My Vermont Wedding Photographer

Andre Wins 1st Prize in the "Emotion" Category

The results have just been released for the Wedding Photo Journalist Association (WPJA) Q3 2007 wedding photography contest, and Andre has been awarded 1st Prize in the "Emotion" category! This contest was judged exclusively by members of the VII Photo Agency, including some of the finest photojournalists in the world.

This image was taken during the traditional Jewish "Chair Dance" at a wedding held at the Edson Hill Manor in Stowe, Vermont in late September. The expressive face is that of the mother of the groom. It was a memorable celebration, complete with a live 9 piece band called Horns In The House, who graciously allowed me to step on stage for this shot.

Veronique Receives WPJA Award

The results have just been released for the Wedding Photo Journalist Association (WPJA) Q3 2007 wedding photography contest, and Veronique has been awarded 20th Place in the "Bride Getting Ready" category! This contest was judged exclusively by members of the VII Photo Agency, including some of the finest photojournalists in the world.

This image was taken at a wedding held at the Edson Hill Manor in Stowe, Vermont in mid-August. The bride just could not contain her excitement as she proclaimed, "I'm getting married!" while jumping up and down off the tips of her toes in glee!

Hilary & Mark's Winter Wedding in Woodstock, Vermont

Many people think of weddings as a summer thing, but Hilary and Mark's winter wedding in Woodstock, Vermont today was anything but summerlike with temps in the 20s and a brisk northwesterly breeze making it feel like the single digits outside.

But winter weddings have their plusses, like the special ambience of snow, candles, christmas tree lights, wood fires, and the refreshing, if bracing air. No humidity or thunderstorms either!

The ceremony was held at the St. James Episcopal Church a few blocks away. The bride and her maids were conveyed to the ceremony by a lovely horse-drawn carriage, which also brought the newly married couple back to the historic and spacious Woodstock Inn & Resort for the reception where Rebecca, Megan and Kathleen made sure that everything was perfect for the happy couple and their family and guests. Music was provided by our friend John Bauer of Peak DJ.

The groom is a professional firefighter in Bedford, Massachussetts and was honored by a dozen or so of his co-workers who surprised him with a formal salute as he left the church with his bride.