Caitlin and Christopher
By Ken Luallen | October 20, 2009
We made these during a romantic afternoon of exploring in Topsfield, MA. Each of my couples and I become a three-person team during their wedding journey. It’s such a pleasure to see and share some of things we’re able to create together along the way. I’m a minority partner in the deal but I get the benefit of feeling the warmth of truly beautiful relationships. Mix that with the creative freedom they allow me and you can begin to see why I love what I do.
I envision all of my photographs as prints that can change the atmosphere of a home. Simple, gentle compositions that remind two people of each other.
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Tara and Lee
By Ken Luallen | October 13, 2009
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Ken, Months after our wedding, I still feel like I relive the day through your pictures everytime we look at them. You were such a blast to work with and your pictures capture every ounce of emotion and celebration of our big day. Thanks again for such a beautiful set of memories.
All the best, Taraposted by Tara Frankstone on November 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Cathleen and Beau
By Ken Luallen | October 6, 2009
We made these at New Hampshire’s historic Searles Castle.
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Stunning and beautiful, as usual!!!
posted by Laura on October 6th, 2009 at 9:39 pm -
Classy, Ken, very classy, beautiful, and timeless.
posted by Nate Kinnison on October 8th, 2009 at 9:47 pm -
wonderful! love the pic of them on the stone wall. so good to have you back in the blogosphere!
posted by Kim on October 11th, 2009 at 7:03 pm -
Wow~! Stunning!
posted by TH on October 14th, 2009 at 1:43 pm -
Great work! Great sharpness for MF.
posted by Steve Z on October 19th, 2009 at 9:31 pm -
beautiful work ken! (landed here via DWF). cheers!
posted by abbyrose on October 19th, 2009 at 10:59 pm -
Hello Ken !
Awesome work, you have WOW me with your photographic talent of your couples once per lifetime moments. I was really impress with your transition from new reporter to a photographic artist. You have made James and Janet proud.
I wish you and your family a happy and safe holidays!
posted by Dr. Hussein Elfadl on December 18th, 2009 at 11:00 am -
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Kate and Casey
By Ken Luallen | September 5, 2009
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Woah! You’re a blogging machine!! These are all so incredibly beautiful. I’m happy to see so much awesome-ness all at once! Delish!
posted by april on September 5th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Kylie: Bridal Portraits
By Ken Luallen | September 3, 2009
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I have never felt more beautiful…Thank you Ken!!
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You are so welcome Kylie!
posted by Ken Luallen on October 13th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Linh and Tien Anh
By Ken Luallen | August 31, 2009
I’ll be going to Vietnam with Linh and Tien Anh for their wedding this Fall. Most of these were made at their special romantic place just south of Boston.
And these downtown in Copley Square, in their wedding attire while making their pre-ceremony portrait (per tradition). The one major drawback of viewing images online is that you miss out on vast amounts of fine detail you’d see in a large print.
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beautiful images!
posted by Jameka on August 31st, 2009 at 3:01 pm -
Ken,
I didn’t know South of Boston could look so beautiful! I love the first image!
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Nicely done! Your trip is going to be awesome, can’t wait to see those!
posted by Evan on September 1st, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Twin Sisters
By Ken Luallen | August 30, 2009
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Kylie! These pictures are beautiful. I cannot wait for ken to photograph my wedding! Love you two!
posted by Pamela on September 4th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Step Back to Go Forward
By Ken Luallen | August 29, 2009
I took three months off from posting images this summer because I wanted to concentrate on reinventing myself. As much as my work has touched my subjects (and me), I’ve always felt I could go deeper – revealing stronger personal connections with simpler, cleaner images. It’s been an incredibly rewarding process with all of my recently wed friends. I’ll get caught up on them soon.
On the boring technical side I switched to an entirely new set of photographic tools, Zeiss lenses. These mechanical masterpieces require manual focusing and aperture stopping, obsolete steps in the digital age. Yet the precision of Zeiss glass has allowed me to reach a level of color quality and clarity beyond anything I’ve been able to attain with mainstream lenses. Even better, returning the photograph-making process to a more handmade craft has allowed me to be far more present mentally and better-connected to my couples while shooting. It’s funny how sometimes the easiest way to write something meaningful is with a pencil.
On the more interesting side I’ve been studying Soto Zen, digging into the writings of Shunryu Suzuki and Dogen Zenji, modern and historical masters respectively. I believe strongly that artistic development (how to speak) and personal growth (having something to say) are intertwined, so I’ve spent a lot of time trying to better understand and embrace harmony, unguarded love, and a peaceful state. Those are the core elements of my photographs and Zen enlightenment very much enhances one’s awareness of them. The more I improve at living a lifestyle based on these principles the more I can reveal them in photographs. I’ll talk more about Zen in the future – for now, images are enough.
Here are Brian and Laura during their beautiful vineyard wedding in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Ken, So glad you are back, can’t wait to read your blog and view your wonderful photographs…All The Best, laura
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Welcome back. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.
posted by logan on September 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 am -
Ken,
These images are beautiful but what you have to say about their creation makes them even more beautiful! Thanks for such an inspiring blog post!
Bethposted by Beth on September 22nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm -
Beautiful work and words Ken.
posted by Josh Behan on September 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Beautiful DIY feature on ‘Style Me Pretty’
By Ken Luallen | June 6, 2009
Style Me Pretty is now featuring Younoki and Nathan’s DIY creations and style on their newly-designed main page, in four parts. (Crafty brides – she offers a few nuggets of advice in the comments.) SMP is pure eye candy, so check it out!
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/28/real-wedding-youn-and-nathan/
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/28/real-wedding-youn-and-nathan-ii/
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/28/real-wedding-youn-and-nathan-iii/
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/28/real-wedding-youn-and-nathan-iv/
Here’s the entire spread of Younoki’s handmade invitations, all the way down to her thank you cards. Impressive.
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Very Impressive. Beautiful.
posted by Nate Kinnison on June 9th, 2009 at 11:00 am -
Do you know who makes those shoes she is wearing? Silly question but it is burning at my bridal desires… great pics!
posted by Jenn K. on June 25th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Julia and Able
By Ken Luallen | April 27, 2009
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Ken, these are better than I could have imagined. You made the whole thing a lot of fun. Thanks!
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SUCH Beautiful work again!
posted by Sarah Neal on April 29th, 2009 at 7:11 am -
YOU sir….are on another planet right now…
posted by dartise on May 2nd, 2009 at 7:03 am -
super cute! very playful- i love!
posted by Kim on May 4th, 2009 at 6:45 pm -
Outstanding, Ken, outstanding!
posted by Nate Kinnison on June 4th, 2009 at 4:52 pm -
Ken you are a true artist! I love all of these!!
Are you going to Mystic again?
dariaposted by daria bishop on July 17th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Nathan and Younoki
By Ken Luallen | April 13, 2009
Nathan and Younoki married on a bright, breezy afternoon in Duke Gardens, a spot they were dedicated to getting. It’s in extremely high demand but the management will only accept a reservation up to one year in advance. A year ago Nathan and Younoki camped outside in the rain for 24 hours *before* their wedding date so they could be at the front of the line when the office opened! It was a wise move because they weren’t the only couple waiting through the night.
I learned something at the wedding too. In Korean culture it’s good luck if you spot a pair of ducks on your wedding day because ducks also mate for life.
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Loving these! I can’t wait to see them all, thank you Ken!
posted by Youn Ok on April 13th, 2009 at 3:46 pm -
By the way, that shot of the ducks is amazing!!!! I can’t believe you captured that!
posted by Youn Ok on April 13th, 2009 at 3:46 pm -
These images are beautiful! It was so great working with you for Youn and Nathan’s special day.
posted by Kirstin @ Bliss Event Group on April 15th, 2009 at 8:39 am -
I jumped for joy when I went through these. Love all the images and it was fantastic being apart of this special day. Great work Ken!
posted by Laura E @ Bliss Event Group on April 15th, 2009 at 11:50 am -
Mr. Luallen….
I amazed by the color, the texture, and the mood of the images you capture…you continue to surprise me sir…
posted by dartise on April 16th, 2009 at 11:22 pm -
absolutely stunning! bravo ken!
i must say, u’ve truly found ur niche.
my younger sister and i look forward to having u at both our weddings.
till then, keep posting so we can marvel at ur extraordinary work!
btw, this must be the 20+ time i’m visiting ur site…just can’t get enough!posted by sister of the bride, queena on April 17th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Stacy and Lee
By Ken Luallen | April 1, 2009
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Love the photographs you have been posting. They all are amazing with beautiful color.
posted by Michelle Robinson on April 1st, 2009 at 11:06 am -
Great pictures. I am a big fan!
posted by Darrell Brock on April 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm -
Ken,
I have got to tell you how wonderful your work is looking. I really love it. It has been such a pleasure to watch your style grow over the last year. I have to say your work is up there with the best of the best my friend. Much congratulations, and keep inspiring.posted by David Schwartz on April 9th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Jon and Michelle
By Ken Luallen | March 30, 2009
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These are so beautiful. I cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures!
Amazing! The first shot needs to be a gigantic canvas print!
Ken, your work is beautiful – I just found you through the DWF. I love how you see light.
Stumbled across your site somehow and so happy I did…gorgeous work!
I really like your work.
Regards
Arek