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| august 19 | elizabeth gets ready to be married |
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On Saturday August 9th Elizabeth and Kevin were married in York Harbor Maine at her parents home with the reception at the York Harbor Reading Room. It was a perfect summer day. Their wedding experience was blessed as many surrounding areas in the state were raining. Here are photos of her getting ready. It was alot of fun! |
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| august 18 | thomas we love you! |
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Lucia loves Thomas the Tank Engine. We took her friend Eliza to see Thomas for Eliza's 2nd birthday. Here are photos from 7/28. |
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| august 16 | love in harpswell |
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Kate & Miles were married yesterday in Harpswell on the water with a spectacular gamut of weather. It was a great day. The food was great, the cake DIVINE (and I am a cake snob) but her band really rocked. I must put in a plug for the Jason Spooner Trio. Not one typical wedding song all night and the place was dancing up a storm. If I can get them to make a live copy of the first dance song for me I will put it with a slideshow to Kate's images online, because it was just THAT GOOD. |
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| august 14 | love in the bentley |
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Preview only if you can handle looking at two people in love. But even if love has bitten you these are easy to look at. What love is all about I say. |
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| august 13 | baby ana |
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I work on Ana & Paula's photo shoot. So sweet. I wish I could take a nap with her. To be baby again. |
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| august 8 | correction, 8 ins of rain |
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Lucia's pool received more than the needed last 6 ins. of water to fill it. Who needs to buy water when it comes in torrential downpours! Not many wedding pictures got worked on today folks ... sorry! |
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| august 2 | a michelle turner wedding |
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I helped Michelle shoot her wedding at Clark Cove's Farm. I love that place. Her couple was so full of energy and kisses I thought, her job is way to easy. I watched with her d3 and 50 mm lense and thought, wait, I thought blondes were supposed to have more fun. Michelle clearly has fun with what she does. |
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| august 1 | elizabeth & jeffrey's wedding! |
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Today Elizabeth & Jeffrey were married. I am not sure who is in love with each other more. At my first wedding this summer I photographed Billy dancing with his mom, and she cried. I thought, I love my job. Well at this wedding, Jeff's mom Maria started to cry, then he started to cry... mg. I heard Elizabeth's mom say where are the kleenexes. (We could have all used them.) |
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| july 30 | elizabeth & jeffrey |
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| When I took Elizabeth and Jeff down to the boats for a quick shoot, Jeff told me the story of how they met and their first date. I had my audio recorder going in my head while we were shooting. It sounded like a great first date. Started out with a 10 am Shrek movie and ended by the beach in Cape Elizabeth. 4 years ago... | ||
| july 30 | elizabeth & jeffrey, rehearsal dinner |
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Elizabeth & Jeff's rehearsal dinner was at 3 tides in Belfast. Elizabeth's dad, Dan works for their brewery company. He says it is the best job he has ever had :) Dan made a special wedding brew including ingredients from both sets of parents background ... 15lbs of sugar from the dominican republic and some scotch, or scotch malt. By the taste of it I am thinking he dumped some straight scotch. This is a shot of Jeff with his new dad. Dan has the wedding brew and Jeff has the black and tan. The other shot is Jeff being a good sport of getting red boat paint on his pants from our little shoot on the docks. |
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| july 30 | elizabeth & jeffrey, rehearsal |
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I shot the rehearsal of Elizabeth & Jeffrey's wedding. Elizabeth will be getting extra special attention on my blog because I used to baby sit her and her sister Mary, a long long time ago. Yes how old do I feel now?.... but it is great to have a little but of history with one of my brides. St. Francis is also the church I went to growing up. I asked Elizabeth how come I don't remember seeing them at church, she said because they were always late and sat in the back. We were always early so mom had us front row center! oh yes. |
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| july 28 | willa & patrick |
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Happy 1 year Anniversary Willa & Patrick! Congrats on all your new beginnings. And I look forward to doing a Willa shoot soon! |
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| july 26 | tomatoes |
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After the pool Lucia went for the tomato plants. But the looks of the seeds on her belly, I am thinking they are not quite ready. |
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| july 25 | emilie inc party |
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Michelle Turner, Lucia and I attended emilie inc's studio opening event. Michelle is busy chatting with Kate Parker about their last wedding together. I saw my friend Christina Wnek, who shot the image of Lucia and I. Christina will be working for Emilie doing design work. Lucia was awesome for an hour. Then she said to me, I want to go home and watch Charlie & the Kitty Cat. That means she wants to watch Milo & Otis. Emilie's studio was absolutely perfect in brown and pink. Lucia wanted to blow out all the candles though. But she behaved so well I had to let her throw rocks in the puddle for awhile:) |
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| july 25 | Rae & Janne (7/12) |
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Here are images from Rae & Janne's wedding. This was a small and meaningful celebration. Lots of emotion, right up my alley! I heard talk at the dinner table of how many people were wishing Rae & Janne would be together, maybe for 15 years?! Well now they are. I heard a familiar and wonderful quote that night as well too, "if something is worth waiting for, it doesn't matter how long you wait". |
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| july 24 | marcie (09-20 bride) |
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I met with Marcie today at the location of her wedding in Falmouth. We had not met before in person, although she was at a wedding I had shot. She didn't remember seeing me there. That I like, that's a good thing! We discussed how and when we will shoot the wedding party to get her and Andrew to get back for the cocktail hour. Motor booty is her band. Marcie is thinking of wearing her hair down, and the dress... I think she mentioned Vera Wang something something. I asked her about her engagement ring, which was shining and perfect. The center ring was his grandfathers, two supporting rings were from his mom's earrings, and mini ones supporting those were new. Andrew designed it himself. I haven't met this lucky man, but already I am impressed! |
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| july 24 | bike ride, rain & hair |
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I took Lucia on the bike to school again today. I missed the part about severe thunderstorms. She got to school ok, I got down poured on, on the way home. It was ok, BUT, it messed up my completely awesome hair cut I got yesterday from Kate @ Headgames. Ladies if you are reading this and are considering the idea of hair and/ or make-up for your wedding, you need to call Kate. She had me looking the cover of a magazine in about 2 hours. And all I went in there for was a well needed cut. In fact do not wait, they book up fast. Head Games is located on Temple Street in Portland, number is 773-8393. In addition, I think next to great images, ( and a good fiance), looking great ought to be the second priority! So your wedding images can down in history as gorgeous, and your kids will say wow mom you were so young and pretty! No Matter how young and pretty we are now, and how much we think we are not, just think 10 years from now we will look back and say hey I wish I knew then what I know now! |
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| july 23 | bike ride |
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I took Lucia on the bike to school today. She decided it was ok to wear her helmet. She loved the 1.5 mile ride to school and didn't want to get out. We may make this the regular way to commute during good weather. |
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| july 20 | FNP-C, DNP |
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Sunday I took this head shot for Pam (7-04 bride). As Doctor of Nurse Practitioner she has many big plans. We had dinner at Vignola in the old port and discussed many big plans over white whine and pizza. Yes we are cheap dates! I am teaming up with Pam to work on incredible project she has been working on for the past 2 years. She needs some amazing images, and as always I am up for the challenge! |
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| july 20 | Sara & Nick (08-23) |
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Sunday morning I met with Sara & Nick to discuss their upcoming wedding at Sebasco. Sara & I discussed her serious dislike for having her picture taken. I assured her that I myself only like 1 in 100 images of myself, I didn't say and only if it is photo shopped! But a wedding day is unlike any other, and so will her pictures be. I had to ask about her engagement ring because it was very pretty. Not that I have personally seen an ugly engagement ring, but this one was very delicate and pretty. Nick said he definitely was not comfortable making such a personal and financial investment as her ring without Sara's input, especially knowing how particular she is. I thought, wise man! |
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| july 19 | meghan silver's bridal shower |
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| Lucia & I went to Meghan Silver's bridal shower today. Lucia got to play with Eliza and eat chocolate cake and blueberries. It was truly an all girls affair from the babies to the dogs. A sample of quick shots . Looking forward to August 30th at the Asticou. | ||
| july 18 | danielle & eric (09-21) |
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| Danielle chose this image for her large wall portrait. I just love it! It is so steamy yet sweet. |
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| july 16 | Mellin Children |
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| I shot some cute cute kids here! One little girl kind of got into all the attention and was having lots of fun. |
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| july 13 | jersey shore |
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I got a great tan for the few hours I was at the beach in new jersey. There are different kinds of people at jersey beaches than maine beaches. At least at the end of the day my legs were less glowing white. I would go back if the invitation came along again. Maybe the waves wouldn't be so rough, no post hurricane weather. I only wish I had gotten a photo of the ladies who thought we were FBI agents. I've often thought that would be a good alternative job to what I do?.... but I think I would rather fight crime by making beautiful pictures of people. |
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| july 12 | Rae & Janne (pma) |
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Rae & Janne were married at the Portland Museum of Art. It was a beautiful day and I was touched to be a part of it. And I love Rae's Tulsa accent. |
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| july 9 | Pam & Ho 7/04 |
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This image from the best man's toast is my favorite. I do not know what I like more, Pam's laugh or Ho saying "I can't believe you told him that... |
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| july 8 | extraordinary wedding album |
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Melissa is busy working on another page of Pam & Keith's ('03) wedding album. This album has all images shot from film. How different the workflow is with film! It is looking great though, she is on page 18 of 30. Go Melissa! |
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| july 7 | Marianne & Bill's Wedding 6/29 |
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Marianne & Bill were married at the Little Harbor Chapel in Portsmouth. The wedding was filled with lots of great emotions and was wonderful to shoot. The wedding was as much about their kids as each other, as they love their kids dearly. Thanks to Leslie Barbini of the Wedding Belle for pulling off a fantastic day, and to Joya Beauty for having all the ladies looking so fantastic! |
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| july 5 | Laura & David's Wedding 6/28 |
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Laura & David were into getting shots at Reid State Park despite the fact it was a little chilly. These two - definitely in love. Laura reminded me of my best friend from elementary school, petite, big eyes and button cute! They are in Hawaii for their honeymoon. :) Thanks again to Kate from Head Games for great hair and make-up! |
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| july 4 | Happy Fourth of July! |
I shot the wedding of Pam & Ho here in Freeport. Due to unplanned circumstances I did not get to see Pam until she was at the Church. When I knew she had arrived I snuck in the back room to see and get candid's. When I walked into the room I was blown away. There she was in this majestic dark red dress surrounded by beautiful bridesmaids in a bold blue with white sashes. The lighting was dim and from Pam's hair and stature I felt like I had walked into a 19th Century French Painting. I was excited about the shots we could get and at the same time disappointed I didn't get to see and photograph her before this like I do most of my brides. We got great shots and the day was great! |
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I love this shot from Kate & Sullivan's wedding. Makes me want to get dressed up. |
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| july 1 | heather & billy (06/21) |
| A sample from Heather & Billy's wedding on June 21 in Portland. | |
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| june 27 | uncle dave's party |
To all of Heather & Billy's fan club. Wedding preview will be posted on Monday. |
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| june 26 | daycare fieldtrip |
| Strawberry picking with Lucia's daycare this am. ( YUM YUM) I was torn between eating, picking and getting some shots! | |
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| june 24-25 | blue paint |
| what was going on... there was trouble with internet and phone for a day! I apologize. | |
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NEW PAINT! Thanks to Sara Doran, my office will really now be my office & no longer green & cluttered! |
I realize now that the color of my work space matches that of the Christmas cards I did for Kiki & Josh! |
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Charlie lounging in the new set up. |
Can we talk about cords. Lots and lots of cords! |
| june 23 | jeremy & katie |
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| It was a year ago today all those vivid flowers were decorating the scene of Katie & Jeremy's amazing wedding. All the best to you both Katie & Jeremy, I hope you have a wonderful anniversary day! | |
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| Cat & Scott 06/11/05 Meeting with Cat & Scott today they want to order pictures from their wedding. Quoting Cat & Scott..." okay, seriously, we need to set aside a day this summer to order our photos! We made fun of people who waited this long. " ... haven't we all felt this way about something. |
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| june 21 | Heather & Billy's Wedding Day! |
| continued ... The wedding was spectacular. A couple of near misses with the weather but it all worked out fine. The rain stopped about 15 minutes before the ceremony. When Heather arrived in the Bentley steam was lifting off the ground and the sun began to appear. Couldn't have been more perfect. A strange event did happen where I found myself trying to get the stellar shot of Heather & Billy on the Bentley with the amazing background, and not get into the view finder - the broken down saturn (in front) and the stretched hummer (behind )that decided to sandwich us in like sardines. Seriously they were crowding our glory. I was thinking "WHERE DID THEY COME FROM!" All in all it couldn't have been better, pictures to follow. And no I did make it the bachelorette party I was invited to crash for Marcie (9/20 wedding). I am not 25 anymore, after a wedding I am tired! |
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| june 21 | Heather & Billy's Wedding Day! |
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| Today I hope for good weather for Heather & Billy's outdoor Portland ceremony. I can't wait to see her in her dress and get shots in front of the Bentley too. fun ! fun ! pictures to come soon | |
| june 20 | my baby |
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| Summer is here! And look who is sporting a new haircut (courtesy of her momma)and summer fashion, (courtesy of Jessica Young). Luc has not been taught to say cheese when she sees the camera, only when she is helping make pizza! | |
| june 19 | charlie meets charlie |
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Today I met Charlie Hartman daughter of photographer Jen Dean Hartman ( of Jen Dean Photo). I think they like each other :) Jen has worked for me in the past and was enormously helpful when my daughter was born 2 years ago. She knows my Charlie (the pug) very well and was into this shoot. WARNING: If you have not had a pleasant intimate relationship with a dog, some images may be uncomfortable to view. Comments are welcome~! the Charlie Meets Charlie slide show! |
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| Portraits & Nature Today I hung a sample of my portraits and nature series at the Starbucks in Freeport. The space is small and hanging conditions are challenging, but the images liven up the store! Click here to see more. |
| may 31 | Photo Submissions |
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For fun I submitted photos to the Professional Photographer Magazine annual photo contest. They will select from thousands of images, one to be a cover and others to be published inside the magazine. Take a look of some that I submitted for consideration! |
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| may 22 | orange wedding album |
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| It arrived today and it looks great! I love it. It definitely makes a statement with that cover - wow - the orange is powerful, not for the light at heart. : ) thanks! Lorelei | |||
| This orange wedding album was made for Lorelei & Ted, married in Vermont in the fall of 2006. Lorelei being a graphic designer (www.grazierdesign.com) worked closely with me throughout each design stage. I knew from observing Lorelei on her wedding day and viewing all of her incredibly designed paper items for her wedding, ( the coaster I still have on my desk), that her album had to be above and beyond! I am happy to be posting this album on my blog, working intensely on this album I eagerly awaited the final product from Queensberry of New Zealand. I hope this will also inspire other couples to open the doors as to what their own album can be; a personal statement for family history! | |||
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| Elizabeth & Nate's (wedding '04) new baby girl had us captivated today. What a fun way to spend a beautiful May morning than focusing in on her cute little face! (She was interested in focusing on Charlie's pug face.) |
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| I enjoyed photographing Black Tie's ever prized employee, Paula Cano, for her maternity shoot. With a few shots with the dog and hubby, we mostly kept it about the soon to be momma! I can't wait to see that pretty little baby :) |
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We had so much fun shooting wedding coordinator Meagan Gilpatrick sweet sweet 6 mo old daughter! |
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| h a p p y m o t h e r ' s d a y ! | |
I have created a gallery of mom inspired photos from this past year! Here's to you! mothers day gallery |
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| 6 month photos of Pamela Albert's ('03 bride) 2nd baby boy! SO cute! | |
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| Janae Walker's ('07 bride)photo appears once again in Equine Chronicle. | |
| thanks to Kate @ Head Games for awesome hair and make-up, Landon @ TPM for great design, Janae for getting the heated RV to save us all during the coldest day in January!! and Rosie for being so sweet and patient! good luck to Janae & Rosie in their upcoming shows!! |
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