Pumpkin Fest 2011 Damariscotta, Maine

Posted on October 9, 2011

This year the Damariscotta Pumpkin Fest happened to be on my birthday.  Well, at least one of the days landed on “my day” but the Pumpkin Fest spans several days around Columbus Day weekend.  It felt like summer, with temperatures reaching 81 degrees!  I decided I was going to focus on street photography rather than taking photos of every single carved and painted pumpkin as I have done in the past.  I did take some pumpkin shots, but since I had my 85mm lens on and there were hundreds of people milling around, I wasn’t able to get in very close.  But that’s okay, I’m pleased with the outcome.

I’ll start with the Pumpkin shots.

And here is a child pumpkin, which I thought was sooo cute!

My favorite part of this event is the children and adults dressed up or just the expressions on their faces as they wait for the parade to begin or while they are watching the parade.  Of course, those in the parade are also fun to see.

Abby, Aiden and Grace

Posted on June 6, 2011

I have been so blessed with the most beautiful people to photograph, both adults and children.  I cannot complain one bit.  In fact, I have much to be thankful for.  Yes, the economy is still struggling along but I have held fast to what inspires me and what gives me the most joy.  My reward has been plenty of work to feed my passion.  The beauty about what I do is twofold.  Not only do I reap the benefits of being satisfied in my profession, but my clients benefit for years to come.  They receive treasured moments of their lives, held together in the form of a photograph.  The moment will always be alive for them every time they look at it.  What a gift!

I just love this family!  It isn’t easy having three children of different ages all coming together in good spirits just long enough to have their photos taken.  But we did it!  And I believe everyone had a good time, too, which is what it’s all about.  Thank you, Jay and Alison, for giving me this opportunity to do another session of your beautiful children.  A lot of changes in two years!  Enjoy your preview!

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