Winter Photo Session – Maine

Posted on January 12, 2011

Oh my goodness, did we get a boatload of snow or what?!!  It’s so beautiful, don’t you think?  The way I see it, if we’re going to have winter, we might as well have snow!  What I find fascinating, though, is that 49 of the 50 states has snow – even Hawaii!  Seven inches!  How is that possible?!  The earth, she is a changing . . .

One thing I adore about winter is the light and the atmosphere created by all the elements.  With a day like today, nature provided all the props I needed – snow, wind and a gorgeous landscape.  I finally talked my daughter into a photo session during the snow storm.  I had to bribe her, even pay her, but it was so worth it!  She’s gorgeous in any season, but I have to say there are a few of these images that are my all time favorites.  I knew the second she bought that hat, I would have to photograph her wearing it.  She almost didn’t do it, but I promised her it would only be for a couple of shots.

So, there’s the hat series.  Pretty cute, eh!  Okay, so I’m just a little biased!

Animals are great winter props, too!

Muffin is probably thinking “does she always have to do that!”

These last 2 pictures were taken during the height of the storm.

Okay, this is the scoop.  As you just saw, winter is the most amazing time to take photographs.  Portraits can be gorgeous, even during a snow storm.  I would love, love, love to do photo sessions during the winter.  Stay tuned for a special that may entice you right out of your warm house and into the snow with me and my camera!!  I’ll be posting “that special”  by this weekend, so do check back.  Until then, make lots of snow angels!!

After the Snow Storm

Posted on December 28, 2010

The sky was clear this morning when I awoke, yet the wind still howled and the cold bit right through me when I went out with the animals.  A couple of hours after I went out the first time I noticed the sun starting to bring its first rays into the pasture.  I grabbed my camera and went out to see what I could capture before my fingers froze!

Muffin is always so curious, he watches as I come closer to see if maybe I have a carrot for him.

Fella is harder to photograph.  He’s too cool to act like he notices me!  And when he does look my way, I rarely see his eyes, which are hiding behind all that hair!

I love this image of Muffin ~ so magical with the beautiful morning light.

The rest of these pictures were taken about an hour later.  I cannot express enough how amazing the light is in Winter.  If there is anyone brave enough to want a photo session during the winter, I would love to do it!  We don’t have to when it’s this cold, unless you want to, but seriously, the light between now and March is top notch amazing!!  Let me know if you’re game ~

I know, all hair, but I love this one of Fella!

Gotta love that white butt!

Did I not say amazing light!!

A little wind, a barking Aussie, and Muffin prancing around will get Fella to lift into a half rear, and lo and behold, there’s his face!

Cody has decided to lead an aerobics class for the two horses.  After all, he says, I need a job and they need to move!

Fella is wondering what the heck is he doing and Cody is thinking “I know I can get in front of him!”

“Dude, do you not see that I am a huge smoke breathing draft horse!  Move your butt or deal with the Man!”

“Hurry up, Muffin, lets get going before that midget, loud mouth Aussie catches up!”

“I’m flying as fast as I can, but he’s right there at your feet!”

I think Muffin has had enough aerobics for the day!

The above image and the next two is a ritual between Fella and Muffin after they have played and are ready to take a nap in the sun.  It’s Fella’s way of saying “I am the Man!”  Basically they are best buds, however, someone has to be the boss.

“Dude, I get it, I get it – you da MAN!”  Two seconds later they take their places next to each other and sleep in the warm sun in the snow.  Ah, what a life!  Please do notice the awesome fantastic glorious golden light!!!  Oh, we could do photo sessions here in my pasture with these two silly minis . . .!