Sometimes it’s just plain impossible to do a little preview of images from a family photo session that was loads of fun AND has endless gorgeous pictures to choose from!  I still can not get over how beautiful this family was, both their personalities and their sweet faces.  My drive home after this shoot made me realize just how much I love what I do.  It truly is an on-location photographers dream to venture to places I would otherwise never even know exist.  Thank you so much for entrusting me with the job of creating keepsakes that I’m sure you will love for years to come.  I hope you enjoy this little peak!

This was one amazing dog!!  I want one just like him!

This family was totally up to utilizing all the natural props scattered throughout their property.

Being the Libra that I am, making decisions is not my greatest asset.  Deciding between the above light and airy picture and the more bold picture below is simply going to have to be the decisions of the parents!  I give up – I love them both!!

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One of the best perks about being a photographer in Maine is having the opportunity to watch children play while at the same time creating lasting memorable keepsakes for their parents.  For the 5th day in a row, we’ve had temperatures in the 90′s along the coast of Maine.  But by 5pm at Lucia Beach, there was a soft breeze and much lower temps.  The light was incredible and this pair of twins were the perfect combination for an energy packed photo shoot!  They loved to run and romp in the water, keeping me on my toes as well, but to me this is the best way to have a photo session with children.  Let them play, stop occasionally for a “formal” shot and then play some more!

Melissa and her husband bought this photo session from a silent auction I donated for Pen Bay Hospital’s annual Gala.  The money is used to create a more “green” environment at the hospital, which I thought was a wonderful idea!  Enjoy your preview!  I am having so much fun editing these pictures!

This picture alone says it all!  Such an expression of pure summer bliss!

I did get them to stop for a minute!

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Here are some more images of Rosy and her mom and dad. Such a beautiful family.

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

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There can be no great love than the one shared between a child and its parents. I had the privilege and honor to witness such love, and even better, to photograph some very tender moments.  It also gave me a chance to practice using textures and vintage actions.

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

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I had the honor and pleasure of photographing Mike and Beth’s wedding in one of the most gorgeous places in Maine – the Pemaquid Lighthouse.  There couldn’t have been a more beautiful day.  Clear blue sky, soft breezes and a gathering of such lovely people.  I loved the simple yet elegant details that were carefully chosen to mark this special day.  Beth is an artist and all the pottery vases were made by her.  The rehearsal dinner tables were dressed in Vintage table clothes Beth collected over the years, and all the flowers were hand picked from her parents gardens.  I had such a great time documenting their day, and so without further ado, please enjoy the following sneak peak of their amazing story.

The location, as I said, was divine.

Waiting for his bride.

The Procession.

Such emotion goes hand in hand as two people join lives.  So beautiful . . .

Mike’s first look at his beautiful bride as she walks towards him.

I just love this moment between Beth and her parents.

Tender Moments . . .

“Isn’t she lovely, isn’t she beautiful . . .”

I promised Beth if she layed on her belly on this huge rock that the result would be a wonderful picture.  Of course, it helped to have such a beautiful subject!

Maine Lifestyle Photographer in Bristol - Children's Photography, Family Photography, Weddings, Events, Portraits