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!!

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I’ve been working on so many photo projects that I’m going to simply post a variety of images from everything!  It’s been a great season and I want to thank all of my families, high school seniors and brides and grooms for making these past few months full of fun and simply stunning venues in which to indulge my senses in.  You are all awesome and I can’t wait to see what next year brings!

Now, just because the summer months are behind us and Autumn is coming full circle, doesn’t mean I put away my camera and quit doing photo sessions.  Are you kidding!  I LOVE taking photographs in the winter!  The light is beyond anything from any other season, so if there are people out there brave enough to have your family or engagement sessions done during the colder months, I’m game!!

Now, onto the pictures!

My two clowns in the pasture that keep me entertained & give me reason to laugh – a lot!

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I’ve been going through some pictures that I didn’t even edit yet and I completely forgot about these!  The good news is I’ve learned new techniques and have different tools for editing so the results are usually better.  I’m sure if I weed through all of my 962,000,000 images, I’ll find more that need tweaking.  No, I really don’t know if I have that many pictures, but most days it sure does feel like it.

These pictures were taken just minutes after I met Beth & Mike.  We were visiting the location of their wedding on Pemaquid Point.  I remember it being very overcast and a bit foggy, but those are good conditions for photographs.  Beth’s father was also there.  He chauffeured them in his antique Volkswagen Bug.  What a beautiful ride!

I just love the love between these two.  It has been nearly 8 months since I photographed their wedding.  I can’t get over how quickly time flies!

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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!!

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Talk about cuteness!  On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing six adorable children in equally adorable hand made outfits at a new children’s clothing store in Wiscasset.  Located along Route 1 in a shopping center called the Maine Heritage Village, Matchaversibles is a unique children’s boutique offering hand made colorful outfits in sizes 0-10.  Ellen Foster, owner and very talented seamstress, will also custom design any outfit you wish.

Each of these photographs will give you an idea of what you will find in her store.  Do go check it out – it’s so worth the stop! Here’s a link to Matchaversibles.

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The Round Pond 4th of July Parade is most likely by far the most well attended parade in Maine.  “Anything goes” seems to be the flavor of the parade.  It’s usually quite political, but with no elections on the horizon, there was no evidence of that this year.  A lot of local businesses tastefully and patriotically marching through the street, proudly showing all the many thousands of onlookers who they are.  The colors and costumes and floats and, of course, the children were all fabulous!

If anyone knows any of these people, could you please contact them and let them know about the pictures.  I am having a special on portrait sessions for any of the people I happened to photograph during the Round Pond parade (as well as those I photographed at the Pirate Rendezvous.)  They will get  25% off any portrait session package.  Offer good through July 31, 2009.

Editors Note: I am extending the 25% off any portrait session package to EVERYONE!

To see all of the photographs from the parade, click HERE

To see the rest of the pictures from the parade click  HERE!

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