The wedding took place  at the stunning  Castle Hill Inn & Resorts right on the water.

Our good friend Stasia Anthony of Exquisite Events  has done it again … A spectacular day, down to the very  last detail.

The amazing thing about Stasia is that she is truly there for the couple …

making sure that everything runs flawlessly and might I add “Exquisitely”.

The flowers were done by our dear friend, the incredibly talented Sayles Livingston.

Crispin, who is from England, decided to go for a swim, in the frigid Newport water. Brrr….

LOVE these floral robes … great gift idea for the bridal party.

It was great to meet  makeup artist Jennie Kay  and see her  beautiful work.

Lindsey is graceful and so wonderful to work with … I was totally inspired…

Crispin, our dashing groom on the right, and his brother Ben.

Let the ceremony begin …

The sky was just majestic and beautiful … wild and striking clouds

Loved the new tent at Castle Hill… So open and with almost a ship-like feel to it.

Always love to steal away the couple for a few moments…

Rebecca White and Jeremy Clouse, from the Castle Hill Inn, took such great care of everyone.

Very cool details …

A tender toast from Lindsey’s dad.

Chef Joe McCarthy created this fantastic cream puff cake.

There is nothing quite like the beautiful sunsets in Newport.

The band Groove Authority got everyone dancing and on their feet. – Fantastic music guys!!

Congratulations Lindsey + Crispin!!

]]> http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/05/09/the-inn-at-castle-hill-with-lindsey-crispin/feed/ 1 http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/05/02/tulum-mexico/ http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/05/02/tulum-mexico/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 20:50:23 +0000 MBV http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/?p=3057 There’s nothing quite like the beaches of  Tulum Mexico, where I spent my vacation with my beloved guys … My idea of a perfect world is traveling for 4 to 6 months of the year with my family… Exploring cultures and meeting amazing people from all over the world. I always happen to meet the best [...]]]> There’s nothing quite like the beaches of  Tulum Mexico, where I spent my vacation with my beloved guys …

My idea of a perfect world is traveling for 4 to 6 months of the year with my family… Exploring cultures and meeting amazing people from all over the world.

I always happen to meet the best people while traveling.

(Anurag and I met while we were both traveling in India)

We spent 2 weeks in beautiful Tulum, on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Where the sand is bright white with flecks of pink …

Yes, exactly like a postcard …

We took a day trip on a VERY bumpy road to get to Punta Allen … 40km ~ 2 hours of driving time

We got a glimpse at how mellow the area must have been,  before tourism hit. May that road stay forever unpaved!

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is empty of tourists and just stunning.

We went to visit the Mayan ruins in Tulum.

Ruins are NOT the favorite part of a vacation  for a 7 year old boy who loves to run …

Neither is being photographed

We loved exploring the local village in the evenings

Definitely worth a visit, if you get the chance.

We took a small tour through Newport, to some of my favorite spots…

I love this set of images … just sweet and tender.

We can’t wait for your big day this summer!!

I like to choose a location that has significance for the couple.

A place where they have vacationed, spent time some favorite moments or also a place they may visit every day.

For Heather and Mark, the couple in this feature, this place was Newport, Rhode Island in the spring time.

So much of what makes a portrait successful is capturing genuine emotion  … That for me, is the real art in photography.

It is very important for me to find a way to help someone relax, even though I am right there in front of them with a camera.

The time of day and lighting situation are very important with every location shoot.

Early morning sunrise as well as late afternoon to sunset are my favorite hours. The light is warm and makes everyone look radiant.

When I began my journey into photography, I fell in love with black and white images.

Spending hours in the darkroom, developing film and processing fiber based prints.

What I love most about black and white images is that they transcend any time period.

The focus is on the scene rather than getting lost in all the color.

An then there is the beauty of color …  which is also fun to get lost in …

So many spots are discovered while just walking … seeing where the light is dancing, the textures of a wall …

I love this spontaneous spirit while shooting a portrait.

A few different outfits and looks can completely change the feel of a portrait.

Outfits that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable bring out the best in you.

Digital photography gives you an almost unlimited range of  possibilities for the post processing.

Playing with some cool filters here … like an old Polaroid from the 70′s …

It is so important for me to have enough time with whomever I am photographing.

Just having the time to see who they are, what makes them smile …

It’s a gift that I am allowed into someone’s private world …

where intimacy and connecting with your beloved is typically not done in front of a lens.

Thank you to all my beautiful couples who have allowed me in …

It has been such a joy and an honor!

… and I took a shot at make up and hair.

This was a project for Nancy Spirito of Bridal Finery.

Nancy happens to make the most poetic and beautiful creations that accompany any wedding dress,

evening gown or hip outfit to go out on the town.

Isn’t Jen gorgeous!!This wrap is so stunning and cool … I want one!

Nancy has a whole array of sashes and belts that transforms an outfit.

“How to lose your mind in no time” which is a very beautiful book about his spiritual journey.

On this blog post we wanted to let the images speak for themselves,

but we also made a video documenting the making of. Check it out…

It’s really wonderful to find friends that I have known for so many years, and  that have gone through such similar experiences.

]]> http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/03/11/a-portrait-of-hanaan/feed/ 0 http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/03/05/allison-rob-at-the-harvard-club/ http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/03/05/allison-rob-at-the-harvard-club/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:20:19 +0000 MBV http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/?p=2893 A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting Allison and Rob at their engagement party, which was held at the beautiful Harvard Club in Cambridge. Below please find some of my favorite images… I am so looking forward to your big day this September!  ]]> A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting Allison and Rob at their engagement party, which was held at the beautiful

Harvard Club in Cambridge.

Below please find some of my favorite images…

I am so looking forward to your big day this September!

Let me introduce you to Megan …  Dr. of Neurology -  brains and beauty … some are lucky to get it all!

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It was the first time that I got to work with the very talented Michele Bernard – love the flowers!!

This is the groom, David, who happens to be a surgeon.

This stunning cape was made by David’s mother … the perfect match to this statuesque bride.

A few days before the wedding I met with the couple to scope out locations in Boston.
Megan told me that she was really hoping for a Winter wedding… So glad her wish came true!

Megan and her friends were so fun and  wonderful to work with… we all had a ball in the snow!

Faneuil Hall with the guys … little girls in traditional Korean outfits – adorable!

This kiss is my favorite shot from the whole wedding … the light was just amazing!

The State Room in Boston was the backdrop for this enchanted snowy evening

Everything was just exquisite… from the details of the room to the food …

And the entire crew at the State Room were wonderful and attentive!!

Following the cocktail hour was a traditional Korean Ceremony … I love these outfits, so colorful and festive.

Lori + Matthew from I Do Films in Chicago were there to capture the moving images.

I fell in love with their creative eye and style … check them out!!

Night Rythum set the stage with their amazing groove and style.

It was a magical and memorable night … Congratulations Megan and David!!

While we offer a wide variety of album types, we especially love making the hand bound albums and their timeless and classic feel. To be able to work with the finest materials and the collaboration with some of the best traditional bookbinders in the New England area is just amazing. They are truly unique end exquisite pieces of art – which happen to also be someones wedding album

For Jennie & Adman we photographed both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding – they decided that they wanted to create one album for each event.

Both albums are stored in this custom made clam shell box, which also protects them against dust and light.

The box opens up to reveal the set of albums.

Here is a closeup of the spine imprinting – the couple just wanted a blind impression,

but there is also a huge selection of tinted foils available which can be used.

One of the great things about our hand bound albums is that they are completely designed and crafted from scratch,

which means that any and all details can be customized to your liking.

This couple really fell in love with four different cloths, so we ended up using all of them

The rehearsal dinner album is much smaller, containing only around 30 images, the wedding album holds around 150.

Jennie & Adam chose to include a set of magnificent Katazome-Shi endpapers.

For this album we also made a fold out page which contained a great sequence of the couple walking on the lawn of Rosecliff.

Flower arrangements by the ever talented crew from Tantawan …
I love their poetic and intricate, at times almost magical designs.

Rochelle, a designer herself, created the emblem that went on the bouquet…

The ceremony took place in one of several ballrooms…

and the reception in another, featuring beautiful details… Aren’t those gorgeous center pieces?

This crowd loves to dance…

and sing

Congratulations Rochelle and Adam … it was such a pleasure being a part of your beautiful celebration!!