Jennifer and David - A Literary Affair

I had a great time shooting Jennifer and David's Engagement Shots last fall, so I was thrilled when the end of the school year finally rolled around and I got to shoot the wedding! It was clear that Jen had been hard at work for many months making and getting all the details in place. The book leaf bouquets and the table signs of their favorite books both looked awesome!

David's family traditions were also a large part of the day - before the ceremony, both families gathered in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, an event in which everyone shows their love and blessings for David and Jennifer's marriage.

There were many other fun surprises, including Stark the dog's sneak into Jen and David's first look as well as our impromptu photoshoot on the playground in Canton.

I wish these two the very best!

Ben and Hope: Secret Engagement!

It was hard to contain my excitement when Ben, a compassionate and gentle kindergarten teacher from my school, asked me to secretly photograph his proposal to Hope at a local park. He made me a map, told me the schedule, and sent me to do my job.

All day he sent me updates, we watched the weather, and as evening set in, I set out incognito with my dog to scout out the site. Ben and Hope were at the top of the hill having a picnic, and a few minutes later I was hiding behind a grove of trees, ready to shoot.

As you'll see from the photographs, Ben was brilliant and Hope was beautifully stunned. The genuine joy on their faces is something that makes me so grateful for opportunities like these.

-Yana

J&M Memorial Day Weekend Wedding

J&M's wedding was a turning point in my path towards becoming a professional photographer.  For the first time, two people who didn't really know me but who simply liked my work invited me to be part of one of the most intimate, precious days of their lives. Choosing a photographer is an incredibly personal experience, and I felt so grateful that they decided to take a risk with me.

I hope I've done them justice in capturing the love that was overwhelming - from their children, from their friends and family, and between them - as the whole crew celebrated under a rainy tent at Friendly Crossways in Harvard, MA. As always, a continued thank you to Kendra Engel, my long standing partner in crime.

Family Shoot in the Arboretum

We all knew that local banking helped out local economy, but who knew it could be so personal! After opening my new business account a few weeks ago, I was delighted to get a call from Stephanie at Eastern Bank in West Roxbury asking me to meet her family for a photo shoot. We were supposed to go out back in April, but had to navigate around a rain delay. I am SO HAPPY we waited - everything in the Arboretum seemed to blossom overnight. Check out Stephanie's beautiful family in the arboretum yesterday.

Fisher Family Photos

It has been a dark, snowy winter, made only slightly more hectic by the arrival of two baby boys to our house back in January, but the sun is shining again and I am thrilled to be back behind the camera! Keep your eyes open for weddings galore starting in just a few weeks. In the meantime, a few images from a photo walk with the Fisher family recently. I can't get over those ocean blue eyes!