KATHERINEJANE PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

This Is My Old Blog

2011-06-14T18:46:00.004-05:00

At last..I am happy to announce that this is my this is my OLD BLOG! Go and check out the new blog HERE. Also, once you get over to the new blog be sure to update your RSS feeder info. Goodbye old blog...I will always keep you and remember the good times!

{studio news} New Blog Coming Soon and some good news

2011-02-05T12:04:00.005-05:00

{coming soon}
A new wedding website, a portrait website and a new blog!!!
For a peek at recent work and studio news visit my studio facebook page.

And some good exciting news below:)

{studio news} new look & something sweet

2010-08-29T11:47:00.006-05:00

Here is a sneak peek at my new logo! Don’t worry my vintage sofa isn’t going anywhere…stay tuned. In the meantime as an early portrait & wedding website launch celebration I’m offering a portrait promotion. Enjoy!

{studio news} facebook

2010-08-23T19:09:00.017-05:00

If the blog seems a bit slow these days it is because...move over blogger blog something new is taking your place. To view recent work please check out the katherine jane facebook page. I can’t write as much as I like to but for now it's a great way to share images while my blog is under construction. Check it out and become a fan...I don’t love that word…I prefer friend.

{family session}

Rohan {pint size session}

Elise {baby session}

Keira { pint size session}

Greyson { one year session}

Archie and Harrison {family session}

Eli {newborn session}

Chuck and Kelly {married}

Pete and Lindsey { married}

Mike and Beth {e-session}

Pat and Cara {e-session}

Kyle and Arica {e-session}

{family session}

{studio news} I'm back

2010-08-07T10:20:00.006-05:00

It is good to be back. I had a great vacation and photographing Hannah & Craig’s destination wedding in Denmark was unreal. Loving my life right now!

It’s also exciting to be back home, reunited with Ernie (my dog child) and to be back in the studio. Let me tell you what is brewing over at katherine jane photography.

1. My studio name is katherinejane but after 5 years of magazines, venues and couples writing my name as katherine jane…. I’m making the switch from katherinejane to katherine jane.
2. Websites. I know! Everyone has been asking me when my new wedding and portrait sites will be ready. Sept 1st is my new launch date. It will be so rewarding and exciting to see the final products…and yes I will be having a launch party complete with my favorite food {cotton candy}
3. I’ll be having a huge portrait extravaganza during the month of September in celebration of my new portrait website. Please check out the katherine jane facebook page in the next week or two for more details!
4. Upcoming weddings. Looking forward to creating killer images for Kelly & Chuck (getting married today!!), Lindsey & Pete (I know all about the details of this day and can hardly stand it) and Sharmila and Cabul’s 3 days wedding celebration (yes I said 3 day wedding celebration!)
5. Finally here is a self-portrait of Chris and I. We are both pretty camera shy but I just love this image. It was taken last weekend while we were in Iceland. As you can tell it was a tad bit windy. Okay off to hide because he is going to kill me for posting this on my blog.

Craig & Hannah {married} sneak peek

2010-08-07T09:01:00.006-05:00

Hannah & Craig’s destination wedding in Denmark was unlike any wedding I have ever photographed. Tiny church, 12 toasts, flags, espresso bar, pastry bar, and 4am hot dog cart!
Here are a few sneak peek portraits from their day!

{studio news} vacation & destination wedding

2010-07-15T00:15:00.002-05:00

{studio news} vacation & destination wedding

The studio will be on vacation from July 14 - July 27, then from July 28-Aug 4 I’ll be in Denmark photographing Hannah & Craig’s destination wedding. I'll have limited email access during this time. Emails will be answered every couple days until my return on August 5th. Thanks for your patience!

{married} Sean & Lisa Ocean Cliff, Newport RI

2010-07-14T23:55:00.009-05:00

A new blog is coming to katherinejane photography. I’ll be posting sneak peek posts until the new blog is launched but full posts can be found on the studio facebook page! Sean and Lisa had an insanely fun wedding. Check it!

Henry and Ethan {baby session} 8m

2010-07-10T18:08:00.010-05:00

These boys are edible. Twins and brothers. They belong to Matt and Beth (wedding clients of mine from 2007) and they are lucky enough to live in the gorgeous state of VT. Henry and Ethan already have mini life vests and can be found boating on Lake Champlain with their parents and dog brother Stich.

{special thanks to Shelburne Farms and their staff who not only allowed us to photograph on their grounds but also delivered up a cheese plate and wine!)

{sneak peek} ken & jocelyn {mexico.6.13.10}

2010-06-18T23:59:00.003-05:00

Just a peek at Ken and Jocelyn's stunning Mexican wedding. Lucky me;)

{studio news} destination wedding

2010-06-07T22:00:00.002-05:00

The studio will be on location in Mexico photographing Ken & Jocelyn's destination wedding from June 7th-15th. I'll have limited email access during this time. Emails will be answered every few days until my return on June 16th. Thanks for your patience!

{pint size session} Maggie

2010-06-06T18:17:00.007-05:00

I'm in love with Maggie. Busy in her garden, walking down the street, chatting with friends. Her red hair...so cute!

{sneak peek} mark & kirsten. vermont.5.29.10

2010-06-06T17:52:00.004-05:00

Mark and Kirsten had the perfect VT lakeside wedding. I mean perfect as in perfecto. Flower dog, sunsets, vintage surprises and purple shoes. This is just a sneak peek!

{newborn session} twins. Max & Owen

2010-05-25T19:37:00.004-05:00

Met Max and Owen. They are twins and so sweet. These guys hold a very special place in my heart☺. I have not seen their parents {Gina & Doug 2007} since their wedding day and seeing them now as parents was just beautiful. Congrats!

{Studio news} what’s new at katherinejane photography

2010-05-25T18:52:00.002-05:00

{wedding kick off}
The first wedding of our 2010 season is almost here!! Mark and Kirsten’s wedding celebration will be taking us to the shores of Lake Champlain in VT. Insert huge smile here.

{studio}
I just resigned the studio lease for another 3 years! I love my space, the community, the location and the ice cream shop that located way too close me. I just purchased something insanely fun for the studio…it’s a surprise so stay tuned.

{websites}
Inhale. Exhale. Who in their right mind launches two new websites at the same time. I do that’s who! My new wedding and portrait websites are about 16 days away. My designer just sent me my new look and it was love at first sight. I really can’t wait! My family and friends will be happy to have me back☺

{belly session} Sasha & Fernando

2010-05-25T16:54:00.003-05:00

If I look this good when I’m pregnant I’ll be over the moon!
Fernando and Sasha are expecting a little boy in July. Maybe I know what name they have picked out and maybe I don’t.☺
{note} Fernando is from Spain and I as it turns out my husband and I will be in his hometown this July. Small world. I like. More images to come so stay tuned.

{baby session} Maddie 3 months

2010-05-25T16:51:00.007-05:00

Maddie is 3 months old. She is still spoiled, still running the show and is still getting kisses from her {dog} sister.

{e-session} Jackie & Jon sneak peek

2010-05-25T16:50:00.005-05:00

Jackie & Jon are ADORABLE! Can't wait for their Cape Cod 2011 wedding. Yes Jon is a firefighter and yes we love firefighters at katherinejane photography!

{e-session} Kelly & Chuck...sneak peek

2010-05-25T16:35:00.009-05:00

Just a peek of Kelly and Chucks Boston e-session. This couple = hardcore Boston sports teams! Yes don’t let the pretty dress fool you.

{studio news} babies wanted!!

2010-04-30T10:28:00.004-05:00

Katherinejane Photography is looking for baby models. I'm working on an adorable photo shoot for the studio {so cute I could scream} but I need the help of 6-10 gorgeous camera loving babies!

Baby models must be:
-8 months-1 year old
- Must be available on the morning on Sunday May 23 for a shoot in/or around Boston. Rain date TBA
- Every model will receive a Katherinejane goody bag☺

For more information contact the studio at katherinejanephotography@gmail.com, message me via facebook or call 857.540.9545

{studio news} 29 days

2010-04-22T16:40:00.006-05:00

In 29 days if everything goes according to planned I will be launching my new websites! Yes 2 websites…{wedding & portrait}

I know that I've been chatting about my new portrait website as “coming soon” for almost a year now but I couldn’t launch a new portrait site without launching a new wedding site because that would be crazy town!

My new websites will include a images of my adorable studio, all new wedding & portrait images, galleries that include new products such as photo boxes, canvas wraps, albums and other goodies. Ernie the studio mascot will of course have his own gallery☺

{studio news} Ernie update

2010-04-17T17:06:00.003-05:00

It has been a while since Ernie has made an appearance on the blog. Ernie is not a happy pup these days. My sweet adorable dog and studio mascot is having surgery!! Gulp. He torn is ACL while playing with his friends at the dog park and on Tuesday he will be operated on at Angle Memorial. He will be on bedrest for the next 8 weeks!!
Think good thoughts for my little guy and stay tuned for his presence on my new website☺

{newborn session} Caleb

2010-04-06T14:46:00.004-05:00

Meet Caleb. He is 9 days old and belongs to Rob and Julie, {woof siblings} Karen & Henry. He is edible. I resisted. I was out numbered.

{Happy Easter & Passover}...and a sneak peek

2010-04-02T20:08:00.002-05:00

Happy Easter & Passover

The studio will be closed for the Easter/Passover weekend. All emails and phone calls will be returned on Monday April 5th^th.

Here is a sneak peek from my newborn session with Maggie. She is perfecto.

{newborn session} Mash...sneak peek

2010-03-31T17:13:00.002-05:00

Meet Mash. He is a rockstar. Really. Stay tuned.

John and Anne {married} Hampshire House

2010-03-23T16:01:00.050-05:00

John and Anne were married in front of 100 of their closest family and friends in the Boston Public Garden. The event was black tie and sneaky. Only this couple has a secret wedding in the garden and gets away with itJ

The Hampshire House hosted the reception and John and Anne are living happily ever after.

Behind the scenes

John and Anne live a stones throw away from my studio. I love having clients turn into friends and love even more when they live so close by.
John uses big words. John knows how to use big words. John uses big words well.
Obviously Anne is a knock out but she is also smart, sarcastic and witty. My type of girl. AND she smokes cigars.
Because of them I make sure the studio is stocked with prosecco and smarties…at all times.
Anne dyed her shoes blue...herself.
{the best part} They changed their surnames after they got married. She did not take his name. He did not take her name. They made up their own name.

{Ingredients}

{studio news} this and that

2010-03-21T18:51:00.009-05:00

First off. The image above..sisters. I love it!

Second. I just celebrated my anniversary. Still feel like the luckiest lady in the world!

I am so happy that spring is here. I spent the last few days of winter pumping 8 inches of water out of my basement…but feel fortunate that nothing was damaged or lost. When we bought our home our new neighbors warned us of possible flooding so we kept everything off the ground. I also found out that my metallic Hunter rain boots are not only fashion fabulous but also functional!

{not bragging just excited}
I love photographing weddings because I love people. Last week I meet with two incredible couples and I’m so thrilled that they selected my studio to photograph their weddings.
Meeting with Hannah (Hannah & Craig 7.31.2010} this week to go over the details of their 4 day European wedding. She has sent me images of some of her wedding details and I am counting down the days.
I am still behind on my blog posts. There is a lot going on behind the scenes here at the studio☺ so stay tuned.
and…this is long over due but my images from my trip Peru are being featured on the Choclo Project website, a French clothing company doing amazing work to help the children of Peru! Check out the images under the active artist section.

{Heart Gallery portrait} Elijah

2010-03-11T18:05:00.003-05:00

I heart the Heart Gallery. This is the 4th year that I have volunteered with this fantastic organization. I was lucky enough to get to know and photograph Elijah, 10 years old. He loves playing basketball and skittles. His gorgeous face will be included in the upcoming Heart Gallery exhibition.

{studio news} 3,400 miles

2010-03-11T17:12:00.009-05:00

I am back from my road trip. 3,400 miles in two weeks. It was a fabulous trip that included visiting C d’ Zan, touring the mangroves in the Everglades, visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of National History in DC, thrift shopping (I found an vintage baby scale!!!), hanging out with dolphins, a surprise birthday party, visiting the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and eating deep fried creamed corn...yes you read that correctly deep fried creamed corn.

My vacation was supposed to end on the sweet note of photographing Beth and Matt’s (October 2008) twin baby boys but we had to reschulde for next moth because mom was feeling not so fabulous. Can’t wait to see their boys!

I’ll be posting images from this adventure but only after I am caught up on my blog posts. I still have so many weddings and sessions to rave about and they of course will take priority!

{special thanks}

~ My friend Jen for going on this road trip with me for the third year in a row and for making me apple and cheese sandwiches while I drove.
~ The Freedman family showing us around the Everglades
~ The Witcher Family for introducing us to white burgundy wine
~ Uncle Joe for showing driving us around Chapel Hill in your electric car and drawing us handwritten maps that lead us to exactly what we were looking for.
~ My husband for painting our living room while I was away and taking care of our dog-child Ernie.

{studio news} babies and alligators and maybe some birds

2010-02-22T08:02:00.003-05:00

The studio will be on the road from 2/22-3/06. I’m off to photograph babies and alligators and maybe some birds. It’s a long story but when I return and post images it will all make sense.☺

While I am on the road I’ll still be answering email/voice messages and scheduling sessions/ consultations. My studio will be closed on Feb 28th. Normal Sunday hours will resume on March 7th.

I have a bird/home-decorating obsession. The image below is of my newest purchase, a nest. I love it! The birds are actually salt and pepper shakers that I found at Brimfield last summer.

Rob, Julie & dog babies {belly session}

2010-02-21T14:35:00.009-05:00

Rob & Julie {7.19.2008} are having a baby!! Karen and Henry are going to have a little human brother and the Boston Red Sox will be getting one more fan in April. Can't wait to meet __________insert top secret baby name here!

Will {7 months} baby session

2010-02-16T20:45:00.007-05:00

Meet baby Will. No you can’t have him. I already tried to steal him but I didn’t get far. This is just a sneak peek. Will has an amazing story to tell. He is one brave little guy. Stay tuned!

2010-02-10T15:09:00.002-05:00

Maddie {newborn} sneak peek

2010-02-07T13:07:00.004-05:00

Here are 3 of my favorite images from today’s session. Little Maddie made me work for it but I still adore her.

Now off to the studio.

@ the studio

2010-01-31T17:18:00.006-05:00

At the studio today because it is Sunday. First I have to say that I booked some great weddings this month, one Indian wedding that will span 4 days and include a white horse or two, a destination wedding in Mexico, a Vermont lakeside wedding and a rustic chic Berkshire wedding. Insert big happy smile here.

This coming weekend I was all set to head to NYC to be a set photographer for my friend Christina but unfortunaly filming dates got pushed back so no NYC for me. The good news is my clients Ralph and Heather called me yesterday with the news that their baby girl Madeline arrived a few weeks early so I will be heading to the baby nursery for a newborn session.

Erika and Karen {2007} are expecting baby number two. I photographed the baby story of their little girl Alice and I'm so very excited to document the arrival of her baby brother.

Tomorrow I will be hosting the NESOP wedding photography class at my studio. I was honored when the amazing Laura Pindea of Alternate Angles called me up to as me if I would be interested in showing her students my studio and answer questions about starting a photography business in Boston and the ins and outs of having a studio space.

As for as keeping up with my 2010 resolutions….

~ I have replaced my coffee maker with a juicer

~ I can call myself a runner again

~ My studio window is decorated for Valentines Day and looks darn cute

~ I had a shooting date with another photographer friend of mine. We went to New Bedford, MA and I only shot with a wide angle lens….images below.

~ I have cooked chili, seafood chowder and peanut butter cookies. That is it but it is a start. The chowder had one pound of bacon in it so not so healthy but so worth it!

~ I made plans with friends and did not cancel.

~ I’ve been bloggingJ

ZyZy {newborn}

2010-01-26T17:54:00.015-05:00

8 day old ZyZy is such a sweet star. So sweet that she slept through her entire session. Her nursery is out of control ...in a good way. Her hair= adorable. She stopped by my studio yesterday with her mother. This time she was still mellow but wide awake.

{special thanks} To my husband. The brakes on my jeep failed on my way to this session. I was planning on riding up 93 with my hazards on but listened to my husband instead and brought the car to our amazing mechanic. Good thing because my brakes would of only lasted another 5 minutes! I took 3 trains to my husbands firehouse, picked up his car and made it to the session in time:)

Matt and Jen {married} Turner Hill

2010-01-26T13:27:00.047-05:00

Matt and Jen have known each other since they were kids. He trained her on the cash register back in the day and her mom was his teacher!

She loves champagne and he prefers beer. She’s all about being on the dance floor and matt…will not so much. What they do have in common is their love for the show The Amazing Race. I have to tell you that I LOVE that show too.

Jen is a fashion buyer, so it is no surprise that she had her gown custom designed. She has such an elegant/organic sense of style!!

Turner Hill in Ipswich, MA hosted this stunning wedding. It did not rain which is a total miracle and the al fresco cocktail hour was fabulous. Family, friends and non-stop martinis…perfect wedding.

{details}

ceremony & reception venue: Turner Hill

flowers: Flortist Shop Les Fleur

gown: Chantilly Place

shoes: Piperline.com

cake: Jenny Cakes

band: Night Rhythm

Tevis and Mairead {married} Algonquin Club

2010-01-10T19:29:00.063-05:00

Mairead had her hands on my husband. Not even lying.

Let me explain. After sitting in the studio for about an hour chatting about their wedding I found out that Mairead was the head nurse for the Boston Fire Department. Poor thingJ

She remembered giving my husband a physical exam. I thought that this was hysterical and I still do.

Anyway on to the wedding. Irish weddings, I love them. The Celtic music, the hats and the freckles. The couple, wedding and celebration so sweet, just like Irish tea with lots of sugar. Mairead’s father celebrated the wedding from heaven and all who loved him felt his presence. Tevis surprised Mairead with a sweet ride to the church. The Algonquin Club hosted this wedding and I have to say I love this venue. It is tucked away in the Back Bay and just around the corner from Engine 33 & Ladder 15. We could not resist dropping in to say hi.

My favorite one.

How sweet are these kids!!

Engine 33 & Ladder 15!!

Mairead's father was watching the wedding fro heaven and he was very much a part of the celebration.

{Note} When sharing these images on facebook, websites, blogs etc please don’t remove my logo. This makes me sad and it’s also illegal. Printing blog and website images also makes me sad. Also illegal.

{the details}

ceremony:: St. Cecilia Parish

reception:: Algonquin Club

dress:: Allegria Bridal

flowers:: Michele Bernard

cake:: Konditor Meister

music:: McLean Avenue

{Resolutions}

2010-01-06T20:02:00.005-05:00

Resolutions. I love them almost as much as I love my to do lists.

{2010}
~Blog every week!
~ Order new canvas artwork for the studio. Love the look of canvas. So hard to narrow down my image selection.
~ Give up coffee. I have been off coffee for 10 days now and it is not fun. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a cup of coffee every morning at 6 am. This is my favorite time of the day but I find that I’m more productive now that I don’t spend an hour in bed drinking coffee while watching Hoarders.
~ Change my studio window display every season & holiday.
~ Learn to cook. I am not the chef in the family…not even close. I can shuck oysters, make cocktails and set up a killer antipasto platter but that is about it.
~ Launch my portrait website.
~ Photograph a romantic elopement. Contact the studio if you are planning a romantic runaway wedding.
~ Break up with cheese. I love my cheese.
~ Set up a solid work schedule and stick to it even when unplanned things pop up.
~ Create a photography inspiration wall in my home office.
~ Finish decorating my house.
~ Order new products. I have been to many exciting photographers workshops over the past few months and there are some fabulous products out there that I must have in my studio and offer to my clients.
~ Learn how to make pesto like my mother
~ Learn to play chess as good as my father
~ Learn how to be as giving as my husband
~ Learn to sleep as soundly as my dog/child Ernie
~ Work with an international non-profit organization.
~ Get back into yoga. I have a great yoga studio around the corner from my studio. Very exciting.
~ Go to the movies more.
~ Start a flea market/yard sale blog.
~ Get back into running. I use to be a division I track star but since my business has taken off I find that it is hard for me to make time for myself. Must make time.
~ Relax and not be such a neat freak.
~ Shoot different stuff. People, places and things.
~ Cappuccino machine for the studio. This is a must.
~ See a Broadway show…it has been way too long.
~ Photograph a veteran of the Iraq war.
~ Spend more time with friends.
~ Develop the 100 rolls or exposed film I have in my office.
~ Make it to the Brimfield Market in May. I must find the antique medicine cabinet that I let get away from me last year.
~ Have professional photos taken of myself. I’m camera shy so we shall see.
~ Start a garden.
~ Visit my family in Peru …with my husband.
~ Website makeover! I love my sofa logo and it isn’t going anywhere but I finally found a new blog designer that can visualize and create the image and feel that I have in my mind for my studio. I never rush into anything as all good things take time☺

{ring shot from Natalie & Scott's 10.04.2009 wedding}

{life} the best part of saying goodbye to 2009 while in the country...

2010-01-04T17:23:00.028-05:00

8 course dinner party with old friends who are like family, fondue & more fondue, shucking oysters, thrift store finds $3 brand new North Face ski pants, two for $5 vintage cameras, making and canning apple chutney, hiking in the snow, spending a whole entire day lakeside sitting by the fire cooking & eating, heading home with farm fresh eggs, granola and homemade apple butter with the best husband and dog in the car with you!

[PS} I need to stop taking photos with my iPhone because the photos never make it on the blog! Here are a few with my big girl camera.

This was the holiday card that we sent out to family and friends. I love having a chalkboard in my kitchen.

Ernie hanging out at the farm.

Ernie on lock down in the guest room. Our friends have a kitty cat and well my friend Ernie is a bit to a cat chaser.

If you look closely you can see that I am putting way more into this hug than my camera shy husband.

Playtime Vermont style.

I am very lucky to have great friends who live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Grand Isle, VT has become a second home to me not only for relaxation but also for my portrait business. My friend Jennifer (who is a photographer and shoots with me when I am lucky to get her) is a farmer/gardener/chef. Over the holidays she taught me how to make apple chutney and pack our car with fresh eggs, home maple butter and granola that I will admit I started eating at 5 am while still in bed this morning.

I am a thrift store/yard sale/antique store/vintage junkie. No getaway is complete without some tag sale finds. This trip I scored two vintage cameras and a gorgeous weathered bowl (check out the egg photo above.)

{studio news} snow and more snow!

2010-01-03T09:02:00.001-05:00

The studio is closed today due to the fact that I am snowed in on the lake in VT! Have a warm and safe Sunday.

Jason & Robyn {married} The Peabody Essex Museum

2009-12-28T13:34:00.004-05:00

When I first met with Jason & Robyn I fell in love with them and all the details of their Peabody Essex Museum wedding. Their dog Floyd, food, family and friends were the most important ingredients when planning their big day. They mentioned wanting to include Floyd during their engagement session…sure why not I said. At that time I was not a dog owner so I could not really relate to their slight obsession with their dog/child. This all changed last fall when my husband and I adopted our yellow lab Ernie (who at the moment is asleep next to me drooling all over my Anthropologie bedspread. Ernie is living the good life and we adore him.)
Jason and Robyn are very special to me and they are not only clients but have also become my friends. Ernie loves Floyd and now that the wedding season is over we are looking forward to hitting the puppy friendly hot spots of the South End together.

Check out their cake and custom designed sneakers for dancing the night away!

{Note} When sharing these images on facebook, websites, blogs etc please don’t remove my logo. This makes me sad and it’s also illegal. Printing blog and website images also makes me sad. Also illegal.

{details}
honeymoon::Paris
caterer:: The Catered Affair
hotel:: The Hawthorne Hotel
flowers:: Fiddlehead Flowers 
cake:: Jacques Pastries
band:: The Superband
gown:: Camilla’s Bridal

studio news {holiday.family.friends}

2009-12-11T15:12:00.011-05:00

The studio will be closed from Dec 23- Jan 2nd. All emails and phone messages will still be answered just at a slower eggnog pace!

{2010}

~ I will finally be launching my new portrait website. I’ve been slowing working on this project for over a year now and can’t believe that it is finally going to happen.
~ New weddings will be featured on my wedding website as well as image of the studio.
~ Starting in January my adorable storefront studio will be open every Wed and Fri from 12-5 as well as Sunday from 12-5.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and Wonderful 2010!

Craig and Hannah {e-session} sneak peek

2009-12-11T14:56:00.005-05:00

I'm so looking forward to my 2010 wedding season for many reasons. One of those reasons is Craig and Hannah’s 7.31.2010 wedding in Denmark. That's right I said it Denmark! I adore this couple and feel very lucky that I get to photograph their wedding.

Carlo and Sarah {married} Willowdale Estate

2009-11-29T09:29:00.060-05:00

I have been staring at my computer screen for almost 45 min because I have so much to share with you about Carlo and Sarah that I don’t even know where to start. Here goes the list.

1. Carlo comes from a long line of huggers. His family motto is “ If you don’t want a hug don’t come over.” I was hugged many many many times during this wedding. I’m a hugger too so I was with my people.
2. Sarah is perfect. Smart, funny and absolutely gorgeous. She is also an artist☺
3. Sarah really loves her Carlo…she gave up her Back Bay pad with a killer view and moved to his hometown outside of Boston.
4. Custom designed coloring books for the kids. How cute!
5. Willowdale Estate….stunning.
6. They meet on a booze cruise over 5 years ago. Love it!
7. Last year I photographed Serge and Julia’s wedding. They referred me to Carlo and Sarah. They also referred me Steve and Sarah (just married a few weeks ago.) I was so excited to see them at Steve and Sarah’s wedding. This is how our conversation went down.

Serge “I just saw Carlo and Sarah.”
Me “OMG…I love them”
Serge “They said tell Katie we love her”
Me “ When I first met Carlo I was thinking is this guy for real…is he really that sweet.”
Serge “Oh I know…he is the real deal.”

{studio news} Happy Thanksgiving etc..

2009-11-22T21:54:00.027-05:00

The Lower Mills 2nd Annual Holiday Stoll brought many people into my studio. Last year I went through two bottles of prosecco and this year I went through half a case. Last year I made sugar cookies from scratch (my great grandmother’s recipe.) This year I had to take the store bought route and it will never happened again. I was asked several times…”where are your homemade cookies?”
I’ll be posting images of the studio after my new canvas images are on display. {Special thanks} to my husband for spending his free time working on the studio while I workie workie.

Wishing everyone a festive and safe Thanksgiving.

The studio will be closed from Nov 23- Nov 29th. All emails and voice messages will be returned after the holiday.

I have decided that blog posts without images are boring so here are a few images from Lew and Meriden’s Elm Bank wedding. I call the image below…boy meets girl and that girl comes with a group of gorgeous crazy fun girlfriends.

Yes vintage cameras...love them and they are now back at the studio missing the ladies.

Studio News {Ernie}

2009-11-22T21:24:00.008-05:00

It has been a long time since Ernie has blessed the blog with his presence. He is now 1 year old and has become such an important member of my little family. Despite having a dog bed on every floor he somehow ends up on our bed. He goes to bed at 8 pm every night, most of the time leaving us downstairs as he makes his way to our bed. He sleeps in which I love.
He would chew all of my Frye boots if he knew that I told you this but even though is name is Ernie we end up calling him Bunny or Bunz. God I hope he does not read this post!

He naps in the sunroom blocking the front door with his 8olb body..if we leave the house he will know it!

Keith and Alyssa {portrait sneak peek}

2009-11-22T21:19:00.003-05:00

Just one of many images from Keith and Alyssa’s portraits session. I love it. Simple and sweet.

They have a secret. They told me. Exciting.

{TONIGHT} Lower Mills Holiday Stroll and Open Studios

2009-11-19T14:07:00.007-05:00

I'm leaving my home office in a few to get the studio ready for the Lower Mills Holiday Stroll/Open Studios tonight from 5:30-8pm. Cookies are not homemade this year...but the prosecco will be nice and cold. Blog posts are not as much fun unless there is a photo so here is one from my session last week with Seth, Amanda and of course Max..the star of the show.

P to the S... I will be blogging my head off next week:)

Steve and Sarah {sneak peek}

2009-11-12T00:07:00.003-05:00

Do I really need to write anything? Sarah and Steve you are in Belize right now but I hope you get to see this sneak peek!!

Jon and Alicia {married} Eastward Ho Country Club

2009-11-04T10:32:00.004-05:00

I meet Alicia years ago when I was a world traveler. The last time I saw her she was working at the White House and I was about to I moved to France. We reconnected again via Facebook and before I knew it I was photographing her seaside wedding.

Alicia and Jon are a Washington, DC couple but choose Orleans on Cape Cod as the backdrop for their wedding. Their ceremony was in her parent’s backyard (no rain thank you very much!) and the Eastward Ho Country club hosted the reception. Yes Ho...but get your mind out of the gutter!

Alicia’s mother is better than Martha Stewart. She handled all floral arrangements and every other detail of this wedding. Unreal!

The Matron of honor’s toast brought everyone to tears, as you will see.

Special thanks to the bride’s best friend Erik for being my golf cart driver…with a gin and tonic in his hand, the entire time…going at fast rates of speed..over hills...fast. Gin. Tonic.

What cute dogs! The are spoiled by Alicia and I love her for it!

{details}

{Gown} Modern Trousseau
{ceremony} private estate Orleans, Cape Cod
{Reception} Eastward Ho Country Club
{music} The Secret Service
{hair and make up} Wedding Tresses
{flowers} mother of the bride

{studio news} recent weddings

2009-11-03T20:56:00.016-05:00

Can't take it any longer. I just had to post a few images from some recent wedding. All gorgeous and sweet couples!!!

Nick and Diana {Hotel Marlowe}

Lewis and Meriden {Elm Bank}

John and Kate {Lenox Hotel}

Scott and Natalie {Boston Harbor Hotel}

Tevis and Mairead {Algonquin Club}

{studio news} I love boys.

2009-10-30T20:28:00.012-05:00

Coming soon...new wedding blog posts!!!

~ Alicia and Jon
~ Mariead and Tevis
~ Robyn and Jason
~ Carlo and Sarah
~ Anne and John
~ Jen and Matt
~ Kate and John
~ Natalie and Scott
~ Diana and Nick
~ Meriden and Lew

Here are a couple images from this weeks portrait session. Yes I do love boys!

Stephen...{one year}

Greyson...{5 months}

Steve and Sarah...and freakin cute kids {e-session}

2009-10-27T16:54:00.026-05:00

I first photographed Steve and Sarah over a year ago at Serge and Julie’s very cool Jazz Club wedding. They were so beautiful and in love that when Sarah called me regarding her wedding I knew exactly who I was talking to. I remembered them.

We met in Hoboken, NJ on a crazy hot and sticky August day. Sarah picked me up at the train station and by the time we met Steve and his cute kids we where BFF (mom I know you read my blog…BFF is not a hardcore drug …relax…it means best friends forever.)

I love this new little family.

Hoboken here we come!!!

{2009 Holiday Deadline}

2009-10-23T10:18:00.002-05:00

It is Holiday Deadline time!!

Want your album, canvas wraps & prints before Dec 23rd?

Album designs need to be approved by November 10th.
All print and canvas wrap orders must be submitted by Dec 10th.

Lew and Meriden {e-session}

2009-10-22T16:07:00.025-05:00

College sweethearts Lew and Meriden are getting married this Saturday at one of my favorite venues Elm Bank!! These image are from their NYC e~session back in May. We meet near their apartment in Central Park on what was a hot, muggy and sticky day. Lew had just finished a road race and was staving but he pulled through for us. Meriden is gorgeous regardless of climate.

I have spoken to Meriden’s mom over 1 million times since they booked me (including Christmas day) and I can’t wait to finally meet her in person. I think she might be the sweetest woman on the planet.

{studio news} recent weddings

2009-10-08T07:49:00.016-05:00

I just had to post a few images from some recent weddings. All gorgeous and happy!!!
So looking forward to Diana & Nick’s Marlowe Hotel wedding this weekend.

{John & Anne} Boston Public Garden & Hampshire House

{Matt & Jen} Turner Hill Estate

{Carlo & Sarah} Willowdale Estate

I have one more image but it is not posting!!

{Jason & Robyn} Peabody Essex Musuem

{Studio News}

2009-09-22T23:56:00.000-05:00

The studio will be closed from Sep 23rd- Oct 1st. All emails and voice messages will be returned upon my return.

cowboy boots, brother and sisters {portrait}

2009-09-22T20:50:00.015-05:00

Love love love these kids. Lacey and her pink boots got the session started. Emory (bribed by mom with the prospect of unlimited gum and candy) then joined the fun…and at last big brother Slade.

{Note} When sharing these images on facebook, websites, blogs etc please don’t remove my logo. This makes me sad and it’s also illegal. Printing blog and website images also makes me sad. Also illegal.

Griffin {portrait} 4 months

2009-09-22T20:31:00.016-05:00

Griffin is one of the happiest babies that I have ever met. He is such a love!! At first he was like "heck no"...but then he changed his mind!

{Note} When sharing these images on facebook, websites, blogs etc please don’t remove my logo. This makes me sad and it’s also illegal. Printing blog and website images also makes me sad. Also illegal.

Keria {portrait} one year

2009-09-13T21:57:00.012-05:00

Keira is a living doll. I photographed her birth last summer at MGH and now she is one year old. She is a daddy’s girl and has been from the minute she was born. She is the boss…but really how could you resist that face!

Sean & Liz {married} Hingham

2009-09-08T22:54:00.093-05:00

Sean and Liz are a NYC couple but they got married in Hingham, MA at Liz’s parent’s stunning waterfront estate. I don’t even know where to start in describing this couple and their wedding so I am going to resort to my list technique.

Why Sean and Liz and their wedding,friends and family ROCK?
1. The dance floor was on fire…all night long! Special thanks to one of NYC hottest deejays.
2. Everyone was dressed to kill.
3. Sean surprised Liz by writing her a wedding song and then sang it to her in front of all their family and friends. Yeah that is just a little bit romantic!
4. Channel shoes that I can’t get out of my mind. I want. I need.
5. Surprise treat by Liz’s parents…a late night ice cream truck!! Sundaes, cones and root beer float for everyone.
6. Sean and Liz truly adore each other. He glows when he is around her and she glows when she is around him. It is a glowfest.

Liz and Sean you know how much fun I had photographing your wedding. See you in NYC for frozen mojitos in SoHo sooner than later!

FYI…I know that I throw the word rock star around but Sean is a real rock star!! He is the drummer for Clap your Hands and Say Yeah and the lead singer of Mr. Brownstone. Both favorites of the Dave Letterman Show and Jimmy Kimble Live.

{Ingredients}
{catering} Tables of Content Catering
{cake} Party Favors
{wedding planner} Kori Elizabeth Events
{ceremony & reception locations} family home in Hingham, MA
{lighting} Ruff Studio
{honeymoon} Tanzania, Aftrica

Garrett & Katie {married} Seaport Hotel

2009-09-08T20:42:00.074-05:00

{warning} Don’t hate her…she has it all and it is not her fault!

Katie and Garrett are what I like to call organized!! Katie graduated from Harvard and then 3 days later was married…then off to Hawaii …then to Michigan for a second ceremony! Impressive.
Married on the grounds of Harvard and then off to the lovely Seaport Hotel for a traditional tea ceremony and party!!!!
Congrats Katie and Garret and I wish you many years of playing chess together!
P.S. I could not get enough of the detail on the back of her dress and veil!

{ingredients)
{ceremony} Harvard Memorial Church
{reception} Seaport Hotel
{Flowers} Passion Bouquet
{dress} Maggie Sottero
{music} Tuxedo Junction
{cake} Konditor Meister
{honeymoon} Hawaii

Steve and Sarah...sneak peek!

2009-09-02T10:01:00.004-05:00

Love, heart...etc this image from Steve and Sarah's e~session. Can't for there wedding in November!! This is just a peek..

Ernie {almost one year old}

2009-08-21T21:21:00.001-05:00

Could not help it, I just had to post this image of Ernie being bad. He is not really allowed on the bed...

Alice Jean {one year}

2009-08-19T19:35:00.023-05:00

Alice rocks! She’s a daredevil and made us all a bit nervous as she climbed all over the city. I love these images!

{*} Last year I was in the hospital room photographing Alice as she was born. It was an intense and beautiful moment and Alice and I have become special pals. We also share the same birthday!!!

At the end of every session we are photographed together.

Adeline {9 months}

2009-08-19T19:23:00.017-05:00

When I schedule Adeline’s session I always set aside extra time to hang out with her parents, Dawn and Jamie. They are the coolest, most blessed and down to earth people who have made a gorgeous little girl who is a doll! We have big {one-year} session planned next month and I can’t wait. Can we talk about how cute she looks with the vintage suitcase? Can we also all about the outfits? Love it!
PS. Jamie and Dawn thanks for the yummy bottle of red wine!!

Mateo {3 months}

2009-08-19T19:02:00.019-05:00

Okay so listen to this. Almost two years ago Mateo’s mom contacted me to photograph her Boston wedding. Unfortunately I was not available on her wedding date but we kept in touch. She was living in North Carolina at the time so you can imagine her surprise when she moved to Boston and got a job right across the street from my studio. After Mateo was born Nakia contacted me to set up a baby session. As we were chatting about session details we learned that we live on the same street! It gets better….she is married to a Boston firefighter who knows my husband. Small world.

….back to Mateo. How cute is this boy!!!

{studio news}

2009-07-24T22:37:00.002-05:00

{NOTE} The studio will be closed from July 25th- Aug 3rd. All emails and phone calls will be returned upon my return!

{other studio news}

I can’t even tell you how much has been going on at the studio this summer!! I have so much to blog about that I can’t stand it!! Today was another 8 am-12am day. I had a beautiful e~session tonight in Concord with Pete & Lindsey. They live in North Carolina but are planning a Boston garden wedding the summer of 2010. Also this week, little Keira stopped by for her ONE YEAR portraits. She was too cute.
{Other news} I am now the proud owner of the newest iPhone! Too bad I’ve been too busy to play with it☹
- The studio will be closed for a week in August…fun stuff happening. Photos will follow.
- I meet with Hannah and Craig last week. They are getting married in Denmark next summer and I AM PHOTGRAPHING IT!! I am just a wee bit excited! Can’t wait for their e-session in August.
- Ernie is going to be turning ONE on August 25th…where did my little puppy go?
- I am off tomorrow to photograph Carlo & Sarah’s gorgeous wedding at the Willowdale Estate!! Bring it on!

{Special thanks} to Christen who will be at the studio the next two Sundays. If you are in the area stop by and bring her treats {she likes chocolate and organic apples} because she is a rockstar!!

{Huge Special Thanks} to Meredith my amazing assistant! She rocks! Have a great week off.

Adele {portrait}

2009-07-14T19:58:00.010-05:00

Adele is a gorgeous doll! Mom and dad arrived to the studio with the cutest outfits. ..I love it when that happens.
Thanks Adele and family for playing on the train tracks with me!

Matt & Christine {married}

2009-07-14T19:17:00.008-05:00

AT LAST....

Matt and Christine are getting a puppy. What does this have to do with their wedding…well this past year has been filled many milestones for them…new jobs, a new home, wedding, marriage, honeymoon and now a new puppy. Matt and Christine are getting their puppy from the same wonderful people who gave us Ernie. I can’t wait to meet their new addition!

Back to the wedding…The Tewksbury Country Club hosted this {in love with each other since high school} couple and all of their family and friends. We got so very lucky with the rain but I will have to give credit to Christine’s father, who watched the wedding from heaven for making the day rain free. Thanks M&C!
{ps} I love first image! Me thinks a canvas of this print will look good at the studio!

{studio news} a reminder and I know...

2009-06-26T21:31:00.002-05:00

Yes, I know that this blog has been full of {sneak peek} posts but May and June have been crazy~ wonderfully~ busy for the studio and I am busy editing etc! Real posts coming soon!!

Upcoming Studio Hours.
The studio will be closed on the following Sundays.

June 28th {taking the day off to celebrate my birthday with family and friends}
July 5th {we will be photographing Jason & Robyn’s Peabody Essex Museum wedding!}
July 26th {portraits on location}

I am still available to meet during the week by appointment only.

PS. Cristin {from Cyril & Cristin 01.05.08} Thanks so much visiting me at the studio and bringing me yummy cookies!! It was great to see you and your sister. {PS} I had two Ikea baskets for me when I got home:)

PSS. Julie { from Julie & Rob 7.19.2008}...Thank you for stopping by the studio with the two pups. Ernie is not happy that he missed you guys:)

Jon & Alicia {married}...sneak peek

2009-06-26T21:25:00.004-05:00

Jon and Alicia are in Egypt on their honeymoon. Lucky guys. Sooooooo much to post and say about this Cape Cod wedding!

Matt & Jen {e~session}... sneak peek

2009-06-26T21:17:00.004-05:00

Matt & Jen…you will all fall in love with them!

Sean & Liz {married}...sneak peek.

2009-06-26T20:52:00.003-05:00

He sang her a song. I'll say it again..he sang her a song!! Unreal wedding complete with ice cream truck. More on Sean and Liz coming soon!

{Studio News}

2009-06-24T16:24:00.003-05:00

Upcoming Studio Hours.
The studio will be closed on the following Sundays.

June 28th {taking the day off to celebrate my birthday with family and friends}
July 5th {we will be photographing Jason & Robyn’s Peabody Essex Museum wedding!}
July 26th {portraits on location}

I am still available to meet during the week by appointment only.

Coming soon to the blog
- Lew and Meriden…at last!
- Matt & Christine
- Sean & Liz
- Garrett & Katie
- Jon & Alicia

Lots of exciting projects going on behind the scene here at Katherinejane Photography! Stay tuned.

Greyson Joseph {newborn}

2009-06-23T18:40:00.017-05:00

Meet Greyson Joseph. He is brand spanking new!! He was such a good little baby…looks right at the camera!
P.S. hi baby feet!

Sean & Lisa {e~session} sneak peek.

2009-06-18T19:25:00.003-05:00

Sean and Lisa are having a Newport wedding so we felt it fitting to have a Newport e~session. Peek back next week for the official post!

Garrett & Katie {sneak peek}

2009-06-18T19:17:00.005-05:00

Garrett & Katie....more to come soon!

John & Alicia {married 5.23.09} Elm Bank

2009-06-09T21:11:00.076-05:00

{Things one should know before viewing images}

1. The little teddy bear, Alicia’s grandfather gave to her when she was a little girl. I think we all have something that we have kept over the years…Teddy now had a daddy.
2. They love animals. They have the cutest dog named Neely but I always end up calling him Cam (amazing Bruins player named Cam Neely for all of you who have no idea of what I am talking about right now. I only know of this having grown up with three brothers.)
3. Flowers to die for. I mean fall over, roll on the ground and die for!
4. John loves this woman. He adores her. It is a beautiful thing.
5. Alicia's laugh is adorable. {I bet you all just heard it in your head}
6. Elm Bank = stunning wedding!

{Ingredients}

Barbara Wysk Designs
Priscilla of Boston
Maggie Sotterro from Confetti & Lace
Opulence Fine Jewelry
Design Light
Maria’s Pastry
MCO Productions
Lynette’s Limousine Service
Invitations by T2 Designs/Alexandra Trinanes

Matt & Christine { sneak peek}

2009-06-05T21:08:00.003-05:00

Just a sneak peek of Matt and Christine....pretty cute, yeah that's right I said it!!

Mark & Yoshie {married} Boston College Club

2009-05-26T17:07:00.057-05:00

Mark and Yoshie were married at the Boston College Club located in downtown Boston. Guests traveled from all over the world including Japan to celebrate their love story. There were hints of the Japanese culture threaded throughout the wedding. Guests loved the sake verses champagne toast!
Mark’s mother is the creative genius behind B&G Sawin Florist and everywhere I turned I found gorgeous flowers…loved it. Normally the Boston College club offers an amazing view of the city but mother nature was feeling foggy…but nobody was looking out the windows anyway…they were looking at Mark and Yoshie (who is drop dead gorgeous.)
Special thanks to Mark and Yoshie...you are the best!
PS. Mark’s dad not only married the couple but he also plays a mean drum set!

{Ingredients}
The Langham Hotel
Boston College Club
B&G Sawin Florist
The Sultans of Swing
Beau Coup

Ernie { at the studio}

2009-05-24T15:13:00.006-05:00

Here is a photo taken ( on my laptop) on Sunday of Ernie sleeping at the studio. He is getting so big. Where did my puppy go!

John & Alicia~ married 5.23.09 { sneak peek}

2009-05-24T15:03:00.005-05:00

Yesterday John & Alicia had a fall off your chair gorgeous wedding at Elm Bank! Peek back later this week for the post!

V.O.A { I Remember Mama}

2009-05-22T14:23:00.023-05:00

Every Saturday before Mother’s Day I volunteer with Volunteers of America, Mayor Thomas Menino, news anchor Susan Warnick and her mother Myrna in honoring isolated elderly women in the Boston area. V.O.A and their sponsors host a beautiful “ I Remember Mama” luncheon complete with flowers, live music, great food and gift bags. This event is so very important because many of these women would otherwise be forgotten.Here are some highlights from the event and I look forward to seeing everyone again next year!!