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Hi I'm Lexi, welcome to my blog:) I am Boston-based wedding and portrait photographer and I LOVE what I do! I enjoy fluffer-nutter sandwiches, really windy days, and the smell of musty basements. I don't like waking up early, skiing, or people who drive slow in the fast lane. This is where I showcase lots of stuff about me, my photography, and my life. Some of it you'll care about and some…well…you won't. Here you will get a taste of who I am, what I do, and why I am obsessed with this thing called photography.

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Boston Engagement Photos :: Cara & Dan

May 15, 2012

Cara and Dan were the first of many sessions to actually be able to shoot on the original date they chose. Ugh, this weather is KILLING me! And not because I hate the rain…I actually quite like the rain…I like running in the rain…I enjoy hearing the rain fall outside my window….what I hate is that it has rescheduled every session I have had on my calendar for all of May so far…except Cara & Dan’s session! It threatened rain but we actually ended up getting one of those beautiful evenings after many stormy days where the sky lights up with that lovely orangey-purple light and spreads that same light all over the city. Aaaahhh, it was quite beautiful! :)

Cara and Dan are the type of couple that makes you feel like you’ve known them forever as soon as you meet them. Fun, full of life, and not afraid to be who they are…my favorite type!!! They both have this incredibly classic look too, which I loved photographing. But what was funny was their classic look was accented by their fun and quirky personalities. I just love a mix like that! Anyway, I’ll get right to the photos because this blog is going to be blowing up with images really soon so I want you to be able to enjoy all the awesomeness from their session! :)

Cara emailed me and told me she had about 37 outfits picked out. I love when a girl shops for her engagement session. ;) And I particularly love when she buys a rockin’ hot pink blazer!
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This cuddle makes me happy.
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We then ended up in the Faneuil Hall area of Boston and had to grab a moment at a table by the window. Love this one!
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Told you…classic hotness. Work it guys!
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I love this image. I love how Dan is peeking back at Cara, I love how she is holding onto his arm, I love her smile. Just like this shot. :)
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I asked them to do a serious one and this got a lot of comments on facebook…but Cara told me she had trouble doing serious.
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So this is what happened just after the shot above. :)
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Okay, I’m not sure what Dan said here…but I love the reaction. :)
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Holy hotness!
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Cara…you’re stunning…love this!
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Looking very dapper Dan!
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Had to get Boston in the background. Cara…I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t a little bit jealous of your purple dress.
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Worth the dip…don’t you think Dan?!?!
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I saw this random little alley and we had to walk through it. Something about the pop of them being dressed up against the gritty-ness of the brick and asphalt. Yup, love!
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The sun popped out at the very end of the shoot so I had to grab one.
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by Lexi

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May 18, 2012 - 6:13 AM Stacey Smith - GORGEOUS!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!

May 18, 2012 - 6:11 AM Erin - Fantastic pictures Cara! You look so happy!

May 18, 2012 - 6:10 AM Erica - These are AMAZING C!!!! <3

May 17, 2012 - 4:02 PM Ashley - Great pictures! Pink blazer is so cute!

May 17, 2012 - 3:25 PM Sean - OOO LA LA!

May 17, 2012 - 3:10 PM Kelly perrier - Amazing pics!

May 17, 2012 - 12:10 PM Dustin - Wow, you two are very photogenic. Oh, and the photographer has a great eye as well. Congrats!

May 17, 2012 - 8:47 AM Nicole - You did an amazing job; every photo is perfect!

May 17, 2012 - 7:33 AM Bill - All of the photos look great!

May 16, 2012 - 5:26 PM Jon Earle - Pictures look great!

May 16, 2012 - 5:00 PM Katya - I love the pictures!! Thanks for sharing.

May 16, 2012 - 10:43 AM Amy - Congrats Cara! These pictures are so cute!

May 16, 2012 - 7:41 AM Caitlin Bova - Absolutely stunning!!!

May 16, 2012 - 6:41 AM Melissa McCamley - All of these pictures are amazing but, I LOVE the first black and white photo!!

May 16, 2012 - 6:23 AM Jess - Gorgeous photos!

May 16, 2012 - 6:10 AM Laura - Beautiful photos. I love how romantic they are with the city in the background. Cara, you look amazing!

May 16, 2012 - 5:57 AM Katherine - Cara you look beautiful & Dan you are so handsome! Cara - I love your bright colors - stunning! Can't wait for the wedding. xoxo

May 16, 2012 - 5:53 AM Kaitlyn - Beautiful pictures! Love the pink blazer :)

May 16, 2012 - 5:47 AM Joellen - Beautiful pictures of such a beautiful couple!!

May 16, 2012 - 4:07 AM Marilyn McCarthy - The pictures are really awesome, you caught all the happiness and love between Cara and Dan. Great!!

May 16, 2012 - 3:48 AM Ann Linehan - Wow, these are wonderful.

May 15, 2012 - 8:17 PM James - Love the pics! You guys are adorable. Registry on Amazon? ;)

May 15, 2012 - 6:27 PM Jim - You guys look great. I love that part of Boston.

May 15, 2012 - 4:50 PM JP - Your pictures turned out great!!! I love all of them, so cute

May 15, 2012 - 3:46 PM Chris Buckwell - I don't know these people but their pictures look good.

May 15, 2012 - 1:50 PM Susan N - These are gorgeous and the Boston neighborhood back drop is perfect i think - also love the black and white even though that purple dress is so you!

May 15, 2012 - 1:41 PM patricia djordjevic - These shots are HOT....HOT....HOT! You seriously captured their fun energy.

May 15, 2012 - 1:26 PM Bridget - These are so gorgeous!!!! I can't wait to see what a beautiful bride Cara will be!!!!

May 15, 2012 - 12:39 PM Alicia S - LOVE these! Can't wait to see more like it at the wedding!

May 15, 2012 - 12:36 PM Laura - Cara these are beautiful!!

May 15, 2012 - 12:31 PM Lauren Rimkunas - Amazing pics! Love them!!

May 15, 2012 - 11:42 AM Alex N - Absolutely beautiful!!

May 15, 2012 - 11:38 AM Carly Callahan - Pictures are STUNNING! I agree, Cara's purple dress is FAB!!

May 15, 2012 - 11:35 AM Jess - You look awesome for someone who can't do serious Cara! You look ok too Dan :)

May 15, 2012 - 11:32 AM Charlotte - Love these photos, you can really see the love!

May 15, 2012 - 11:31 AM Jen M - Cara you and Dan look great. I love the shots especially the b&w alley one.

May 15, 2012 - 11:27 AM Jake - Oh my goodness. So cute. The dip is my favorite, don't drop our girl Dan! :)

May 15, 2012 - 11:21 AM Marcus - Incredible shots.

May 15, 2012 - 11:19 AM Lori - Awesome pictures!!! You are both so photogenic :)

May 15, 2012 - 11:11 AM Mary Ellen - These photos are amazing...You guys look great!

May 15, 2012 - 11:10 AM Kelly - Omg Cara! I love all of these! You both look adorable. These are so fun!

May 15, 2012 - 11:10 AM Chrissy B - These are great!!!! They totally capture the real Cara and Dan!!!! LOVE THEM!!!!

May 15, 2012 - 11:09 AM Maura Plomondon - Amazing! I love the one of Dan peaking back at Cara. So natural and gorgeous :-)

May 15, 2012 - 11:03 AM Drew - Love the pics of my sister and Dan! Especially when Cara's hair is blowing in the wind. Very luxurious!

May 15, 2012 - 11:01 AM Kate - Very pretty!!

May 15, 2012 - 10:58 AM Katie Dasso - LOVE THESE PHOTOS! My favorite is the second one :)

May 15, 2012 - 10:57 AM Elly - Such a sweet couple. These shots really showcase their personalities well - fun-loving and vibrant! LOVE!

May 15, 2012 - 10:54 AM jenn liang - cara, you and dan look stunning! love the location of the shoot! beautiful photos!

May 15, 2012 - 10:50 AM Cara - Lexi! Thank you so much. I love love love these photos. Can't wait for the wedding. :)

May 15, 2012 - 8:45 AM kbd - Love that first shot! (and that gorgeous blazer, perfect for you Cara!)

Boston Headshots :: Lindsey

May 10, 2012

Lindsey is one of my very best friends in the whole world. We met on the first day of freshman year in college and have never looked back. Wanna go to the Art Store was probably the most important statement that she uttered that year…after all, it brought us together. ;) We have been besties since that day experiencing some incredibly awesome moments together, a little bit of bad mixed in there, and the whole spectrum in between. Always held together by our love for photography and art, our dedication to our friendship, and, obviously, our highly inappropriate behavior. :)

Lindsey is the head photographer of Lindsey Rae Photography and she is relaunching her website and blog in less than a week with a whole new branding and look. So, to keep with that theme we thought it was due time that she updated her bio pics and so we did a quick headshot shoot earlier in the week incorporating her love of all things vintage (see, reason #5032 why we’re friends) and her amazing vintage camera collection. I kind of love these and I believe I succeeded in getting a few shots of her that even she likes. That, my friends, is an enormous feat in itself!

Lindsey, you are talented, beautiful, honest, caring, fun, and have been an enormously instrumental part of my life (and especially this past year). I could never thank you enough for all of your encouraging words, your constant support, your ability to make me laugh through anything, your brutal honesty, and let’s not forget all the late night texts, Sunday-funday cookie baking, the impromptu Monday night dinners, and yummiest Guinness cupcakes on the planet. I hope when you look at these photos you see what I see…and I cannot flippin’ wait for the new website!

For fun.
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Wowzers.
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Clearly Lindsey has the most amazing eyes on the planet. There’s even a family story that goes along with them. :)
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Whatever, you’re cute.
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A favorite…but I have a few. :)
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I would love to take credit for this but it was all Lindsey’s idea.
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I feel like this is how I know you best.
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I love the feel of this one. Love.
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Are you for real?!?!
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Okay, definitely another favorite. You are beautiful. That is all.
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This one makes me sooooooo happy! I totally feel like this sums you up—as a person, as a photographer, as a friend. Love it! Faaaaaavvvorite!
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Serious photog.
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Oh, heeeeyyyy Duaflex! BTW, do you see her in there?
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by Lexi

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May 14, 2012 - 10:21 AM Jeni - You always know how to take the most stunning photos! Although Lindsey is beautiful, so that should make it easy for you! :)

May 10, 2012 - 8:19 PM Roni - LOVE these pictures! LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! =D Amazing! =D

May 10, 2012 - 2:21 PM Molly - LOVE THEM ALL. Esp. the one in the tall reeds and the book one.

May 10, 2012 - 2:16 PM Lindsey - way to make a girl cry *happy tears*!?! you know I love ya, and you know I LOVE these photographs. thank you, thank you, thank you!

Olives…and skiing

May 5, 2012

Okay, it’s due time that I admit that I sort of…kind of…like olives. It took me sooooo long to like olives that I had it posted in my about me section above that I “don’t like olives of any kind.” I had been trying and trying and trying to like olives forever and every time I tried them I kindly spit them back out in a napkin. They were salty, and bitter, and olive-y tasting, and just terrible! One day someone brought over nicoise olives and told me to try one. We had been through this before, I was very ready with my napkin. I held my napkin close to my mouth while I chewed on this tiny, unassuming olive. And something magical happened. It was the same as all other olives…except yummy. A little milder maybe. It was salty, and bitter, and olive-y tasting, and just wonderful! I began eating these olives quite regularly, until I looked at the price tag. $16.95 a lb. Seriously?!?! Can olives really cost that much? So from here I began loving olives of all kinds. I still prefer good olives, with the pit. I don’t really like sliced and out of the can…yuck:( But, alas, I actually LIKE olives.

Soooooo I had to update my bio section with a new dislike. This was hard. I had to think about something that I wanted to like but hadn’t been able to (and this pretty much ruled out all foods—because aside from my slight dislike of beans and specifically that nasty french dish cassoulet, I don’t HATE beans). I thought about discussing my hatred for ketchup on top of meatloaf, I mean who does that?!?! And there is the equally gross hot dog stew, or tuna fish casserole topped with crushed potato chips (but only my best friend in the world would understand that reference). Sourcraut is yucky too, but I’ve never even wanted to like that. But alas, I would eat all of those things (and have before), truly, my relationship with food is unhealthy.

I thought long and hard about all of the things I don’t like and finally realized that I hate skiing. This is weird. I have skied my entire life, since I was 6 years old or something. And finally, a few years ago, I realized that I have hated skiing for pretty much the whole time I have skied but had always gone because I felt like I was supposed to ski and I was supposed to like it. It’s not the cold or the snow that I don’t like, I like lots of winter sports and activities—ice skating, making snow angels, snowball fights, sledding (especially sledding), snowmobiling (okay snowmobiling maybe isn’t categorized as a “sport” because you ride on a motorized sled, but it’s still an outdoor activity)—but I hate skiing. So there. I said it. I’m a BAD New Englander but at least I admit it. And now it’s out on my blog for all the world to see. Sorry to all of my skiing friends, but I am still happy to partake in ski weekends in the winter and I swear I will make a really mean hot chocolate for you. :)

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by Lexi

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May 5, 2012 - 10:57 AM Lois - That's great Lexi I HATE skiing too! Hehe

Boston Engagement Photos :: Renee & Joe

April 30, 2012

Happy Monday everyone! Hmmm, how to describe this session? Perfect weather. P.E.R.F.E.C.T. Renee & Joe’s engagement session was on the most beautiful evening that I have experienced yet this spring. Warm in the sun, cool in the shade, lovely breeze. It was one of those evenings that makes me so happy to be alive, let alone happy to be photographing an awesome couple in my favorite city in the world. Yup, I’m happy. :) Renee and Joe are getting married in just a few weeks and we got together a couple of weeks ago to photograph their engagement session. It was a lovely April evening and we ran around back bay and the esplanade and got some great shots. I hope you like the sneak peek Renee and Joe and I can’t wait to photograph your wedding in just a few weeks!

Alright, do you think they might be excited?
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Every single time I asked Renee to look at Joe her face just totally lit up. It made me smile every time. :)
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You two are adorable!
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One of my favorites from the session. We popped down to the esplanade along the Charles and got the most amazing light. Love.
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See…the light was awesomesauce!
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We found this weeping willow that was just starting to bloom and the wind picked up at the perfect moment, making these shots extra fun!
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Yes I realize this shot has very soft focus but I don’t really care…I still like it!
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I love that everything is blown out except for their smiles. Sigh…
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Hello lovely blossoming cherry tree and amazing light and wispy little clouds. Thanks for making my shot just that much more awesome. :)
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Happy.
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by Lexi

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May 7, 2012 - 6:53 PM Laura G - These pictures are Amazing!! Makes me want to do it all over again. Love love love the pics under the willow... Joe and Renee you look soooo happy! :)

May 4, 2012 - 6:38 PM Elysia Yet - So gorgeous!! :) My favorites are with the willow :) I can't wait to see how the wedding photos come out!

May 3, 2012 - 2:18 PM Meech - Pics are amazing! You guys are awesome. PS: I'm going to shred your dance floor.

May 1, 2012 - 11:02 AM Stacy Silva - These pictures are amazing! Blossoming Cherry Tree is my favorite I think. ;) I can't wait to see how all of the wedding pictures come out!

May 1, 2012 - 6:12 AM Mike M - looking good kids...we are excited for the celebration later this month.

May 1, 2012 - 6:12 AM Caitlyn - One of my favorite couples!!! You guys look genuinely happy! I can't wait for the wedding AND the wedding pictures!

May 1, 2012 - 5:57 AM Joanne - Love the pics !!!! You guys are awesome together :)

May 1, 2012 - 5:50 AM Joe Estrela - Great pictures Joe & Renee!

May 1, 2012 - 5:47 AM Kara - Great work! These pictures are so natural and beautiful.

May 1, 2012 - 5:46 AM Joe Silva - Amazing, Lexi. Renee and I had a blast and the photos came out great. See you in a couple of weeks! Thank You.

May 1, 2012 - 5:22 AM Teresa Benoit - Absolutely beautiful Lexi, but then how could you go wrong with two beautiful subjects on a perfect day. I’m looking forward to seeing the wedding photos!

April 30, 2012 - 8:35 PM Manjola Stefa - You guys look great, love the pictures. Manjola.

April 30, 2012 - 3:03 PM Jennifer Chin - Awesome!! My Lil' Bro is a stud! ;0) Thank you Jen :0)

April 30, 2012 - 1:38 PM Ellen Berry - Awesome job, Lexi! I agree with you...I think both of their faces light up when they look at each other! Of course, they are 2 of my most favorite people...looking forward to the wedding. Again, thanks for a great job.