It's open and ready for photo sessions! Our new studio in So. Portland, Maine is ready for business! I am so very excited about this space. I've always loved black and white damask, so I figured this was the perfect space to utilize it! I had the help of a gifted interior designer. I'll share more details later, but I wanted to share these photos with all of you as soon as I could.
This is what happens when you mom says one too many times "Go stand over there, and let me take your picture." Ha ha ha ha!!!!! Seriously, I have no idea what he was doing, but it's priceless!
Here is a natural smile, and oh, I love it!! We went out to feed the ducks today, at the park near the new studio. He was so excited when we got there. I loved the smiles!
Oh, and the title "My Mom Made Me Do It"....well, it also applies to this blog post. My mom called me today and said "WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO UPDATE YOUR BLOG?!!" So, there you have it. My mom made me do it. Mom, this one's for you!
Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of photographing these ADORABLE children! The boys are cousins to one of my very favorite clients. I'm sure you recognize her from other posts here on the blog. I'm always so honored when a client wants to share the experience they had with me with their extended family. Thanks, Danielle!!
The session was held at noon time. Most of my loyal blog readers know that given a choice, I'd rather choose a session an hour or two before sunset. Being this late in the fall with the chill in the air, I try to keep the comfort of my clients in mind. Midday sessions are more common. Finding great light is really a fun challenge. Lately, I've tried changing up my session times just so that I can challenge myself in terms of natural light photography. It's really fun and I love growing as an artist.
This session was FUN, FUN, FUN! Process and product are so important in my business model. Of course, I want to create STELLAR images for my clients, but I also want it to be FUN creating them. I hope they all had as much fun I as did! Oh...I just had to say..I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the last photo...it totally looks like a Children's Place or Gap ad!!
I have to relate a comment that child made to me recently. We were outside capturing some images and when I was done I thanked her. She looked at me with the sweetest smile and said "Aren't you going to take my picture?" YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How cool is that?!!!! I love being a photographer!
Sweet smiles! Sweet sisters! Saturday I packed up my gear and did an old-style picture party! LOL!! It's been a couple of years since I did a full studio-style picture party in someone's home. It was a lot of work, and a lot of fun! More previews to come, but wanted to get these previews up!
Is it Monday, already? I hated to see this weekend come to a close! Friday afternoon I won tickets to see Vertical Horizon in concert via the Internet. You'll remember the song "Everything You Want"
'He's everything you want, He's everything you need...."
Anyhow, I called my friend Carla, and off we went to see them at Port City Music Hall. It was a GREAT show!!! There were two opening acts, Howard Jennings, and Clayton Senne. They were both incredible! After their sets, they hung and chatted with the crowd. The third photo is of Clayton and myself just after his set. (These images were taken with my little Canon point and shoot).
Vertical Horizon came on soon after the opening acts. You'll see Matt Scannell, lead singer of VH, in photo #2. They rocked the house! (And you can see he also rocked the t-shirt he was wearing! LOL!!! Oh, does he sing, too????). It was a fun night. So unexpected to win tickets at 3pm and then be rocking out at 9pm. Rock On!
Yes, I know, you probably didn't expect to see a picture from my lunch today. LOL!! As I was preparing my salad I noticed this pretty heart-shaped slice of my tomato. I love tomatoes, and thought it was pretty funny to see a heart shaped one. It brightened my day, and reminds me to appreciate the little things.
The new studio is coming along swimmingly! The paint is nearly done, the drapes (can I just say GORGEOUS!!!) are in, and are just about ready to be hung. Watch for pictures soon!!
I had to share this beautiful image with you! I'm busy editing portraits today and this is one of the ones that I saw when I opened their files. What a lovely surprise! I hope it's a nice surprise for the family, too!
I am still busily preparing the new studio. It's a lot of work and a labor of love, but I know it is the right move for my business. Can't wait to share it all with you soon! Pictures soon!
I had the pleasure of capturing this BEAUTIFUL family late last week. If you know me, you know I love purple, and I especially love purple and blue together. The mom did a phenomenal job of coordinating the outfits for the family for their portrait. I bit of planning makes for a great portrait! The bit of print in the daughters top works well. It brings the colors of both mom and dad's clothes together, while at the same time bringing a bit of whimsy to the image.
I met the mom at a local doctor's office where I am a lucky enough to be able to display my work. As part of the relationship I build with the staff, I try to photograph each of them and their families. They are welcome to display their family images at the office. This has become another exciting part of my profession. Building relationships with other businesses, while connecting with people and capturing more images. Ahh....this is the life!!!!!
Thanks, Penny, for a wonderful session!
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