Kimberly and Sammy’s September 2010 wedding at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA included a very special guest – Kimberly’s poodle, Cody, who served as ringbearer!  We were thrilled when Brides photo editor, Cristina Lozito, asked if she could include Chris’s picture of Kimberly and Cody in her online feature!  Enjoy!

The results of the international Wedding Photojournalist Association’s Fall contest were announced, and we were thrilled to see that two of Chris’ images from 2010 were awarded prizes!

Chris placed first in the category for Bride Getting Ready with this image:

The three judges’ comments:

“If dogs and owners truly look alike then it would be an easy bet which dog “owns” this bride. Perhaps it’s just me but my experience as a photojournalist taught me that moments like this are rare. I’m glad this photographer used every possible element to bring it home for the rest of us through simple use of available light, good composition and enough skill to “get out of the way” of a delightful scene long enough to let it speak to the rest of us.”

“Sometimes the circumstances can really help turn a photograph into a work of art. The combination of patterns and textures work together perfectly. This could be in any wedding magazine.”

“This photo has more subtle humor but also is very well exposed with several beautiful elements. All the patterns in the room work well with the simplicity of the texture of the dog’s hair and the texture that mirrors the texture in the brides dress and the moment is nicely captured with a reflection in the mirror. A lot of elegance and grace in the photo!”

Chris shot this image at Kim and Sammy’s September wedding at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA.  Kim’s standard poodle, Cody, not only supervised the preparations, he served as the ring-bearer for their beautiful outdoor ceremony!

Chris placed fourteenth in the category for Other Vendors with this image:

A contest judge noted:

“Humorous image and well executed.”

Chris captured this image at Jennifer and Jessica’s August wedding at the Old Manse in Concord, MA.  Jennifer and Jessica’s close friend, David Prifti, used an 8×10 view camera to make a tintype portrait of the happy couple.

More contest winning images and the judge’s biographies can be viewed on the WPJA’s website.

Kim and Sammy were married in an enchanting outdoor ceremony at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA.  For a glimpse at the day’s festivities:

Flowers, food…the details were exquisite:

Celebrating with family and friends:

Lindsay and Ben were married at Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish of Newton with a reception at the Lyman Estate in Waltham.  A peek at the dance floor: