This wedding and all the beautifully designed special events took my breath away! They started celebrating the love by welcoming friends and family to their house in Vineyard Haven for a clambake event. The rehearsal dinner took place at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown—a backyard ceremony at their home and reception at Atria.
Read MoreIt's the time of the year when I look back at all the memories I created for families last summer. Each family and sessions are so different from the other.
Read MoreIt's the time of the year when I look back at all the memories I created for families last summer. Each family and sessions are so different from the other. The first session in this blog post felt like an adventure for the family. We ran and laughed, played with the sand and water, climbed the dunes, watched the sunset, and slowed time down.
Read MoreClaire's vision for the day: "A day filled with ease, breeze and oozing with love. Our plan so far is to get married at a church in town at, the Federated Church, and then have a reception at the Yacht Club. I see maybe my gown having a vintage drop waist or maybe tea length and hopefully either a hairband or bow in my hair. After the ceremony, we will process down to the Club. I'm hoping at that point one of my hands has a dirty martini in it and the other a freshly shucked oyster! Here vision came true!
Read MorePeter planned a surprise proposal down by the Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard around Christmas time. Despite the cold weather, we were able to capture these lifetime memories!
Read MoreLuke proposed to Kristen one hour before the sunset at Moshup Beach, and we counted taking the photographs until the blue hour, which happens right after the sunset. They grew up coming to Martha's Vineyard, and it was such a pleasure to capture their love in a place that’s so important to them. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding this year at the Captain R. Flanders House!
Read MoreNicole and Benjamin’s engagement session took place at the Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary in West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard.
Read MoreKelly’s family lives on the island year-round, and as a family, they love to explore different walking trails on the island. The Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary is on a list of favorites. It requires a bit of hiking to get to the beach through the woods. This location is perfect for an off-season session from November to April because they close the gate at 5:00 pm in the summer, which is when I start my sessions.
Read MoreMartha and Ryan planned a small backyard wedding in West Tisbury. She said, "This will be mostly casual with hints of formality... I want to ensure that the ceremony/first look/ and families are captured efficiently. The biggest thing for Ryan will be getting the photos but not taking too much time away from the food/bar. I want to make sure the day feels fun and breezy!"
Read MoreThis unforgettable elopement happened in late fall at Owen Park Beach in Vineyard Haven. Right after the official "I do," we headed to Oak Bluffs and took a few photographs next to the historical Flying Horses carousel. Our second stop was the Edgartown Lighthouse, which is a special place for them because it's where Kyle proposed to Brittany with champagne on a cold and windy night.
Read MoreA Mother’s Day Photo Session might be a perfect gift for that special lady in your life. I can’t think of a single mama that wouldn’t want some professional photographs taken with her children.
Read MoreIt all starts with the question: "Mila, do you have any suggestions for a good location". The answer is yes I do! Location matters, but remember our goal is to make you feel relaxed and have a fun experience during your session.
Read MoreWhen you love people and photography, how could you not do family portraits? I would love to share 10 tips to help you prepare for your family portrait session! Let your children have fun, relax, run and be active!
Read MoreWhat is lifestyle photography? It's a style that fits comfortably between traditional and documentary photography. In lifestyle photography, you are doing quite a bit of directing, and a bit of posing, but you are going beyond that traditional portrait format by bringing out deep emotion.
Read MoreIn this blog post, I will try to answer questions such as: What is an engagement session? Why should you have an engagement session? What are the best locations for an engagement session on Martha’s Vineyard? What are ten tips for a successful engagement session?
Read MoreEven in a world with billions of women it is still a complicated question as to what is femininity? We all have our own definitions of what femininity means to us, and discovering this personal meaning is a continuous journey. Martha’s Vineyard is an ideal location for your boudoir photographer session!
Read MoreOn a bright August day, with Middletown Nursery as the setting, Brian snuck up behind Hilary and placed the ring on top of a flower arrangement while Mila continued to snap photos. “It took Hilary a few seconds to realize that this was more than just a photo shoot,” said Brian.
Read MoreI couldn’t feel more honored to capture Len and Lynne’s wedding day. They are true soul mates! Their nuptials were filled with love, inspiration and joy. Martha’s Vineyard became a summer home for these two, and held such a strong place in their hearts that it made perfect sense to get married here. They both love to travel, hike and fish, and their connection to nature and to this authentic island is vibrant.
Read MoreMartha's Vineyard is a very special place in their hearts. Samantha grew up spending summer weekends here, but Ben has only just started to become acquainted with the Vineyard visiting with her. The experiences of Samantha showing this deeply appreciated place to Ben has made the Vineyard feel like a special place that they share together.
Read MoreI would love to share a couple of portraits with you. Sometimes all you need for a successful session is a great connection with your subject. Well that, and being aware of the lighting and environment, and of course, open to creative moments.
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