Fine Art Friday–Start of Summer, Chatham, MA


The week after Memorial Day is always filled with hope and possibility as long summer days just stretch out in front of us.  Even those of us who don’t spend our whole summer at the beach can dream of sandy feet, ocean breezes, and trashy novels.  As a photographer, I lust after the gorgeous summer light that lingers at sunrise and sunset, and can’t wait to capture newlyweds and families in that magical atmosphere.

Thanks to nature’s palette of grassy greens and watery grays, today’s image has that feeling of early summer ahhhh.  All this bench needs is a frosty Dark n’ Stormy and I’d be all set!  I shot this during a casual Cape Cod rehearsal dinner (the couple just celebrated their 4th anniversary yesterday!) and love this moment of peace and possibility amidst the lingering early summer light.  Happy June–and most importantly–happy unofficial start to summer!