My first “real” job in the photo world was working for the Salem News in Beverly, MA. While working for this wonderful newspaper on Boston’s beautiful north shore I began photographing weddings for myself and last week I had the pleasure to return to my old stomping grounds and photograph Nicole & Shimon’s wedding at Peabody’s historic Brooksby Farm.
I knew the farm well from many feature hunting trips while working for the newspaper and had photographed one of Nicole’s good friends and bridesmaids, Jennifer’s, wedding there.
I was ecstatic Nicole and Shimon liked Jennifer’s photos enough to fly me out for the special occasion.
The day was perfect. Nicole looked ravishing adorned with a topaz necklace Shimon gave her and daisies in her hair. The farm is a wonderful place for the occasion with old barns, orchards and even an old fire station providing fabulous backdrops for the couples portraits.
The reception was held in the Smith Barn which dates back to 1904. It was decorated with twinkling lights and wild flowers on a checkered print tablecloth. The entire party joined the newlyweds on the dance floor for traditional dances from Shimon’s Russian/Jewish heritage. The long dances had everyone panting for air and fanning themselves with joyful exhaustion.
It’s always nice to work with such an easygoing couple. Nicole & Shimon were very, relaxed and natural in front of the camera and never lost sight of the true meaning of the day… to celebrate the joining of two peoples lives together.
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