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Is Misselwood Your Dream Wedding Venue? 5 Signs It’s a Perfect Match Planning a wedding on the North Shore of Boston Massachusetts means you have no shortage of stunning venues to choose from—but if the ocean keeps calling your name, chances are you’ve already come across Misselwood Events at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. Sitting […]

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Five Signs Misselwood Might Be Your Dream Venue

Just married couple shares a kiss at the water's edge of Misselwood North Shore wedding venue

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New England Documentary Photographer | Boston Wedding Photographer Serving Cape Cod, Portland, New England and Destination Weddings | Candid and Documentary Photographer | Kyrstina Olsen Studio | Krystina Olsen Photography

Wedding planning is full of choices — the dress, the venue, the guest list. But one decision that shapes how you’ll remember the day forever? Choosing the right photographer. A New England documentary photographer offers something distinct: images that feel less like a photoshoot, and more like real life. What Is a Documentary Wedding Photographer? […]

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New England Documentary Photographer: Capturing Real Moments

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There’s something powerful about a photo that feels like you. Not just how you looked, but how you felt in the moment — the nerves, the joy, the chaos, the calm. That’s the magic behind Boston wedding photography with a documentary lens: it’s honest, emotional, and wildly human. If you’re the kind of couple who […]

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Documentary-Style Boston Wedding Photography: For Couples Who Love Real Over Posed

Boston Wedding Photography | Boston Wedding Photographer Serving Cape Cod, Portland, New England and Destination Weddings | Candid and Documentary Photographer | Kyrstina Olsen Studio | Krystina Olsen Photography

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New England Documentary Photographer | Boston Wedding Photographer Serving Cape Cod, Portland, New England and Destination Weddings | Candid and Documentary Photographer | Kyrstina Olsen Studio | Krystina Olsen Photography

The best photos often aren’t the ones you plan. In fact, the images that make couples laugh, cry, and instantly transport them back usually happen when no one’s paying attention. As a New England documentary photographer, I’ve seen it again and again: the unscripted moments are the ones that hold the most meaning. They’re not […]

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New England Documentary Photographer Breaks Down the Power of the Unscripted Moment

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As a New England candid elopement photographer, I’ve learned that real magic happens when you stop trying to control the moment. Instead, you show up, fully present. That’s when you get the kind of photos that take your breath away for years to come. Eloping has never been more intentional. For many couples, it’s not […]

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Planning a New England Candid Elopement: Tips for Choosing Meaningful, Unposed Moments

New England Candid Elopement | Boston Wedding Photographer Serving Cape Cod, Portland, New England and Destination Weddings | Candid and Documentary Photographer | Kyrstina Olsen Studio | Krystina Olsen Photography

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New England Wedding Photographer | Boston Wedding Photographer Serving Cape Cod, Portland, New England and Destination Weddings | Candid and Documentary Photographer | Kyrstina Olsen Studio | Krystina Olsen Photography

More and more couples are ditching stiff, overly posed wedding photos for something real. They’re not interested in perfect smiles or Pinterest checklists — they want their wedding images to feel like their love: honest, emotional, and completely unique. That’s why so many are turning to a New England wedding photographer with a documentary approach. […]

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Why More Couples Are Choosing a New England Wedding Photographer With a Documentary Style

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Cities move fast. They’re bold, colorful, emotional—and if you ask any experienced Boston and New England photographer, they’re also the perfect backdrop for candid wedding photography. Why? Because cities create the kind of unscripted magic that staged portraits simply can’t match. If you’re planning a wedding in Boston, Providence, or anywhere across New England, embracing […]

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Boston and New England Photographer Shares Why Candid Wedding Photos Shine in the City

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Boston MA Wedding Photographer| Boston Wedding Photographer Serving Cape Cod, Portland, New England and Destination Weddings | Candid and Documentary Photographer | Kyrstina Olsen Studio | Kyrstina Olsen Photography

Not all wedding photos are created equal. Some feel stiff, overly posed, and a little… off. But when you work with a Boston MA wedding photographer who values honesty over perfection and connection over control, you walk away with something entirely different — photos that feel like memories. In a city like Boston, where every […]

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Candid and Unscripted: How a Boston MA Wedding Photographer Captures the Magic

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Krystina Olsen is a Boston MA wedding photographer capturing candid, documentary-style love stories across New England. She serves couples in Boston, Cape Cod, Portland ME, New Hampshire, and beyond.