tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60827873747033500922024-02-19T06:20:54.410-05:00fcolonnaphotographyFran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-36322854444947312022010-09-28T20:45:00.002-04:002010-09-28T20:50:08.985-04:00Fran Colonna Photography is now on Facebook...Please LIKE me on facebook.... simple things like that make me happy :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-5725427444477923702010-05-12T15:45:00.004-04:002010-06-01T12:08:38.444-04:00Prayers please for our men and woman serving our country.Sean is leaving today to serve our country in Iraq!! He, along with many other men and women in the National Guard will be serving overseas for a year!! Please keep all of them in your prayers---their families as well! Sean, Michelle and Julia have meant soooo much to me for the past nine years that I feel like another son is going to Iraq!! They are just an awesome family---better Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-17819642518632046362009-11-15T00:26:00.004-05:002009-11-15T00:39:32.817-05:00Kristin and LeonI could not have asked for a nicer couple that Kristin and Leon. It was such an awesome day--the ceremony was very moving and right on and the weather was gorgeous. We did have to hustle through the pictures with the sun setting quickly but I so enjoyed spending this day with Kristin and Leon. They are so in-love. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-11284779969973236492009-11-14T20:06:00.006-05:002009-11-15T14:05:44.273-05:00Amanda - the middle sisterThe middle sister- the middle child- beautiful Amanda. Crystal is her big sister- Michelle her baby sister! As you can see she is as beautiful as her sisters!!! Because of a quickly setting sun we had very little time at the boardwalk. Thank goodness she needed very little direction in posing, a photographers dream! Thank you Amanda!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-33677556720168757152009-11-01T11:30:00.003-05:002009-11-01T14:44:57.652-05:00Jeff and Meg: Someone Like YouI am an incurable romantic!! That being said, I guess it is clear that I have the most awesome Job!!!! I love to listen to music while I am culling through my sessions. Van Morrison's Someone Like You came on while I was working on Jeff and Meg's session. The romantic side of me just went: Ahhhhhhhhhh!!! such a perfect song for a beautiful couple!! I had to put it on repeat Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-66916150263390833622009-10-27T15:19:00.005-04:002009-10-27T18:04:55.473-04:00Samantha --- Senior Photographer Cape Cod, MAWind and clouds and then add long beautiful hair---yikes!! Could be the kiss of death for a portrait but lucky for us, the sun peeked through just enough to get some shots. Now the wind was another story--we could only face in one direction so the hair wouldn't be all over the place and both of our eyes were watering. Thank goodness that direction was facing that Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-89478277061568560542009-10-14T17:04:00.004-04:002009-10-14T17:41:45.374-04:00Doug and KarinaI met Doug and Karina at a Panera Bread on a rainy day. I was so taken not only by their good looks, but by how loving they are. Karina smiles all the time. We may have met on a rainy day but their wedding day rocked with sunshine!!!!! Thanks for including me in your wedding day festivities, I'll email you again when your gallery is complete!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-13012134092145603032009-10-14T17:03:00.002-04:002009-10-14T18:22:50.198-04:00Cathy and RyanRain, rain, and more rain is what Cathy and Ryan had on their wedding day!!! Didn't seem to matter even a tiny bit to them. It was all about getting married!!!Cathy just about ran down the aisle and high fives were abundant on the alter. I have known Cathy since she arrive on this earth. She has always had an exuberance for life. This was an awesome wedding and a crazy fun reception. Than Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-83454598156993263652009-10-13T22:04:00.003-04:002009-10-14T16:44:29.131-04:00Brittany --- Cape Cod Senior Portrait PhotographerCould this girl be any more beautiful??? We were limited to a mid morning shoot--light was difficult but girl was magnificient!! Brittany is not a beach girl (I know----how can a Cape Cod girl not be into the beaches???) so we decided to find other places--even the train station. Thank you, Brittany, I really enjoyed spending this time with you.....I'll email you again when your gallery is Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-91085994597023120712009-10-08T08:55:00.002-04:002009-10-09T19:33:01.540-04:00NolanNolan's Mom called me to do his senior picture and it was like a 'WOW' for me!! When his Mom was a teen ager, I sponsored her in 'ECHO' (a wonderful teenage retreat here on the Cape)!! I thought she can't possibly have a high school senior??!! But, time does march onand she does........what a handsome, personable young man!! Thank you, Nolan....I enjoyed every second of our time at Loop Beach!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-64855045020864389032009-10-05T10:34:00.003-04:002009-10-06T09:20:33.376-04:00What a handsome family!!!!!These two handsome people started their life together...and it led to these three people.These three people increased the family to these magnificent children!!And the whole family....... I had sooo many laughs last night. This was one fun family.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-72520310125400274292009-09-29T12:41:00.010-04:002009-09-29T17:12:42.023-04:00Amy and Martin I am a huge dog lover!!!! That being said, you can only imagine how happy it was for me to see Amy and Martin's Chow, Ceilia walking up the aisle to witness her parents wedding!!!! It made me smile!!! I have said it before, the Beachmoor is one of my favorite places for a wedding!! This day went off without a hitch......I hope the honeymoon was as wonderful!!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-29003721377567421192009-09-09T13:46:00.005-04:002009-09-11T15:57:38.009-04:00Lori and ViktorThank you for letting me share this day!As a surprise to Viktor, Lori sang "Grow old along with me!"It was very emotional and her voice is magnificent. Lori was so nervous before hand but once she started she did not skip a beat. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! I enjoyed their day...I'll email you again when your gallery is complete.Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-17083729153472910532009-09-09T13:43:00.006-04:002009-09-11T15:57:45.718-04:00The Morris FamilyI love shooting these three boys! I think this was the third time. This time I was introduced to the new member of the family--- their DOG!!! This was a quick shoot but as usual, these boys were fun and handsome too! I'll email you again when your gallery is complete.SESSION TIPIf your four legged friends are a big part of your family, ask me prior to your session to include them. Why Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-53356307406308185272009-09-09T13:39:00.008-04:002009-09-11T15:57:52.738-04:00Paulina and MichaelPaulina is from Mexico and Michael grew up in the summertime on the Cape. His parents and grandparents all got married at the historical St. Joseph's Church in Woods Hole. To carry on this tradition, Michael and Paulina decided to have their wedding in the same church!Paulina's family made the trip up from Mexico to be part of this beautiful girls day. It was a magical day that ended up with Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-12297575253605835282009-09-09T13:37:00.009-04:002009-09-11T15:57:59.906-04:00CrystalAnother beautiful sister from Texas!!!! Crystal was here for a short period of time, some of which was spent at an exclusive cheerleading camp in Maryland. We were able to meet up in Woods Hole just a day before she headed home.Thank you Crystal- I enjoyed our sessions! I'll email you again when your gallery is complete.Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-23036061622658404782009-09-09T13:33:00.005-04:002009-09-11T15:57:29.452-04:00Walsh/MaxwellAs I have said before on this blog--- I LOVE boys!!! It is not that I don't love girls because I DO. It is just that photographing the sprirt of little boys - expecially brothers - brings back crazy memories of my own five when they were this age!Jack is the oldest of these brothers and cousins! The first time I photographed him was the summer he was ten months old. He is now THIRTEEN!!! I Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-89281113388820065842009-08-27T16:55:00.001-04:002009-08-27T17:01:07.324-04:00Shaun Arvind ColonnaIn case some of you did not hear, Fran has a new grandson!!!!!! Absolutely awesome, beautiful and brand new----- fresh from God!!!! His name is Shaun Arvind Colonna and he weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz!!! His big brother Chris was not the least bit put out by this new interloper--he actually would stop (and he likes to be in perpetual movement) and check out this new little being. "Yes, Chris, Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-55450681502455060912009-08-17T09:21:00.007-04:002009-08-18T08:58:18.183-04:00Amy & Scott August 1, 2009 The Beachmoor InnWhat could be more wonderful than a beautiful day at The Beachmoor Inn?Answer: A beautiful bride and her handsome groom on a beautiful day at the Beachmoor Inn. Amy and Scott looked so forward to joining their lives before their family and friends. I was lucky enough to record and share this day for them. I hope your Alaskan cruise is awesome!!!Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-26742648929379680432009-08-17T09:12:00.007-04:002009-08-17T17:35:51.368-04:00Maria, Geof, and Johnathan --- Cape Cod PhotographerMaria, Geof, Johnathan and I met at Corporation Beach in Dennis- we had tried all week to meet but the wind just wouldn't give us a break! I could tell Maria was getting discouraged so I stuck out my neck as I usually do, and promised that she would not leave the Cape without their pictures being done! Thurs. was the charm--- and what a charm it was!!! I enjoyed my hour with this family so Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-71733208651076745332009-08-14T21:25:00.003-04:002009-08-14T21:51:58.357-04:00Sarah and Jason:What can I say? I have known Sarah for a very long time----I did her senior pictures---was it at the Nob, Sarah?? Well, she is now a bride and a beautiful one!! What a fun wedding--it really got jumping!!When it finally came to an end, Jason (what a doll he is--handsome too), Sarah and I topped it off with a trip up to Nobska Lighthouse!!! Foggy all morning and sunny all afternoon!! Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-35086793724207359292009-08-06T14:26:00.007-04:002009-08-06T16:13:39.458-04:00Jenn and JoeWe had the worst June, weather wise, that I can remember. Being a wedding photographer, tends to help you remember. June 27th was not predicted to be awesome but somehow I just knew it would be. Jenn and Joe were so much fun to work with. Their wedding reflected their happiness and I have to say that I enjoyed being a part of it.Thanks Jenn and Joe for a fun wedding, I'll email you again Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-91084442353066138202009-07-03T11:02:00.008-04:002009-07-04T14:42:36.846-04:00Beautiful Michelle!!!Michelle has been visiting the Cape from Texas for the past month. Unfortunately, she can probably count on one hand the sunny days she has been able to enjoy. The weather isn't really always like this, Michelle----but then again, it is New England!! I do hope she comes back many times because I love photographing her. She is a real beauty.....One of my favorite summer songs was "Under the Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-30665072256279364592009-07-01T08:30:00.005-04:002009-07-01T09:32:01.263-04:00the Cape Cod fog rolled in----Who doesn't love Chatham? Absolutely one of my very favorite places to visit on the Cape!Tonight I had the joy of photographing a beautiful family on the beach. It was a perfect day so I was excited. We arrived in Chatham and everything was looking good---until we got closer to the beach. Right at 7PM, the Cape Cod fog rolled in----nice and thick!! Can you even believe it? Well, it wasn't Fran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082787374703350092.post-73518502530044849452009-06-27T22:31:00.003-04:002009-06-27T22:46:21.097-04:00Newleyweds Cara and NathanCara and Nathan had their wedding in real Cape Cod style---Popponesset Inn!!! Could it be any more beautiful? Definitely one of my very favorite venues. The view is beautiful rain or shine ---- lucky for Cara and Nathan, their day was perfect.Even though Nathan did not want to take off his shoes (obviously not a Cape Codder)we had a ball on the beach.Congratulations, Guys --- I had an awesomeFran Colonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027975258930156259noreply@blogger.com