Picture this: on and off rain showers on a Saturday morning in the picturesque town of Whitefield, New Hampshire, where two adventure-loving souls, Shailagh and Gregory, tied the knot amidst the breathtaking backdrop of mountains surrounding the prolific Mountain View Grand Resort.

Grab your favorite cup with something to sip on, cozy up, and join me on this journey sixteen years in the making!

A new year is upon us! As a small business owner, do you feel like the new year brings on a fresh set of struggles?

Wether it be struggling with where to begin your year, what to do, and how to kick off the new year in the right direction, here is a list I’ve compiled to set yourself up for a successful trajectory for 2023.

The last time the Eisley Images blog saw Sam and Ryan, they were newlyweds in Sturbridge! Imagine my delight when Ryan reached out to surprise his wife with a Legacy Session to document the arrival of their baby boy, Nolan. We took photos in Nolan’s sweet little nursery, documented real life moments for these new parents, and then took a walk through their neighborhood where the foliage was showing off! I firmly believe the fog was a paid actor lol

Chelsea and Scott’s Downcity Engagement Session started in their Federal Hill neighborhood with their French Bulldog Benedict. We made our way to Providence’s historic Downcity on Westminster St and ended our night together for some dinner at Xaco Taco!

Three generation family photo session on the beach in Newport, Rhode Island at golden hour. The included both sets of grandparents, siblings, and the grandchildren! We had a blast running around in the sand, climbing rocks and getting to know this sweet family.

When you’re turning thirty and celebrating decades of best friendship, you’ve gotta celebrate in a place important to you! Camille and Whitney chose Horseneck Beach. It’s a beach they come to with their summer reads, ice cold beverages and snacks to share.

Before you include it in your wedding day, ask yourself:

1. Is it something that people have been discriminated against or shamed for?

2. Does it hold sacred and ceremonial meaning?

3. Who would I be hurting?

4. Do I need it to have a joyful wedding day?

If you have uncertain feelings about your answers to these, there is a good chance you should probably leave it out of your wedding day. Better to be safe then accidentally offensive and inappropriate.

When in doubt, don’t do it!

Your small business is, without a doubt, missing out on clients who aren’t feeling seen / supported / validated / included by you. It may not feel like you’re intentionally setting out to do that, but the fact of the matter is, your words are LOUD.
If you’d like to make easy, inclusive changes to your business, make 2022 the year. It genuinely will not disrupt your way of doing things. Commit to it. Be about it. Do better.

Destination elopement for two New England natives living in Los Angeles. This Palm Springs wedding has it all - Tina Turner, a rescue dog, alternative bride in a leather jacket, desert scenery, and burgers at In-N-Out dressed in their weddings best!

Without fail, these three particular items have been used at almost every single wedding Christy has photographed in the last twelve wedding seasons! We never want to be caught in a pickle while on a tight schedule. These items are often the heroes of the wedding day! Check out the TikTok we made about it!

Despite the uncertainty of the world and the humidity, we forged ahead safely! Masks on, separate cars, but a whole lotta laughs and catching up to be had. For me, that has to be the best part of any Legacy Session. Slowing life down and simply enjoying the moment :)

If you’re like me, you have so many moving parts to your business. That can get out of control when you have a bunch of different tools that you’re using to manage your clients.

Today, I am sharing my 7 favorite HoneyBook features that helped me get organized so I could work more efficiently, and productively.

Whitney and Sam held the most joyful and beautiful seaside intimate celebration in a relatives backyard nestled on the waters of Orleans, MA. The guests in attendance were their quarantined immediate families and their two best friends, Camille and Ryan. Can I tell you the best part of an intimate wedding? It’s not what it looks like. It what it feels like. It’s relaxed. Calm. Joyful.

Here is a on-going list of valuable resources for small business owners navigating the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. I will be updating this list as more resources come to light!

Since we’re all homebound, we have a choice to make: How are we going to handle this? We do not know what the future holds. We do not know what tomorrow looks like.

I wanted to gift to the creative community a list of 33 things you can do during this time to bolster your business in the comfort of your home. Use it, be well, and stay home, friends.

We are honored to announce that we have been selected as a winner of a 2019 Two Bright Lights Editors’ Choice Award! This award is a celebration of Two Bright Lights members whose number of published features in 2018 put them among the top 1% of the community.

Rhode Island engagement sessions don’t get better than this! Wickford Village is a historic and charming seaside town. We walked along the brick sidewalks down to the harbor and making frequent portrait stops along the way. Even though it was chilly, these two snuggled close look perfectly warm.

Newly engaged? Don't know where to start? But you know Pinterest is a place people go to for wedding inspiration? Does that feel a little overwhelming? Friend, we've got you covered! There is one thing that can help keep the wedding overwhelm at bay: an easy Pinterest strategy!

Emma and Steve celebrated their wedding day during a morning ceremony at Bittersweet Farm in Westport, MA. With their friends and family in attendance, they were married in front of the stunning backdrop of the gazebo on the property.

Created by two small business owners for YOU. With photographers in mind, we created a Spotify playlist to switch up your usual music habits and add some excitement into your business hours aka editing during peak wedding season. Shuffle it or play it track by track. Treat your ears :)

Whitney & Sam are two of the most delightful people to walk around their neighborhood with. The historic Bunker Hill neighborhood of Charlestown, MA was a gorgeous backdrop of scenery for their engagement session.

On Monday at noon sharp, over 130 golfers, volunteers, and dedicated staff gathered on the grounds of a Falmouth, MA golf course. Twenty-two foursomes set out to play on the sprawling 7,047 yard, Par-72 TGC at Sacconnesset Course with only a few goals in mind: play a good round of golf, have some fun, and raise some money for the Veterans in their community.

When choosing a name for this session, this little slice of goodness above from Hamilton kept seeping into my thoughts. Long ago when I first heard the full cast album while editing one night, it struck every chord in my body and made a little home deep in my heart. The spirit of this masterpiece has carried me through. I knew this was it…. The Eisley Couple Legacy Session.

If I had to choose a couple to walk aimlessly around a city with no destination in mind with hopes of never running out of anything to talk about, Kim and George would be at the top of my list!

An abundance of pink blossoms with a dash of Revolutionary history garnished with a choreographed first dance! This Concord, MA has it all.

An early spring engagement session at Lincoln Woods in Rhode Island. You are all going to fall in love with this joyful couple. They embodied every characteristic of an “Eisley Couple” by giving a new meaning to “laughing loudly and loving deeply”.

Last week I attended the very first New England Wedding Professionals Networking Night! George sat this one out to have a daddy/daughter night with our Emerson. This meant I had a 40 minute car ride all to myself to bask in the thrill of crushing the Hamilton Cast Album solo. (This is my definition of pure excitement) What a feel-good kind of night this was! Together we raised $1,000 for Compassion New England.

Today we’re celebrating Earth Day by telling you some of the ways you can have an eco-conscious wedding you and your guests can feel good about for years to come! One day of celebrating can result in 100+ wedding guests making a positive impact in the world. How amazing is that?

On the second Tuesday of every month Christy has the privilege of leading a group of creative entrepreneurs. Making up 1 of 400+ chapters in the world, the smallest State of Rhode Island gathers together as a mighty group driven by the spirit of community over competition.

Eisley Images’ first wedding of the season started off the best way possible - an Irish Wedding in Boston’s Seaport on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! The energy in the city was electric, but it was no match for the energy the newlywed’s guests had.