While we offer a wide variety of album types, we especially love making the hand bound albums and their timeless and classic feel. To be able to work with the finest materials and the collaboration with some of the best traditional bookbinders in the New England area is just amazing. They are truly unique end exquisite pieces of art – which happen to also be someones wedding album

For Jennie & Adman we photographed both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding – they decided that they wanted to create one album for each event.

Both albums are stored in this custom made clam shell box, which also protects them against dust and light.

The box opens up to reveal the set of albums.

Here is a closeup of the spine imprinting – the couple just wanted a blind impression,

but there is also a huge selection of tinted foils available which can be used.

One of the great things about our hand bound albums is that they are completely designed and crafted from scratch,

which means that any and all details can be customized to your liking.

This couple really fell in love with four different cloths, so we ended up using all of them

The rehearsal dinner album is much smaller, containing only around 30 images, the wedding album holds around 150.

Jennie & Adam chose to include a set of magnificent Katazome-Shi endpapers.

For this album we also made a fold out page which contained a great sequence of the couple walking on the lawn of Rosecliff.

Flower arrangements by the ever talented crew from Tantawan …
I love their poetic and intricate, at times almost magical designs.

Rochelle, a designer herself, created the emblem that went on the bouquet…

The ceremony took place in one of several ballrooms…

and the reception in another, featuring beautiful details… Aren’t those gorgeous center pieces?

This crowd loves to dance…

and sing

Congratulations Rochelle and Adam … it was such a pleasure being a part of your beautiful celebration!!

Now that the magazine has appeared in print, we finally get to share some of our favorites

It is ever a joy to work with my dear friend Grace Ormonde, who always likes to push the visual envelope. And also the fabulous

Tracy Trouf, who makes it all happen – and who is also an amazing event planner.

Below the image which was selected as the  cover shot. The gorgeous Brazilian models were just great to work with.

The setting for this shoot was an old warehouse … the juxtaposition of the raw industrial space to the high elegance of couture.

I love working with movement … it brings such a freshness, aliveness.

Thanks to the whole crew at Wedding Style magazine  who made this shoot possible … we had a blast!!

]]> http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/01/18/wedding-style-cover-fashion-shoot/feed/ 0 http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/11/10/erin-adam-at-glen-manor/ http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/11/10/erin-adam-at-glen-manor/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:45:42 +0000 admin http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/?p=2353 Glen Manor in Portsmouth RI was the setting for this beautiful fall wedding. It was was great seeing you again Katie! Erin and Adam were so sweet to work with … just a  wonderful couple and beautiful as well! Alexis from Unique Weddings by Alexis created an atmosphere of romance and high design combined … [...]]]> Glen Manor in Portsmouth RI was the setting for this beautiful fall wedding.

It was was great seeing you again Katie!

Erin and Adam were so sweet to work with … just a  wonderful couple and beautiful as well!

Alexis from Unique Weddings by Alexis created an atmosphere of romance and high design combined …

Her relaxed and warm demeanor make her much loved by her clients!

Always a pleasure and honor working with you Alexis!! You are so talented.

Love this  sash detail … totally makes the dress complete.

Sayles Livingston did the AMAZINGLY romantic and mind blowing flowers, including these really cool moss letters…

Gorgeous bouquet…

Mothers and daughters , what a gift to have wonderful and supportive mother… no thanks can ever be enough for  my Mama!!

And a stunning bride  …

 This moment of genuine interacting .. loving, supporting, so tender and real.

This is what it’s all about.

Family Formals don’t need to be stiff and boring, they can express the emotional relationship between everyone …

I am from a very large, very close, very loving, sometimes crazy french family

and these are the type of photos that I love  with my siblings and Parents…

I love this long table … Italian style. When you get the best people in the industry together, you can’t miss.

Our favorite pastry chef, Mark Soliday from Confectionery Designs made this gorgeous AND delicious cake.

I love this moss  tray that Sayles designed to hold the name tags.

Russell Morin knows the divine factor.

One of my favorite ways to experience Glen Manor …  at night.

Congratulations Erin and Adam !!

Once again Joyce from Stoneblossom has outdone herself!!

I  love these cool little green poppers …

I always try to get a beautiful candid portrait of all those who are a part of the getting ready.

I love this scene of  the whole family getting ready … so sweet and real.

This is one of my favorite images …

What amazes me most about Black and White images is the timeless quality.

Another fabulous wedding!!

Congratulations Sarah and Tim … It was such a treat to be a part of your beautiful day!

A wedding Day cannot go wrong when you have Robin McAloon doing your makeup

and her sister Crystal Taking care of you with Makeup and hair!

Before the wedding, we traipsed all over Newport to capture a feel of the seaside town.

Our dear friend Joyce from Stone Blossom did these amazing flowers!!

Love these cool balls from Stone Blossom!

Mac Chrupcala Orchestra are just so fantastic and hip!!

The Hon Frank Camera, Justice of the peace,  married Anurag and myself .. He is just great!!

Stunning Rosecliff

Mark Soliday from Confectionery Design made this fun and whimsical cake … We love you Mark and Marie!!

Gorgeous room Joyce!!

Russell Morin Catered this fabulous wedding!

Congratulations Camille and Dan!!

Jackson Browne is the god father of the bride and a beloved friend.

that even the threat of a Hurricane couldn’t dampen their excitement to marry one another.

The beautiful Chanler at Cliff Walk  in Newport Rhode Island was the setting

I love the bridal suite with all the ornate, over the top baroque …

It just works on a wedding day.

The Fabulous Joyce from Stoneblossom Flowers did it once again …

Getting ready is really one of my favorite moments to shoot.

It’s the thrill before the ceremony and a time to connect very naturally with my brides.

Love this shot that Meghan my assistant (who happens to be a fab surfer) captured …

I love behind the scenes …

Congratulations Meghan and Nate!!

]]> http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/10/01/hurricane-irene-didnt-stop-meghan-nate/feed/ 0 http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/09/27/erin-adam/ http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/09/27/erin-adam/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:03:37 +0000 admin http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/?p=1737 Erin and Adam met me at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI. Which happens to be one of my favorite places to shoot, as there are so many scenic and natural wonders, from the old stone walls to the ancient enormous trees. Are they not the most beautiful couple!! And with a warmth and love [...]]]> Erin and Adam met me at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI.

Which happens to be one of my favorite places to shoot, as there are so many

scenic and natural wonders, from the old stone walls to the ancient enormous trees.

Are they not the most beautiful couple!! And with a warmth and love for each other that was so touching!

I’m looking forward to their wedding come this October …

This was my first time shooting at the beautiful DeSeversky Mansion in Long Island NY.

What a gorgeous spot!  It was wonderful to work with the whole crew there.

When we got there, we found out that the couple had chosen some wreaths designed by our dear friend Beth from Grasmere.
What a nice surprise! She does the most amazing arrangements (sorry, no weddings) and their store is filled with beautiful treasures. Stop by, if you are in the area.

Let me introduce Eileen and Travis … a truly perfect match!

The beautiful flowers arrangements were created by United Floral.

Flowers by United Floral.

And the cake by Jason Ellis – Top Tier, who has become quite the celebrity cake person.

 This was a fun group, alive, warm and ready for anything!

What a fun wedding celebration