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As a wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing love stories all over Vermont, but few venues light me up quite like The Barn at Smuggler’s Notch. Tucked away on the stunning Dodge Farm in Jeffersonville, just outside Burlington, this venue is an...

Over our 20+ years of photographing Vermont weddings, The Old Lantern has truly become one of our favorite venues. We've witnessed couples get married here in every style of wedding you can imagine. The owners and their team do such an incredible job making everybody...

In today’s wedding photography world, where vibrant colors and crisp details dominate, sepia-toned photographs offer a striking contrast. This classic and timeless style continues to be a favorite choice for many photographers, adding a unique charm and depth to...

When it comes to designing a wedding album, the photographer’s role extends beyond capturing beautiful moments. It involves a thoughtful selection of images that not only represent the essence of the day but also create a dynamic visual narrative. My artistic approach...

I am loving this engagement session with Amanda and Quinn! Often the more difficult shoots yield the best results. Not only was it super cold at about 10 degrees, it was also windy, and the lighting was super gloomy. Of course I thrive in bad lighting, thanks to great...

Let's take a look at some of the creative effects that I like to use, and explore how they can take an ordinary photo and make it magic! Bokeh, derived from the Japanese word "boke," meaning "blur," refers to the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in an...

Backlit lighting in photography occurs when the light source is positioned behind the subject, creating a dramatic effect that highlights the contours and edges of the subject. This technique is often used to emphasize shapes and silhouettes, resulting in striking and...

I love sunny days! Give me a camera and I can produce magic! I have developed a technique that takes bright harsh sunlight and transforms it into lovely dramatic light. It takes no extra equipment other then a small reflector and a watchful eye. Using the sun as a...

The photographer is one of the most important aspects of the wedding day. You are with your photographer the entire day, and often the photographers run much of the show. It is a good idea to meet during the interview process, to see if your personalities mesh nicely....

I have always liked using different angles to create impact at a wedding. Sometimes I go low and shoot up, to show a large room or vista. Often I am on my belly doing this, or using a tripod, as my tripod goes right down to the ground. Rarely do I do this at a...