I learned during the ceremony that Karla has had her eye on Evan since elementary school! I don't know what took him so long but he eventually came to his senses. They are simply adorable and compliment each other so well!

The forecast suggested thunderstorms all day. And yes, they appeared but when we needed them to go away, away they went! The luck is certainly on their side!

Karla looked amazing! I looooooved her dress! Her best friend did her make up. Karla said, "I don't even need to look in the mirror." 

Karla and Evan wrote notes to each other, which they read before their ceremony. Karla blatantly admitted that his was better, as she wiped away her tears. If it's true that he made her wait all that time, then she deserves it!

It was Evan's turn to wipe away the tears when he saw Karla walk down the aisle with her Dad. He's so cute. It was clear to everyone how smitten he is with Karla. The way he looks at her, holds her, dances with her. They truly have something special!

This wedding did not stop after I dragged my body home and into bed. Nope! They kept the night going hours after! So hopefully these photos will draw back some memories of this epic day! 

Thank you for having me capture all the emotions! I have lots more to come and I cannot wait to share them with you! Cheers to a beautiful future together! Thunderstorms and all!

Hair: @lift_lob_love
Make up: @vanessa_pasq
Dress: Lastrina Girls
Rings: Stevens Jewelers Lashbrook Designs
           Lauren B Jewelry
Suit: Mens Wearhouse
Florist: Mark Henry Florist
DJ: Jesse Paulo "New Image"
Cake: The Latest Kraez
Caterer: Twin Hills Country Club
Venue: Twin Hills Country Club
Limo: Bill's Limousine
Second Photographer: Nicole LeBlanc

Here we go! Welcome back, weddings! 

Can I just start this off by saying how much I missed this?! The thrill of capturing a wedding day never disappoints. All the preparation, the nerves in getting there, the excitement of the big moment, the spectrum of emotions - to be witness to it all is just the coolest thing and I'm so grateful!

Amanda and Keith clearly put a lot of time and effort into making their day as spectacular as they could and it showed! The venue, the flowers, the food - I could tell that they were creating a day to remember! I was noticing their choice in vendors through out the day and how excellent they were! I mean, I was literally taking notes for my brother and his fiance!

After getting ready in the bridal suite, Amanda chose to do a first look with her Dad and Stepdad. She looked stunning! Both were clearly so proud of their little girl! Speechless!

Cool as a cucumber, Keith broke into tears when he saw Amanda step into the aisle. With all eyes on her, she was locked into Keith who was trying his best to hold back his tears. It was as though it was just the two of them in that room for those split seconds.

They joined hands, said their vows, exchanged rings, and sealed it with a kiss! Quick and sweet and off to party!

After family portraits, we took the wedding party outside in the heat for a quick portrait session. After being isolated from family and friends all year, everyone was so excited to be together!

DJ Nicki Nell introduced the parents, the wedding party, and the new Mr. and Mrs. Harris! The reception had begun and the dance floor was rockin! A family tradition, everyone was given sunglasses and formed a conga line to three specific songs. Someone will have to remind me of the songs - I know one was Sunglasses at Night. Darn, what were the other two? Comment below! I just loved that tradition. It definitely got everyone on the dance floor! So fun!

My personal favorite of the night was when the DJ handed Amanda a fog blaster! Her reaction was priceless! I'm still laughing!

Sending you big hugs, Mr. and Mrs. Harris! You did it! Hold onto those sunglasses because your future is BRIGHT! ;)

Venue: Boylston Rooms
Dress: Pearl Bridal in Holyoke, MA
Suits: Men's Wearhouse
Hair/Makeup: Vivid Salon & Spa Westfield, MA
Catering: Myer's Catering
Florist: Feather and Bloom in Suffield, CT
DJ: Visual Sound Productions - Nicki Nell
Rings: Hannoush Jewelers
Cupcakes/Cake: Frosted Swirl Cupcakes, Westfield, MA
Second Photographer: Nicole LeBlanc

I decided to kick off the season with a mini session at Ferjulian's Tulip Field in Hudson, MA. The original day was postponed due to weather but it was worth the wait! Blue skies, sun, and a fresh breeze!

When I saw on Facebook that Ferjulian's was willing to host photographers and their clients, I had to jump on it! Ferjulian's Farm is a photographer's goldmine and it holds a special place in my heart. I got to work at the stand through out my high school years. To this day, it was one of my favorite jobs! Certainly a lot of work, but so rewarding! I loved being outside with the flowers and the fresh smelling produce. 

Thank you so much to all of the families that came out! Some familiar faces, some new! You guys rocked! 

And of course, thank you to the Ferjulian Family for allowing us to use your beautiful grounds for this session. My clients and I were so grateful and are crossing our fingers that you allow it again! 

Like so many towns and cities around the country, Hudson had a peaceful demonstration tonight to acknowledge the injustice of George Floyd's death and so many before him. A Mom in town organized the event saying she needed to do something! (Thank you so much, Julie!) It was so wonderful to see the heartfelt signs and chants of the people of Hudson, gathering for such a powerful purpose!

​A change is going to come - OH HELL YES IT WILL!

This was so fun! I loved reading your stories and learning a little bit about you during this lonely time of quarantine. I hope these images brought a smile to your kids' faces! I know here at my home, my kids have good days and bad. It must be so incredibly confusing for them! 

Together, we were able to support many locally owned small businesses, including the Hudson Food Pantry! I can't wait to use those gift cards you sent! Haberdash, Rail Trail, Kith & Kin, Cafe 641 - you'll see me running when this is all over! Truly, very generous people out there! 

Thank you to Tara Mapes for creating these incredible backgrounds and for bending the rules to allow me to use parents' photos! I know a bunch of you had a lot of fun getting out there for your photo shoots! The costumes, props, and poses were phenomenal! 

I'm so excited to add this to my list of services! They'll make such great gifts for birthdays and other special events! 

This all came about because a client of mine asked if I'd do something special for their daughter's fifth birthday. It was such a hit, I decided to do it for my kids! Their eyes lit up like I hadn't seen in a long time. I knew I had to share that!

If you have an idea that's been itching you, share it with me! We're all trying to navigate this quarantined lifestyle together. It's fun being able to connect with new ideas and I certainly love to make people feel special! 

Take care, everyone! 

Mother's Day Special - Quarantine Style!

As we continue our quarantine, finding creative ways to offer services from our home, I offer you this Mother's Day Special! I want you to dig out your favorite portrait with your Mom, take a photo of it with your phone or camera and email it to me! I'll create this water color digital painting for you to print as a gift for your Mom! It would look great inside of a cool, vintage frame or on a homemade card! 

Yah, that's me in the lower right with my Mom and sister from the 1980's!

Like my previous offer, this is a complimentary gift from me to you! I ask that you support me by supporting other locally owned small businesses by purchasing a gift card. And please like my facebook page, follow me on IG @tarasullivanphotography, and leave a review! 

I would recommend getting your orders in by Sunday, if you want a printed gift for Mother's Day. I highly recommend Artifact Uprising for this project. They use a nice, soft paper that would compliment this water color image well. I will keep this offer active until Mother's Day, May 10th.

Please EMAIL me so I can be sure to keep track of your submissions! Thank you so much and take care!

***your images may be used in Tara's social media and/or website***

I'll be working with graphic artist, Tara Mapes. She creates the most fantastic backgrounds! Normally, graphic artists don't allow photographers to use their backgrounds with photos they didn't capture, but Mapes is making an exception during this crisis! As a non-essential worker, I can't offer photo sessions, but I can ask you to take the photos for me! Send me your photos and I'll create an image for your child that they'll treasure forever!

Before you run out and start taking pictures, message me with your thoughts and ideas.. your child's interests, their age, costumes you may have (avoid any branding!) I can also make suggestions with lighting and positioning. We'll come up with the coolest image ever!

How much, you ask? At this time, it's FREE! You'll receive a high res image with rights to print as you please. If you'd like to support me, I'll happily accept a gift card from a small locally owned business. #supportsmallbusiness

Please take care and stay home! We'll get through this together!

***One child per image***
***Photos may be used in TSP's social media sites and/or website***

Somebody call 911! Shawty fire burning on the dance floor - whoa!

And that shawty was Lisa on her wedding night!

Lisa was my ten year old daughter's dance teacher and you guessed it - they performed last Spring to Fire Burning on the Dance Floor by Sean Kingston dressed in their fire-lady attire. Without any hesitation, Lisa did it in her wedding gown at her reception and I have to say - it was wayyy cuter!!! ;)

I knew the dance floor would be hotttt when Lisa and Harry asked me to photograph their wedding and boy do I love a dance party! 

When they asked me to be their wedding photographer, I invited Lisa and Harry to our local brewery to get to know them a bit and talk wedding preparations. Harry appeared to be the complete opposite of Lisa. A man of few words, not quite the dancer Lisa is, but he is clearly so very much in love with her! Watching him read their letters to each other before their ceremony and then his reaction when she entered the church - wow. My eyes welled up too!

Lisa's day started at Sereni Salon in Hudson, MA. Hair and make up with her lady crew! Lisa gave her girls ring pops for bling! Then we headed to her childhood home where they got dressed and ready to go to the ceremony where they were to meet up with the guys, family, and guests.

Lisa and Harry shared a private "no peek" moment at the church where they exchanged letters. Such a special moment before two people make such a big commitment to each other! They wiped away their tears, gave a sweet little hand squeeze, and a "see ya up there!"

When Lisa entered the doorway of the church with her Dad to walk her down the aisle, stoic Harry broke into tears. Pretty sure she took his breath away!

Their ceremony was given by Lisa's childhood priest - the very same who baptized her! He traveled from Buffalo, NY to be there! They treated him like a member of their family. He was in their family photos and traveled along to Boxborough to join us for the reception! Even gave the blessing before dinner!

After the ceremony, family stuck around for a few photos in front of the church, then we were off to Acton Arboretum with the wedding party! Fall graced us with it's beautiful palette for some gorgeous backdrops! If you haven't been to Acton Arboretum, now is the time to go! It gets better and better every year! 

Off to Boxborough Regency Hotel for some yummy food, drinks, and dancing! A really cool space that makes you feel like you're outdoors. Lots of trees, sky lights, gazebos, water, and gotta love those twinkly lights! Unique Sounds Entertainment had everyone dancing - even Harry's grandmother who could get "lower" than him! 

Cheers! to Lisa and Harry on a perfect wedding day! Thank you for having Laura and I there to capture it all! We wish you the happiest ever after!

Venue: Boxborough Regency Hotel
Acton Arboretum
Dress: Gigi's Bridal
Suit: Jos. A. Bank
Hair and Make up: Sereni Salon
Florist: Pinard's
DJ: Unique Sounds Entertainment
Cake: Gerardo's
Rings: Lisa is carrying on her grandmother's rings 
           Harry's is from Rustic & Main
Second Shooter: Laura Donia Photography

A perfect early Fall wedding! Well worth the wait! These two families now joined together as one, through Monica and Johnathan. 

After getting ready in separate homes, they met at St. Michael's Parish in Hudson for their ceremony. Monica struggled to get Johnathan's ring on, but she did it! A perfect kiss and they were off in their sweet ride to Old Stone Church in West Boylston for some photos.

Old Stone Church is gorgeous with it's historical structure surrounded by water but is often swarmed with visitors. We lucked out! We even had time to catch a few shots on the swing! 

We made it back in time to catch the tail end of cocktail hour at the Chocksett Inn in Sterling where they spent the rest of their night celebrating with good food, drinks, and music! This crowd was ready to party!

I hope you can re-live these moments through your photos. This was certainly a day you'll never forget!

Congratulations, Monica and Johnathan! 

Monica's Dress: Alexandra's Boutique
Johnathan's Suit: Men's Wearhouse (Vera Wang)
Hair: Melissa Packard
Make up: Cynthia Knotch
Catering: Chocksett Inn & Old School House Pub
Venue: Chocksett Inn
Florist: Frugal Flower
DJ: Eduardo Alves

"Do no harm" + "Always faithful" These were the quotes their Catholic priest gave Nicole, a physician's assistant and James, a marine during their wedding day ceremony. I just loved that! It's like the perfect combination for a lifelong marriage!

A tad tricky. Nicole and James planned their wedding on the east coast while living on the west coast. Fortunately, they had an army of friends and family who were more than willing to help! It was absolutely perfect!

The ladies got ready at their reception venue, The Barn on Walnut Hill in North Yarmouth, ME. What a beautiful venue! And their accommodations were gorgeous!

The guys got ready at a beautiful rental property by the water in Freeport, ME. They left for the church by trolley where they met up with the ladies, family, and friends. 

Nicole wore her mother's wedding veil down the aisle, with her sweet Dad wrapped around her arm.  Grinning from ear to ear, she looked absolutely stunning. James' eyes popped open with a big smile when she walked in!

The ceremony took place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yarmouth, ME. I kept getting swept away by the beautiful music! It was truly the most magical church music I've ever heard. 

Nicole and James exited the church under an arch of swords, held by fellow marines, then we all headed back to the barn to eat, drink, and celebrate!

James and Nicole both got up to speak their words of gratitude for making their wedding day happen and making it so special. Nicole's Dad gave a heartwarming thanks followed by the best man and maid of honor who had us all in stitches! I love hearing some of the hysterical memories that make it to the wedding day speech! And yes, Nicole's brothers also got up to share a few embarrassing memories of their sister mixed in with some sweet words.

I look forward to seeing what your future brings! Thank you so much for having me as your wedding day photographer! 

Cheers!

Ceremony Venue: Barn on Walnut Hill North Yarmouth, ME
​Church: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Yarmouth, ME
Bridal Gown: Something Bleu Bridal Boutique Oceanside, CA
​Hair: Studio Giorgi Clinton, MA
Make Up: Blush Tan Jaclyn Cardoza Hudson, MA
Catering: Little Miss Sophie's Rochester, NH
Engagement Ring: Robbins Brothers San Diego, CA
Wedding Rings: E.B. Horn Co. Boston, MA
Florist: Jessica Montejo
DJ: Matt Dias Costa
2nd photographer: Lindsey Topham