What looked like a bad day for a wedding when I woke up that morning (the day after a snowstorm), turned out to be a day with great atmosphere for wedding photos. Jane and Martin planned an intimate wedding at a small chapel in Middletown and then, after taking a few photos there, we moved onto Ocean Drive where the snow and sea created a beautiful and unique backdrop for their pictures. And on top of all that, it was a lot of fun as they were a great couple to work with.

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing the work of Chef Michael Hervieux, Executive Chef at The Bay Voyage in Jamestown, Rhode Island. I worked with Kristin Love, their Catering Sales Manager, to set up a table for some images that they'll use in promotional materials for the restaurant and event dining. Then I had the fun of going down into their kitchen to capture Chef Hervieux at work, something I always enjoy doing. When it was over I got to take home a perfectly cooked filet and dessert for my wife. Perks! The captions below are mine. I probably don't do the menu descriptions justice.

First of two tabletops

A beautiful piece of salmon with phyllo wrapped asparagus and a polenta cake




The salmon dish alongside a roasted beet salad




Down in the kitchen searing scallops and a filet




Chef Hervieux at work on the scallops. I liked the complete nonchalance over the large flames.




The scallop dish on the pass as Chef contines to cook in the background




Beautifully seared scallops




The second tabletop, scallops along with the filet which was delicious