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sunrise breakfast photo shoot

A tiny teaser from this morning’s sunrise breakfast photo shoot with my girl, Amy Champagne Events. I love our heart-to-heart talks and this morning’s chat was even better; it was all done while we shot a pretty tablescape. Just for us … just because we wanted to … just because sometimes, it’s nice to do stuff for no reason except to have fun.

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Brooke Allison

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spring wedding in boston – kelly + brian

We’d all dreamed of Kelly + Brian’s wedding being a beautiful spring wedding day; beach photos, sand under our feet, boardwalks and parasols … and then the rain threatened to take the day out. Kelly never let it get to her. Instead, she scoured locations we could shoot in (that had beautiful overhangs for rain protection) and kept a “this isn’t going to dictate whether my day is amazing or not” kind of attitude. And you know what? The rain held off and she and Brian were given the most FABULOUS weather day. EVER. Cheers to you both – to happy attitudes, love and beautiful memories (rain or shine). I heart you guys!

toms wedding shoes_spring weddings in CT_sparkly wedding shoes

toms wedding shoes_spring weddings in CT_sparkly wedding shoes

bride getting ready photos_spring weddings in CT_b&w wedding photos

bride getting ready photos_spring weddings in CT_b&w wedding photos

bride getting ready photos_spring weddings in CT_b&w wedding photos

bride getting ready photos_spring weddings in CT_b&w wedding photos

groom putting on boutonniere weddings in CT_b&w wedding photos

groom putting on boutonniere weddings in CT_b&w wedding photos

bride seeing dad for the first time_spring weddings in CT_brooke allison photo weddings

bride seeing dad for the first time_spring weddings in CT_brooke allison photo weddings

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flower girl photos_best man photos_spring weddings in CT

church photos from wedding_churches in Boston_spring weddings in boston

bride walking into church_groom seeing bride for first time

flower girl and ring bearer photos_flower girl photos_spring weddings in CT

bride walking into church_groom seeing bride for first time

bride walking into church_groom seeing bride for first time

ring bearer at wedding_ring bearer photos_spring weddings in CT

bride and groom laughing at church_wedding ceremony photos

wedding ceremony photos_spring weddings in CT_brooke allison photo weddings

recessional wedding photos_wedding photos in spring_spring wedding photos

bridesmaids in black dresses_blue hydrangea wedding bouquets_spring weddings in CT

allison phelan floral design_blue hydrangea wedding bouquets_spring weddings

bridal party in blue_blue hydrangea wedding bouquets_spring weddings in CT

bride and groom in field_spring bridal photos_spring wedding photos in field

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach wedding photos_wedding photos on beach_beach boardwalk wedding photos

beach themed wedding_sea glass centerpieces_hydrangea blue wedding centerpieces

beach themed wedding_sea glass centerpieces_hydrangea blue wedding centerpieces

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

 

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

bride and groom in field_field wedding photos_spring wedding photos

Major kudos + love to my second shooter, Sandra, who came up with amazing shots all day including this awesome ring shot … and she let me copy her and take it, too!

ring shots with paper straws_paper straws at weddings_blue and white paper straws

Kudos + love to:  Florals: Allison Phalen Floral Designs| Dress: Watters | DJ: Sound Choice Events | Menswear : Men’s Wearhouse | Cake: Kallie Cakes | Fine Paper: Exclusively Weddings | Bridal Jewelry: JCrew + Sarah White Jewelry | Bridesmaid Jewelry: I Crave Jewels |

 

Brooke Allison

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Kelly MacQuade - May 13, 2013 - 11:15 am

This is MY BIG blog post, Brooke and I love it all!! It is like living through the day (since I didn’t get to appreciate so many of these amazing moments). You and Sandra were wonderful and fabulous at what you do!!! oxox

making coffee + dreaming

My morning ritual is the always the same; a stumble down the stairs, a quick tap on of the t.v with my left hand to ensure I hear the familiar sounds of the news broadcast and a final burst to the kitchen to start the coffee. I’ve done it so many times I could do it blindfolded. It’s funny how a daily ritual becomes so second nature that we don’t even have to think about how to do it – we just DO. My hands move about the countertops, from mason jar to bean grinder to french press to … warm coffee in my hands. And then I sit and dream … about the day and the days after that and how I’ll get it all done. And before I know it, it’s morning again and I’m stumbling down the stairs, ready to do it all again.

film food photos_editorial food photos_film photos of coffee beans

film food photos_editorial food photos_film photos of coffee beans

film food photos_editorial food photos_film photos of coffee beans

Brooke Allison

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b&w baby photos

It’s been a whirlwind week; a quick trip to Puerto Rico for a destination wedding and then immediately to Boston for my best friend’s photo shoot … with her new baby. While shooting, our other friend brought along the other new member in our group (you may remember her momma here!) and I just had to snap a quick round of photos. Here’s Giuliana … playing with her auntie brooke in her onesie …

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Brooke Allison

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bow wedding inspiration

My ‘material sprucing up‘ included a very close look at what things I am drawn to and when Sandy (Roseville Designs) and I chatted, I kept sending her things that included bows, ruffles and pearls. (my photo inspiration board looked like a banana republic/j crew catalogue I kid you not.) Sandy decided I was incorporating a bow into my new materials. And so … a bow it is. My new materials – business cards, note cards and online materials all have this bee-autiful bow element incorporated into it that I just A.D.O.R.E.

So today I figured I’d share my love affair with bows by creating a swoon palette with all things wedding bow related. Enjoy!

bows on wedding shoes_wedding gowns with bows_wedding bows_CT weddings

Inspiration sourced from: gloves | bow necklace | bride in gown | man holding invitation | pink shoes | bridesmaid shoes with bows | bridal headpiece |

Brooke Allison

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