Jeff Lamothe
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Back in DC: Defeat the Mandate
The current pandemic has been very trying to many and may soon prove to have long lasting impacts. My deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of those who succumbed to the virus. I also offer prayers of healing to those who are suffering from the...
Inauguration Day 2021 – Empty Streets
This is my first time visiting the nation’s Capital and it wasn’t for the tourist stuff. I made the long drive to D.C. to capture the effects of the lock down, while the 46th President of the United State was being sworn in and took office. It was a rare...
Detail Photos – Set Aside List for Bride and Groom
During a wedding day, one of the first segments that photographers will capture is you getting ready, which is typically done in a hotel room, a bridal suite or your home residence. This segment includes portraits of the bride getting her hair finished, her makeup...
Our Consultation Process
I was online checking out what fellow wedding professionals are doing online and found this simple, yet great post from a Wedding Planner where she explains her consultation process. This triggered the idea for me to share my process for wedding consulting and...
Wedding schedule guide
One of the most important elements of planning a wedding is the development and execution of a wedding schedule. Depending on the number of factors such as your wedding party, number of guests, and activities, your wedding timeline may require a couple of hours to a...
First Prayer – The Alternative to the first look
When discussing wedding plans with my client, I always ask if they would like a first look. Most of the time, couples prefer to stick with tradition and opt not to see each other until the bride walks down the aisle. Usually the discussion ends there after...
Engagement Photoshoot Preparation
You’re engaged and probably considering the idea take engagement photos. There are a couple reasons why you should consider taking engagement photos. It helps you to get comfortable with showing affection in public, helps you to know your wedding photographer prior...
Shutdown 2020 – Part I
Although 2020 slowed down a lot of business, including the wedding & event planning industry, I continued to take photos. In the days ahead of the big pandemic of 2020, local governors released executive orders to shut down states to slow down the spread of...
Trea & Karl’s Wedding
On a sunny June afternoon in Waterbury, two love birds united to become one in witness of family and friends. For Karl and Trea, it all started in 2011 when Karl’s brother introduced them to each other and the rest was history. Karl surprised Trea on Christmas Day...
Beliefs about Photographers II
This is a follow up from my last blog regarding an article by www.pixelpluck.com on “10 stupid things people believe about photographers”. Lets jump right into it. Better Gear Makes Better Photographs – Lets put it this way, if you are a bad driver and were...
Beliefs about Photographers
I recently came across an article by www.pixelpluck.com that discusses “10 stupid things people believe about photographers”. I wanted to add my thoughts on it with the hope to educate the public on this craft. Using the term “stupid” in the title should indicate...
Guled & Amal’s Wedding
It was a pleasure and a honor to be selected to capture my friend Amal on her wedding day. In addition, this was a rare 2 day Somali Wedding celebration in Dedham, MA. This wedding did not have the typical church ceremony because the religious portion occurred...
The Journey
As we prepare for the launch of my wedding photography website, I think about the journey that led me to this point. I picked up my first Digital Single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, four years ago, to take nightclub photos. At the time, the thought never dawned on me...
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