Joanne Lee Photo Blog

Beach Photography

 

 

Beach sessions are some of my most enjoyable. There's nothing like being outside on a warm summer evening, on the coast of Maine! This handsome boy and his mom were in front of my lens this weekend. His mother is a great photographer, so I was honored to be asked to photograph them. We spent a couple of hours playing in the sand and water, and getting some great photographs. The sky was bright and clear, not a cloud to be found. That makes for some harsh shadows, so we took our time and waited for the 'sweet light'. As you can see, our patience paid off!

Last night I photographed Eric and Lindsay's wedding reception. It was a lovely celebration. I am looking through the images and will share some here on the blog, soon. For now, I am heading to my handsome hubby's baseball game! Have a great day everyone!

 

Wedding Portraits

 

 

 

This morning I am putting the finishing touches on the slideshow from Eric and Lindsay's wedding. Tomorrow I'll be photographing their reception and they are going to be sharing the images from their destination wedding with their guests. I really think this is a fantastic idea!

I haven't put too many previews on the blog, as I wanted to surprise them at the reception. :) As I was editing this morning, I just swooned over these images. So, I couldn't resist putting them on the blog.

Enjoy!

Atlantis!

 

 

 

 

Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas! This is the resort we stayed at while photographing Eric and Lindsay's wedding last week. It was a trip of a lifetime! These images are from the dolphin experience. I have always wanted to swim with the dolphins. It's on my life list. When we knew we were going to be staying at the Atlantis, I knew I had to schedule a dolphin swim. I opted for the deep water experience and it was truly magnificent!!

With all of this rain here in Maine, I thought I would post some happy, bright images for you today. I am really tired of this rain. Isn't it time for some sun??

Funny, funny stuff!

 

 

I have to share this funny story with you. After the wedding we were taking some of the formal portraits. The mother of the bride had purchased this adorable parasol/umbrellas and I wanted to include them in the pictures. The bridesmaids asked what they should do with them, and I thought it would be fun to see the bold colors facing the camera. I told them to hold them out in front of them.

I looked through the viewfinder and began to laugh HYSTERICALLY! With the strapless, short dresses they were wearing, the umbrella in front was NOT a good look. LOL!!! We all began laughing about it and I snapped away. Then I asked them to whisk the umbrellas over their head and VOILA! What a great shot!

There are so many fun memories to share with you, and I hope to share a few more this week!

Destination Wedding Photographer

 

 

 

 

 

It's official...I am now a Destination Wedding Photographer! My trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas was absolutely AMAZING! Eric and Lindsay are wonderful people and I wish them every happiness in the world!

I wanted to post some more images from their wedding now that I am home and beginning to edit their images.  I LOVE the first image of Lindsay. I was able to turn her hotel room into a makeshift photo studio using the available, natural light. I love the softness in the portrait. The next images are of the lobby of the stunning, Rio hotel. It is a large, ornate hotel. The lobby is furnished with velvet couches, ornate chairs, huge mirrors, and grand floral arrangements. The image of the large mirror is completely my style. I would ADORE having my home or studio furnished like this. My hubby however, is more of a modern, minimalist, so don't expect to see my house redone in a Baroque style any day soon. LOL!!! He does agree, though, that it was breathtaking in the lobby of the hotel.

The last image is of Lindsay getting ready with the bridesmaids. See how her father is looking on as his precious little girl? Capturing these moments is such a precious thing. Lindsay's smile is gorgeous and so very authentic.

You'll be seeing more images in the next few days. For now, I am catching up on sleep, emails, phone calls and editing lots of files from the trip. Happy fourth, everyone!

Congratulations, Eric and Lindsay!

 

  

Congratulations, Eric and Lindsay!! They had a beautiful tropical wedding yesterday! The skies were bright and beautiful and the entire setting could not have been more picturesque! Lindsay was a stunning bride, in an ivory Mon Cheri gown. She carried a fresh bouquet of Calla lillies. Eric wore a handsome seersucker suit. The bridesmaids were gorgeous J. Crew teal dresses (with some stylin' pockets, too!).

I have so much more to share with you blog readers about this destination wedding, but it will have to wait!! I am leaving to go SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS!!!!!

It's a BEAUTIFUL day for a wedding...in the BAHAMAS!!

You may have noticed I haven't posted in a few days. I have been on assignment for Eric and Lindsay's wedding!! It was a beautiful event on the beach in Nassau today!! I'll post pictures when I can. Right now I am on my way to the celebratory dinner in their honor.

Stay tuned!!

Newborn Portraits!

  

 

Precious Baby!!!!! This beautiful baby girl and her mom came to see me in the studio yesterday. She has the most darling head of hair! At two weeks old, she is incredibly alert. Nearly every image shows her beautiful, bright eyes. It just so happens, though that the two I picked to share today have her eyes closed. I'll be sure to post some of her sweet, bright eyes soon!

Special thanks to Amy D. for recommending me to this baby's mom. Isn't Facebook wonderful?!

Senior Portraits!!!

 

 

 

 

How lucky am I to have these fantastic high school seniors to photograph?! Tonight I met Joe and Caity with their moms for an outdoor senior session. Before the session I learned a bit about each of them (from their moms) and had an idea the look I wanted to create. Joe is a great athlete and has been a part of two state championship football teams. He brought the rings, which made for a COOL shot! His brother was also played football and two of the rings belong to him. The depth of field in the image brings your eye to the rings and the significance of them. Love that shot!

Caity is a natural in front of the camera! She was such a good sport when I asked her to lay on the pier for this last shot. She also endured strangers comments while I snapped away. When I met her I simply had to ask her about her lashes...yes, her eye lashes. She has killer lashes!!! Wow, they are FAB!

These two seniors are both incredibly photogenic! I couldn't thank them enough for their patience and cooperation as I had them in a bunch of different locations all over the Old Port. They always obliged with smile. Special thanks to their moms for having me do their children's senior portraits!

I can hardly wait for you to see all of them!!!

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow!

Yesterday I sold one of my 5Ds. My Canon 5D has been at my side for many important events. Weddings, portrait sessions, senior sessions, it's captured it all. Granted, I have two 5Ds, but I love them....a lot.

The opportunity came yesterday to sell one of them. I have been coveting the new Canon 5D Mark II for a LONG time, so I thought this could work. I agreed to sell my 5D, and had a new camera on hold at one of my favorite camera shops. Alas, I parted with my trusty 5D, and then purchased the NEW Mark II. As I recounted this to my husband last night,  I told him that I was actually sad about parting with my other camera. I had grown so much as a photographer with that camera. Kind of remarkable when I think about it.

But I couldn't be more excited to have my new camera!!!!! This amazing piece of gear also does hi-def video!! It's going to be fantastic for shooting short video clips at weddings, and such. I'll be putting lots of clips on the blog. This camera also has some phenomenal low-light capabilities!!!

CHECK OUT HIS VIDEO MADE WITH THE 5D MARK II!!!!

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2326

*It's not my video, but one that was made with the same camera.

Today is another busy day. I'll be photographing two seniors tonight. It's an urban session and it's going to be so 'Chill' as they say!! Previews tomorrow!