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Julie & Jeff | Manchester Bath & Tennis Club Wedding

jeningphoto — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:57:10 +0000

I loved Julie and Jeff’s wedding at the Manchester Bath & Tennis Club. It was simple yet bursting with personal touches throughout. They held their ceremony along the beach just outside of the tennis club, where they later had their cocktail hour and reception. The ceremony was incredibly intimate, as they called up both sets of parents and included them in the ceremony, acknowledging their love and support. As part of the cocktail hour they had the Dear Abbeys, Boston University’s fantastic a capella group, come serenade them and their guests. Since they played tennis back in college, we made sure to get some action shots of them with their former teammates! On the dinner tables they had wines with personalized labels as well as favors inside Chinese envelopes as an homage to the Julie’s mother’s side of the family. All of this, with the water right nearby and sunset at their fingertips, made for an incredible night!

Sarah & Sean | Grounds for Sculpture engagement

jeningphoto — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:20:04 +0000

Sarah and I went to high school together, so when we reconnected over Facebook and I found out that she wanted me to be her wedding photographer, I was so honored! We met up again a few months ago in one of her favorite places–Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. It’s a contemporary sculpture park with beautifully landscaped grounds. I couldn’t have thought of a more unique and fun location to catch up with her, get to know Sean, and make some lovely images of them together! I’m so glad Sarah introduced me to the park, and though it’s a ways away from Boston, I hope to visit there again soon.

I’ll be shooting Sarah and Sean’s wedding this August and can’t be more excited! Here are a few of my favorites from their engagement session…

Oahu & Hawaii Island

jeningphoto — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:54:25 +0000

I consider myself very lucky to know special people in Honolulu whom I can visit and ring in the new year with (for the second year in a row!). This time I had a week on Oahu and then made my way over to the Big Island for a few days. The time was spent kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hiking across craters and lava flows, exploring black and white sand beaches, watching numerous sunsets (including one ABOVE the clouds!), stargazing, and taking in the sunshine and oh-so-many incredible views. Such an amazing way to welcome 2012!

2011 Weddings and Engagements

jeningphoto — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:30:28 +0000

2011 has been a special year for many reasons, but one that makes it most memorable for me is that I went from shooting weddings part-time to being a full-time wedding photographer. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without all of the wonderful couples that I’ve had the chance to work with on their engagements and weddings. Thank you so much for your trust in my work and for opening up your lives to me. It’s been a year of sweet moments, immense love, all-out celebration, and many, many special photographs, so I wanted to take this time to look back on some of my favorites from the year. I have some sessions from the last couple of months that I still need to share, but those will have to wait until I return from my holiday travels in January. Until then, you’ll see a few sneak peeks below!

If these images are any indication, it’s going to be a fabulous 2012…

See you next year!

Ketaki & Sam | Beacon Hill and Public Garden engagement

jeningphoto — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:54:03 +0000

One of the first things I ask couples when I consult with them about shooting their wedding or during our engagement session is, “How did you meet?” When I asked Ketaki and Sam this question, I was expecting one of the usual stories–meeting through a mutual friend, at school, at work, through a dating website, etc.–and instead heard an answer that is less typical for this region of the world yet is personally very close to me since my parents were brought together the same way: arranged marriage. I think it’s common to misconstrue the concept and meaning behind it, so I’m excited to share their photographs which help show what I think it boils down to: two people being brought together who otherwise wouldn’t have met, who have incredible respect for and trust in their families and their culture, and who have another way of viewing marriage and how that relationship can develop. And, of course, two people who are so, so excited to be together. :)

Here are some of my favorites from our stroll through Beacon Hill and the Public Garden…

Amanda & Ajay | Wentworth by the Sea Country Club Wedding

jeningphoto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:26:55 +0000

Amanda and Ajay’s wedding was held at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire. It was a beautiful September celebration, though from the images and the pops of pink color it really feels like spring or summer! What I loved most about their day was that they really put spending time with their guests and making sure everyone enjoyed themselves at the top of their priority list. They scheduled most of their portraits to be done before the ceremony so that they could spend quality time with loved ones during the cocktail hour. They also included some Indian dance instruction during the reception to incorporate Ajay’s culture into the day while making sure all of the guests could participate. Finally, they extended their night with an after-party at a local bar so that they could have even more time with their friends before the night was officially over. Such a fun time!

Here are some of my favorites from the day…

Vikki & Kyle | MIT Chapel & Boston Museum of Science Wedding

jeningphoto — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:57:44 +0000

The first wedding I ever booked was held at the MIT Chapel a couple of years ago, so it was fun to finally revisit it for Vikki and Kyle‘s wedding over this Labor Day weekend. I love the chapel because the outside is unassuming, making the inside so unexpected and that much more awe-inducing. The way the light filters in from both the skylight above and the reflected sunlight through the moat along the bottom of the brick walls really gives the space a dream-like quality–perfect for a wedding ceremony. Vikki and Kyle’s intimate ceremony in the chapel was followed by a lively reception at the Museum of Science. They had so many fun details from the reception: the cake toppers represented the their Chinese zodiac signs (too cute!), the bridal party surprised them by creating some interactive games that got the whole room involved and howling from laughter, some talented friends gave swing dancing lessons to start the party, and the test tube centerpieces doubled as favors filled with sweet ingredients to bring home. Overall, it was a perfect evening!

Here are some of my favorites from the day…

Diah & Paulie | Marblehead Engagement

jeningphoto — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:00:53 +0000

I’m about to head out of town for the holiday, but first here are a few images from Diah and Paulie’s engagement session in Marblehead, MA. Their relationship began and blossomed during visits to the Light Tower and Castle Rock, so it only made sense to stop at these locations to get some portraits that afternoon! We had a great time getting to know each other, navigating the rocks, and looking out over the water and the boats.

I hope you all enjoy the photos and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Featured: Elm Bank Wedding on Style Me Pretty Massachusetts

jeningphoto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:10:24 +0000

I’m so excited that the Elm Bank wedding I recently photographed is featured on the Style Me Pretty Massachusetts blog today! It was so great to work with Wileen and Courtney on their wedding and see all of the sweet details in person, but this SMP recap is a fun reminder of all of the prettiness that day. I absolutely love Wileen’s description which highlights some of the personal, thoughtful, and DIY details that went into the wedding. You can see the full feature and description here and my personal blog post of their wedding here.

Sonya & Victor | Boston wedding portraits

jeningphoto — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:33:28 +0000

Sonya and Victor were married years ago but never had a formal ceremony or wedding photographs, so when they asked me to take some portraits of them dolled up in wedding attire I was more than happy to oblige! We started off at the Boston Public Library (the one place I am still dying to shoot a wedding at!) and then made our way over to the wharf. They were such a lovely couple to work with!

Here are some of my favorites from the session…