in the lame attempt to lift spirits. Food…it’s all we Italians know how to do when there simply isn’t anything we can do.

Sitting in the family room in the ICU with strangers, who like us, were there waiting and hoping their loved ones would pull through, I couldn’t help but take notice of how fragile our lives are and how much we all need each other…family, friends, strangers…and how very, very important it is to be grateful for every moment we have together.

I’m a great believer in the power of positive thought, so tonight, as I lay in bed beside my Andy, I will think about the day, hopefully one day soon, when Lorelee will once again lay beside her Andy. And, if you believe in prayer and positive thoughts too, please spread the love and send some their way.

Love & hugs, Chris

Here’s a photo of Andy, Lorelee and their too-cute-for-words son, Andrew, at a family picnic a few years ago. We love you Andy….

UPDATE (June 5):

Thank you very much to all of you who have been sending positive thoughts and prayers to my cousin Andy. I think they’re working…so please keep ‘em coming!!

Andy is still heavily sedated and intubated, but things are looking up. This week his liver enzyme count was down and his body has started producing some low counts of white blood cells…both good signs. He’s still got a long road ahead and his family continues to take it one day at a time. But, we just wanted to thank you for caring!!! Please keep the love coming!!! xo

What do you get when you mix two sexy young singles and a steamy August evening in a crowded DC bar with no air conditioning? A close encounter of the hottest kind! (I couldn’t resist!)

Kara & TJs romance was indeed hot from the start, although TJ’s sister, Maura, who had worked with Kara, had tried to introduce them before their paths eventually crossed a year later in that DC bar.

Kara was living in DC and TJ was in town visiting friends from college when these two love birds first met. That was nearly 3 years ago and since then, their chance meeting has led to a life filled with much love, long walks with their dog Molly, Sunday night sushi and evenings spent cuddled on the couch, among other things.

When asked what makes their relationship work, TJ said, “Love, unconditional love. I hate to sound sappy, but no matter the fights or disagreements, I know without Kara in my life, I would be an empty man. I love her.” And Kara’s response, “Respect. We both have a lot of respect for each other. Whether it is respect for the careers we have chosen or respect for the other’s feelings and thouhts, we are very open and respectful of each other. We want to make each other happy.”

It is obvious seeing these two together, that their love and respect for one another run deep and that this is a relationship that will weather life’s challenges.

Later this summer, Kara & TJ will celebrate their love here on Cape Cod, surrounded by family & friends at the elegant New Seabury Country Club in Mashpee. We spent an afternoon in Falmouth with them last week, while they were in town visiting and getting some wedding business sorted. Here are a few of our favorite photos from our love session together. We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed hanging with Kara & TJ!

Bird’s eye view…

Cozying up at Falmouth Harbor…

I love this perspective and how they’re both totally cracking up…so fun!

We’re kind of purists when it comes to how we like our images to look, but this effect really seemed to compliment this image. I just love the old fashioned looking lampposts in the background and so we made the photo look old fashioned by changing the tone and adding just a touch of good ole’ film grain. What do you think?

As we were driving past a liquor store…of all places…we had to stop when we saw this gorgeous cherry tree shedding its beautiful pink petals beside the parking lot. It looks like pink snow falling and blanketing the ground, doesn’t it? And, an added bonus, Kara’s sweater matched perfectly! Don’t you just love when you find beauty in unexpected places? We do!!!

Another great find when walking around….this beat up rigging house with it’s classic Nantucket red finish. Love it!!

Do they look like models for Calvin Klein or what? Gorgeous!

After walking around town a little, we headed to the beach to get some sand between our toes…

I love these serene expressions on their faces in this next one….

A little smooch break…we all need those from time to time!

Here’s one for Mom….classic! You two are too darned cute!

And the perfect closer……SMOKIN’!!!

Kara & TJ, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy weekend back home to spend some time just goofing off with us! We had such a great time enjoying a perfect warm spring evening with you and we can’t wait for August, when we expect your love will once again sizzle sweetly!!! Big hugs, Christine & Andy

Ivy is one of those people who really does light up a room with her smile. Even when life gets hard or things are stressful she’s our little Miss Sunshine! And, that smile of hers….well, it’s always there.

When we posted Ivy & Ben’s engagement photos on our blog last fall, we got more comments (on the blog and just in conversations) from people about Ivy & her smile. Like us, everyone reacted to the joy so easily visible on her gorgeous face.

When it came time to pick a photo for a rather prominent spot in our new studio, Andy & I both gravitated to a picture of Ivy & Ben. It’s just hard not to feel good watching them together. So, you can imagine how excited we were when it came time to see these lovebirds say, “I do!” two weeks ago.

It was exactly as we imagined it would be. Ben was ridiculously happy, yet contained. Ivy was glowing…truly. She was calm, yet the excitement was bursting through the surface. And her smile….you couldn’t help but smile yourself when it was aimed in your direction.

Ivy & Ben got married at the elegant Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster. Theirs was only the second wedding ever to be held in Ocean Edge’s new mansion ballroom and it looked beautiful. The day started off rainy and it appeared we might not be able to do photos outside. But, as if on cue, the skies opened and the sun shone through just as Rev. Faith Lavender announced that our happy couple may now kiss.

All in all, it was an incredible celebration of love and we were honored to have been a part of that. Here are a few of our favorite moments from Ivy & Ben’s special day! Enjoy!

Ivy sneaks a peek as Jackie from Wedding Tresses puts the finishing touches on her wedding do. Gorgeous!

Ivy gets a little help from her friend & MOH Susanna. I just love the lines of their bodies in the shot on the left…so beautifully feminine!

Taaa Daaah! The million dollar smile!

Ivy & her girls…

Ben gets a little pre-wedding support from his brothers! Seriously, do their parents make ‘em adorable or what?!!!

Ivy’s very sweet Uncle Kurt did the honors of walking Ivy down the aisle.

Immediately after the ceremony, Ivy & Ben exchanged hugs with their friends. I just love this shot of Ben watching Ivy…..can’t you feel the joy?

Walking back from the ceremony to take a few family photos on the front lawn….

Can two people possibly smile any bigger? I think not!

“Celebrate good times…come on!”

We just loved the scattered magnolia flowers littering the ground…so pretty!

Down to the beach for a few photos…

Ivy’s adorable Manolos….

ga ga ga gorgeous…..

That winning smile we all love so much!!!

Big big thanks to Ivy & Ben for inviting us to be a part of such an incredible time in their lives. You two are amazing people and an inspirational couple! Your love is so sweet and so special….just like both of you! Thank you for inviting us in with such open arms and open hearts! We adore you guys!!!

Big hugs & lots of love, Christine & Andy xoxo

Last week, we drove up to Boston to meet Grace & Silas. We were excited as it was our first meeting with Silas. We had met Grace last September, when she first contacted us about their wedding. We instantly bonded with Grace. She is a talented architect with killer style, an infectious laugh and a sweet openness that instantly puts those around her at ease!

After meeting Grace, we had a feeling that meeting Silas would go equally as well…And, we were right. Silas is totally chilled out, sweet, funny, and smart…really smart (he’s working on his PhD in neuro biology at Harvard). He’s also clearly devoted to Grace, which we love about him.

This adorable pair met nearly 10 years ago after a mutual friend introduced them at a club in Manhattan. “I was totally attracted to her at once, but she was dealing with a break up, and so, I took it slow at first,” Silas told us. “In fact, I was pretty sure she was trying to put me in the ‘friend zone’ for the first several months we knew each other.”

But, a year later, Grace called Silas from a vacation in Vermont with friends. Silas was away at the time with friends and this was the sign he had been waiting for. “The fact that she would call me when we were both on vacation totally made me so happy. I figured I’d been on her mind, so I took it as a sign that she was interested,” he said. And she was!

We had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Grace & Silas in Harvard Square, which is where Silas grew up, and together they spend a lot of time just chilling in the square and around the campus.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from our time together…Enjoy!

It’s the way Grace leans on Silas’ shoulder and the look in her eyes that really pull at my heart strings in this next photo. So sweet!

Oh the joy…and could they be any more intertwined? LOVE it!!

Can’t you feel the contentment? We actually asked this really sweet girl, who looked awfully comfy, if she’d mind giving up her corner seat for this shot. She generously agreed. Thanks, girl!

I LOVE how lit up Grace’s face in this next one. When we’re able to capture this kind of real emotion in our couples, well, it’s why we do what we do!!! It’s a gift they give us, and one we give right back to them with photos like this! Awesome!

Because of Silas’s affiliation with Harvard, and his & Grace’s love of Boston, we decided to spend most of our session walking around Harvard Square and through portions of the campus. This next one was taken on the steps of university Hall.

I thought this next one was kind of funny given why we were taking photos…no more bachelors here.

Rrrrrrooooooarrr! Sexy!

And some snuggle time from a slightly different perspective.

A trip to Harvard Square wouldn’t be complete without a bookstore visit…

Another one of our favorite gut-busting laughing moments. These moments are actually hard to capture because we’re usually cracking up just watching them laugh like this…it really is infectious!

And from a different, but equally joyful perspective….Can Grace’s smile light up a room or what???

Ahhhhhh….wrapped up with the one you love. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times…there is no better place in the world to be!

Hanging out on the walking bridge over the river….Apparently, Silas’s brother, another smarty-pants, used to live in the building seen behind them when he was at Harvard.

And, our session with Grace & Silas wouldn’t have been complete without an appearance by Short-stack, aka Shorty, their adorable and very friendly pooch. Way to work the runway Shorty!

Big, heart-felt thanks to Grace & Silas for meeting us in the city for a great time! We had such fun getting to know you both better. You guys really fit together so perfectly, in every way! It’s obvious that your love has grown deep over the past 9+ years and we have a feeling that love is going to be met with much celebration when you walk down the aisle later this summer here on the Cape. We can’t wait to be there with you, recording all of the love-filled moments sure to surround you!!

With big hugs & warmest wishes, Christine & Andy xo