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B-day girl at Piano

I had a wonderful evening Saturday night. Very dear friends were up from mass. and we went out for a delicious dinner at the Victoria Inn. There was a B-day party going on in one of the rooms. After it was over, the B-day girl sat down at the piano and entertained the diners. I couldn't resist taking a few pictures.(Yes I had my camera with me) Lynn Arizzi and her husband Joe are very active in the community. I love their 'energy' and of course Lynn's lovely talent!

Bar Harbor Maine

I was graciously invited by my friend Robin also a photographer to join her at her time share in Bar Harbor. We had some gorgeous weather..but COLD. Winter is definitely upon us. We made it for sunrise atop Cadilac Mt. and strolled on the beach in the park.
Bass Harbor Head Light House in Acadia National Park

Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain

Robin's daughter Neeva enjoying the view from her rock while she has lunch.

I would love to take a wedding couple to this sweet little spot.

Andree testing her new lens

Lisa and Scott with baby Ava

Lisa and Scott are in an earlier post with Lisa being one week overdue! Time does fly! Ava is just adorable!We started our photo session inside but brought it outside to the beautiful rapids.... it was a little chilly but a gorgeous day.

Katie

Another fun senior portrait from Telstar highschool Katie will be pursuing an Art career so we added some of her beautiful artwork as props!

Sara and Josh ~ Oct. 18 2008

Sara and Josh had their ceremony and reception at the Bethel Inn I had the fortune of meeting them beforehand while shooting thier engagement session at their home and got to know them better.~ I just love this couple! Sara was just a bundle of happiness! I had a hard time deciding what to put on my Blog.Here are just a few of my favorites.

Jim Casey... a pleasure to work with again, provided the music.

Sharon and Ron ~ Oct 12 2008

Later in the evening the couple gave out some yummy esspresso coffees and cigars ~ much appreciated by everyone.

I think Sharon and Ron had one of the finest weather conditions of the season. A perfect day to have a ceremony on the 18th hole of the Bethel Inn in Bethel Maine. Penny (cocker spaniel) was the adorable ring bearer. Jamie Freeman DJ http://www.onthefly.com/ kept the party Rockin!

Alex and Andrew

The twins, Alex and Andrew had a very busy schedule so we shot thier senior pictures at thier home. Thier sister and 2 dogs joined in on some of the fun

Katlyn

Katlyn's favorite outdoor spot is Screw Auger Falls so we didn't have to think hard on where to go.....after we took some of her playing the Piano and with Milo.

Robin and Chadwick ~ Oct 4 2008

Robin and Chadwick had a real Downeast Wedding... Held at Robins fathers http://www.pendletonyachtyard.com/ on the island ~ Isleboro Me. A grand entrance on a lobster boat followed by a short ride in a 1928 Ford Model A. Fantastic flower arrangements.....and of course a mouth watering Lobstah Bake!

During the reception Robin and Chad let me steal them away for a quick stroll in the lovely evening light and returned to the party to dance the night away to the rollicking http://www.willykelly.com/willykelly.com/

The Finley Family

It always amazes me how fast the little ones grow. It seems it was just yesterday when I photographed Dr. Kevin Finley, Margie ,and very grown up Caroline. ~ Rosie popped by with a smile every now and then!

Olivia and Dave

Olivia and Dave have set a wedding date for Aug. 8 2009. They are having their ceremony and reception on the http://www.yachtstarship.com/ in Boston. After this engagement session....I just know we are going to have FUN!

Graham and Toby

I headed to massachusetts for a couple of appointments..... one of them was a fun shoot with two gorgeous Golden retrievers. They were pretty hyper and very excited to have their pictures taken so I was a bit challenged. I also managed to talk Maria and Glenn to join them. A great family!~ really good people. Did I ever mention..I love dogs?

I know this doesn't look it...but they ARE playing!

Trashing the Dress

For those of you who haven't heard about 'trash the dress' I will give you what I think is an explanation. All day during the Brides wedding day she has to be carefull not to 'trash' her dress! That isn't much fun! Somewhere along the way someone came up with an idea for an apres photo shoot....A chance to get in the dress again and forget about the worry of keeping the dress pristin and to have a fun photo shoot. It has become more popular and also very creative. I was thrilled when Deena (she is in an earlier blog) asked if I would photograph her apres the wedding. I can't believe they actually went in the water ~ up to thier necks! This is Maine! what a fun and hardy couple!

Marian

Marian had her senior pictures taken at the Artist Bridge in Newry. I was having so much fun (loved her dress) we continued the shoot at the railroad tracks.

Saturday afternoon I spent shooting family portraits at an openhouse for http://www.fourseasonsrealtyme.com/ . here are a copuple of my favorites.

Jacob's senior portrait

Jacob has many activities going on, one of them is a business as a DJ... www.JDQualitysound.com Good luck Jacob in your many ventures.

Elizabeth

Liz had her senior pictures at my new favorite spot. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Deena and Jon

D.J.s Vance and Eric kept the guests rockin http://www.ontheflydj.com/

Deena and Jon were married at the http://www.mainehouse.com/ in Bryant pond Maine. The weather was perfect. Warmer than usual...which encouraged some hardy souls to take a refreshing dip into Lake Christopher. Yes!!! the bride and groom too!

Stacey -owner of the Victoria Inn, http://www.thevictoria-inn.com/ made the scrumpstious and beautiful cake! Deena got ready at the Inn, where the couple spent thier wedding night.

Sassafras Market catered 207-824-3110

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Litty and Martin

Litty and Martin threw a fabulous celebration! The location http://www.hermitisland.com/ which was a 'stones throw' from thier home was a perfect location. Many campsites and cottages for guests to settle in for a weekend. I didn't think it was possible to make the KelpShed festive, but Wow!... did Litty prove me wrong. Her incredible artistic talent transformed that rustic shack. I loved the colorful contrast. Add the Underachivers (far from thier namesake-a Rockin Band!) 207-697-3772..and the Simply Elegant selegant@suscom-maine.net caterars... Yummy.

Everyone was thankful the remnants of Hurrican Hannah took a little break for us to really appreciate the great maine seaside! A fantastic weekend!

Monhegan Island

Just got back from a great mini excursion.

My dear friend Jane asked if I would like to hike around on Monhegan Island http://www.monhegan.com/ I am so glad we did! You can get there by ferry. We chose http://www.monheganboat.com/ A very gracious family run business

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I had heard alot about how beautiful this artist paradise is, but you really have to visit to believe.
Here is Bob and Anns owner-Shadrack -47 year old yellow naped amazon parrot!

Bob said I could take thier picture if I agreed to send them an image.~not the e-mail kind! I hope I can remember how to do 'snail mail' :)
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Amber

Amber brought Kittie to join in on a couple of her senior pictures. One of the locations we used, had a 'no dogs' sign. It was tempting to have her walk by the sign with Kittie on a leash!.... Maybe next time!

Niki

Another beautiful day for senior portraits. Niki came with her boyfriend Eric so I persuaded him to join in the fun!

Roha with her Human

Lynn's Mom was needing some new photo's of her daughter. Lynn was willing to do it if she had her little cutie, Roha join her. Roha is a Brussels Griffin..... although he knows that he is really a Human!

Beth and Sherwin

Beth and Sherwin are such a sweet and lovely couple. A drenching down pour didn't alter thier disposition at all! The ceremony was originally planned to be on the lawn of the picturesque www.RangeleyInn.com . A huge clap of thunder (almost dropped my camera) opened up the heavens and there was a scramble to set up inside the Inn. Luckily it cleared up so we could do formals outside. Here are a few choice favorites...

Brandon

Brandon is a white water rafter so the location for his Senior Portrait was a simple decision. His dog and brother came along and joined in on the fun.

Lauren Bailey and Family

In a 'New York Minute' I managed to shoot my fastest large family portrait in my history!

This marvelous group visiting here in beautiful Maine (staying at the Glen house http://www.sundayriverrentals.com/) were ready to get the job done! I experienced the true meaning of a 'New York Minute" Here are just a few of my fav!

Bee and Butterfly

Had a little break between shoots ~ I love this butterfly with bee! ! I knew when I clicked ..that a bug had flown through the image. I didn't think I had stopped the motion.... It was fun to discover during editing.
two of my walking buddies.

Carol Villella and Family

I have been falling behind on my blogging....So I will be posting 'snippets' from each event. Here is a large family portrait with many smaller groupings from which I have picked a couple of my favorites. It was a beautiful day and I new the Villella family did not want to spend it waiting around for their turn for posing. Most of the family were staying at the http://www.bethelinn.com/ So we chose the Gazebo and pretty park in front for the photo session.

Nicole and David

I was back at the Bar Harbor Inn http://www.barharborinn.com/ and what a beautiful day to be there! The day was perfect and so were Nicole and David. Everyone and everything was a feast for my eyes.
I was the second shooter with Sarah Bastille as the primary shooter http://www.sarahbastille.com/ . Sarah is just wonderful to shoot with.


Here are a few images from the day...

Here is Sarah doing what she does so well!

As I was leaving Bar Harbor, I was treated to some real Downeast Scottish charm. A bagpiper was playing high on a cliff across from The Colony. Of course I had to stop and capture the moment!

The Highland Piper, David Weeda can be contacted at weedgarden@aol.com

Chanterelle's

All this rain has been challenging for my environmental portraits...but the mushrooms -they're loveing it! While I tromp through the woods with my walking buddies (my 3 dogs) I am amazed at the incredible amount and variety of mushrooms -Everywhere- When Don, my Father-n-law said he was going to cook some chanterelles I became very interested. My Grandma used to pick them in Sweden ..she picked everything edible and decorative from the woods. I definitely inherited her foraging love but not her knowledge for edible mushrooms! I waited for Don to cook and eat what he believed was the Chanterelles. When I called him this morning and he was still - alive- and- with no gastrointestinal irritation I happily took him up on his offer for sauteed mushrooms with scrambled eggs! -Yummy!

This ,of course, is not a mushroom but I liked the tiny little spider sitting on the petal and found it surprising that an iris was still blooming at this time of the year.

Chef Don

This shroom is NOT a chanterelle I just liked the fact that the blueberry and mushroom were cozy together!

Cassandra and A.J.'s senior portrait

Sister and brother, Cassandra and A.J. had their senior portraits done the same time at their beautiful farm home.I had allot of fun with props and pets. We also went to this great old metal bridge @ Rumford Point. Here are just a few.

While in the field behind their home, I couldn't resist grabbing an image of their picturesque farm.

Lanette Bryant's senior portrait

We didn't think the photo session was going to happen on Monday. The weather lately just

doesn't want to make up it's mind! It cleared in just the right amount of time. I had alot of fun. Lanette's Mom was a wonderful assistant and Lanette was lovely! Here are a few of my favorites...

Jack and Brewin

Friends came to visit and brought thier pets Brewin and Jack. I dug into my files to show the difference between Jack as a pup and one year later. Still as cute as ever..( I used the hat as a size reference) I never got the chance to see Brewin as a puppy. They grow up too fast!

Jamie @ Frenchman's hole

Had a perfect morning for a senior portrait at Frenchman's hole. Jamie was great. We climbed all over the rocks to get the best backdrops. Here are a few of my favorites...

Music for Therapy Dogs!

While enjoying the Belfast Art Fair with my husband, we were really impressed with two darling sisters playing the Fiddle and Cello. They had a hat out in front for a collection to raise money for training their dog Ruby to become a Therapy Dog. What a fantastic deed, and such talented and beautiful girls. If they were my children I would be bursting with pride! I could have sat on that curb for hours enjoying thier music and my clicking. Bravo to Hilla and Cori!

Austin Family Portrait

A beautiful day for a portrait on Long Beach Maine! I could have photographed these adorable kids all day! As the sun got lower the light was perfect! What fun for a hot day. Here are just a few of my favorites....

The Berry Family Portrait

It is Alice and Virgil's 50'th anniversary. As a surprise the kids decided to give them a portrait session while on vacation up here in maine. We took the photo session to Frenchman's hole, then a few of us went to the covered bridge. It was a perfectly beautiful day! Here are a few of my favorites...

Abby and Matt

Abbey and Matt were married on July 5th in beautiful Bar Harbor Maine at the http://www.barharborhotel.com/ A gorgeous place...day...couple! I was a bit worried when I discovered we had about 15 minutes to do our formal and 'semi formal'(fun, fashionable, playful couple shots) photo's! But all turned out well in the end. The bride and her family are French. I love the French! Delightful!.... and boy- this crowd could dance! Great DJ -Reuben - thanks!

We Took To The Woods....

Louise's typewriter

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The 'Winter House"

Aldro (summer Santa) giving a tour

Middle Dam

I just have to share some photos from a recent excursion with Steve Wight, owner of http://www.sundayriverinn.com/ and possible future 'tour guide'??? Along with a few other lucky invities,we were escourted on Steves Pontoon to the historic home of Louise Dickinson Rich author of 'We Took To The Woods'. Aldro French the owner and caretaker was a fun Tour Guide and added to the charm of the place.

Technically it is not an established Museum but Aldro has done a splendid job in preserving it's original history.

The boat ride over has breathtaking scenery and we couldn't have had a better day!

The book and tour is a must do!

Marlie..

In a previous post Marlie was not yet born. Here she is at 12 weeks with proud Mom and Dad.

She had to take a little nap,which gave me an opportunity to grab some shots of her buddy Owen - a Sun Conure. She is already a lover of animals, like her Mom and Dad. I love the shot of her cuddling with Emmett!

Puppies!

I stopped over to visit a friend who breeds Great Danes. She had some adorable puppies ,I had my camera with me so I tackled the challenge ...What Fun! You can visit Jeannes website.. http://www.mainelydanes.com/

Tracy and Patricks Anniversary

I had so much fun this past monday! My wedding couple from one year ago(exactly) came up from Mass. to celebrate thier anniversary at the Inn where they had their celebration. http://www.crockerpond.com/ We never had a chance to do an engagement photo so we decided to meet for an anniversary photo shoot instead. They are avid outdoor enthusiasts and one of their passions is to kayak -the rapids! We couldn't have had a better day! Since we have had alot of rain (almost nothing but!) there was no shortage of -rapids- We took a nice drive up rt. 26 to Errol. There is a good stretch of rapids right by the Northern Waters Outfitters http://www.beoutside.com/ The water was high and Douge at the Outfitters told us it was a class 2 plus! Tracy and Patrick made it look so easy! If you look closely at the 4th photo you can see the two. It took no time at all for them to be right in front of me! I have loads of great images! Here are just a few...with a couple of our famous Lupin fields ...... Thank you Tracy and Patrick -you're the best!

Marianne and Evan

Marianne and Evan were married June 14 2008 at the http://www.sprucepointinn.com/ in Boothbay Harbor. It was a gorgeous day! Gorgeous couple! The ceremony was held at the waters edge by the salt water pool. I had many choices for romantic backdrops and the newlyweds were just so much fun as we scrambled over rocks! The DJ Joe ( http://www.djsmaine,com/ ) kept the party hopping! Giving me many fantastic 'photo opps' A wonderful time was had by all!

Snowdie and Bob

Snowdie and Bob were married on June 7 2008 at the beautiful http://www.bethelinn.com/ in Bethel Maine.This really fun couple know how to throw a great party!

the best of food (lobstah for starters) and fantastic band http://www.citysideevents.com/ kept everyone hopping!

Sara and Josh

I had a fun engagement photo session with Sara and Josh. While Sara and I waited for Josh to arrive, we started with thier adorable puppy Rufus and horse 'mr. personality' Baffin . Thier wedding day is Oct. 18 at the Bethel Inn....can't wait!

Michelle and Michael

Michelle and Michael held thier wedding in Bethel Maine at the Bethel Inn Resort. It was a gorgeous sunny day. These are a few of my favorite images. The love that radiates from this adorable couple is just so beautifully evident!

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Tracey and JC

Tracey and JC had a beautiful day to go with thier beautiful smiles! The reception was held at the Matterhorn (a favorite waterng hole for many skiers here in Bethel)..... The eclectic mixture of rustic and elegant kept my 'visual needs' very busy and extremly happy!

Weekend on Mt Desert Island....

I had a fantastic weekend. a few images have already been posted but I hadn't put up any wedding images.... Here are a few of the very lovely couple Lesli and Nate. The full upload on my website should be ready for the bridal party and guests to view before the weekend . These are just a sampling. The weather started a little gloomy with drizzles but turned in time to give us a splendid ending to a lovely day.
The Bar Harbor Inn and the musicians~The Tea House Trio~ made for a very elegant wedding.

Breakfast at Sips~

I had a wedding scheduled at the BarHarbor Inn on saturday. (photos to come later...) My husband and I love Mt Desert Island so we decided to make it a weekend. What a wonderful time we had! We left friday at noon so I could have plenty of time to pop in at the rehearsal....which went quite well.



Had a lovely breakfast at Sips in Southwest Harbor. I knew my day was headed in the right direction, when at the table next to us, a guitar was being pulled out! ~ Bill Shaw, a local musician began rehearsing for his scheduled June 11th performance. Such a treat!...of course I had to grab my camera!

Another beautiful belly!

I have another maternity shoot I'd like to share.... Lisa and Scott are white water river guides, so it was not a surprise when they suggested a maternity shoot by one of Maines many dazzling rivers. I had such a wonderful time....a very special couple....can't wait for the baby shoot!

I was fortunate to photograph this beautiful couple before thier 'due' date. We worked w/ nice soft window light. I love the tender moments and the grande finale was a special treat!

Olympia ... Bethel Maines very own largest Snowwomen complete with - bling...

Here are some of my favorite images from my 2007 travels....

Kauia at sunrise!

I am very lucky my husband and myself are early morning risers, We are able to witness the incredible 'light' !

Just one of the many beautiful sights on the way to our cottage in Kauia

Kauia....

Peggy's Cove ~ Novia Scotia

I love sunrise...

water colored....

A recent photo shoot for the Bethel Inn

cross country ski shoot for the Bethel Inn

I have been working for the Bethel Inn on updating images for thier advertising. We needed a cross country ski image. Deb and her beautiful daughters Cassidy and Claire generously spent some time as my models during a snowy day on Bethel Inns ski trails. They were absolutely perfect!

Had a wonderful photo shoot with new mom Anna and daughter Eowin

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