To be young and having a good time being silly.

I guess they can’t read!

Taking time out for a quick “sword” fight!

And a little “kung fu”

Some tree hugging.

And airplane flying.

And rock throwing.

Good to know 15 year olds still like to play.  How about you?  What did you do when you were 15?

So, what did I do this weekend? I cleaned out my garden on Saturday and on Sunday I visited my friend’s farm, hanging out for over an hour talking and taking pictures. The following images are all about joy and the carefree bliss that is so evident in children and animals.

Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.  ~Robert Fulghum

I love all the seasons as each one offers its own beauty. Color is everywhere, even in the dull gray of winter.

There is something so endearing about horses in their winter coats.

There is a certain glow in the early morning during the winter months. It makes everything warm and magical.

Even though this isn’t focused, I still love the action and the light.

And I love the colors during a snow storm found happily playing in the pasture. They are, of course, in the form of four-legged furry creatures!

especially if you’re going too fast.

So, just “Slow down, you movin’ too fast
You gotta make the MORNING last

Just kickin’ down the cobblestones
Lookin’ for fun and
Feelin’ groovy.”

When we choose to be parents, we accept another human being as part of ourselves, and a large part of our emotional selves will stay with that person as long as we live. From that time on, there will be another person on this earth whose orbit around us will affect us as surely as the moon affects the tides, and affect us in some ways more deeply than anyone else can. Our children are extensions of ourselves.
– Fred Rogers

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.

When you have brought up kids, there are memories you store directly in your tear ducts.  ~Robert Brault

I’m pleased with the following images.

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