“Once-in-a-generation” ice formations on Cape Cod & a spider in the truck

I was sitting in bed the other night checking my Facebook newsfeed when a post from WBZ 4 popped up on the screen and caught my eye. It was an article about giant chunks of ice washing ashore on Cape Cod due to the harsh conditions on the bay this winter. Then I read this:…

Inspire 2015 – A Community of Realness (and sometimes goofiness)

What is Inspire? Inspire is real. So real that it hits you in the gut, turns you on your head and you’re thankful for it. It’s one of those events that forces you to think about what you’re doing as a photographer and why you’re doing it. Inspire is community. A community so tight-knit that…

The Return of the Lily Challenge!

The Lily Challenge – Weeks 1 & 2 Well, I decided to bring back The Lily Challenge this year.  What is The Lily Challenge you ask? It is the challenge of taking Lily’s picture every day for a month straight. Anyone who knows me knows this is a significant challenge for me. I first did…

Gettin’ Back in the Groove!

I haven’t written a blog in forever. Well, since June of last year. Not because I don’t want to or love writing about all the amazing experiences we have here at Black Thumb Studio. I’ve simply struggled with work/life balance. Being a small business owner is both awesome and incredibly difficult at the same time….

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – PORTRAIT SESSION PACKAGE DEALS!!!

What do you get that family member/friend who has it all??!!  We have a great option for you – a family portrait/child portrait/pet portrait/head shot gift certificate!! Here’s the deal.  Our regular price for a portrait session is $150 for an hour or $275 for two.  From now through Friday, December 20, 2013 (until midnight…

“Baby’s First Year” Package

The first year of your baby’s life is filled with so much growth and wonderful milestones.  They will go from a swaddled, wide-eyed newborn to a curious wanderer on their own two feet.  Capturing these moments is a priceless gift. We are introducing our “Baby’s First Year” package to document this amazing and beautiful time….

Summer Fashion Fun Contest – Photo Shoot Giveaway!

    Here at Black Thumb Studio fashion and trends are integral parts of our work.  We love when bridesmaids have truly tasteful dresses or when a senior comes in with so many outfits we can’t decide which are best. We love to see the unique styles our clients have to offer.  It keeps us…

Tiffany & David’s South Shore Wedding

There’s a lot more to this story than simply a beautiful wedding.  Thankfully, Tiffany and David’s wedding is just the most recent chapter to this story.  And it’s personal – fair warning. My wife and I have attended the same church for the past 16 years.  We were married there 15 years ago this July…

Ali & Jesse’s Boston Wedding

I am amazed at the people I meet every day.  It’s one of the best parts of my job.  Photography may not make me a millionaire, but my clients and so many other folks I’ve met doing what I love bless me in so many ways a bunch of zeros never could. Recently, I’ve had…

WEDDING | Lee & Chad’s Celebration

Lee and I met in high school.  We actually had most of our classes together at good ‘ol SHS (Somerville High School).  We were nerds.  Or geeks.  Well, at least I was.  She was definitely cooler than me.  She played sports.  I was still trying to figure out what those were in Science Club. We…