Monthly Archives: August 2010

Laudholm Farm: Sheri and David

There’s really only one word to describe Sheri— bombshell. This “genetically blessed” bride, as her sister called her during the wedding toast,  is hard to take your eyes off of with her amazing physique, her statuesque height and killer blue eyes.  (And ladies, I’d love to give you a reason to dislike her, but she is absolutely lovely.) A perfect package, if you will, of brains, energy, warmth and caring. She makes a great friend. David considers himself the luckiest man alive. And why wouldn’t he? The two met on Match.com and fell in love completely. The super-duper cool David, a dentist and entrepreneur, found so much in common with Sheri. Both enjoy business, travel and surfing — a wonderful combination of work and play! The dynamic duo are obviously best friends too— love to see that! Their lively spirits made for gorgeous images at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine. (This couple has been a blast to work with … you may remember their engagement session earlier this year.) Guys, it has been my pleasure to be part of your wedding story. Take a look at this incredible event! Enjoy!

David and Sheri having fun together during portraits.

Sheri… gorgeous.Sheri’s hair was so nice with a flower to set off her look.

Here’s a  sign of the times. David sends Sheri’s Dad a text message before the service. We were all crying at David’s heartfelt message— see below.

David’s text read: “Pete, I want you to know that I am always going to take care of Sheri. I’ll keep her safe and love her…” Love the girls blotting their eyes behind!

Sheri and her  Dad in a classic Woody car head to the church.Sheri and Pete make their way down the isle together.I’d like to say this is a look of love, but I think it is a look of “behave” to David during the service.The couple lights their unity candle. The mass was very nice.Married!Sheri talks to guest out the window of the woody car after the service.Tables were done in navy and pink.The couple at the beach. Love the reflection here.Love the feet too.This is an infra red piece I worked up for them just for fun.The seating cards carried the Maine seaside theme through.Flip flops encourage the ladies to get comfy.

Their rings.

Sheri looking Greek goddess like!

Love these pictures… this is how much fun Sheri and David are as a couple. Their friends and family were really great too.The surfers went for a very cool cake topper. So cute!Sheri and her Dad Pete dance together. The band was amazing!Food by Kitchen Chicks. Fabulous and pretty!Sheri gets fed cake by David. He can be a bit mischievous.

Both David and Sheri love to get down.Love this picture. There was really nice color for me to capture at this wedding.

Guests packed the dancefloor!The wedding tent after dark. What a beautiful couple and wedding. Sheri and David, I adore you and wish you all the best! I know we’ll stay friends as the years go by!

Credits:

Maine wedding photography: Beth, Blush Imagery


Brian on Photoshelter

That’s right baby! That’s my fine husband, Brian Fitzgerald, featured on Photoshelter for his commercial work with Fitzgerald Photo. You go boyeeee!

Pineland Farms: Ashley and Greg

Ashley and Greg were married at the castle-like All Souls Chapel in Poland Springs, Maine with a reception at Pineland Farm in New Gloucester, Maine. It was a warm Sunday afternoon event that was perfect for the romantic, fairy tale day Ashley designed.  Ashley originally peeked my interest when she hired me as she described her love for art and the vision for her wedding day. It would be a vintage “English garden, dusty pinks, tea cups, tea kettles, and a little Alice In Wonderland” all rolled up. And it was just that! The details of this wedding were so well done. Special thanks to Judy at Flora Fauna who’s floral designs really captured Ashley’s vision. Ashley and Greg, here’s hoping your fairy tale day is the start of a beautiful, very real life. Enjoy!

Greg & Ashley at Pineland Farms.

Greg and Ashley at All Souls Chapell. Very Fairy Tale Yesteryear… love this portrait!
This year I have been recaptured by churches… just can’t get enough of the traditional elegance it adds to a wedding day. Love working the light in them as well. Although typically dark, churches can really show off your ambient light skills shine as a photographer. 

Married! Ashley and Greg are a pretty soft spoken couple, but they surely handled being the spotlight like pros.Love this flower girl look. Isn’t that so beautiful!

Rings in their garden.

After their first dance, Ashley and Greg linger to part. Love the hands sliding away from each other and the light on Ashley. Just a nice subtle moment. 

Such nice work throughout by Judy of Flora Fauna! Look at this! Fabulous! All the centerpieces were different in different silver, crystal and generally vintage pieces.Lovely cake – seriously demanded the attention of the crowd –  by European Bakery.

Ashley and Greg kiss after cutting the cake. So sweet.
Ashley wanted to do some creative images with balloons just for fun. So she had a few waiting for us at Pineland Farms for a handful of portraits. I got some very nice stuff, of course, but this is my favorite image. The balloons were all over the place in the wind. It was actually pretty difficult, but we were having so much fun and cracking up!  I enjoy the natural vibe of this shot as Ashley tries to wrangle those bubbly divas! Very fun.
Congrats Ashley and Greg! So happy to have been there for this moment and the day! All my love, Beth

Credits:

Stepheney Collins, Blush Imagery Intern

Special note from Beth: Stepheney has exceeded our expectations here at Blush. So much so that in fact … I’ve asked her to stay on with us to head a very important project set to release this October. Steph’s skills in marketing, writing and a passion for photography proved too much for us to let her go. We expect great things for her here as she starts a new phase with our company. You’ve been a wonderful intern, lady!

Being an intern at Blush does not involve fetching coffee or making endless photocopies. Nope. It does involve shooting different assignments and having an absolute blast. Fred and Frodo, the Fitzgerald’s lovely roly poly pugs were my first assignment. 2 hours and 600 pictures later, I was able to tell the story of a day in the life of a pug. My second assignment, motion, was also amazing to shoot. I picked the Urban Epic Triathlon and experienced two of my favorite things at once: athleticism and photography, all in one place. I left that event feeling deeply inspired, ready to do a triathlon myself and super excited to tell my motion story.


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Spring Hill of Maine: Christina and Joe

All photos by Blush Associate Photographer, Brian.

Christina and Joe were married at Spring Hill in South Berwick–a beautiful day perfect for their ceremony, perched atop a hill overlooking the river. I knew immediately that this wasn’t going to be a typical wedding.  All the groomsmen in Christina and Joe wedding wore tan suits, ties, sunglasses and…sandals.   All except Joe’s dad, Roger–he opted for his trademark cowboy boots. It goes without saying that Christina looked beautiful, surrounded by family and her friends.  And Joe was a class act.  Everyone was so much fun despite the hot, humid weather.  Later, after Christina surprised Joe with an exceptionally well-done cake decorated like Boston’s Fenway Park, the couple took a stroll down to the river just as the sun sank below the horizon.  It was a welcome break from the formal part of the ceremonies and when we returned, the couple and family got down and boogied: sandals, boots and all.

Take a peek:

Christina and Joe at Spring Hill in Berwick, Maine.

Christina’s wedding dress.

Christina looks at her bouquet by florist Lyndsey Loring.

Joe’s mother helps him get his flower on.

The guys wore sandals for the July event… except Joe’s dad, Roger, who was sporting his trademark cowboy boots.

Very cool, fun centerpiece!

The guys also rocked shades for the service.Ring bearer, Eli, bravely gets down the isle with his shell. So cute!

Love the look on Christina’s face as she meets Joe at the top of the isle.Christina and Joe’s sand service with sand fresh off the Maine coast.

Married! (And their future is so bright … wait for it …. they had to wear shades.)

This was very cool… Great cake with quintessential Maine Adirondack chair. Best part … are those litte footprints in the sand.Sandal thank you cards carry Christina’s theme throughout the wedding.Joe holds onto his Christina.Joe steals a kiss at the last note of the dance!Christina and Joe during sunset at Spring Hill.Love this image of the couple in black and white along the river at Spring Hill.

The crowd does wild for Joe’s groom cake. Christina surprised him with this Boston Red Sox Fenway Park cake last minute.Check out the inside… there’s sprinkle people.Last dance…. Joe twirls Christina around. We loved having you Christina and Joe in our 2010 season. You were a fabulous couple for us to work with! Love, Beth & Brian.

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