Boston: Instameetin'

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Boston: MFA, Boston Loves Impressionism

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Meet the Isbouts

I am over the moon thrilled for my dear friend Alaina and her sweet husband Philip who are expecting their first baby in a couple of weeks. It was such an honor for me to capture their love for each other and their baby bump (affectionately hashtagged #ittbybittyIsbouts on Instagram) in their beautiful new home.

I consider Alaina a very good friend who I met last summer when we shot this together and have had tea more times than I could count. In fact, a group of us recently celebrated this wonderful time in her life by joining together for afternoon tea. She's an absolute beauty inside and out, and her personality radiates sunshine.

I had such a fun time photographing these two. Oh, and a special shout out goes to their cats Moose and Isabella (loved them!) Also, their nursery is seriously the most gorgeous I've ever been in.

Thank you guys for having me photograph this special journey for you and I hope you enjoy these as much as I do...xo

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Boston: The Nutcracker 2013: A Backstage Look, Part II

Intermission to the audience is a chance to stretch, to walk about the beautiful Opera House theater for a snack or drink, or to run to the restroom.

On the other side of the curtain, intermission is a smoothly managed production of switching from one act to the next.

It means sweeping up all the "snow" from the Waltz of the Snowflakes, lowering the giant chandelier props from the rafters, rotating the stage lighting so that leftover snow falls off.

It means stretches and warmups for the dancers, and setting up the dry ice machines for what's coming up next....

When the curtain rises again, everyone is ready...

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Boston: The Nutcracker 2013: A Backstage Look, Part I

I was beyond excited and honored to photograph a live production of the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker from the wings and backstage this season. It was a dream come true! If you remember, last season, I was invited for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the costumes, which was a delight in itself.

This season, to be able to see such incredible artistry up close was just magical. I'm amazed by how professional, disciplined and organized the Boston Ballet production is backstage!

With the "Waltz of the Snowflakes" even I was covered from head to toe with "snow" as I photographed from the wings, making the dream a reality. The amazing dancers were literally within arm's length. 

It's truly been an amazing year of photoshoots in Boston!

Here's to a Happy 2014!

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