The JC3 Blog

Sister Katy!

2011-11-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

About a month ago, I posted some photos of beautiful Senior, Abby....and yesterday I had some fun snapping her younger sister Katy! It's easy to tell these girls are sisters--here are a few of my favorites...including some little cameo appearances of Pikachu! (a favorite in our house, as well as Katy's!)

Heather & Bruce--Stage left...

2011-10-11T21:42:00.001-07:00

How fun and theatrical this wedding was...the groom works in a theatre, so the bride & groom decided to get married right on stage! The production currently going on was called "All you need in Love"...enough said!

Here are a few hightlights from the day. For a larger selection, visit us on Facebook

How fun and theatrical this wedding was...the groom works in a theatre, so the bride & groom decided to get married right on stage! Here are a few hightlights from the day. For a larger selection, visit us on Facebook

4 Generations of women....

2011-09-28T22:37:00.000-07:00

You may recall one of my earlier posts this year with some adorable baby photos of little Natanya...well she is newest member of a wonderful family that I have had the honor to work with many times in the past. This past weekend, I got to capture the 4 generations of ladies in this family (as well as one little cutie pie great grandson). Here are couple of my favorites...to view a larger selection of highlights--visit us on Facebook !

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Vow Renewal at the Beach

2011-09-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

They say if you want something, send it out to the Universe and it will come back to you...nothing could be more true! How amazing is it that while enjoying time at the beach in Kennebunkport with my husband in honor of our 8th anniversary, I would cross paths with a beautiful couple who were privately renewing their wedding vows on the very same beach! It was like the fates intervened to make sure their special moment recommitting themselves to each other would be captured in photos. I feel honored that I could do this for you Mitch and Randi--all the best to you both!

Sweet Abby - Senior Portraits

2011-08-06T15:25:00.001-07:00

As many of my followers know, I normally photograph weddings and children...but when sweet Abby (babysitter of ours, as well as daughter of a friend!) asked me to take her senior portraits, I was thrilled! We had so much fun, and obviously she made a beautiful subject. For more highlights from her session--visit our Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/JC3-Photography-Studios/185484821476889?ref=ts

Rachel & Joe ~ A wedding in Maine

2011-07-25T19:11:00.001-07:00

Oh my do I love weddings in Maine--especially when the day was as perfect as Rachel & Joe's! What a fun event...and an even more fun couple. From offering comfy flip-flops to all their guests to serving local Maine blueberry pie instead of wedding cake...this was one special party. Here are a few favorites from the day--for a larger selection of highlights from this event--check my JC3 Facebook page-

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Anne & Marty - A wedding at home

2011-07-01T20:02:00.001-07:00

June may have started off rainy...but the clouds parted for this sweet couple a few weeks ago. Congratulations Anne and Marty, it was so much fun photographing your wedding (and what wedding is complete without a champagne fountain and a dog wearing a tuxedo as the ringbearer?) Here are a few favorites from the day--to see a larger collection of wedding Highlights - visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/JC3-Photography-Studios/185484821476889#!/media/set/?set=a.233179353374102.64732.185484821476889

Baby Natanya...first portrait session

2011-06-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome Natanya! You may recall some sweet early maternity photos I posted back in October of mommy Jodie...well here is who was kicking her! I am so happy that Daneil and Jodie brought their new little girl to my studio this past weekend--she's already SO big and definately beautiful. I'll be snapping this little angel again in a few months so stay tuned!

Belinda & Andrew--Arborium E-Session

2011-05-25T16:16:00.000-07:00

Getting Engaged is always happy time--and I love when I get to capture this joy! Belinda and Andrew had me meet them at one of the their favorite special places, the Boston Arborium, to spend some time with them--and from the first snap of my shutter...it was obvious they are one happily in love couple! It was actually almost impossible to capture them NOT smiling...so cute. It was a beautiful spring day, lilacs in full bloom--the perfect time and spot to archive their engagement. Here's some of my favorites from our afternoon together. Congrats you two!

I love these couple of "awkward" photos...the outtakes from trying to get cozy for a photo--Belinda's face says is all! ha!

There's the perfect shot...what a cute couple!

I love this tree--entertwined, just like these to are....and the color was gorgeous!

Gotta say it again...adorable--completely unposed--these guys are just cute!

Belinda's gorgeous antique engagement ring...a family heirloom

What a fun-loving couple!

Make a wish....

If you haven't been already--go visit the Boston Arborium--it's a beautiful place to spend the day!

Fun at 75!

2011-04-11T10:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Henry! I had the fun job of photographing this beloved man's birthday party last week--and I must say, his wife pulled out all the stops...magicians, the Easter Bunny, family flying in from all over the world--it was quite an event! To top it off, I got to hang out with my high school friend, Jodi, and her family (you've seen their family portraits on my blog in the past). Thanks for the referral my dear!

Two Year Old Twins!

2011-02-23T16:18:00.000-08:00

I love when I get to photograph twins...it's so interesting to me to see how similar or different they are...now TWO year old twins are a whole other story! HA! These two adorable siblings actually did a great job at our session - taking full advantage of every toy I have in my studio...and I even got a few of them together, imagine that?! I know their mom, Lessia , will be pleased to finally get some photos of her little ones together (a hard task, as you can imagine) - and she even insisted we include nanny, Ann, in the photo shoot as well--so sweet --here are a few of my favorites from our session:

Sheffield Family-Highlights and Collages

2011-02-20T07:52:00.001-08:00

It was such a joy to mix "business with pleasure" photographing my good friends, the Sheffield Family. I give them kudos for tromping out in the snow -- all in the interest in capturing a true "Winter in New England" portrait! Here are a few highlights, and sample collages that they asked me to create for them. Love you guys!

Family Portrait - January 2010

22x26 Wall Collage

10x20 Lifestyle Collage of Amanda and Dean--such a fun couple!

10x20 Lifestyle collage of boys--Fun in the snow!

Holiday Family Portraits

2010-12-23T12:15:00.000-08:00

Is there anything more joyful & warming than watching a family who is spread out all over the country (actually, some live in Europe!) come together for the holidays? I had such a pleasure last week when I got to photograph this beautiful local Groton family. Even their newest member (just 2 weeks old) was looking bright-eyed and festive. What a fun session. Here are a few of my favorites. Hope these get you in the holiday spirit!

Merry Christmas everyone--JC3

Anne & Chris - a Gibbett Hill Wedding

2010-10-02T01:54:00.000-07:00

As a Groton native...I love it when I get to work a wedding right in my own backyard, so I was thrilled to photograph Anne & Chris's nuptials at Gibbet Hill on Sept 18th! As an added bonus, these two actually welcomed their 1st baby daughter just 2 months ago.

Another fun element of this event was that I finally got to work with my friend Krista Guenin, www.kristaphoto.com who acted as a 2nd shooter for me. I've included some of her shots in this blog post as well...as I love her fun perspectives!

Enjoy these Highlights!

I spent time with Anne and the girls while they got ready, and Krista peeked in on Chris and his guys...I LOVE that she snapped this one of him shaving.

Gibbet Hill is a real working Black Angus farm...so the bride and groom were thrilled that the cows came out for their ceremony.

Another photo by Krista-love the top heavy negative space.

It was tough to find natural light where the bride was getting ready--but as we walked out the back door was able to capture her beautiful profile.

While I focused on bridal portraits, Krista snapped some candids as the guests were arriving. Peek-a-boo!

The father of the bride spies my portrait session with Anne and can't resist...his 3rd (and final) daughter to leave the nest!

A rare photo of me "on the job" - thanks Krista!

The rain held off to allow for a lawn ceremony with picturesque views.

The bride and her proud father...

Krista captured Chris's expression as he sees his bride

Wedding vows shot with a barn view...

...and Krista caught this view from the other side.

Whoo hoo..they did it!

I love this candid photo Krista nabbed of the parents of the bride. So happy!

3...is the magic number.

Little Charlotte is waiting for Mom & Dad after the ceremony. So sweet!

Anne's a new mom and has been working hard--the guys give her a hand

And Chris gets showered in affection from the ladies!

I didn't get to do an E-Session with these guys--love that they used a caricature in the signature mat!

Another of my favorite candids taken by Krista at the reception

Anne & Chris met and are actively involved at the Special Olympics--these bracelets were given to each guest (though the flower girls managed to collect a few more!)

We took the newlyweds out for a stroll to capture some intimate portraits

Barefoot bride in the country...gotta love it

I caught Krista "In the act"...down on the ground getting her signature perspective. *See the photo she snapped below.

Another fairytale wedding comes to a close...never say a cloud filled sky can' be beautiful. Congratulations Anne & Chris!

Marie and Jimmy--Wedding Bliss surrounded by Grandkids!

2010-06-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

Over the Memorial Day holiday...I had the pleasure of photographing Marie and Jimmy's wedding in Grafton, MA. This wedding was "a long time coming", said many...and "all about the grandkids" according to the bride herself--but most of all it celebrated two wonderful people and their love for one another and theif familes! Here are some of my favorites from the day. Congrats!!!

Hilton Head Bliss--Stacey & Nick

2010-04-07T01:54:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the honor and pleasure of photographing one of my dearest childhood friend's wedding. It's obvious these two are blessed as the rainy March weather that has been so constant took a complete break and the sun came out to shine for Nick and Stacey's wedding in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Complete with having their dog, Charlie as the ring bearer/best man--this fun event was filled with great friends, family and lots of dancing! - I feel so lucky to have been asked to be a part of it all! Here are some highlights from the day. Enjoy!

Congratulations Stacey & Nick!!!

Janie & Jack Winter Portrait event

2009-12-05T22:44:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays...I had the pleasure of working with my friends at the Janie & Jack store again. The portrait event was a booming success - over 58 families participated, and I loved meeting and photographing so many adorable kids! Here are a few of my favorites...

Delilah Rose - 6 months ....oh the places she'll go!

2009-12-01T21:33:00.000-08:00

The last time I saw this cute little bundle...she was just 4 weeks old! Now little Delilah is 6 months--and as her favorite book says...oh the places she will go!

Becca & Colin - a Wedding in the Berkshires

2009-11-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

A wedding in the Berkshires...is there anything more ideal in New England? Rebecca and Colin picked a beautiful site and were blessed with a beautiful fall-weather like day! This 250 + wedding was a fun one to be sure, and I thank Doug Levy http://www.doulaslevyphotography.com/ for coming along as my 2nd shooter. He got some really unique shots, some of which I've inluded in this post! Enjoy!

Photo by Doug Levy

Photo by Doug Levy

Lynette & Andrew - Sept 12th Wedding

2009-10-02T18:54:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Lynette & Andrew's wedding out in Concord, MA. The rain sprinkled down some "wedding luck" during the beginning of the day--but by the time we reached the reception, it stopped enough for us to get a few shots outside--walking the beautiful golf course. This crowd was so fun--(dance shots below bear witness to this!) - Here are a few of my favorites from the day:

More Beach Portraits(3) - Honos kids

2009-10-02T10:39:00.000-07:00

Another favorite family from my beach sessions in Marblehead--these girls (Gracie and Kate) are friends of my neices and have so much great energy! They welcomed their little brother Luke just a few months ago--and he is SO obviously the "prince" of the group now!

Beach Portrait Event - (2)-Twins & their families!

2009-09-25T16:48:00.000-07:00

As stated in my previous post...here are some favorites from another family at my beach event. Well...2 families actually, the Orloffs and the Currans! These guys are so awesome...Tracy and Steph are twins (and best friends) who married best friends, Mark and Scott - and now they live right across the street from one another...Add that amazing closeness with four gorgeous kids who all get along and the combo is the ultimate in close family fun in the sun!

Marblehead Beach Portrait Event - (1)-On the rocks

2009-09-25T11:45:00.000-07:00

Over Labor Day weekend, many of you might be aware that I hosted a "Beach Portrait" event up in Marblehead, MA. The weather was beautiful and I got the opportunity to photograph 7 very fun and photogenic families! I am going to be uploading a few favorites from each of the families I had the pleasure to work with. Here are the Cronins...I tried out a few "high saturation filters" with the girls and I love the way they came out!

Little Leo..and family, at long last!

2009-09-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

I was so happy to FINALLY get to meet this little man...one of my wedidng clients, Jen, called me 6months ago to let me know she was having a baby--and booked me to do a family portrait for her mom's 70th at the same time. Though everyone is healthy and happy now--it's been a rough 6 months for this family and after many reschedules--Jen and little Leo (accompanied by her mother, sister-in-law Lynn and Lynn's two adorable kids) made it to my studio for Leo's first portrait session. As we never got a chance to do a "family portrait" for Donna (Jen's mom) - I snapped a few of her with her grandkids - hope they love these like I do!

Here are a few of my favorites.

Sweet Sophia

Lynn and her kids, Sophia and Adam (I haven't seen Adam since I did HIS baby photos almost 3 years ago!)

Adam--getting so big!

Adam's baby collage---see what I mean--oh how quickly they grow!

Could a grandmother be prouder? So impressed she got down on the ground with them all too!

Mother and child...on the other side of the camera

2009-09-11T07:02:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest challenges and joys a photographer has is to take photos of a fellow photographer! My friend Amy Lewis has a child portrait business called "Sitting Pretty Portraits" and recently just had her 2nd child...baby girl Ella. I offered to do a session with her so she got some photos of herself with her girls (such a rarity for us photographers) - and I am so happy with how they came out! Amy is such a beautiful woman...and her girls are equally adorable. Here are a few favorites from our session.

3 Generations of beautiful women...Amy, her mom and Amy's girls Lilly and Ella.

The photo Amy wanted most...sweet sisters. With a VERY active 2year old, this one was a tough one to get--but you'd never know it from this photo...so loving.

I love shooting outdoors--so though we did most of our shoot in the studio, per Amy's request--I had to snap this one of little Ella outside in my garden...Mother Nature's gift.

Sisters...Family...and AuPairs like Family

2009-09-02T20:55:00.000-07:00

Family...is there anything closer? Well at the fun-filled family portrait shoot I did in Marblehead last weekend, I had the pleasure to not only photograph a close family...but one who consider their au pairs family too. So much so that 3 of their past au pairs flew in to visit and were asked to be a part of the family photo! Meryl and her sister Marcie are such great women - and their boys...well--just look at some of the highlights from our shoot and see for yourself. Not only was the Thompson home a gorgeous venue, but it's family members (and their au pairs) are gorgeous too! Gotta love their fun energy too...it's sessions like this that make me love my job!

Summer Vacation Fun

2009-08-25T18:24:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true...even photographers whose busy time is in the summer get to enjoy a few days off during the warm months! A few weeks ago I posted that I did a family portrait shoot down in Nantucket--and got to enjoy a weekend away with my husband Tony too...we had so much fun biking around and relaxing...and then we followed it up by grabbing our boys (Jared-5yrs & Grayson-15mo) and heading up for a week at our cabin on the lake in Northern Maine. It is so peaceful, quiet...SIMPLE up there. All my boys were in heaven..we even took Gray on his first ATV ride! It is a perfect place to unwind from everyday stresses...Here are a few photos from our time away. Hope you have all been enjoying your summer too!

Daniel's Bar Mitzvah...down Abbey Road

2009-08-24T00:57:00.001-07:00

Last weekend I had the wonderful chance to photograph a Bar Mitzvah--my first! While no photography was allowed at the actual ceremony--I met with Daniel and his family for some family portraits ahead of time (his grandparents home in West Newton made for a beautiful backdrop)...and then we took a walk down "Abbey Road" for his Beatles inspired party. The spread was impressive too--complete with a sushi chef. I had so much fun capturing details...
Here are a few highlights - Mazeltov!

A Nantucket Family Portrait - July 30th, 2009

2009-08-07T11:52:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I had the pleasure of not only getting to spend a relaxing weekend on Nantucket, but this was thanks to an old high school friend who contracted me to do her family's portraits during their vacation on the island. Once again, the clouds parted for us--and we ended up having great weather for our end of day beach session. It was SO great to reconnect with Jodi, and meet her family! Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

2009-07-30T14:06:00.000-07:00

It's always so great to photograph friends....I've know the Michalowski family for years and Craigie is my son Jared's friend from BIRTH (our kids even knew each other in the womb....and they were born just 2 weeks apart!) Sassy Sophie is my neice's best friend too--but getting her to smile WITHOUT Lydia around was a fun challenge. After a fun, rowdy session with the kids at their home in Marblehead (yes, a trampoline was involved yet AGAIN) - we headed to the Eastern Yacht club for a few family shots after sunset. Here are some of my favorites! Love you guys!

Siobhan & Will--The clouds part for a July 5th Wedding

2009-07-24T09:09:00.000-07:00

Despite July being one of of the rainiest months on record for Massachussets--the sun came out for Siobhan & Will's wedding, and it was a beautiful event! The Bittersweet Farm was such a picturesque venue...and I had so much fun with this crew as well. I've done baby portraits for the Spidle family in the past (Will's nephews), so it was wonderful to see all my child "models" dressed up to be part of the wedding! Here are a few of my favorites from the day:

From Country Garden to Trampoline...

2009-07-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

Last week I traveled out to Whitman, MA to meet up with a past client who had brought her baby girl into be photographed ...now Jennifer is almost 1 year old, and this time around I got to meet her (camera shy) big brother Joseph. Mom, Melinda has a love for old vintage things...so her country garden was a great setting. Though little Jennifer wasn't shy at all--Joseph was a tough nut to crack--at the end of the session, I convinced him to jump with me and his buddy John on their trampoline..and at last I captured a great SMILE! Sometimes thowing out the rulebook is the best way to go...I'm just glad I have insurance on my camera. :-)

The Bradfords - Child portraits

2009-06-17T20:53:00.000-07:00

Last week I finally got to photograph the newest member of one of my favorite clients. Michelle and Craig were one of my first wedding clients--and it doesn't get much better than them! I'm honored that they come back to me year after year to have me capture their children and family as they grow... Beautiful little Keira will turn One in July--but it seems like yesterday I was shooting her big brother, Sean's baby portraits!

We started off in my studio as we weren't sure about the weather--but the rain stayed away long enough to get some fun shots outside in the garden too. I broke out my newest prop...an antique wheelbarrel I got up in Maine...so of course I had to play around with some "vintage" effects as well!

GDS Soccer--Spring Season ends

2009-06-08T23:14:00.000-07:00

What says "Spring" more than little kids playing soccer?! My son Jared joined the GDS "U6" League this year..his first introduction to team sports. It was so invigorating (and yes, a bit frustrating!) to watch 4 & 5 year olds honing their newly learned soccer skills. So much so, I couldn't resist pulling out my camera to capture some of these quintessential childhood moments.

As a special gift to the players, I framed action shots of each of them and presented them at their award ceremony. The smiles of pride remind me of why I love my job! Sigh...I guess I am a soccer mom in the making!

Baby Arrival! Welcome Caeden...

2009-05-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

Storks are in the air evidently....right after my last newborn shoot, I got a call about 2 other new little ones that were born within days - Jessica and Kevin were so excited to get photos of their new bundle, Caeden Charles Roy. Upon arriving at their home, I loved their entrance way and felt it was a perfect way to start off our shoot - "Baby arrives on the front step"...enjoy these highlights from our shoot. Can't wait to see how much this sweeties changes over the coming year!

First Haircuts & Photos for Ella

2009-05-12T22:08:00.000-07:00

In addition to a fun portrait shoot for "sweet & serious" little Ella, I was also honored to give her her first haircut too! (Hey, in this economy it's important for photographers to offer more value, right?!)

Ella's mom, Jayna, has a love of photography herself...so it was fun to be able to capture her very active little 2 year old as we all enjoyed the beautiful spring weather Groton gave us last week. Happy Mother's Day everyone!

Newborn Joy - May 4th 2008

2009-05-08T10:29:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of the week I had the wonderful job of photographing a brand new bundle of joy...just 10 days old! Proud new mom Adrienne and dad, Ryan, of Marblehead MA wanted to make sure to capture little Deliliah before she lost that "brand new baby" look...and specifically requested Black & White fine art style photos. It was a wonderful challenge as I LOVE working in Black & White...and Deliliah was the perfect model for me! Scroll down to see a few of my favorites from our session. As a final parting shot, we got all their other "children" into the mix for a family portrait....Lenny the dog was so sweet and protective of little Deliliah--only wish I'd had more time to do a whole session with the dog/cats and baby! Adrienne & Ryan signed up for my new "Baby's First Year" Package...so look forward to more posts of Deliliah as the year continues!

Janie & Jack - 68 kids in 3 days!

2009-04-28T20:40:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of this month, I took on a fun "Easter" photography event for the Janie & Jack clothing store in Braintree, MA. Given the small store setting, I was limited to just a small high-key backdrop setting...with a few cute props - so it was all about capturing the essence of each child's personality. I only had 20 minutes to work with each client, but over the course of the 3 day promotion we ended up photographing 68 kids-and everyone felt the event was a huge success. It was an amazing, more than a bit chatoic (but hey, that's what I'm good at!) and I met so many adorable kids--many of them I hope to work with again for individual family shoots this summer! Take a look at a few of my favorites.