Ode Spring / sneak

So much has been going on work-wise that it's been hard to keep up with the blogging end of things...but here are a few snippets from our last shoot with Ode. Kristen Kelly the owner of Ode did all of the merchandising and styling and Jenessa Cintron did the amazing make-up. Last but not least I am so proud of Tat our model...she did a BANG UP job modeling everything and working with us. Her movement and expressions were just really right on for the tone we wanted to set. She is SO great to work with!!!

Happy Chocolate Bunny Day

Into the Hothouse: Ode Spring 2011

Sarah + Juan

Love these two! Sarah and Juan both wanted LOTS of color in their photographs so we drove around to any pop of color I found around Greenfield. I love the before and after shots of the pretty river and snow scene...Sarah and Juan taking over the place....
Can't wait until their ceremony this August!

Stoneleigh Burnham School: Winter wonderland

Saturday morning I spent 20 minutes photographing a dressage show at this magical place. There was already a photographer inside taking pictures and two's a crowd, so I chose to go outside and spend a few moments with the students there taking care of the horses and getting them ready for show. Check out the one chestnut colored horse with the sweet shave and lightning bolt...

FRIDAY!!!!!! space is the place

NOT your average holiday event...that's one thing for sure. RED + GREEN...how boring! This is how we do holiday sparkle.....
Dre Rawlings from Tiny Crush Society + Chattman Photography are the featured artists for Art Night Out in Northampton at ODE boutique this Friday night from 7:00 pm -9:00pm. Swing by before your company's holiday party or on your way to drinks / dinner. Come grab a glass of wine, browse Kristin's gorgeous, well collected shop and buy presents for yourself ( oops I mean others), and say hello to us! Lots of eyecandy to be behold!!!!!!!

Christmas in November...

who is at the door? it's the postman with my Madison + Grow wallpaper!!!! whoohooo!!!!


me coveting.



i think it looks great with all the colors + textures found in my dining room (aka client meeting room when the porch is too cold).





Boris agrees.

This is why people hire us...

Epically beautiful pictures. (granted I had a gorgeous couple...but the beam of light!!! come on it's just too perfect). I was looking for the perfect light and I found it. That's what I do...look for light.
Oh yeah, there's lots more and they get better but they are for the happy couples eyes only for the time being.

ODE. : BEST new boutique in NOHO

Seriously. Every other place in downtown Northampton pales in comparison to owner Kristin Kelly's collection of Frye booties and shoes, cashmere wraps, the perfect black jeggings, amazing cocktail dresses, and cool local designers like TINY crush...the list could go on and on. She also features local artists every other Friday with a full on reception and party because she is a lover of the arts and enjoys connecting with the community. LOVE that.
Kristin herself is like her own best advertisement come to life. She has impeccable taste, is gorgeous, and will totally work with all of her customers to find them the perfect piece whatever occasion it may be. And she is a major sweetheart to boot. It's almost like having your own personal shopping expert. She also will hook you up with alterations so what you buy there fits perfectly. Did I mention her store makes me feel like I'm walking into SOHO Barney's? Ahhh, the good ole NY days....
Anyway, I feel so lucky and totally excited to have her as a client. I sense many amazing future shoots to come...
Here's one little sneak peak of a shot we did this past weekend...

Greenfield sugar crash...

Our pre- Halloween trick or treating festival in downtown Greenfield took place yesterday. On the way there I was enjoying watching people cruising through neighborhoods where there was no reference of it being Halloween except for their weird homemade costumes. Almost as if it's just another normal day and "oh I decided to wear my dracula cape fashioned of a black garbage bag and pair it with this tinfoil mask." The funny thing being that this kinda scene is not THAT unheard of happening on a regular day in Greenfield, which I find both entertaining and creepy simultaneously.
Miles couldn't get into his ghost pirate outfit and out the door fast enough. No time for his fake teeth, eye patch, and white face paint. He now has full understanding of what Halloween is all about : THE CANDY. We strolled around and met up with his good friend Jake who had this amazing homemade bat cape on. Look for our family portrait on the real Halloween...I think I'm going to be some sort of sea witch in lieu of the pirate / sea theme Miles has going on . :)

Roadside attraction...Sarah + Sean

One thing that makes me really adore the engagement shoot sessions is the fact that we get introduced to all these favorite little places of couples that we never would have seen or experienced if not for them! Sarah and Sean took us to their special place hidden deep in the Brattleboro countryside...windy dirt roads, old barns, rock wall ruins, and an old fashioned covered bridge....dreamy! These two really were amazing models and brought so many ideas to their shoot. Despite the fact that I had completely lost my voice 1/2 hour into the shoot + our huge balloon cluster flew away (hilarious) the pictures came out pretty amazing! I am so happy to have gotten to know them + can't wait to shoot their wedding in North Adams next September!