http://bellophoto.net Bello Photography - Cape Cod's Premier Wedding Photographers Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:59:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wedding Wire, the nation’s leading wedding marketplace, last week announced that Bello Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards 2012 for Wedding Photography! The prestigious annual awards program recognizes the best local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, ... http://bellophoto.net/2012/01/16/2012-brides-choice-awards-winner-for-photography/ Have you ever loved someone before you've even met them? That's how it was with Candice. Although she lives a world away in South Africa, Candice & I developed an almost immediate friendship the day she first reached out with an e-mail. She'd written to say that she'd stumbled upon our ... http://bellophoto.net/2012/01/13/candice-was-here-cape-cod-photographers/ My youngest sister, Kimmy, is pregnant with her third child. Our family is thrilled at the prospect of having another lovebug join our happy little clan. But, it hasn't been an easy pregnancy for my poor sister. Kimmy's second child, Sadie, came 3 months early, weighing just 2.5 pounds. She was ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/12/02/i-carry/ Every now and then we get an unexpected visitor at our Mashpee home-studio that makes us stop & take notice. This morning, I was looking out the window when I spotted a beautiful ring-necked pheasant patrolling the backyard. Still in my slippers, I grabbed my camera and dashed outside for ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/11/30/backyard-visitor-ring-necked-pheasant-cape-cod-photographers/ As photographers, one of the biggest compliments we get is when another photographer wants us to take their picture. I admit, my reaction to the request is always the same...a combination of humbling awe, excitement and a good dose of boot-shaking fear. Don't get me wrong...Andy & I feel pretty confident ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/11/23/amy-charlie-james-brewster-photographer-cape-cod-portraits/ Every year around this time, the same wonderful thing happens....Andy & I fall in love....with fall. We love the smell, the way the air feels cool & dry and the comfort that comes from wrapping up in our favorite wooly sweaters. We love the sound the leaves make as the ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/11/22/fall-in-love-with-lindsay-chris-boston-photographers/ There is something about riding a train that I just love....a feeling of nostalgia and romance; of ending up in mysterious far away places, of meeting new & exciting people; and, the simple pleasure that comes from merely enjoying the ride. A few years after graduating from college, I packed a ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/10/28/kim-jamies-engagement-session-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ It was nearly a year ago that we got our first e-mail from Rachel & Brian inquiring about our services for their Cape Cod wedding. It was pretty standard in that she provided us with general information about the dates they were considering and possible locations...they were still in the ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/10/26/rachel-brian-are-married-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ Earlier this summer, John & Julia took the weekend off from the Big Apple and headed to the sandy shores of Cape Cod for their super fun bello love session. And, boy was it a LOVE session. Andy & I were literally giddy with excitement over how Julia & John ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/10/17/julia-john-are-married-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ By the time February hits I may feel differently, but this time of year I feel so grateful to live here on beautiful Cape Cod. Andy & I came here in 1996, unsure of how long we'd stay. But, now, 15 years later, we happily call this amazing place, which ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/09/27/nauset-beach-family-session-cape-cod-portrait-photographers/ Andy & I were looking forward to Leigh & Zach's Mandarin Oriental wedding all year long. So, when August 20th finally rolled around, we were like two kids on Christmas morning....giddy with excitement. The reason we were so excited is because we have a very special relationship with Leigh & her ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/09/22/yay-leigh-zach-are-married-boston-wedding-photographers/ When children enter our lives, a subtle shift occurs that changes, well, everything. Their presence is far more than simply +1.  Even news of their arrival brings unexpected experiences...some good, some terrifying. Children give us new reasons to grow. Without thought, we readily leave selfish pursuits behind to tend to their ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/09/07/brewster-family-session-cape-cod-portrait-photographers/ Fame, fortune, fancy cars, and big houses...it's all just stuff. Stuff we may have one day and not have the next. Family, however is forever. It is where we come from. And, the skills and lessons we are taught by our family help define who we are and who we ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/08/29/falmouth-family-session-cape-cod-portrait-photographers/ College is a time for learning, exploring interests and sometimes for finding love. Such was the case for Carolyn & Andrew, who met while attending Williams College in beautiful Western Mass. They were both members of the college crew team, and although Andrew admitted to having feelings for Carolyn for some ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/08/19/carolyn-andrew-are-married-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ It was the spring of 2006 and Sara, an East Coast girl living in the Windy City, was introduced to Mike, a Mid West native who was rooming with her friend and fellow BC alum.  Following introductions, Mike & Sara would occasionally see each other out at social gatherings with ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/08/11/sara-mikes-love-session-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ One of the first people who really made us feel welcome when we first came on the wedding scene nine years ago was a soft-spoken man with kind eyes, an infectious smile, and a warm, generous way about him. It didn't hurt that he also knew how to inspire some ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/08/08/danny-brandy-are-getting-hitched-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ Love can find you in the most unexpected ways and at the most unexpected times. Such was the case for Nora & Josh, who grew up in different states, went to different colleges, had different friends and worked in different fields. But, two years ago, a chance meeting on a ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/07/28/black-rock-country-club-nora-josh-hingham-wedding-photographers/ Every year for the past 3 years, we've had the pleasure of photographing Terri & Alan and their family as their three children come together from different corners of the country to reunite for the July 4th holiday here on beautiful Cape Cod. It is a time we look forward ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/07/22/july-4th-family-reunion-cape-cod-photographers/ The Wequassett Inn is a gorgeous spot no matter how you slice it. But, Julie & Kris somehow found a way to take one of the Cape's jewels and make it even more sparkly. Was it the over-the-top details, including gorgeous flowers & decor by the talented team at the ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/07/20/yay-julie-kris-are-married-cape-cod-wedding-photographers/ We first met Lindsay & Scott three years ago, at the wedding of their good friends Patrick & Kate. Click HERE for a peek at Kate & Patrick's beautiful Hyannisport wedding. Pat & Scott have been friends since college and Scott was in Patrick's bridal party, so we'd already had a ... http://bellophoto.net/2011/07/13/lindsay-scotts-blithewold-wedding-bristol-ri-photographers/