Wednesday, February 6th I will be speaking at the Hallmark Institute of Photography about my experiences as a Boston Wedding Photographer. I will be there as a guest of Andrew Kessler, the owner of Coffeepond Photography. Here is an excerpt from the Hallmark website: “To round out the morning presentation, Andrew will be moderating a panel of “freelancers” from around New England who will share their opinions and experiences about their careers in the industry. Included in this informative panel are Jeff Scher, Christin Kahn, Troy Dodds, James Lindley, Edson Dias, Cory Silken, Tiffany White, Laura Pineda, all successful photographers from New England.”

The end of 2007 brought a few challenges as life does from time to time. Barring those setbacks, entry into the New Year was filled with warmth, excitement and adventure. My fiance and I left the monochromatic, winter wonderland we call the Northeast, and vacated to the Ecuadorian ocean side where I got to meet her wonderful family, who were so very kind to us. These are some of my favorite photos from the trip. This first photo was taken at the beautiful beach front condo in Punta Blanca. The next photos were captured along the Ruta Del Sol, the main roadway weaving through the rural towns along the Pacific coast. Wide-eyed and friendly, the wild dogs owned the streets. The sea breeze salted our skin as the dusty brown earth covered our feet. We stayed at Ata Mari, a magical resort set in the foothills of the Andes mountains. The divinity of the nature around us continued to astound us. In this one photo, the clouds opened up to illuminate one shining little spot, almost as if it were solely meant for my photograph, and then vanished as quickly as it came. On our return trip we stayed for a night in this bustling little surf town where I caught this young couple embracing in the midst of the happy chaos they call Montanita. Our photographic journey ended in Guayaquil, the Ecuadorian metropolis hosting some 3 million people. These two little green birds, lovers I thought, couldn’t have helped this photograph any better. All in all, an excellent trip, I hope you enjoy the photos.

Congrat- ulations to Jen and Mike as they embark on their new married life together. This wedding was remark- able for two reasons, how down to earth and genuine this couple was and how good the food was. First, I must mention how cute this kid was as he walked up to the doorway, crossed his leg over the other and propped his arm up on the wall. With the hat… this kid was just too cute.

This intimate gathering of 60 or so was held at Tosca restaurant in Hingham, MA. The food was excellent to say the least. One of the best meals I’ve had, period! The dish pictured here is the ‘Costoletta’ of Pork. Balsamic marinated ‘White marble Farms’ Pork Tenderloin, pounded thin and quickly wood grilled with a ‘Risotto Verde’. Click here to see their menu.

Overall, a very enjoyable evening and a wonderful day to be a part of.

One of the last really warm days of the fall, Jen and Steven tie the knot to make it official. The tension was mild today despite the grandeur of the big day. Months of planning have all finally come together. The flowers, the program… the seat ribbons all in perfect visual synchro-
nicity.

All the details have been checked and double checked. The ceremony was a full catholic mass and the stretched Hummer was ready to escort them. The guests waited with abated breath as the beautiful bride makes her appearance. Laughter breaks the solemnity at the alter and prepares us for the ensuing celebration.

The party begins with joy and contentment. An appropriate symbol for the beginning of the rest of their lives together.

This couple is having a destination wedding on an island and decided that a beach setting for their engage-
ment shoot was fitting. The last photo was taken per request of the couple, as they plan to use this photo for their thank you cards… good idea! Don’t forget Dias Photo-
graphy also offers high quality cards.

Another really sweet couple joins the ranks of the DiasPhoto blog. The wedding day started in West Roxbury as the couple decided to see each other before the ceremony and do all of their formal pictures before-hand. This gave them more time to spend with family and friends at the cocktail
hour. The first photo was taken along the quiet street where the family lives.

This beautiful catholic church was St. Theresa’s also in West Roxbury. The wide angle view really helps demon-
strate the beauty and grandeur of the building. Congrats to the new couple, and best of luck!

Kristen and Brad had a beautiful country wedding at The Harrington Farm in Princeton, MA. The flowers were a mix of Gerber daisies and roses in various shades of pink, and her bouquet was accented with a brooch from her grandmother. The bridesmaids looked elegant in black dresses and were definitely
a fun crowd. The DJ Russ McQueen made for a really fun atmos-
phere, bringing hats and costume attire really livened up the party which made for tons of laughs and great pictures. If you are looking for an experienced and fun, professional DJ definitely check him out. All in all, the day went went and I, as well as my second photographer were able to capture wonderful images for the couple.