Namely discover America. And If you overlook all of the really awful stuff he did I suppose he was a pretty cool guy. But, as cool as he might have been he could never have held a candlestick to my dad! For he, is the coolest guy!!! And as it happens, he has also done some pretty cool things…Namely, have me! hee hee

Seriously though, in addition to being Columbus day, today is my dad’s birthday!!! Yeaaah for today!!! We thought we’d take this opportunity to say, “Happy Birthday Dad. We love you!!” Thanks for always being there supporting and loving us! You are an amazing dad, an amazing person and a true friend. The world is a better place because you’re in it and that makes today a day to celebrate! Wishing you much love & happiness today and always! Happy Birthday Dad!!

Love, Chris & Andy xoxo

Here are some photos we took of my dad and his girlfriend, Linda, when they came down for an afternoon earlier this summer. We went for a bike ride in Falmouth and watched the sun set. Ahh, the simple pleasures! Today, my dad & Linda are celebrating together, so it seemed appropriate that we feature a couple of photos of them enjoying time together! We love you guys!!

Last year we had the pleasure of photographing the fabulous Boston wedding of the seriously adorable duo…Michelle & Dan. These two lovebirds quickly jumped into family life and the result is their crazy-beautiful little girl, Mackenzie, who has the most happy, friendly, smiley little spirit. We had such a blast with her and it was no surprise because we had the same experience with her parents when we first photographed them!

Dan & Michelle are such happy, loving, fun, warm, down-to-earth people and it’s obvious their sweet little apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

We met our friends a few weeks ago at one of our favorite Falmouth beaches, where we also happened to photograph their engagement session almost two years earlier. It was like coming full circle for us, only this time around was even better because Mackenzie was there too.

Here are some of our favorite photos from our time together:

Meet Mackenzie…is she sweet or what? We adore this little lovebug!

Getting snuggle time from daddy…oh the joy!

It’s funny…Mackenzie was very interactive throughout our session, but she took just a quick break to get some lovin’ and reassurance from her mom. I love this photo…I love how Michelle’s hair is blowing in the wind, how she has her hand on Mackenzie’s head, but mostly I love that you can see in Mackenzie’s eyes how safe and loved she feels and that there is no where she would rather be in that moment than right where she is. If you’re truly blessed, your life is an accumulation of moments just like these.

Meet the Family… Michelle, Dan & Mackenzie. Seriously, could they be any cuter? And I tell ya, it’s rare that you get a one year old sitting that comfortably and contently for a photo. Mackenzie was a photographer’s DREAM!!!

Couldn’t you just eat them up?

Laughing with mommy as daddy makes some funny faces off camera…

Check out these baby blues….Move over Gerber Baby, there’s a new cutie in town and her name is Mackenzie!

Getting a helping hand, Mackenzie practices her walk….What I love most about this photo is Mackenzie’s little pointy finger as she holds her mom’s hand. It’s just precious to me!! Ohhh, and that little whispy curl of hair on the back of Mackenzie’s sweet little neck! LOVE IT!!!

And here mommy helps her take a few steps toward daddy….check out the happy determination in her eyes and the serious drool on her chin. If only every moment of life could be filled with that much simple joy!!!

I see you….

Playing a little peek-a-boo…

Mackenzie seems to love the camera almost as much as it loves her. Here she turns around to see where Andy & I are as she heads to check out the other side of the beach with mommy & daddy in her new Birthday outfit. I call this one, “Are You coming?” Simply Precious!!!! Don’t you think?

I know we’ve put a lot of photos of Mackenzie’s blue eyes in this post, but I couldn’t resist one more…especially in her new birthday outfit.

And finally….The many faces of Mackenzie. Be prepared for some oohs and aaaahhhs…it doesn’t get much cuter than this!!! It’s tough to pick, but if I had to choose my favorite shot from the below collage it would be the pout face in the bottom left. Andy’s is the eyelash shot with the smile, right side, third down. Which is your favorite Mackenzie face?

Big thanks to Michelle & Dan for continuing to trust us to capture your most precious life moments. It was so great to see you both again and to finally meet Mackenzie. You two sure do make beautiful babies. Mackenzie is such a lovey!!!! We hope to do this with all of you again next summer, when Mackenzie is walking and talking and really showing off that sweet little personality of hers! Thanks again for a fabulous afternoon!!! We love you guys! xo Christine & Andy

Emily & Larry wanted their wedding to not only be a celebration of their love, but also a reflection of who they are as a couple and the things that are most important to them. But, more than that, they wanted to share their day with the people closest to them in a way that wasn’t as much about tradition or formalities as it was about having a REALLY good time!

Their ceremony was held at Holy Trinity Church in Harwich and their reception immediately followed at Clancy’s Fish n’ Chips in Dennis. They both spend a lot of time there and are good friends with the owners, so it only seemed fitting that this should be where they celebrate such a happy time in their lives.

It was obvious that a lot of time, energy and thought went into all of the little touches they put together to make their wedding day special and so it was!

One of the coolest things they did was to hold a raffle. They gave all of their guests raffle tickets and asked them to choose one of several possible prizes. The prizes involved activities that were among Emily & Larry’s favorite things…a summer Sox game, dinner and tickets to a show (featuring one of their favorite Country singers Pat Green) or the very creative Sunday Funday prize, which involved gift certificates to some of their favorite places to hang out on a Sunday evening on the Cape. And the best part of the prize was that the winners got to enjoy these activities with Larry & Emily. What a very cool and thoughtful idea. We loved it! (We actually considered slipping our names into the pot, but thought that might be a tad cheeky! Just a tad!)

It was an incredible day and everyone seemed to really have a blast. Here are a few of our favorite moments from the day:

In her gold Manolo Blahniks and stunning white silk gown, Emily looked like the perfect bride. It was at once elegant and still Capey.

Emily & her girls…I LOVE green for bridesmaids dresses. It’s been a popular color this year, but these dresses rank as some of my favorites of the year. I just love the neckline. So cute!

Larry & his boys…The guys wore very hip gray wool suits…loved them!

Larry is the biggest goofball ever…in the best kind of way…but check out how hot he is here! Hottie!!!

It’s one of those epic life moments…just before you walk down the aisle when every emotion rushes through you in a flash. Do I cry? Do I laugh? It all happens so fast, but the feelings linger and eventually become treasured memories of a moment in time. I live for those moments…

Lovely Holy Trinity. It’s definitely got a 70s vibe…and we like that!!

The symbolism of the wedding bands always seem to strike a chord with newly married couples. You’ve been planning your wedding for over a year. You likely know the person you’re marrying for many years and yet, it’s not until that metal band is snuggly on your finger that the realization hits you, “We did it. We’re married and we’re a team forever.” It is such a cool feeling!

One of the best parts of Holy Trinity is the tiny stone chapel out back. With it’s large wooden doors and colorful garden…it’s an awesome spot for photos.

The happy couple…

The question of whether to do a receiving line often comes up when planning a church wedding. We say, if you have the time (and plan on at least 40 minutes for 120 people) a receiving line can be a great opportunity for some nice candid portraits. People are generally catching up with old friends and sometimes you can catch some really genuine moments. Here are a couple of sweet shots from Emily & Larry’s receiving line.

Larry’s sister Liz. Is she adorable or what?

Friends of Emily & Larry share a little love when they think no one is looking….Gotcha Cuties!!!

Larry kicks back with his friends and enjoys a good cigar at the end of a fabulous day…

And here are a few of the fabulous little touches Emily & Larry put together for their friends and families:

Emily & Larry…thank you both so much for inviting us to share in special time in your lives. It is obvious that you two love each other very much and that you place great value on the time you spend with each other and with your friends and family doing the things you love. You two are wonderful and inspire us to take more time for each other. It’s easy to get caught up in our busy lives, but there is nothing more important than making the most of our time with the ones we love.

You guys rock and we can’t wait to see you both again! And if you ever need company on one of your Sunday Fundays….you know where to find us!

Love & hugs, Chris & Andy xo