Shad and Shari
By Ken Luallen | March 27, 2009
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Blair and Maggie
By Ken Luallen | March 25, 2009
Blair and Maggie shared their connection – and their good looks – with me as we explored the campus of MIT. Blair is an urban planning grad student there and we took advantage of all the great afternoon light bouncing around the buildings.
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Sometimes I forget that the photographer is saying something…your images sir, speak volumes…
posted by dartise on March 26th, 2009 at 6:31 am -
Nice work Ken… The third shot made me pause… its fantastic!
posted by Dave Shilling on July 11th, 2009 at 2:06 am
Tim and Stephanie
By Ken Luallen | March 22, 2009
After 17 years of marriage – and a raft of kids – Tim and Stephanie still have the most beautiful spirit between them. I was honored to pull them away from their busy lives for a few minutes to photograph it.
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WOW!!!! You are a blogging machine!! Holy Smokes!! And obviously a shooting machine too! These are so beautiful & sincere. Love it at always!! Missing you!
posted by april on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Micah and Marianna
By Ken Luallen | March 20, 2009
My friends Micah and Marianna are fully enjoying their first year of marriage. We played around on Boston Common to add a few more images to their collection. I love that I get to photograph my couples at different stages of their lives and their journeys together.
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Looking good, Ken. And thanks a lot for the JPEG conversion advice at the end of last year. Not many people would be willing to take the time. Have a great season. I look forward to what it will bring for all of us! – Nate Kinnison
posted by Nate Kinnison on March 20th, 2009 at 10:40 am -
You knock my socks off!
posted by Janice Jones on March 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Rob and Heather
By Ken Luallen | March 18, 2009
High over Boston on Mission Hill we caught a little sunlight and a few hints of Rob and Heather’s life together. They have unmistakable peace.
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Ken, these are wonderful!! very touching, and the colors are fantastic!
posted by Kim on March 18th, 2009 at 3:00 am -
I truly adore your work. It’s so inspiring. This was a great session – I really love the second one.
posted by Nikki Welch on March 18th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
The Space Between
By Ken Luallen | March 15, 2009
Each time I shoot a couple they essentially give me permission to enter the space between them. I believe this is a sacred place; being there and seeing the beauty they share privately is an incredibly humbling and rewarding experience. I do my best to tread lightly and honor them with images that reflect a fraction of what I witnessed.
Showing the inside of relationships this way is the heart of my photography. This year I’ll be focusing much more on finding deeper and more authentic ways of translating these experiences into images. I hope you enjoy the journey. Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting images of couples at different stages of their partnerships. Perhaps you’ll recognize something in their connections that reminds you of how great your own relationships are.
First up, a brief impromptu session with Todd and Susannah, whose wedding in Concord, MA you’ll see later this summer. There’s a great story to be shared and we are all very excited for it.
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And an honor to work with you Ken. You made it easy to be at ease. We feel so lucky to have you join us in June. I am so satisfied by these. I feel that Todd and I now have our photos, now we just can’t wait for you to capture our nears and dears. Thank you.
Very Best,
Susannahposted by Susannah on March 20th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
The College On the Hill
By Ken Luallen | December 23, 2008
Stacy and I went up to see Dartmouth a few weeks ago, the first time we’ve been back in years. It was great to see all the new buildings. As an English major I spent most of my time in the oldest buildings — Dartmouth was founded in 1764 and it’s still centered around the original campus.
Below — Baker Library and inside the library of the Sanborn House, home of the English department. Tea and cookies are served everyday at 4pm!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Hey Ken, I have become a blog stalker of yours and haven’t seen any posts in a while. I hope all is well with you. All the Best, Laura
posted by Laura Parente on February 6th, 2009 at 4:58 pm -
D was founded in 1769 (you’re five years early ). Gorgeous Sanborn picture!
posted by Mark on February 24th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Platinum
By Ken Luallen | December 21, 2008
I helped out my buddy April for a romantic wedding in Wake Forest, NC. Rainy and intimate… with wedding bands on ice.
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I cannot believe you have blogged this already. I don’t even have mine all downloaded yet.
posted by april on December 21st, 2008 at 3:46 pm -
I really like your compositions. I’m glad a found an other inspirational gem =)
posted by Mitchell Wong Ho on December 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 am -
Excellent work here Ken. I love that last portrait. Congrats on the beautiful new site as well!
posted by shane on December 22nd, 2008 at 9:55 am -
BEAUTIFUL photos ken!!! you rocked it!
posted by Juliet on December 22nd, 2008 at 6:22 pm -
Your eyes are graced to see love clearly! May God continue to use those eyes to bless all that you see! As an artist, and a difficult subject to capture by camara, I wish you would take my picture! I stumbled upon this site, and encountered something unexpectedly beautiful, thanks for the inspiration. God Bless!
posted by Katie Patton on August 24th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Something More
By Ken Luallen | November 21, 2008
Rick and Sarah’s families went through a tough few months leading up to the wedding but they decided to go ahead with their ceremony just the same. It was a much-needed new beginning for two people who clearly compliment and strengthen each other.
Sarah’s vision for an intimate ceremony brought a small group to the historic St. Mark’s Chapel in Raleigh’s Mordecai Park. She also designed a truly elegant reception atmosphere at the five-star Umstead Hotel in Cary. Terrific reception jazz courtesy of the John Brown Quintet.
The impressive ladies behind Bustles and Blooms held the whole day together — I love talented coordinators who work as a team.
p.s.
The first song was playing when Rick proposed!
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Rick just shared this gallery with me, and I have to say how fantastic these photos are! You have a great eye for framing and a true talent for catching the feeling of the moment. Looking through these pictures is more like looking at a photospread for a magazine than looking at wedding photos. Great job!
–Scott (the man in the hat)
posted by Scott Westfall on November 21st, 2008 at 2:46 pm -
Ken- I met you at the Free to Suceed Tour in Charlotte. My friend & I waited in line with you to meet DJ. This is couple that I was telling you that I sent to you. Glad they booked with you! THe pictures are great! Just great!
posted by Jennifer Tabery on November 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 pm
After Dark
By Ken Luallen | November 12, 2008
Steve and Maura married on a rainy Washington DC evening that kept us inside for most of their portraits. No problem — they chose two gorgeous locations near Dupont Circle, the Cathedral of St. Matthew (known for holding John F. Kennedy’s state funeral in 1963) and a historic private club nearby. I love shooting in DC because my brides there put on incredibly classy receptions for their guests. Who knew black tie could be so fun?
Sound on and play.
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Another masterpiece, Ken! You rocked the nighttime portraits.
posted by Stephen on November 12th, 2008 at 6:49 pm -
You rock!
posted by Erin on November 13th, 2008 at 8:30 am -
You captured the” magic of the night” and the magic that is Maura and Steve. You have a remarkable gift for bringing the audience in and letting them experience the joy. These pictures will recreate these special moments for many generations to come. Thank you for that gift, Ken.
posted by judy cahill on November 13th, 2008 at 9:34 am -
The beauty of this day that you captured was magical!! Love radiated in every photo!
posted by Effie Sarantis on November 15th, 2008 at 6:57 pm -
Thank you all. Maura and Steve and their families brought the love and the magic. I just brought the camera. Their beauty is a gift to all of us.
posted by Ken Luallen on November 15th, 2008 at 9:34 pm -
Amazing! It made me want to get married all over again! The photography was so artistic…made a bit easier with such a stunning couple!! Thank you for sharing.
posted by alex read on November 21st, 2008 at 10:32 pm -
Every time we look at the pictures, we’re caught in the afterglow of the experience! Thank you for capturing the moments…thank you for capturing the day!
posted by Deany Merlis on November 25th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Brides Magazine
By Ken Luallen | October 31, 2008
What a nice surprise I had this week — one of my images of Brooke and her Dad was chosen as a finalist in a competition. You can see it with many other pretty pictures here.
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Congratulations!! That is so exciting!! Well deserved my friend
posted by april on November 4th, 2008 at 8:48 pm -
Oh my goodness how great !!! Love Love Love your work
posted by Laura on November 12th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Charming
By Ken Luallen | October 27, 2008
Before their wedding Matt and Amy invited their friends for a quick photo adventure at Washington’s Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial. It was a nice prelude to a very sweet and intimate ceremony. They then led their guests in a short procession to a super classy reception under the rotunda of the Carnegie Institution.
One of the best parts of a wedding is the release after so much planning and anticipation. Add fine food and great friends to that and you have a spectacular evening.
Click here to enjoy their cute story.
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Beautiful! You better let me know the next time you’re in town!
posted by Erin on October 27th, 2008 at 4:12 pm -
Ken, You crushed this one. Love it. And beautiful work on the Chesapeake Sky post. Dave Schwartz and I photographed the wedding of one of the bridesmaids from that one, Keep up the killer work.
posted by Nate Kinnison on October 27th, 2008 at 4:34 pm -
Killer closing shot!
posted by Stephen on October 27th, 2008 at 8:40 pm -
Ken, we can’t thank you enough for the amazing job you did with our pictures. You truly captured the moments that made our wedding so special. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
posted by Amy and Matt on November 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm -
I love looking at these pictures over and over again. I think they are beautiful, and so are the bride and groom. (Abby aged 4)
posted by Abby Buck on December 1st, 2008 at 9:05 am
Chesapeake Sky
By Ken Luallen | October 24, 2008
Patrick and Veronica married on a perfect breezy October afternoon in Cape Charles, on the Eastern shore of Virginia. Their day was relaxed but also very moving, with so many of their relatives able to be part of the celebration. To honor them Veronica wore several pieces passed down through the different generations of their families.
Enjoy their extended wedding story — they threw a party that just kept on giving. To top it off they honeymooned in Santorini! Does it get any better?
Launch it with your sound on here (and leave a few words for my new friends below).
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Ken, the slideshow is awesome.
posted by Patrick Gazzolo on October 24th, 2008 at 12:49 pm -
So beautiful!! Patrick and Veronica look amazing and you captured their day so well!
posted by Mary Malone on October 25th, 2008 at 3:27 pm -
So beautiful! You both look so happy and you will be able to relive your day every time you see these amazing pictures! Congrats!
posted by Renata and Erich on October 26th, 2008 at 4:12 pm -
wow wow WOOOW!!! Ken, you did an amazing job! V & P’s love was captured amazingly in these shots.
posted by Natalie on October 27th, 2008 at 5:39 am -
Looks like you did a fantastic job for them. Great slideshow and angles..
posted by Dave Schwartz on October 27th, 2008 at 3:44 pm -
Ken, thank you for the beautiful pictures. I can feel the joy and magic of the day. I loved meeting you, you are a great guy!
P.S. those were the shoes!!posted by Luisa Gazzolo on October 27th, 2008 at 7:38 pm -
Ken, absolute, flippin’ perfection. The pictures are beyond awesome and the slideshow is perfection — not an image out of place. Beautiful work — what a lucky couple!
posted by Elizabeth on October 30th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Your black & white work is as stunning as your color work!
Ken… your images always seem so genuine. A refreshing thing in our profession. Beautiful stuff. Loving the new posts and can’t wait to see more weddings!