March Sweetness {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on March 8, 2010

The first week in March just ended and for those of us living in Maine, I’d have to say we have been fortunate. Granted the last few days of February brought us near hurricane conditions, creating much damage and inconvenience, but having temperatures edging very close to 60 in March is quite a blessing.

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.

My Landscape {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 19, 2010

This morning’s musings are inspired by this post.

Where do I go when I need to connect? When I need to feel complete and at home? With myself. With my life.

I don’t go far. In the past I have wandered here and there, searching, trying to find that comfy spot on this planet I can feel good about calling home. Well, I arrived 25 years ago. I left a couple of times, but I always came back.

I was born in the Pacific Northwest but I now live in the Northeast. The salty air from the ocean and the scented pines from the forests always soothe my soul. Always stir fond memories.

Fifteen minutes from my home, when I’m in need of ocean sounds and smells, I go here.

But mostly I’m content being in my own back yard with my animals. I’m on vacation year round and it only costs me a barn full of hay and grain, some good dog treats, chicken scratch and a willingness to be.

Emotions {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 12, 2010

Emotions. Life can be summed up as a series of unending emotions. What I strive to capture in my work as a photographer are the emotions of my subjects. It doesn’t matter if I’m shooting people, animals or plants. Emotion exists.

The following images portray a variety of emotions.

Sadness. Letting go. Adoration. Contemplation. Bliss. Joy.

What stirs your soul?

Post inspired by the Shutter Sisters.

The four images above were taken an hour or two before their beloved horses had to be laid to rest.

Proof that Winter Exists {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 9, 2010

Winter has become one of my favorite seasons. I know that sounds crazy to a lot of people. Yes, there are plenty of days throughout winter that I dread. Even despise. I can say that about all four of the seasons. What it boils down to is I don’t care for the extremes that each of these seasons can sometimes be possessed by.

What I love so much about winter is it allows me a chance to regroup. To catch up on my life. To initiate change. To slow down and evaluate. To drink in the quiet, still voice of nature.

I am not idle during these months of darker days. I am outside a lot with my animals, watching them play. Enjoying the lack of biting insects and sweltering heat. Winter has a certain charm that for some must be understood to appreciate. It took me many years to come to this place of appreciation. As January creeps deeper into the cave of winter, I follow, knowing there is light on the other side.

Santa Pictures at The Animal House - Damariscotta, Maine

Posted on November 25, 2009

On December 5th from 10-2 I will be at The Animal House in Damariscotta, Maine photographing animals with Santa!  Children and pet owners are welcome to be included in the photo as well.   No sitting fee and no appointments necessary.  I will be offering several options, which include packages, ala carte and Holiday cards.   The Adoption Clinic Maine Greyhound Placement Service will be there from 11-2 and I will be donating 10% that is generated through the photo sessions that day, so come help support this awesome service!

Here is the list and further down are samples of the card styles.  I used my own animals in the sample styles so you’ll just have to imagine your cat or dog in the image.   Hope to see you there!!

Ala Carte

20 4×8 flat cards w/envelopes - $30

50 4×8 flat cards w/envelopes - $60

100 4×8 flat cards w/envelopes - $90

4×6 prints . . . . . . . . . . $5

5×7 prints . . . . . . . . . . $15

8×10 prints . . . . . . . . . $30

Packages

Package A: $75 ($25 Savings)

20 cards

5 4×6 prints

1 5×7 print

1 8×10 print

Package B: $140 ($60 Savings)

50 cards

10 4×6 prints

2 5×7 prints

2 8×10 prints

Package C: $265 ($105 savings)

100 cards

20 4×6 prints

4 5×7 prints

4 8×10 prints

Package D: $45 ($15 Savings)

20 cards

2 5×7 prints

Package E: $70 ($20 Savings)

50 cards

2 5×7 prints

Package F: $95 ($25 Savings)

100 cards

2 5×7 prints

Package G: $65 ($30 Savings)

10 4×6 prints

1 5×7 print

1 8×10 print

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