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Girl Anachronism

birch — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:43:27 +0000

“She may be young but she only likes old things and modern music it ain’t to her taste. She loves the natural light, captured in black and white…” -Ben Gibbard

The above images are the results of a senior photo shoot Taylor and I did with my Daughter Maddie, who as you have seen has a style all her own. The session took place this past December in New Hampshire and in Brattleboro, Vermont at the Latchis Hotel and Theater. We would like to thank the Latchis’ staff for graciously allowing us to use their beautiful theatre! We are extremely proud of these images and they are most representative of our style and the direction we wish to continue in :) -K&Tay

Married! Thomas + Denaie

birch — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:41:32 +0000

As we anxiously await the spring-heralding shout-out of the peepers here in NH, we share a wedding from the other end of this winter, Thomas and Denaie. Their whole lovely day took place in Wolfeboro, NH at the Wolfeboro Inn. The weather huffed and puffed but ultimately, it held off and allowed for a beautiful outdoor ceremony. We are very happy to share it, especially with Thomas and Denaie. They were one of our most enthusiastic couples of last year, and we hope it brings back some great memories!! Here are some of our favs…

a day in the wood {family lifestyle photographers}

birch — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:24:29 +0000

A few months ago, we got to spend the day with some people we love. It was a good day.

“And if every moment of our lives was cradled softly in the hands of a strange and gentle child, I’d not roll my eyes so.” – James Mercer

Jen & The Boys, Down on the Farm {family lifestyle photography}

birch — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:27:45 +0000

A few months back we had the pleasure of hanging out with Kevin, Jen, Tucker, Wyatt & Luke at their family farm here in the Lakes Region. I’ve known Jen since highschool and it’s so cool to reconnect with past memories and get a chance to photograph people you’ve known for years, documenting a slice of the life they’ve carved out for themselves. What an awesome family that is clearly pretty-much as close as a family can be and cherishing every minute they spend together as the nest starts to thin out a bit :) I’ve driven by the Full Moon Farm for years now, ever since moving to New Hampshire and every time I do it has something beautiful for my eyes whether it be a gorgeous sunset, an inviting sledding hill or even the, “wait-a-minute-was-that-what-I-think-it-was,” sight of an ostrich herd in NH, which they did indeed have a few years back. Thanks guys, for having us. We were so pleased to experience some down-on-the-farm living and preserve some of those swift-running memories for you…may they be at least as sweet as the Farm-brewed maple syrup you sent us home with!

Married! Eric + Ali {nh creative wedding photography}

birch — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:52:21 +0000

When Eric and Alison first contacted us in 2010, Eric told us he loved photography. When we were invited to check out some of his work and did, we were quite impressed, and honored. It’s definitely cool when a photography aficionado appreciates your work to the point of entrusting you with capturing one of the most important days of their life. It’s hard to believe that it’s been well over a year now since the first time we got to hang out with Eric & Ali while shooting their engagement session in the Squam Lake area. That was such a good time we knew their wedding at the Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua, New Hampshire would be pretty amazing and it was in more ways than one! When we arrived I (Kerry) got to chase the guys around during their spirited game of touch football. I knew I was doing my job getting into the heart of the action when during one play I deflected a pass with my head. That’s right, the ball bounced right off my noggin! The excitement didn’t stop there however…as you’ll see the outdoor ceremony was ‘punctuated’ with a torrential downpour. That had no effect whatsoever on the joy and emotion of the day and we all were well rewarded with a double rainbow right after the ceremony! When does that ever happen?? We’re so glad we were able to capture this and many other moments for Eric & Ali and their friends and family (tho’ I wasn’t quite able to come up with a shot of the football rebounding off my cranium…) Of course, the double rainbow was completely fitting for these two, it’s pretty easy to see they’ll be making the most of whatever comes their way for a long, long time :)

Married (twice)! Keri + Mohan {Indian-American Wedding Photography}

birch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:54:11 +0000

I don’t think one could truly convey the superlatively beautiful nature of a Hindu wedding ceremony! You kinda’ have to be there. And we were…and we’ll never forget it. Keri and Mo began their 12+ hour wedding festivities with a Hindu ceremony. Something we found really endearing was how “family-centric” it was. Everyone was up there, mothers and fathers and brothers and cousins and uncles…and everyone had a part. There were fires, coconuts, blessings and lots of rice throwing! Almost everything has symbolic significance and there is so much love, which we were happy to be in the midst of. :)

Following the morning’s ceremony was an Indian luncheon and then everyone regrouped for Part II! The evening ceremony was at the beautiful Castle in the Clouds in Moultonboro, NH. The weather was less than stellar but everyone seemed to take it well and remain in good spirits. Happily, the rain even broke long enough for us to sneak in some portraits before the ceremony!

Undoubtedly, this is one of the most visually stunning weddings we have witnessed but also so heartily comprised of good, happy, in love people! We never get sick of that. Keri and Mo, you are of the wonderfulest kind! Thank you for sharing your day with us. Thank you also for sharing your beautiful families and your Chicken Tikka Masala! We hope you enjoy the recap. ;)

*Many expressions of amazement to 1. Mindy Rossignol of Private Weddings and Events for the most beautiful execution and planning! Wow. 2. Emily Herzig Floral Studio. Probably the most incredible arrangements I’ve ever seen. If you’re in need of either, these women are amazing!

Married! Sean + Emily, Part II

birch — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:52:08 +0000

Part II of Sean & Emily’s woodland wedding adventure (Check out Part I here…) kicks in as they finish up their First Look couple’s portraits and get down to the business of getting married! The lakeside ceremony was beautiful with plenty of smiles, laughs and poignancy. The vintage summer camp vibe was carried out to perfection and the food was amazing (major kudos to Windy Fields Farm for their emphasis on local harvest foods)! Being a part of such a special day in the lives of 2 people in such an ‘organic’ locale was not lost on us. We loved it! We hope Part II completes the picture for you…

Married! Sean + Emily

birch — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:23:47 +0000

This is Emily and Sean’s magical and wondrous wedding day! So wondrous, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one post. So, today we will share Part I. We are almost disturbingly excited about this.
Truly, Emily and Sean’s wedding was one of the most beautiful weddings we have been to. It was beautiful in its simplicity and its inclusion of natural things. Emily and Sean put together so many details by themselves and with the help of friends. We met up with them at the camp a couple weeks before the wedding to get familiar with the surroundings and get a feel for how the day would flow. I remember walking around with Emily and a distinct feeling of pure joy as she described her plans of mason jars and burlap (among many other lovely things). The land was so beautiful….ferns and tall pines and that great balsam smell. A good place to be married.
We’re very well aware what a gift it is to meet truly good folks like E&S and that’s what they are. They’re like presents in the form of people and I’m sure all of their friends and family feel that way. It was a privilege to share their day with them! And lastly, I would like to say a little something about Sean and Emily’s green sofa, which I will continue to covet. Way to go guys. ;)

Part I…..

Married! Kristin + Fraser {creative nh wedding photography}

birch — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:29:25 +0000

Of all things that could be considered a close call, sneaking a wedding in before an impending hurricane is up there. Whatever fortuitous circumstances led to it, Fraser and Kristin decided to have their wedding, which was held at the lovely Church Landing in Meredith, NH on a Friday…thus narrowly escaping the winds of Irene. Actually, here in the NH, we didn’t experience as much wrath as others but for the sake of the story and to further emphasize Fraser and Kristin’s impeccable timing, we’re going with complete, cows-in-the-trees destruction. Whew…good call guys! ;)

We had been looking forward to their wedding for a long time and were so excited to be working with such interesting and great people! They are both deeply committed to the environment and sustainability and have chosen careers that put them in the front lines. Very admirable indeed. And they’re pretty cute, too. The wedding was, of course, beautiful and we were so impressed by all the details and hard work contributed by all involved. We were also enamored with all their friends and family which reminded us that it’s not a bad gig, being in the company of such fine and friendly people all the time. We hope that we were able to tell their story well through the following photographs and convey even a microcosm of the great love that day. There is a line in an Ani DiFranco song that goes: “It took me too long to realize that I don’t take good pictures ’cause I have the kind of beauty that moves.” Though I’m sure we could all agree that Kristin and Fraser are quite photogenic, I do believe it’s hard to capture the real life beauty of anything and we’re just happy we got to witness it. Congratulations guys and I’m sorry, but I hope your love has a ridiculously huge footprint! ;)

Married! Gregg + Rachel {Odiorne Point/Portsmouth wedding photographers}

birch — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:52:42 +0000

As we contemplate the conclusion of our wedding season, twenty-eleven, one golden thread that was noticeably woven in from start to finish was that of love. “Well, of course, you’re talking about weddings, aren’t you?!” you might say. Yes, it is true love and weddings are definitely no strangers, but I’m sure we’ve all been to weddings that we couldn’t help but mentally speculate as to how long the newlyweds might make it. Am I wrong, here? So we are beyond thrilled that that thought never reared it’s ugly head at any of this season’s weddings (or last season, for that matter). Nope, not one. In fact, the quality of love that was on display every single time was of the finest vintage…and had stood the test of time. As artists who feed off real emotion, that’s a very welcomed component to a wedding shoot. Which brings us to Gregg & Rachel. If we had to choose one word to describe their very obvious love for each other, it would be FUN. Yep, FUN love. As far as we’re concerned, starting right where they left off from our Portsmouth engagement session earlier this year. It became apparent to us right off the bat that G&R took the opportunity to just have fun with each element of their wedding day. From getting ready in-town Portsmouth, their First Look at Odiorne State Park in Rye, New Hampshire, to their ceremony at the historic Moffat-Ladd House and beyond, their fun-love was in full effect, and contagious! As you would expect, this translated to a very laid-back and awesome to work with couple. We think you’ll see what we mean… Gregg & Rachel, it was an honor and a pleasure to be entrusted with documenting such a fine—fun—love, and we trust that that love will serve you both for a very, VERY long time! :)