Tyler + Lauren

Colt State Park

Bristol, Rhode Island

Tyler and Lauren are a down to earth, fun loving couple and our wedding photographers loved getting to photograph their windy March engagement session photos. Their two hour engagement session at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island took full advantage of the early evening light and the diversity of their location. This wedding couple knew that they wanted their Save the Date photos to include some scenic photos by the ocean as well as in the woods, and this portrait session location was the perfect fit to get the best of both worlds. We can’t wait to see them again at their wedding this autumn at Oceancliff!

Chris + Christina

Brenton Point + Fort Adams

Newport, RI

Chris and Christina held an intimate elopement ceremony this past month to celebrate their love and life together, and our wedding photographers had the chance to document it! This adventurous couple set out against the winter wind and even some rain to get some elegant, dramatic portrait photos at Brenton Point State Park and at Fort Adams. After being together for almost six years, Chris and Christina’s romantic story and excitement to elope came to life in their photographs! It was a misty, magical day, and this bride and groom took it by storm!

“These folks were great. They were a pleasure to deal with and were very creative in their approach. They accommodated all of our random photo requests and their own ideas blew us away, and we got our photos back sooner than we expected. I recommend them whole heartedly!”
— Jacob D

Fernando + Kerrie-Lynn

Providence Public Library

Providence, Rhode Island

We welcomed in the 2019 wedding season with some personal friends of ours as they tied the knot this past winter. Fernando and Kerrie-Lynn were the perfect couple for the elegant Providence Place Library in Providence, Rhode Island. Their romantic, urban wedding day was a beautiful story for our wedding photographers to tell. Everything from the bride’s custom wedding gown to the simple, clean color palette made their wedding photos look classy and timeless! Their intimate city wedding ceremony was filled with laughter and tears of joy, and it was easy for our two photographers to see their family was beaming with pride. Priceless, candid moments like these are exactly why we love wedding photography and our photography team is so grateful to do what we get to do!

“My wedding photos are absolutely amazing! I keep going through them, there are too many favorites!”
— Kerrie-Lynn

Tom + Hana

Engagement Session

Warren, RI

Sometimes the most magical engagement photos can be taken right in the comfort of your home! It was a snowy winter day when our wedding photographers visited this bride and groom’s cozy home for their casual winter engagement session. This was the perfect option for a photo session in February, since the couple was able to stay warm and still take advantage of the snow on the ground outside. We even got some great photos with their dog included! The next time we’ll see these two is at their fall wedding at the Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island, and our wedding photography team can’t wait!

“We are in love with our photos and haven’t stopped looking at them!! We are even more excited than before for our wedding photos and are so glad we have Move Mountains Co to document one of the most important days of our lives!”
— Hana

Kevin + Danielle

Castle Island

Boston, MA

Kevin and Danielle took full advantage of their winter engagement session to explore all that Castle Island had to offer. This diverse Boston photo session location had parks, long walkways, and beaches for the happy couple to enjoy with their wedding photographer. The snow on the ground and overcasted skies made for a perfect winter landscape. As for the New England couple, this bride and groom was down to earth, relaxed, and a joy to hang out with! We can’t wait to see them again at their Crowne Plaza Wedding in Warwick, Rhode Island this coming Fall!

“The photographers at Move Mountains Co are amazing. They make you feel so comfortable, and do a great job of blending into the background while also capturing all the moments you want. They were also extremely flexible and I really appreciated the attention to detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone!”
— Kristina S.

Curtis + Kim

Coonamessett Farm

East Falmouth, MA

September of 2018 was a wild ride for us, but Curtis and Kim’s Cape Cod wedding fell at just the right time! After their Spring engagement session at Beavertail State Park, our wedding photographers couldn’t wait to reunite with this bride and groom! It was the first day of Autumn and Cape Cod was in full bloom. Coonamessett Farm in East Falmouth, Massachusetts became the perfect rustic backdrop for Curtis and Kim to tie the knot! Our wedding photography team had the best time exploring the farm grounds with the couple, and taking a break between photos to say hi to the alpacas! If you’re getting married along the Cape, our wedding team would love to help make it happen! Contact us here.

“We love the emotion and the candid moments that Move Mountains captured of the day! We are so happy with the shot style, gorgeous work!”
— Kim

Vendors:

Venue: Coonamessett Farm
Catering: The Buffalo Jump
Florist: Bella Flora
Hair: Cut
Makeup: Samarie Vega
Music: Good Times Unlimited
Invitations: Minted

The Morning Of

Getting the Best Bride Prep Photos

You wouldn't think it at first, but some of our favorite wedding photos/videos are taken in the morning when the bride is getting ready! It’s the beginning of the day, excitement is in the air, and we don’t want to miss a thing. This is a critical time for your wedding photographers to capture some really important photos that you’ll love to look back on later. In order to make sure that your bride prep looks great, here are a few suggestions that we can offer!

Location

We recommend choosing a space/location that is open, has plenty of natural light and is free of clutter! This will ensure the photographer or videographer has plenty of light and room to work with and will keep your photos looking nice and clean! Try to avoid hotel rooms that are cramped and don't provide much natural lighting. Indoor lighting can be difficult to work with and usually produces orange skin tones, and hotel rooms can also be limiting when trying to find a nice place to shoot details, such as the dress! Often times these rooms have TVs, phones, desks and lamps which can take away from the elegance of the dress and other details that need to be shot.

If you've already scheduled a hotel or are in a smaller/darker space this is totally okay! Here are a few tips for working in this type of space:

  • Make sure your hair and make up artists position you by a window (This is important in any scenario, we love natural light!)

  • Keep indoor lighting off, it may feel dark but the pictures and video will still come out bright!

  • Keep the space clean

 
 

Details

Be sure to bring all the details that you want us to photograph or catch on video on the morning of. This may include but is not limited to:

  • Shoes

  • Dress

  • Wood or Custom hanger for the dress (Example)

  • Bridesmaid dresses

  • Invitations

  • Rings (All 3)

  • Ring Box (Example) (Another Example!)

  • Any jewelry 

  • Any card/gift you'll be exchanging with your fiancé

  • Your bouquet

 
 

Time

Bride prep is such an important part of the day and can sometimes be neglected and undervalued. This is the most relaxed time of the day: you're spending time with your girls, getting pampered, and getting ready to say I do! It’s a great time for your photographer or videographer to warm up and build a rapport with you, your bridesmaids, and your family! But beyond that, shooting details takes time! We ask that you give our team at least an hour (but we recommend more) to style invitations, rings, florals and shoes, and also find the best place to hang your dress!

If we are shooting video and you're planning on exchanging cards on the morning of, please allow your videographer an extra 15 minutes to capture good visuals and audio!

We hope that this is helpful for you as you continue your wedding planning! As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have!

 
 

Aaron + Heather

Salve Regina + Forty Steps

Newport, Rhode Island

Engagement session season picks up right as summer wedding season slows down! Aaron and Heather got to meet up with their wedding photographer right before the winter chill rolled in. This happy couple’s adventure began when they met at Salve Regina in Newport, Rhode Island, so it was such an honor to head back to where it all began for their two-hour engagement session. Our top rated wedding photographers loved getting to know the bride and groom while hearing stories and visiting the spots where they first fell in love. Their engagement shoot was the perfect warm up for their wedding photography and videography this upcoming Fall at Gurney’s in Newport. If you’re recently engaged and looking for a wedding photographer or wedding videographer, we’d love to connect!

“My fiancé and I had our engagement photos taken this past fall by Move Mountains Co. and we couldn’t be happier with how they came out! They were amazing to work with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We were blown away by their attention to detail. Our photographer brought us back to our first location after noticing the lighting from the sunset, which turned out to be some of our favorite pictures. We are so excited to work with the entire Move Mountains Co. team for our wedding next fall!”
— Heather

Curt + Tanya

Ocean Cliff

Newport, RI

Curt and Tanya's bright summer wedding at Ocean Cliff Hotel was a day to remember. Wedding photographers and wedding videographers often seek to capture that raw, genuine emotion that shined in Curt and Tanya’s excitement and anticipation. Their soft details from the pastel floral arrangements to the lacy wedding dress added simple elegance to their wedding day at one of Newport, Rhode Island’s most beloved wedding venues. With bright sunlight and full hearts, their wedding photos and highlight film were a sure hit. Curt and Tanya had two photographers and two videographers on their wedding team to ensure that they’d be able to relive every moment of their special day. If you’d like the same for your upcoming wedding, we can make it happen!

Wedding Planner: Wendy Joblon 

Florist: Ray’s Flower Shop

Hair Stylist: Kristen Moshiek 

DJ: Pete Productions

Band: The Pulse of Boston

Invitations: Minted 

Makeup: Dani Wagener 

Tim + Katie

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

We’ve been looking back at our favorite weddings and engagement sessions from previous wedding seasons and we wanted to share a throwback to Tim and Katie’s engagement session at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island! Their love story began with just a high school crush, it was incredible to see how far this New England couple had come. By the time the sun set on the beach at the end of their photo session, this bride and groom was more than ready for their wedding the following summer. If you’ve ever been on the fence about having an engagement session, our photographers always recommend trying it! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have!

“Absolutely incredible team of photographers and videographers! Our wedding day could not have been captured any more beautifully and we are so thankful to Move Mountains for that. If you are looking for a professional, thoughtful and extremely talented group of people- look no further!”
— Katie

Luxe Booth Props

New Year, New Props!

Luxe Booth Co. is one of Boston’s best photo booths for your wedding, birthday party, shower, or corporate event! We are all about maintaining quality and keeping up with the latest trends to keep the party going. That’s why every year we like to refresh our photo booth inventory! Take a look at what’s new:

New Backdrops

We have two new photo booth backdrops to add to the collection: white marble and pink! Clean, simple, and perfect for any New England event.

New Props

These new luxury photo booth props are classic,
unique, and everything in between!

New Wigs

We got ‘em in every color!

New Glasses

The future is bright, and we’ve got you covered.

New Animal Masks

For all the party animals out there!

We’d love to be a part of your next event, book with us today!

Mike + Mary

Fort Adams

Newport, RI

We initially met Mike and Mary through some mutual friends of ours! When they asked if they could bring their dog to their engagement session, we knew right away that we were going to love them. Our wedding photographers loved getting to explore the historic, rustic interior with this down to earth bride and groom. Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island was a special spot for Mike and Mary, as they had many sentimental memories there at the Newport Folk Festival every year. It was an easy photo shoot location to pick for their wedding engagement session, and it resulted in some beautiful, dramatic engagement photos! If you’re getting married in 2020, let’s book your engagement session today!

“Sean is so great at capturing moments, it feels so natural and comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for engagement sessions or weddings!!”
— Maurissa

Tim + Katie

Aqua Blue

Narragansett, RI

Tim and Katie brought the energy to Narragansett, Rhode Island with their bright eyes and huge smiles. This adventurous couple tied the knot at the elegant St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, but our wedding team’s favorite moment of the day easily was climbing the rocky terrain for their photo session at the Black Point Trailhead walking path. Their bridal party was larger than life and their love story was a pleasure for our wedding photography and wedding videography team to retell. Tim and Katie booked the "Deluxe Too" wedding package, which includes two photographers and two videographers. We'll never forget the enthusiastic crowd, the high energy couple, and killer venue that made this wedding what it was!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Michaela Lamb
Caterer: Amalfis  
Florist: Laurie Marshall
Hair/Makeup: Jaclynn Kate Hair and Makeup Artistry
DJ: Signature Sounds  
Band: Theron Leonard
Invitations: Carlson Craft

 

Jay + Kalyn

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

Winter’s wind and chilly temperatures couldn’t stop Jay and Kalyn’s waterfront engagement session at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island! This couple flew in all the way from Michigan to visit family and to get to know their wedding photographer well before their wedding day! This New England couple pushed through the windy weather and their engagement photos came out effortlessly! We loved getting to hear more about their love story, and they were super fun to photograph!

“Sean and the rest of the team of Move Mountains Co. were absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but their easy going and relaxed attitudes made us feel so much better. They are warm and accommodating by nature, so they took all the pressure off and blended in seamlessly, and didn’t in any way make us feel so on the spot. They listened to us and gave us all the space we needed, but somehow captured every moment so beautifully. ”
— Nadine

Jeremy + Jaime

Mount Hope Farm

Bristol, RI

We met up with Jeremy and Jaime for their engagement session at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island and it was love at first sight! This couple was full of excitement and energy, and they had a great time getting to know their wedding photographer during their engagement shoot. Their bright, airy engagement photos look effortless and fun, just like them! This was the bride and groom’s first time being professionally photographed, so it was the perfect opportunity to let loose and get comfortable in front of the camera well before their wedding day at Linden Place Mansion!

“Sean and his Move Mountains team are wonderful! Not only do they produce stunning photographs, but they capture natural, meaningful moments with thoughtfulness. I will cherish our wedding photographs forever.”
— Marina

Jimmie + Kate's Boat Session

Hawthorne Cove

Salem, MA

We’re not gonna lie, our wedding photography and videography team was a little star struck when we first met Boston-based fashion blogger, Prep of Boston! The first time we met Jimmie and Kate was at their favorite spot in Salem, Massachusetts. It was on their boat and by the docks that these two fell in love, and we loved hearing their collection of memories they shared there! It’s always extra meaningful getting to visit different spots that hold sentimental value to our wedding couples for their engagement sessions! Check out their engagement photos and their engagement video below. If you have a special place in mind that you’d like your engagement photos or engagement video taken, we want to hear about it! Contact us here.

Vendors:

Planning: Cristen & Co.
Makeup: Pretty Wife Beauty

“We got married at a residential home in Rhode Island in October 2017 and Move Mountains did an exceptional job capturing the gorgeous weekend. I absolutely love our photos and really enjoyed working with the photographers. Among what I appreciated: their prices were reasonable, they were willing to customize a package that made sense for our wedding needs and the photographers were very responsive to the style of photography we were going for. My only regret is not booking a bit more time with the photographers. Thank you Move Mountains!”
— Arwa

Connor + Amanda

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

Every time we visit Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island to photograph our engagement sessions with our recently engaged couples, it’s easy to see that it’s magical! Connor and Amanda’s engagement shoot with their wedding photographer was no exception! We had a blast navigating the beach’s rocky terrain with these two! This was the perfect opportunity for this couple to get comfortable in front of the camera while getting to know their photographer some more! We can’t wait to see them again when they say “I Do” at Fort Adams this September!

““My fiancé and I just had our engagement photos done, and could not be happier with how they came out! The pictures are absolutely beautiful.. And our photographer had them totally complete in less than a week. I can’t wait to work with them at our wedding.””
— Sarah H

Chris + Kelly

Belle Mer

Newport, RI

Chris and Kelly went all out for their romantic Newport wedding at Belle Mer! It was a full team affair for Move Mountains Co: we had our wedding photographers, wedding videographers, and our wedding photo booth all on deck at one of Newport, Rhode Island’s most beautiful venues! Their wedding’s clean, pastel color palette with vibrant floral details made for some of our favorite wedding photos of the season! Greenlion stole the show with their lush centerpieces, cake details, and their custom backdrop to pair with our Luxe Booth! We loved getting to provide all three of our wedding services for these awesome newlyweds! If you’re looking to have the same, give us a call!

Vendors:

Venue: Belle Mer
Flowers: Greenlion
Beauty: New Leaf Salon
Music: Sugarbabies Inc.
Invitations: Bella Figura

“Move Mountains Co. is so wonderful to work with! Professional, easy to communicate with, and great work!”
— Jaimie

Jimmie + Kate

Roger Williams Botanical Center

Providence, RI

What better way to kick off the new year than to share some favorite engagement photos from our engagement photo session with fashion blogger, Prep of Boston! Fun fact: this engagement session was also featured on The Newport Bride! Photographing Kate and Jimmie always feels like catching up with old friends! We had the pleasure of shooting this bride and groom’s engagement session at the Roger Williams Botanical Center in Providence, Rhode Island this past fall! We love this down to earth New England couple for their style, taste for adventure, and their natural ease in front of the camera! Our wedding photography and wedding videography team can’t wait to see them again at their wedding this May at Misselwood in Beverly, Massachusetts! If you’re recently engaged and looking for a photographer or videographer for your engagement session or wedding, let us know!

““Sean not only takes creative and thoughtful images, but is also a joy to work with. He makes the subject of his photos shine no matter what their special occasion is, and manages to produce images that are personal and unique to them. Recommend times a million!!””
— Maggie

Frank + Robyn

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island just might be our most highly sought after engagement session location! Our wedding photographers love this spot for its hilly terrain, dynamic landscape, and proximity to the ocean! Our wedding couples can’t get enough of this naturally beautiful place for their engagement photos, no matter what season! Most recently, we hit our favorite spot with Frank and Robyn to photograph their dreamy, romantic engagement session. The cool autumn breeze and setting sun made for some beautifully warm-toned photos for these two to enjoy! There are plenty of photo session locations in Rhode Island to explore, and we’d love to book your engagement session and check them out together!

“Move Mountains Co. delivers every time. I have had the opportunity of working with them on several occasions (Baby announcements, maternity shoots, and newborn photos) and was blown away each time. The photos are natural, clean, candid and just breathtaking! I love that I have these special moments to look back on!!”
— Denise