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Welcome to our blog !

This is the official Tirado Photography “hot spot!” This is where you’ll find
what we’ve been up to, what we’re doing and any exciting plans for
the future. We’re so happy to be living our dream and so much of it has
to do with our incredible clients. YOU! You’re the reason we keep
pushing ourselves to the next level and why we’re always striving to
create that next amazing image that reflects your own life from a new
perspective. We’re so very honored that you regularly let us into your
lives and allow us to create those special images with you.

We love sharing what we do with our readers and so that’s what this
blog is all about. It’s about you. So jump in, participate, let us know
what you’re thinking, what you’ve been up to. We LOVE hearing from
you! We’ll be looking out for your comments and replying back to
each and every one of them. Enjoy!

René

 

Sharon and Frank – Boston Harbor Hotel

March 17, 2010

So what a year for Tirado Photography! We’ve really had an incredible year, implementing some great changes and we’ve dying to share some of our latest sessions! So after a a brief recess from the blog, we’re back and ready to share some of the fun with you. We begin by back tracking a bit to this past summer and Sharon and Frank’s beautiful wedding at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Sharon and Frank brought their families together and blended two unique cultures into one beautiful ceremony and reception. On a gorgeous summer day and with the Boston Harbor as the most picturesque backdrop possible, they truly had the wedding of their dreams. We’ll begin…well, from the beginning! Some getting ready moments:

Sharon and Frank also made the perfect decision to see each other privately before the ceremony and capturing their emotions at that exact moment is always so special:

No one captures those pure moments like Rene does! Rene then took some time for their own personal portraits before everyone made their way back for the ceremony:

After a non-stop reception where no one wanted to leave the dance floor, Rene headed outside for a few last moments with Sharon and Frank and the beautiful Boston skyline…

Stay tuned for another post about Sharon and Frank’s “Day One” session that they scheduled during their honeymoon! In the meantime, here are a few details from their wedding:
Ceremony and Reception Location: Boston Harbor Hotel
Makeup: Katrina Hess (makeup artist extraordinaire!!)
Florist: Winston Flowers
Band: Legit

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Nina and Chris – a newlywed portrait session

March 17, 2010

Nina and Chris contacted us about six months after they were married to ask if they would be able to schedule a bridal portrait session because they wanted to work with us. Imagine the possibility of having a session where you’re all dressed up as beautifully as you were at your wedding, but without any time constraints or pressure – we were so excited for them! They weren’t able to take many portraits at their own wedding so they thought this would be the perfect opportunity to work together and also get some of those beautiful portraits they were hoping for. So we met them on a beautiful summer afternoon in downtown Boston and had the best time with them! We laughed and played until the sun went down and loved every second together. Enjoy the results!

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Jenny and Matt

November 17, 2009

The first thing I think of when I think of Jenny and Matt is the wise old saying, “Looks can be deceiving.” We first met Jenny and Matt quite some time before their wedding this summer. Jenny is this beautiful, petite and very soft spoken breath of fresh air and you instinctively want to just protect her from anyone and anything that could possibly harm her. When I say looks are deceiving, though, it’s because in the months that I’ve gotten to know her, I quickly realized that Jenny is actually one of strongest women I know – she’s intellectually brilliant, can think quickly on her feet and she is not someone who can be pushed around. When they say good things come in small packages? That’s Jenny…to a T!

Jenny and Matt had such a beautiful day for their wedding and one of the moments that we were most excited about was when Jenny and Matt would see each other privately before the ceremony. They were both so nervous and so excited. Jenny practically raced out of her suite as soon as she was ready so we could go meet Matt and Rene. None of us could wait! And that moment definitely lived up to every expectation we all had:

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Because Jenny and Matt were having their ceremony and reception at the Boston Seaport Hotel, we were able to schedule some time after their meeting so that we could walk around the entire outdoor area along the harbor for their portrait session. It was a perfect day, with the breeze blowing (perfect for a veil!) and the sun shining. Add one beautiful couple in love and you have every photographer’s dream:

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As with all Jewish ceremonies, Jenny and Matt had a beautiful kettubah signing just before the start of their ceremony. The Kettubah itself was exquisite and detailed. But my absolute favorite moment was when the rabbi was reading the kettubah aloud for family and friends. Jenny and Matt’s faces truly say it all….this is what really matters:

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I knew the moment we walked into their reception that I would be posting a lot of images showing off the details that Jenny had spent so much time on. Everything was so perfect from the centerpieces designed by Lotus Designs:

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To the homemade cookies that were baked using Jenny’s grandmother’s own recipe:

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This was a wedding that blended new love with time honored traditions and did it all in beautifully elegant way….the perfect reflection of Jenny and Matt.

More details from their wedding:
Ceremony and reception location: Boston Seaport Hotel
Floral arrangements and bouquets: Lotus Designs
Reception band: K2 Band

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March 17, 2010 - 9:03 am Michelle - Beautiful Photos !!

January 19, 2010 - 1:59 pm Yaggi Photography Kent Wedding Photographers - Great stuff...as usual. We will be back for more inspiration!

Thomas and Jack

November 17, 2009

It’s been over a year since you’ve seen little man Jack on our blog! And you’re going to be just as shocked as we were at how big he grew. Jack’s family scheduled a new session in the studio so we could see the now very tall Jack and also meet his new baby brother, Thomas! I tried to spend much of the session convincing their mom and dad to have more babies….Jack and Thomas are so adorable and so HAPPY all the time that I think a few more of them in the world would be very nice indeed! :)

Although Jack is much taller, was able to run around the studio this time and a lot more on top of his head….his beautiful toothy grin still hadn’t changed:

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And we got to meet baby Thomas who is the same age that Jack was the last time we got together. I love this age!

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The next time we see Thomas he’ll be running around the studio, too, and we’ll have two big boys to chase around. Good thing I have long legs and can keep up! Can’t wait to see these guys again very soon….

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January 3, 2010 - 8:31 am Carol Lundeen - Nice expressions and sharp eyes - the parents must be thrilled!

Jodi and Kate

November 17, 2009

We had the incredible honor of being able to photograph that special moment with Jodi and Kate finally exchanged vows while standing among their friends and family. There was not a dry eye anywhere at the ceremony….including mine. I rarely find myself getting emotional to the point of shedding tears at a wedding because it’s quite important that I can *see* as I photograph these gorgeous moments. But I couldn’t help myself as I saw both Jodi and Kate break down when they exchanged some of the most heartfelt vows I’ve ever been honored to witness.

But let’s start from the beginning of their day….when they both first arrived at the beautiful Langham Hotel in Boston. As we normally do, Rene and I separated and were able to spend time with each of the girls as they got ready. I spent the early afternoon with Jodi, her mom, her sister and closest friends in a grand suite on one of the top floors of the hotel:

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Kate and Jodi love Gerbera daises (which also happen to be one of my favorites, too), and they incorporated them into their wedding. I especially love their bright colors and tall stems. They just always look so happy, don’t they?

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Meanwhile, Rene was upstairs with Kate as she got ready and then stopped over to her grandfather’s room to make sure he was ready to go. Kate’s grandfather arrived in Boston less than 2 hours before the ceremony began because of delayed flights and re-routed planes. He didn’t get any sleep the night before just trying to get to Boston – and it was obvious nothing was going to stop him!

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Jodi and Kate decided to see each other before the ceremony and spend a few quiet moments alone and Rene and I were there to capture every beautiful moment:

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Post Office square is always a favorite location for formal portraits and we had such a blast because – as we soon found out – Kate and Jodi’s friends have the same great sense of humor that they do.

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We then made our way together to their ceremony being held at the beautiful Wintergarden at the Seaport World Trade Center. The first thing that captures your attention as you walk in the Wintergarden is the big beautiful circular staircase rising up to the glass ceiling. And it was the perfect setting for the moment when Jodi and Kate walked down the aisle. Kate walked down the grand staircase first, then turned and waited at the very bottom for Jodi to join her, and together they made their way down the aisle together:

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After an incredibly emotional ceremony – including those gorgeous vows I mentioned at the beginning – we spent even more time with Kate and Jodi for their personal portrait session. The day was beautiful and they were so happy. Happy isn’t even the right word….it’s not even close. It was just so perfect to be able to document how they were feeling:

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And because they’re cool like this…..we took pedi cabs back to the reception!! It was hysterical how many people beeped and cheered and waved as we rode on by. Who can resist a beautiful wedding with a gorgeous couple?

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Kate and Jodi’s wedding was so special to us in so many ways. We’ve gotten to know them so well and are so grateful they allowed us in their lives, their wedding and that we now have a great friendship together. Love you both….

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November 21, 2009 - 3:59 pm Jodi Schulinn - You both made the day that much more wonderful! Thank you for all of your help, support, professionalism, and friendship. We love seeing our wedding day on your blog!! The photos you took are stunning. The first of many best days of our lives. -Jodi

And where have you been??

November 16, 2009

Yes, I know! The blog entries were coming faster than anyone could read them and then suddenly *poof*….. they disappeared! I come to you with my head in my heads begging for mercy. ;) The number of emails that I received and all of the notes on Facebook and Twitter asking what happened to our blog posts have definitely made us feel so very loved. But I also know that I have been very, very bad at keeping everyone updated on our happenings here at the studio!

The truth is – we’ve been so busy with portrait sessions and weddings that Rene and I barely had time to exchange high fives as we walked past each other in the morning. (Well, maybe not so much a high-five. It might have been slightly more romantic than that….). But the great news is that I’m about to hit everyone with some incredibly fun sessions and gorgeous weddings again. We have so many to share and so I hope you’re prepared for the awesomeness coming your way. We’ve had some pretty spectacular weddings this summer and we’re so excited to share them! We’ll sprinkle in some family sessions – including some familiar faces from past blog entries and we’re looking forward to reading your thoughts on them as they’re posted. Don’t be shy! Be sure to leave us some love and we’ll be sure return it!
–Melissa

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November 17, 2009 - 4:40 pm tiradophoto - I'm back, Tara! You are definitely always one of my chief motivators/cheerleaders....amazing how you can do that all the way from across the country! :) Big hugs and kisses to you, your funny man and Sebastian!!

November 17, 2009 - 4:01 pm Tara Sengamalay - I was seriously starting to wonder what was going on there Melissa. I was in photo blog withdrawal without seeing your gorgeous work.