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    We document vibrant, creative and fun weddings throughout New England & beyond.
    Proud to be a LGBTQ+ women-owned business 🏳️‍🌈

    Let’s talk about winter weddings for a second, bec Let’s talk about winter weddings for a second, because we don’t think they get nearly enough credit.

And with what was *hopefully* the last snowfall of the season last week, we think it’s the perfect time to jump back into how much we adore off-season celebrations 😍

We wrote a whole blog post on them, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Here’s a little recap of why we love them:

- The coziness and atmosphere is unmatched! The candles, the fires, the intimate feel of all your favorite people gathered close indoors. It’s truly something special. 

- The decor possibilities are downright dreamy!! Deep, rich colors, like burgundy, emerald, navy, and plum that would feel heavy in summer feel absolutely perfect against a winter backdrop. Lush greenery, berries, pinecones, candles everywhere, velvet textures, metallic accents, twinkly lights… the options are endless and they all have a warmth and richness that photographs beautifully!

- The peak season stress just melts away. If you’ve been stressing about locking down your dream venue or your first-choice vendors because everything books up over a year ahead of time, a winter date might open up options you didn’t realize you had!

Curious about the pitfalls of a winter wedding, and how to avoid them? Go read the full blog post, the link is in our profile ❄️

Planning a winter wedding and want to talk through what it might look like – timeline, lighting, what venues tend to work well, what to think about – we would genuinely love that conversation. We’ve photographed winter weddings in all kinds of conditions and we can’t wait to help you plan yours! 

#winterweddings #winterweddinginspiration #winterwedding #nhwinterwedding #cozyweddingvibes #solarephotos #weddingphotographytips
    Venue Spotlight — Mayfair Farm Mayfair Farm in H Venue Spotlight — Mayfair Farm 

Mayfair Farm in Harrisville, NH is a perfect blend of rustic and modern, from their hilltop ceremony spot, rolling fields and flowers, to their big, bright barn, there are so many beautiful spots for photos. 

Mayfair Farm is one of those venues where we don’t have to hunt for good spots—they’re kind of just everywhere.

It’s the kind of place where we can wander for 10–15 minutes and come back with a full set of solid portraits without pulling you away from your own wedding for half the night. And when sunset hits, it just… works. 

We’re biased, but it might just be our favorite NH wedding venue for relaxed and rustic couples 🌿

#mayfairfarm #mayfairfarmwedding #rusticwedding #NHWeddingPhotographer #NewEnglandWeddings #WeddingPhotography #nhfarmwedding #solarephotos
    Let’s talk about First Looks on your wedding day. Let’s talk about First Looks on your wedding day. What are they? Should you do one? What are the advantages of seeing one another before the ceremony?

There’s something so special about sharing a private moment together before the ceremony. A First Look can calm nerves, give you extra time for photos, and let you truly soak in the moment without a crowd.

But it’s not for everyone. Some couples love the tradition of seeing each other for the first time at the aisle.

At the end of the day, it’s all about what feels right for you.

We wrote a whole blog post on everything you need to know—link in our profile!

Married couples, did you do a first look? Tell us what you loved about it!!

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    Moments > Perfection We capture the laughter, the Moments > Perfection 
We capture the laughter, the tears, the glances… the real stuff that lasts forever. 

Those special, unscripted moments are what we live for as documentary wedding photographers 😍

#documentaryweddingphotographer #documentaryweddingphotography #nhweddingphotographer #newhapshirewedding #nhweddingphotos #nhweddingphotography #nhwedding #nhweddings #nhelopement
    It was so great being back at @woodstockinnbrewery It was so great being back at @woodstockinnbrewery for Jess & Chelsey’s wedding in November! 

Releasing a clients gallery is one of the most exciting post-wedding moments for us!!

“THESE PHOTOS 😍 Thank you a million times, these are so beautiful! We love them”

So happy we could help capture your day ❤️

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    We ended our 2025 season with Sammy & Taymour 💕 # We ended our 2025 season with Sammy & Taymour 💕

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