Published in Nantucket Magazine

Cool.  A few of my images were featured in Nantucket Magazine.

Wedding in Nantucket - Stefanie + Serge

It was the only Saturday in June of this year that it did not rain. Someone was looking out for Stefanie and Serge. First, I have to thank them for choosing me to be their professional wedding photographer for their wedding in Nantucket. It was as much as a vacation as it was a wedding to photograph for Ashley and I. In addition to Stafanie and Serge's warm and gracious families, I had the pleasure of meeting Nicole Wheldan of Unique Nantucket, a wonderful event planner, and her stellar team of professionals. I made it a point to send her an email, after returning to the mainland, pointing out the fact that her and her team were so organized, calm, and in control; it made everything go so smoothly.  Another person I met was Paul Loura, of Brick Park Entertainment.  What a killer band!!!  From the acoustic Dave Matthews songs to the crazy rock concert like finish, Paul and his band blew me away--and I'm a big music freak!  Even after photographing the wedding for ten hours, I was still wired, so Ashley and I went to this really cool bar, The Chicken Box, and saw an amazing funk band, Miss Fairchild. The lead singer was like a white Prince, one of my favorite musicians. 

Stef and Serge, thank you very much for having me and Ashley photograph your amazing wedding; it was one of the best weddings of the year!!! I look forward to creating a one of a kind book for both of you.

The Galley Beach restaurant

It must have been something I said.  ;  )

Happy groom?  Indeed.

Serious dancers.

What the???

Thanks again guys.  It was a blast!

Wedding Rehearsal in Nantucket

So I mentioned that Ashley and I had the privilege of photographing a wedding for a wonderful couple and their great families recently in Nantucket. There were so many killer images that the whole event deserves more than one post. Below are some of my favorite images from the rehearsal the night before the wedding. You would have thought that the rehearsal in the church was the real thing, based on the intense level of love everyone was feeling--and expressing. You can see by the images below that Stefanie and Serge were indeed made for each other.  The wedding day post is next. Stay tuned!

Stef and dad.

And this was only the rehearsal....nice.

The rehearsal dinner was held at the beautiful Westmoor Farm.

Amazing Russian glassware, care of Serge's family, were proudly on display.

I couldn't help feel that I was really in Russia or Europe that night.  The whole vibe--food, drink, music, atmosphere--was incredible.

Linda & Mario - State Room, Boston, MA

A couple weeks ago, I had the priviledge of photographing Linda and Mario's wedding at the State Room in Boston. They are two of the most genuine people I have ever met, and you can see it in their eyes. Check out the images below to see what I mean. They are just so sincere and fun to be around.

Linda is stunning!

Did I mention she is stunning.

Waiting--prior to the ceremony, which was held at the Harvard Memorial Church.

I dream of capturing these intense, emotional moments. You can see it in their eyes. My daughter is only four. I can't images that the day will come when I will be in Linda's dad's shoes.

This is great example of me just observing, being still, finger on the camera button, waiting for the best moment to capture the moment that illiustrates all the joy and excitment of a wedding ceremony. After I take an image like this, the adrenaline just shoots through my body. So cool.

Incredible flowers by Dana Markos!

The State Room has added a back lit gallery to the entryway to the Great Room. Very cool! I was thrilled to see one of the images I took from Linda and Mario's engagement portrait session in Boston. Yeah, it's the one on the right.

More amazing flower displays--this time in large blocks of ice. They were truly works of art.

Many times, I just never know if a groom is going to dip a bride during their first dance. You just have to be quick and have really good timing.

It was like an embrace that said, "Thank you dad, for all that you have done for me. I love you."

Mario and Linda's dad.

The State Room has one of the most amazing views in the city, ...

...inside and out.

Mario and his mom.

A future Eric Clapton???

You have to really appreciate great penmanship or calligraphy.

Sweet. M&Ms with the B&G's faces on them.

True friend with Linda.

True friend with Mario.

Linda & Mario,

Thank you so much for allowing me to document such an important day for you.  As you can see, Ashley and I had an amazing time and are so proud of the images we captured throughout the day.  The album will be phenomenal!!!

- Donis