Jon + Bailey

The Institute of Contemporary Art

Boston, MA

We recently did a wedding for this amazing couple at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, MA. The entire design of this wedding was unique and elegant. The soft and light details were perfectly juxtaposed against the bright and modern background that ICA offered as well as the hard lines of the buildings and the city, which created something truly special! It was a breath of fresh air being able to capture this couple and all the beautiful elements that came together perfectly for their wedding day.

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Vendors:

Venue: Institute of Contemporary Arts Boston
Caterer: The Catered Affair
Flowers: Stapleton Floral Design
Hair + Makeup: ⁠Jenny Luu Hair + Makeup
Music: Sounds Buono
Photobooth: Luxe Booth Co
Move Mountains Package: The Deluxe

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Alfredo + Paige

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Providence, RI

Today, we’re switching things up on the blog with a proposal shoot we did a few weeks back. This one felt extra special for us, because they are 2 of our dear friends here at Move Mountains Co. Alfredo + Paige are 2 of the most fun-loving and thoughtful people who you’ll always find with genuine smiles on their faces. They both have a special gift to make people feel cared for and deeply loved. So it was only fitting for Alfredo to propose in one of their favorite cities, Providence, Rhode Island, surrounded by friends who are more like family. Take a look at some of our favorite moments that we captured during this stunning sunset proposal!

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Special shoutout to the Providence Police Department for being so helpful and understanding as we worked to pull off this surprise proposal on the Providence Pedestrian Bridge!

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Andrew + Itzel

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Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

This engagement shoot was one for the books! We went with Andrew and Itzel to Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island and captured some beautiful moments. What we love about these engagement photos is the natural and effortless romance that’s portrayed

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Jake + Desma

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Belle Mer

Newport, RI

This wedding was all about the details for us. Individually, the details were clean and simple but together, they were show-stopping! We had so much fun shooting Jake + Desma’s wedding at one of our favorite Rhode Island wedding venues, Belle Mer. It was hard to choose, but here’s a few of our favorite shots from the day (get your wedding inspo pinterest board ready)!

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William + Naomi

Fort Wetherill, RI

You know those sessions that are just simple and fun? Well this was one of those! We met up with William & Naomi on a beautiful summer night in Fort Wetherill, RI to do an engagement styled photo and video shoot. They were down for an adventure which allowed us to get the most out of this location, all while capturing their sweet moments that happened along the way.

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Chris + Brianna

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The Atlantic Resort Newport

Newport, RI

Chris and Brianna’s wedding took place at the beautiful Atlantic Resort in Newport, Rhode Island. One thing we loved about their wedding was the flair of drama that was mixed into all the romantic elements of the day. Every detail came together to create a stunning wedding day for an amazing couple!

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Josh + Alex

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

Josh + Alex’s engagement session took place at the beautiful Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, RI. We had such a fun time shooting this adventurous engagement session. All of the surrounding elements definitely played into the stunning images from this shoot - from the lighthouse, to the ocean, to the dunes. The results were dramatic and romantic, yet still soft and intimate. Sessions like this one make us excited for the couples’ upcoming wedding date! Until then, take a look at a few of our favorite images from Josh + Alex’s engagement shoot.

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Mike + Mary

Mount Hope Farm

Bristol, Rhode Island

Our wedding photographers kicked off the 2019 season with a bang at Mike and Mary’s bohemian rustic wedding at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island. This down-to-earth bride and groom were naturals in front of the camera. Our wedding photography team couldn’t get enough of the pastel color palette and the couple’s organic, fun-loving attitude. This wedding was our cup of tea! If you’d like your wedding photos to look similar, we’d love to help make that happen!

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Vendors:

Venue: Mount Hope Farm
Florist: Wren
Catering: Russell Morin Catering & Events
Hair/Makeup: Upstyle
Music: Sounds Buono
Invites: Minted

“We had the best experience working with Move Mountains Co. for both our engagement and wedding photos. We knew based on their work that we were going to love our photos, but the results were even more than we could have imagined. On a day that flies by in the blink of an eye, it’s so important to have someone there that can truly capture the spirit of the day; the photography team did just that. I know that years from now we will look back at the photos they took and be reminded of the immense joy we felt on our wedding day. I highly recommend booking with Move Mountains Co!”
— Mary

Tim + Olivia

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Tim and Olivia’s engagement session at Martha’s Vineyard was our favorite photo session to date. We loved getting to visit this down to earth couple’s favorite beach with our engagement photography and videography team. We now offer engagement videos for our wedding brides and grooms as the perfect creative element to include in your engagement session. This teaser is easy to share on Instagram and is a beautiful way to remember the days leading up to your wedding. If you’d like to learn more about booking an engagement video session with us, you can reach out to us here:

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“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”
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Kevin + Jordan

Spring House Hotel

New Shoreham, RI

Kevin and Jordan’s Block Island destination wedding was a beachy, boho masterpiece! This was an emotional, meaningful weekend for Jordan’s family, as they have vacationed on Block Island for generations prior. Our wedding photography and videography team had the best time getting to know the bride and groom over the long weekend they spent together. Creativity ran wild as we explored all the island had to offer through drone coverage and renting some mopeds prior to the day of the wedding! This fun loving, down to earth couple made the weekend unforgettable.

Vendors:

Venue: Spring House Hotel
Florist: Painted Rock Designs
Catering: Aldo's Bakery
Hair/Makeup: Koru Eco Day Spa
Music: Jon O'Neill
Invites: Minted

“I can’t help but smile and tear up as I write this review for Move Mountains. We partnered with them for our wedding in September on Block Island, Rhode Island and we could not have worked with a more perfect team to capture our special wedding weekend. From our initial conversations a year before through the final logistics of the big day, it felt like we were working with a group of our best friends. It was easy, natural and amazing. We had the awesome opportunity to work with 5 amazing MM team members. They were so incredibly helpful when organizing the weekend with us. I haven’t even gotten to the final product - our pictures and videos! We received our AMAZING pictures so quickly and I was at a loss for words when looking through them. All the emotions came flooding back and I couldn’t believe how beautiful they were. We’re so excited to receive our videos soon and I know they will be absolutely breathtaking. Thank you MM for being so incredibly wonderful during the best weekend of our lives! We love you guys!”
— Jordan

Mike + Mel

Mad River Barn

Waitsfield, VT

Mike and Mel’s destination wedding at Mad River Barn in Waitsfield, Vermont was a dream come true! Our wedding photographers and videographers teamed up with an all-star vendor crew to make this New England Wedding one of our favorites from the season. Having a wedding planner made a world of difference for this Boston Couple, they could simply celebrate and let their upbeat and genuine love flourish. Thanks to Cristen & Co. the day went by seamlessly and allowed our team to get some incredible wedding photos and wedding video at this up and coming barn venue. We can’t wait to do it all again soon!

Vendors:

Venue: Mad River Barn
Planning: Cristen & Co.⁣
Flowers: Conroy’s Florist
Hair/Makeup: Pretty Wife Beauty
Music: Speechless
Invitations: The Paper Perfectionist

“Thank you so much for this! We could not be more thrilled, what a beautiful job you all did!”
— Mel

Mike + Becky

Castle Hill Inn

Newport, RI

Mike and Becky’s sunny, bright, romantic mansion wedding at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island was filled with so many sweet candid moments that our wedding photography and wedding videography team had so much fun getting to capture. Our wedding photographer and wedding videographer’s photojournalistic approach to the wedding day allowed the wedding team to stick to the background and let the bride and groom really enjoy their day while still capturing all of the heartfelt, beautiful moments in photos and in video. If this laid back photography style fits what you’d like for your wedding photos and wedding film, reach out to us today before our season books up!

“So excited about our wedding photos! We are beyond happy with them.”
— Becky

Danilo + Andrea

Tower Hill Botanical Center

Boylston, MA

This New England wedding couple happens to be good friends of ours, so it was an honor getting to capture their engagement photos (and engagement video!) in preparation for their spring wedding at the Tower Hill Botanical Center in Boylston, Massachusetts. This down to earth bride and groom are full of charisma and pure love for each other, it’s actually contagious! In the winter season their creative wedding venue serves as a lush oasis for plants, and in the summer it’s the perfect romantic spot for a wedding! We had a ton of fun at this winter engagement session and we’re in love with how beautiful their photos and engagement film came out. June 8th can’t come soon enough!

“Our engagement photos came out looking incredible, we love them!”
— Andrea

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!