The Magic of Light {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 18, 2010

I am continually awed by how light can either make or break a photograph. Yes, I have gone out with my camera on a cloudy day and the images captured were beautiful. They even glowed with a particular light found only on cloudy days.

What I love, however, is the sunlight that exists towards the end of the day or the first couple of hours after sunrise. “The golden hours.” The magic of light.

The cradle rocks above an abyss, and common sense tells us that our existence is but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness.  ~Vladimir Nabokov

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.  ~Aaron Rose

Soar {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}

Posted on January 1, 2010

I found a wonderful blog last week – Shutter Sisters.

It is a beautiful blog, so full of inspiration and ideas. It has already helped me to focus on the important things in my life. I’m starting to feel more grounded. More connected to the journey of my life, and to the journeys of those around me.

I have been introduced to an idea that really intrigues me. And excites me.

One little word. Choose one word to be your guiding light, your mantra, your focus for the year. Read all about it here, at Ali Edwards blog.

My word for 2010 is Soar. I have been thinking about words all week. Trying them on. Seeing how they fit. Exchanging one for another. I felt like I was clothes shopping! Finally, soar is the word that fit me best.

For me it signifies freedom. Release. Beyond. Heights. Unlimited. Extraordinary.

My one little word is a doorway into infinite possibilities. Even though it is a “lofty” word, I feel grounded in its implications.

Please join me in 2010. What word inspires you? Where would you like to focus your energies this year? I’d love to know. Lets share our stories.

“People who soar are those who refuse to sit back, sigh and wish things would change.  They neither complain of their lot nor passively dream of some distant ship coming in.  Rather, they visualize in their minds that they are not quitters; they will not allow life’s circumstances to push them down and hold them under”  – Author Unknown

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.

High School Senior Portraits at DRA

Posted on September 21, 2009

I’ve been busy with a few last minute High School Senior Portrait sessions.  Thankfully the weather has been fabulous, allowing us to get outdoors to take advantage of the late summer light.  This one was photographed at a beautiful location in Damariscotta, Maine called the DRA – Damariscotta River Association.  Thank you, Max, for letting me take your photographs.  I hope you enjoy them!!