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Marathon Monday

Megan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:14:42 +0000

When my husband and I were younger, and living in Boston, one of the best days of the year (second maybe only to St. Paddy’s Day in Southie) was Patriots Day. We would get up “early” (early for a 24 year old, anyway), and head over to the Fenway Park area, to one of the surrounding bars that was open for “breakfast”. We’d end up meeting a bunch of friends, and would all hang out until we had to leave for the Sox game. The game was always a blast–even though Opening Day had come and gone, Patriots Day really kind of felt like the kick-off to the season. After the game we’d head over to Boylston Street, to cheer on the Boston Marathon runners as they approached the end of the Marathon (the finish was just another couple of miles away). Needless to say, the crowd in this area can be a little rowdy–but in a good way! It was so fun to cheer on the runners, root for the Sox, and hang out with friends.

Ever since we decided to move to the suburbs, we were a little sad about not being just a cab ride away from all the action. Until we found our current home, which is practically on the route of the Boston Marathon. It is about one street over from our house! So now we’re even closer to the Marathon fun (and a little further from all the college-aged fun, which is a good thing, in my opinion!). We can just walk on over, and be home in 5 minutes if need be. I thought I’d share some of the pics I took this year from the Marathon festivities.

The Marathon starts off with the wheelchair participants. Rick and Dick Hoyt are always a huge crowd favorite–they have been running the Marathon since 1981!!
(The Elite Women: the top seeded women runners)

(The top seeded men:)

And now, everyone else. Thousands and thousands of runners–some in costume, some not. Some wearing their names, so the crowds can cheer for them by name. Some quietly going about their journey, others slapping high-fives with kids on the sidelines, cheering for fellow runners. The energy is contagious and addictive, and above all, inspiring.

And just a few more personal ones.

Young Blue Eyes | Revere Children’s Photographer

Megan — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:50:29 +0000

I know, you’re probably wondering where I’ve been! Easy answer? Swamped.

Longer answer, I’ve been editing, shopping, wrapping, editing, ordering, delivering, shipping, designing, editing, uploading, and decorating. Did I mention editing?

What a craaazy time of year! But I think I am finally caught up on most things. We are ready for Christmas this week (yay!), and I am mostly caught up on sessions. My husband got me a fabulous gift for Christmas this year (yes, I’m a surprise ruiner, I know what it is), I will post it once I get it.

In the meantime, I just had to share these images from a recent session. This little guy was born two days after our daughter, and is pretty much the opposite of her–mellow, laid-back, and quiet. He was a dream to photograph! Can you believe those blue eyes? Gorgeous.

(LOVE this shot. A little different processing, but I can totally see this on a giant canvas!)

I have a killer post on tap for soon–may not be until after the holidays. SO many awesome images to choose from, and will coincide with a little announcement from me–a new business interest for 2010! I get so excited thinking about it, I have a feeling 2010 is going to be a GREAT year.

A Little Flair

Megan — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:02:38 +0000

I just wanted to post a quick shot from a recent session. I love the sunflare in this! More from this family/maternity combo session will be blogged soon!

Welcome!

Megan — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:35:36 +0000

So I’m working with a wonderfully talented friend to get this blog up and running. I am going to start posting in the meantime, so please excuse the changes you see around here for now, it is going to be fabulously pretty around here soon.