Winter in Maine {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 31, 2010

For those of us who live in Maine, it’s a known fact that somewhere in the midst of all the winter months, we do nothing but dream about the return of summer. However, when you are blessed with a January thaw and the temperatures soar above 32 degrees, there is a special magic that soothes us. Over the years I have developed a true love for the peace and quiet that winter gives. The extreme temperatures, in both summer and winter, are the most difficult for me to tolerate.

About a week and a half ago I was at a friends house. When I arrived it was still pretty cold, but it slowly warmed. She has two beautiful children, a huge herd of goats, horses and three Bernese Mountain dogs. Speaking of dogs, if you should ever want the most gentlest of giants, the Bernese Mountain dogs are amazing. Below you will see some images of their interactions with the kids.

I’ve been trying a new approach with my photo editing. I’m learning the art of combining textures with vintage actions. I’m loving how the pictures take on a completely different meaning. Or maybe what’s really happening is the true meaning is shining through. What do you think?

Have you ever seen so much joy!!

Kea in “the zone.”

Soldier is such a flashy boy.  Year-and-a-half old, sweet as can be.  His mother is Kea (Halflinger) and his father is a Gypsy Vanner.

Half Price Winter Special {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 20, 2010

Half Price Special!

During the months of January, February, March and April I will be offering photo sessions for half price! That’s a $100 savings!

All prints during that time will be half price.

All high resolution CD’s of your entire session will be half price as well.

Book your session today! I’m sure available times will fill up fast. Winter and early Spring is a great time to do portraits. The lighting is fabulous and there are NO BUGS!

It’s never too early to create next year’s Christmas Cards or get a head start on High School Senior portraits.  Engagement sessions, maternity sessions, animals, newborns, etc. The sky is the limit!

Contact:

Darlene Terry – 207-563-7464

Email: drt555@yahoo.com

End of 2009 {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on December 31, 2009

Today is it - the final day of 2009.  In terms of weather, this day represents the calm before the storm.  We are in for a major nor’easter - two storms converging and taking three days to move through.  A lot of wind.  A lot of snow.  A mixture of rain and ice.

To me storms are about release and change.  There is no better time for release and change than at the beginning of a new year.  Maybe a thick blanket of snow will erase all the dirtiness beneath.  For some the white beauty may represent a clean slate, an empty canvas on which to create a new life.  A different life.  For better or worse, but different all the same.

A new year cloaked in snow can be a symbolic reminder of peace - in our lives.  In the world.

A blanket of snow is a time for dreams.

A raging storm is the collective voices of life upon our dear earth.  Chanting untold stories.  Unleashing rage and power.  Creating beauty.

The following images are various moments from this year.

The Fire of Dawn

True Love

Walk with me into the end of daylight.

The magic of childhood bliss!

Cowgirl Love

Partnership

Summertime

Daydream

Hands of Time

Sunrise and Meandering Fence Line

Heart to Heart - Soul to Soul

Two Worlds Collide

A Peaceful Moment

Lets See What Tomorrow Brings

My Morning Stars - {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on December 12, 2009

It isn’t even officially winter yet but it feels like January already!  I hope these past few days aren’t a preview of what’s to come.  I love winter, I truly do, but the extreme wind and cold is hard to take in big doses.  However, regardless of the temperature outside, the light of winter is extraordinary, especially in the morning or late afternoon.  Morning at my house is better than late afternoon because of the way the sun is able to shine in my pasture.  The following images were taken this morning as the sun was still climbing.  Every once in awhile it would peer through the tree branches on one side of the pasture to illuminate the trees on the other side.  I think the effect was quite beautiful.  Enjoy!

Notice the “little Muffin” watching in the background.

I think Sonny just ate some horse poop!

“Anyone wanna play soccer?”

“Hmm, guess not . . .”  Just look at that round, happy belly!

Isn’t that the most kissable nose you ever did see?  And believe me, it gets kissed many times a day!  Ah, morning light!

Time for a game of tag!

I hope your morning was as beautiful as mine was.

Various Images - {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on December 8, 2009

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is a little over 2 weeks away!  I’m actually looking forward to the New Year.  To me it is symbolic of fresh starts, beginning anew, leaving what no longer serves me behind.  I feel like I’m in transition, and for those of you reading this that are women who have gone through labor and bore children, you know what I mean!  It can be painful, you become ugly and monster-like, wanting nothing more than to release what is aching to come out because you know, in the end, it will be beautiful.

I am not giving birth to a child (whew!) but I am birthing a new life that has been growing inside me for a long time.  This “nesting” phase is both exciting and exhausting, creating a new joy to be shared with all.

The images below were taken over the past month or so.

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