Manual Focus

Nieces and Nephews

Andrew and Bernice [whose wedding is just around the corner in January!]  Had me over on Black Friday to do a little photo shoot with their Nieces and Nephews.  Despite the bitter cold we had a blast and got some really fun images... can't wait for their wedding!

I still have a few dates open if you're in need of some last minute Christmas cards [or gift ideas!]  How about a lifestyle portrait session?  Kids, grownups, teens... don't let these days go by without good documentation!  Contact me on my website for information.

here's a few from the shoot:

seek the joy

:e:

eric laurits | Massachusetts Wedding Photographer

Chris + Greg | Married

For those of you who don't live in New England, it's tough to try and explain exactly what a Nor'easter is like.  With hurricane force winds and rain that hits so hard it actually causes bruising, these things are like hurricanes, but way more frequent.

cut to: Norwell, MA

Chris and Greg decided to get married in their brand new house right on the salt marsh. These two did it right! The ceremony was wonderfully intimate and incredibly chic.  Chris wore an incredible Suzanne Ermann dress... it just may win dress of the year... we'll see!  Anyways, the storm was no match for the afternoon and despite the pelting rain, power outages, and Northeastern gales the event went off without a hitch! [Much props to the incredible Heather from Simply Inviting Weddings]

the dress:

Chris

the bridesmaids [daughters'] dresses

Some amazing florals by Artistic Blossoms

Chris and Greg's children were the real stars of the day!

here's a few from the day...

"What do you mean, no more Halloween candy?"

Greg lighting the Unity Candle

dance

the pad.

Chris and Greg, thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and lives.  Many blessings as you embark on your new lives together!

 

To register to see all the images from this event, click HERE.

Be Joyful.  Seek the joy of being alive.

:e:

eric laurits | New England Wedding Photographer

Stacy + Jason | Slideshow

Here's a fun little slideshow of Stacy and Jason's wedding from a couple weeks ago...

enjoy! [just click the picture to see the show]

Seek the joy...

:e:

eric laurits | Boston Wedding Photographer

julie + john | married

Yesterday was a beautiful day in downtown Brookline with Julie and John.  They don't live here.. oh no no no they are way way way down south.  In Pennsylvania.

We had a blast trekking all around the city, and then to the beautiful Veronique.  Many thanks to the incredible staff for their generosity and fantastic attitudes...

What started as a mellow day quickly evolved into a pretty bumpin party and into the wee hours... Julie, John, and family, thank you for welcoming me into your special day with huge open arms!  Enjoy a few images...

lil bit of on camera, lil bit of off camera and a little bit of awesomeness

this lil guy was awesome... tearin' up the dance floor!

Tung and eric gettin' crazy with the Cheese Wiz

and Tung being awesome in my off camera light...

to register to view the rest of Julie and John's photos, go HERE.

Be Joyful.  Seek the joy of being alive.

:e:

eric laurits | Boston Wedding Photographer

berinice + andrew | engaged

It's fall in New England!  You could argue that, yeah, everyone looks amazing in the fall.  Sure... but not THIS amazing.

Bernice and Andrew and I headed out to Harvard Square [don't worry, way before the city started to get ready for the Sox game.. c'mon boys!]  So Bernice has been living in the area for a while and knows the area really well.  We bounced around by the river, into Harvard Yard, over by the Radcliffe park... great stuff.  We even stopped by Lizzy's to get some tastey ice cream.  I'm so excited for their wedding in January [1st wedding of 2008!]  It's gonna be so amazing!  These two are awesome...

some fallness

Andrew and Bernice - it was a real treat to get to spend the afternoon with you today.  I can't wait for january.

seek the joy.

:e:

eric laurits | Boston Wedding Photographer

PS. GO SOX! Knock one ovah the monstah

Sac up with Me

Ladies, Gentlemen, and Photographers.

Listen up. It’s game time. Are you going to Photo Plus? Of course you are. Everyone is. So my question for you is this… do you wanna sac up with me?

Introducing and announcing Sac up with Shyla and :e:

Here’s how it works. Shyla, :e:, and shootsac have teamed up to bring you the latest in awesome experiences. On Friday, October 19^th, come by the Shootsac booth [#2042]. Shyla and eric are going to be there strutting their stuff and modeling the new hotness that is the Shootsac. As if that isn’t enough…

For every Shootsac that is sold we are donating $5 to the Give the Gift of Sight Foundation – a cause near and dear to photographers’ hearts. At the end of the day, the total amount is being matched by :e:, doubling the donation amount.  The Give the Gift of Sight Foundation is an incredible organization, and I would definitely encourage you to check them out at their link above.

On top of all this, you get to see Shyla in person [if you ask her nicely, she may even sign your receipt or something.] Makeouts are an extra $20 [$5 for eric, he’s cheap]

So come by the Shootsac booth on Friday and say hi, pick up a Shootsac, and help people who cannot see clearly see the world as beautifully as you do.

C’mon

Sac up.

 

Brian + Kim | married

Down the South Shore a stretch not too far from here, but not really that far from there either, is a small coastal New England town where the dorys drift aimlessly with the waning and waxing of the tides, the high schoolers [finishing their afternoon athletics] drag their kayaks into the bay for a sunset cruise, and the locals greet you with an all knowing grin and a tip of their Sox hat.   Welcome to Cohasset, and welcome to the marriage of Brian and Kim.

Brian and Kim met their freshman year at college and have been inseparable ever since.  From "magic carpet rides" on moving dollys down the dorm hallways to misadventures down under, there is no shortage of excitement with these two.  In addition to both being staunch stewards for the environment they are world wise, bright, and the kind of people everyone should have the joy of knowing.  I was so blessed to have the behind the scenes pass to their union on Saturday.

Without further ado, I am honored to present Brian and Kim

... and ready, set, go! a last minute phone call

a most incredible custom made gown

and yes, the bridesmaids were in Vera

there is a story behind this, I swear... It's Kim's fault.  She saw me shooting the details and thought that since I was SOOOOOO interested in them, I should wear them too.

Kim.  Classic and beautiful.

the wedding celebrated all the New England fall that was in the air... check out this awesomeness

the dashing groom

She knows what's going on. The fellas are oblivious.  How like life...

a proud and teary father

down to the shore for some post ceremony shots

even the little ones could not help but be affected by the love in the air

after their engagement shoot a while back, we shot some really fun table number shots

Brian and Kim, I cannot thank you enough for giving me the honor of capturing your special day. May the sun always be at your backs and you continue to grace the world with your love.  Have a wonderful honeymoon!!!

To register to view all of Brian and Kim's images, click here.

Be Joyful.  Seek the joy of being alive.

:e:

eric laurits | Cohasset Wedding Photographer

Liam on GMA

One of the most frequent questions I get about specific photographs is regarding the following image from Moss and Anne's wedding in Vermont.  What's going on in that picture?

Liam was the ring bearer for the wedding. Liam is Moss' nephew and has a degenerative disease called type 2 spinal muscular atrophy and needs a power wheelchair to get around on his own. When Liam brought the ring up to Moss and Anne, there wasn't a dry eye in the house [side note: I was very lucky to get this shot off because tears were streaming down my face and I could barely see anything].  Liam was on Good Morning America this morning.  More on that later in the post.

What struck me so powerfully watching Liam the whole weekend was the zest with which he was living life.  Here he was, this little child, oblivious to the stresses and toils of "everyday adult life" and yet the fact that he was confined to his [amazing] wheelchair didn't phase him.  He was zooming all over the place, running away from his parents as little ones are wont to do and giving his friends joyrides on the back of his mobile.  He won't ever be able to walk, but as you can tell from every one of the pictures below, he has no problem eliciting smiles from all those he touches.

Like i mentioned earlier, Liam was on GMA this morning.  You can read the full article here.  It's about Liam's family's insurance company and their lack of cooperation in helping to cover necessary medical costs. Yet another example of the floundering American heath care system.  You'll definitely want to watch the video from the segment.

Maybe all of us can learn something from Liam, a true herald of joy.

Like Liam, be joyful.  Seek the joy of being alive.

:e:

eric laurits | New England Photographer

Stacy + Jason | Hitched

Q: What do you get when you take a group of filmmakers, actors, artists, musicians, kickboxers, peace warriors, and entrepreneurs and get them all dressed up on a stunning fall day in Massachusetts and let them loose?

A: Awesomeness.

Stacy has been one of my nearest and dearest since I can't even remember how long ago. We were in all sorts of music stuff together [including the world renown STAGGER - that's Steve Thomson's Awesome Groovy Garage Entertainment Reunion] and though she is now a big time LA filmmaker with her new hubby, Jason, she still takes the time to hang out with us little people.

So first we'll introduce the cast of today's major motion picture.

Stacy - playing the role of Bride

Jason - Playing the role of not the Bride

Hairspray hairspray everywhere and not a drop to [cough cough cough]... Mad props to my second shooter Tung for this kickin' shot.

So since Stacy and Jason are filmmakers I had to do something cool with the ring shot.

There were cameras everywhere!

What do you get when you hire :e:? Yeah, that's right.  I can do photo and video at the same time.  That's just the way I roll, people.

Keeping with the film making theme of the whole day, here is a bridal party gown shot a la the Sixth Sense

The event was held at the historical Glen Magna farms, in Danvers, MA. So Beautiful.

The wonderful and amazing Stacy spreading the :e: love.

to register to see the rest of Stacy and Jason's photos, please follow this link.

Stacy and Jason, I am so touched and honored that you gave me the backstage pass to the wonder that was your celebration. Have a wonderful month long honeymoon in Europe.  Love and blessings.

Seek the joy,

:e:

eric laurits | Boston Wedding Photographer

Brides Against Breast Cancer Slideshow

If you liked the images from the last post, you may enjoy their little slideshow.  To see it all you have to do is click....

here.

seek the joy!

eric laurits | Photographer