Taylor and Matt - Engaged - Boston, MA/Fenway Park

Another post LONG overdue!  Before I get to Taylor and Matt I have just got to say that this was such an interesting day!  It took us longer to get to Boston than what we planned on.  Let's just say spike strips, federal, state and city agencies, rifles and propel water was to blame.

Taylor and Matt knew each other since they were little ity bity grade schoolers.  After high school they didn't see each other until fate brought them back together while Matt was in the military in North Carolina. Matt popped the question after spending the day together in Boston, MA.  His favorite place so I've learned.  (Side Note: Matt makes an awesome tour guide, LOL.)  Matt is also a HUGE Redsox fan.  

Here was the plan.  We shoot their engagement session in Boston (that was a given).   Here is where the crazy day begins:

Matt's idea of the day that was planned was:

Arrive in Boston.  Get some shots around the outside of Fenway Park on Yawkey Way., visit some breweries, go to Mike's Pastry on the North End for some Canolli's (Which they did the day he proposed), Go back to the spot where he proposed and get down on bended knee for the Camera (Surprise Taylor).

Taylor's idea of the day that was planned was:  

Arrive in Boston.  Get some shots around the INSIDE and OUTSIDE of Fenway Park and on Yawkey Way. (Surprise Matt), Go to the Commons and to Mike's Pastry because they are so good and "Val, you have to try it!"

Val's idea of the day that was planned was: This is going to be AWESOME!!!

Here is Matt's expression when he found out we were actually going to be privately escorted into the Ball Park.  Straight from he camera.....He really did turn that shade of red!

Matt and Taylor are getting married July 19th so of course I had to incorporate it, Val style into the session.

Matt was in heaven by the dug out and his girl :-)

We were not there at the best time of day so I had to bust out the reflector for this shot.

After leaving Fenway Park we headed over to the Boston Common.

I absolutely LOVE this shot.  I become such a dork when I get shots like this; I practically hyperventilate from the excitement and begin to talk like a chipmunk on crack!

Seriously, shoes and hint - o - hands...

How hot are these two?

After leaving Boston Common we headed over to the waterfront; to the exact spot Matt proposed.  He then went down on his knee.  How sweet is that?

We were all cracking up....Wouldn't you like to know why?

Thanks so much Matt and Taylor!!!  We had a great long day.  Matt and Taylor treated me to Mike's Pastry and Fiore's restaurant in the North End.  If you haven't tried either of those places put it on your list of things to do.  It was incredible!  There were far too many to post so check out the slide show to see the rest.  Enjoy!

And we've got a WINNER!!!

Val McCormick Photography is participating in this years Miller's Professional Imaging Baby and Child Contest.  Last year their were over 10,000 entries and this year entries and votes and soaring to new heights.  Schedule an appointment with us up until June 20th, and your child's portrait will also be entered into the Miller's Professional Imaging Baby and Child Contest.  A range of prizes will be awarded from $500.00 - $5,000 in cash!

Portrait sessions are VERY limited so please contact us today to reserve your child's appointment.

Contest Rules:

Children and infants up to the age of 12 are eligible.  Only images taken between January 1, 2009 through June 20, 2009 may be entered.  Only one image per session may be entered.

Here are some more details:

Categories for this year's contest include: Color, Black & White/Sepia, Special Needs and Humorous.  The contest will consist of four different qualifying rounds and one final round.  Each round will last for one month.

I am closing this post with some super exciting news:

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

goes to Baby Olivia and her family!  This image won during the second round in the Humorous category and will be entered into the final round for a chance to win up to $5,000.00

The Body Shoppe Salon - Vote & Win a complete Make-Over!!!

One of these images of the beautiful women of The Body Shoppe Salon will be up on a new Billboard SOON!!! The talented and ever so generous Kellie Steeves Owner of the Body Shoppe Salon and Oxford Hair Academy contacted me asking if I can help out by shooting her team and Salon for her own promotional usage. We had so much fun!

Kellie's work has been featured on television, infomercials, newspapers, fashion shows and a numerous amount of other events, including giving a mommy makeover on TLC!

If you would like to win an entire makeover including, cut, color, blow-dry, style and make-up application. Here is the scoop! Check out shots #1, #2 and #3, vote for the shot you think should be their next billboard in the comment section. If the shot you voted for is chosen you will be entered into a drawing to win the Make-Over! That is SO COOL!!!! The make-over will take place at The Body Shoppe Salon and winner must make their own arrangements to get there. Voting ends June 30, 2009. Winner will be notified by July 15, 2009. Good Luck to you all!

If you would like to check their salon out and make an appointment be sure to mention "Val McCormick Sent Me" and you will receive a FREE cut with purchase of any chemical service! If your a Val McCormick Bride and book with Kellie be sure to tell her your a Val McCormick bride for a special treat.  

Also look out for shots taken this day including the girls at work, shots of the salon and so much more on their website as it becomes updated. You can check them out at by clicking here.

Here is shot #1 is this their next billboard?

Shot #2?

How about #3?

These girls were rockin' and rollin' vintage style!

The beautiful Mrs. Kellie Steeves....

Some more fun shots!

Sneak Peek E-Session Boston Style!

This weekend is a busy one at Val McCormick Photography.  Here is a Sneak Peek at Taylor and Matt's Engagement Session.  The fun started with our first stop at Fenway Park.  MANY more to come stay tuned!!!

Spring Portrait Special

Hey there blog reader world!  Spring is supposedly finally here and it's that time of year when everyone starts thinking about family portraits.  So Val McCormick Photography is proud to offer portrait sessions at just $200.00 and an 8x10 of your choice from the portrait session of 20 - 25 images to choose from.  What an awesome deal!!!   This includes, Children, Family, Senior or Boudoir one hour sessions.  Space is limited so contact Val soon at val@valmccormick.com or at 203-589-7099 be sure to mention "Spring Session"  to reserve your day.  Offer ends April 30, 2009 as long as there are still openings ;-) .