Jeremy Heflin Photography

Holiday Portrait Fun Oh Yeah!

2009-12-07T16:19:00.004-05:00

It was so much fun, I'm doing it again!

This Sunday, Dec. 12th from 2pm-6pm

Come in your best or play with holiday outfits-we have lederhosen!

It's a lot of fun, and so different than going to the mall.

No sitting fees, pay for the prints you want

and take them with you after the shoot.

Inexpensive & fun, hot cider

and ... chocolate.

Here's a link to the Salmon Falls Artist Mills that has directions.

What a great time we've had with so many cool people having a blast dressing up for their holiday portraits! I absolutely love the enthusiasm and the complete willingness to be wild. Here are some of the jewels, people just need a nudge then it's all downhill from there! I had include the great family, the Marzloffs. Great spirit and man, you folks really knew what you were doing!

Holdiay Portraits at the Open Studios

2009-11-19T09:54:00.001-05:00

Have fun with your holiday portraits!

We have loads of costumes, including Lederhosen!

All sorts of outfits, or wear your holiday best!

Come to the Open Studios Nov. 21 & 22, 10-5!

Walk away with prints in your hand

Prices as low as $7 for 4x6s!

Artist Portraits of four Fab!

2009-11-18T08:23:00.001-05:00

These four artists are the finalists for the Piscataqua Artist Grant. I had an absolute blast working with the all to create these shots! Part of my Bread in the Bone portrait series, I just wanted to share them with the outside world. Bread in the Bone-a compunction we are born with, in the marrow, making us crave, driving us towards some indefinable pursuit. It is in the blood. Infecting all our wishes with desire to...

Bear Kirkpatrick

Lauren Gillette

Lynn Szymanski

Rose Umerlik

The White Claw

2009-11-18T08:05:00.000-05:00

She who wakes us to early and demands everything. Armed to the two teeth she has, and I am not joking. Never seen a cat with such sharp and frequently used claws. Just like the white whale, it is the color of fear... Actually, do love having her around, even if I'm not in control. The other pets don't agree with me though.

Holiday Portraits Help those in Need

2009-11-04T12:07:00.003-05:00

I love the (H)EAT campaign's drive to provide 10,000 meals and 10,000 gallons of home heating oil to those in need. That's why I am donating 20% of my portraiture proceeds to the campaign as a gift from both me & you! The donation comes from you as much as me. For each family, couple or individual who gets their portraits done at my studio, you will become part of the great list of donors to the campaign at the website for (H)EAT.

I am scheduling 40-minute portrait sessions at my studio in Rollinsford, NH, right next door to the town of Dover, at the Salmon Falls Artist Mills. The above flyer has all the details. Set up an appointment to come by the studio after school, into the evening, on Sundays. I will be shooting all through the holiday weekend after Thanksgiving-catch the whole family together! You can walk away with prints and have digital images within two days. Still plenty of time to get those cards made and out to those on the "nice" list. I also offer beautifully designed GIFT CERTIFICATES. Call or email anytime.

Lisa Jeff Elly and Hanna are the first!

Aye it is fine Brewing time!

2009-09-16T15:33:00.005-04:00

I could be classified as a beer nut, not just the free ones of the bar. I think I went a little too far this year and planted a dozen hops, with the idea of making a beer garden. Maybe more like a beer forest! I brew beer a few times a year, at least once a year religiously with one brewing partner. I've had the pleasure of knowing the folks over at The Portsmouth Brewery for a number of years; Joanne, Peter, Tod and Brent. A great group of people, who I enjoy getting to know better each year. I enjoyed the opportunity to photograph Tod Mott and the inner bowels of the Brewery for their award of Best Bar and Brew Pub from Taste of the Seacoast. It was great to hang out with Tod for half a day. The entire crew there are light of humor and excellent people. Tod himself even indulged me to make a portrait of him I had been thinking about for a while, "the madd brewer." Click on the photo above to check out the shots, and to see into a touch of Tod's humor.

Halloween Slide Shows

2009-09-06T14:41:00.007-04:00

You ardent fans of the Portsmouth Halloween Parade & musical aftermath are in for a treat! Here are a couple of slide shows featuring two of the bands who performed at The Coat of Arms Pub after the parade; The Frosting and Humpmuscle. Humpmuscle's show contains only shots from the show while I tossed a few images from the parade into The Frosting's slide show. Just click on the images to see below.

Humpmuscle

The Frosting

Peggy and Chuck's Family 50th Anniversary

2009-08-06T18:06:00.002-04:00

Chuck tries to surmise the joy of family life.
Peggy with her man.

A little love for his grandmother
What a hoot! This was the tone of the day, laugh a minute.

Peggy and Chuck were celebrating their 50th anniversary, and so was the rest of the family! A fun loving group by nature, they were all so ebullient about sharing this day together. So much laughter, a few tears-what a lovely tribute/blessing Dan gave his parents, and so many broad smiles. I was overwhelmed by how many natural beautiful grins I saw that day; from kids to the eldest adults!! Previously, I had a grand time photographing one of the granddaughter's birthday's; what a cool fashion-shoot celebration. Even then I could tell Mary Beth, one of the five kids, was part of a caring family-yes you are still a kid in this context Mary Beth! Amidst weeks of storm clouds we got a great break for beautiful blue weather. The shade of the trees did help with the hot weather, but no complaints here. I'll take any hot weather we can get. Here's to many more great year Peggy & Chuck!

Orrin's First Year Photos: My first portrait

2009-07-04T12:36:00.003-04:00

Brian & Amy brought little Orrin into their home up the street from me just over a month ago. This is the first portraits in a year-long portrait series: every three months we get to document what Orrin is up to. He has such lovely expressive blue eyes! My crazy beard caught his eyes for a few moments, but he preferred the overhead ceiling fan. It was great to hang out with these folks. Brian is on the fore front of taking care of energy consumption, producing his own Biodiesel and cofounder of the Southern Main Biodiesel Collective. Cool, down-to-earth couple. Can't wait to see what he thinks of the ginnea hens boping around the yard!

Emily & Sam Oceanside Wedding

2009-07-01T17:38:00.012-04:00

Emily and Sam said their vows on a point overlooking the Whaleback Lighthouse on Kittery Point, Maine. For all the worries that the day would be rainy these two were fantastic; Emily event had red goulashes for just-in-case. They were just thrilled to be married to each other. Sam was just brimming with joy from the moment I caught up with him as he got ready. A certain silent smile was always lurking below the surface. They were wo much fun to photograph all day long. Both happy and very willing to spend a little more time to capture the beauty of the environment they love so much. The weather, in fact, gave us a bit extra splendor for the day!

Maryan & Derek Pregnancy

2009-06-20T09:45:00.002-04:00

A lovely couple and very genuine people. Maryan and Derek put their hearts into their home and family. It was a very fitting location to photograph these two on their home turf. Especially with all the work put into the place. A beautiful space to bring another life into. In the living room I caught Derek being more comfortable in the moments when he didn't think he had to pose, just being close with his gal. The three photos together speak of their relationship.

Walk in the Woods Engagement

2009-06-14T14:07:00.002-04:00

A truly beautiful spot at the right time of day!

Yes, a very hollywood of old pose, dashing couple in front of turbulent falls. How cinematically romantic. Maria & Eduardo are much more down-to-earth than this images suggests, but it was fun to create.

I had a great afternoon hiking with Maria & Eduardo right nearby both of our homes. They love the outdoors and so do I. Originally, we were going to drive further North to capture some engagement shots on a nature preserve in Wells, Maine. But the light was just right when we got together so a more local walk was the perfect choice. It was great to share one of my favorite close hikes in the little town of Gonic, NH. A waterfall in our backyard. A dramatic setting for a very laid back couple. Really it was just a gentle walk in the woods. Here's to sharing a lovely afternoon with such fun people.

Happy 2nd Birthday Pearl!!

2009-06-10T07:59:00.003-04:00

Pages from the flip book! Jack loved his personal mark in my studio, Tessie not so much.

Pearl and Angelo

Melissa came to Johanna and me when she was pregnant with a great idea, a Pregnancy Flip Book! We spent six months shooting every two weeks in my studio, that is Melissa, Jack and Tessie. Most days we were a happy bunch, some days not so much, but we documented on. Melissa commissioned the project as a father's day gift for her husband Angelo, can barely believe we kept it a secret for four months-Jack eventually spilled the beans, ha Jack's beans. Once the lovely Pearl came into our lives Angelo came into the studio to finish the book as a family. The images not only document Melissa's pregnancy, but her family's personality. I loved spending time with them all and personally cherish what we created. If you are interested in seeing more of the images just email me.

Clay Hill Farm Earth Day Connection!

2009-04-29T16:05:00.004-04:00

John Forti sharing the heirloom possibilities in your own garden.
The Sea Captians above Johnathan Blakeslee below
Tasty cheese treats.
Andy and the greens! Oh the salad days. . .

What an amazing night! Local music, local edibles-adored the sorrel, fresh-, and local heirloom seeds for your own garden. Wow! It was a throw down about local environmental impact and what we can do. An Earth day event to relish.
Clay Hill Farm is brilliant all around; luscious local food, fabulous dining and an unbelievable location-a bird sanctuary and wildlife habitat certified by the National Wildlife Association. They are also a Maine Certified Environmental leader. The site was originally settled as a tree farm in 1780. Now a culinary and event center to behold.
So many great organizations were there as well. Slow Food Seacoast and Strawbery Banke offered free heirloom seeds to attendees from their RAFT program (giving plant seed that go back generations of harvest in New England). In the end you get a harvest of produce from your garden, and seeds to plant the next year-no hybrid one timers here. Check out their sites on being part of RAFT, canning tips, composting, colllecting seeds and kids gardening. Our seeds are already sprouting!!!!!
Seacoast Green Aliance's own Sarah Brown showed how we can all participate in engaging environmental sustainability even with simple habits. A great group of businesses and individuals pursuing and promoting green living.
Music by Jonathan Blakeslee, also his White Heron Organic tea, The Sea Captains and Pat Keane on classical guitar. Green's tasting from Andy's Greens-yeah on the sorrel! Local cheese tasting from Silvery Moon Creamery. And Dyl's pickles too boot, from right up the road in York.

A great time at a lovely place.

Rehersal Dinner Heaven with 100 Club & The Wedding Belle

2009-04-27T20:18:00.006-04:00

Dine with the wine!

It's the little things that count, love the orchid resting on the setting.
A pyramid of light, roses and orchids!

What a romantic location, overlooking beautiful Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the 100 Club is perched on the top of 100 Market overlooking the Piscataqua River, Kittery, Maine and the historic downtown. I attended the candlelight event at the 100 Club showcasing rehearsal dinner decoration and display like in only wedding dreams! I had a great time, tastes of roasted beat chips, salmon tar tar, and oh, the dessert plum sauce. Oh boy! Lisa Sammons, the 100 Club Event Planner, and Leslie Barbini, The Wedding Belle Event Planning, invited bridal guests to check out dreamy possibilities for dinner joy. The place is beautiful before Leslie's creative hands hit the spot, and the food, oh my! Local farmers provide a sumptuous harvest to begin and the talent in the kitchen are true taste addicts! Start with basics and build to creshendo. Yes, still early in the year for a whole variety of locally grown vegetable genius, but you can get local greens all winter. Yowza! Was a great time, enjoy the views of talent from Abrosia Gardens in the mix as well.

What a grand time Saturday at our event!

2009-04-22T16:35:00.011-04:00

Abby Chic Flowers, oh the Orchid

Ceres Street cupcakes, tiny, buttercream heaven!
Monkey Business Butterfly cake and Ambrosia's orange & purple beauty

Murray the Ice Man serves up champagne chilled!
Oh to relax while getting ready on your wedding day, Krystal Couture of Pure Balance Holistic Healing will set you right.
Tasty delight of tea! All organic and free trade from White Heron Tea. Jonathan Blakeslee's gift packages come in a whole range of tastes.

The gangs all here! A wonderful group of people, tucked into the corner of our studio.
Krystal, Johanna and Leslie joking about planning a wedding to the minute. Well, it's great plan for the best.
Sisters in arms! And just a little love from Joanne, Joya Beauty, before the portrait.

We had such a brilliant time on Saturday with all the guests, friends and visitors! Johanna and I can't thank you all enough for sharing your precious time with us. Oh the many things to occupy our time. Cakes, flowers, massage-lucky Johanna, catering samples, the gigantic ice sculpture with the champagne, gorgeous three-dimensional stationary, organic teas-especially the tasty chai, and the music-thank you Bob Halprin!! Wow, I tasted, and tasted and took photographs. Joya beauty did gals up so beautifully and Leslie Barbini, the one and only Wedding Belle Event Planner, always has something creatively new each time we see one another, absolutely love the wedding-day emergency kit. I could go on and on, but I won't. All the great wedding experts who were present and those who supplied brides with fabulous packages, many thanks. And to the brides who visited we hope all the creative possibilities enhance your grand celebrations! We are already looking into more fun in the fall! Here are the great people who participated:

Jeremy Heflin Photography
Selkie Bindery
Abby Chic Flowers
Ambrosia Gardens Flowers
Ceres Street Bakery
Monkey Business Bakery
Joya Beauty
The Wedding Belle
The Dockside Restaurant
The 100 Club
The Red Barn at the Links Golf Course
Clay Hill Farm
Wicked Good Ice
Bob Halprin-musician
Cuzin Richard Entertainment
Obsidian Custom Invitations
Nathan Christy Spa products & Culinary Excellence
White Heron Tea
Joelle Guerard Silversmith
Pure Balance Holistic Healing
Seacoast Buy Local
Seacoast Growers Association
Back River Farm
Meadows Mirth Farm
Wake Robin Farm
Wild Roots Farm

Map to the Wedding Extravaganza

2009-04-17T15:36:00.003-04:00

We are so excited about tomorrow!! Oh, to eat cake, sip tea and get a chair massage, the luxury! We have some great people to meet and ideas for celebrations to hatch. Just click on the image above to get a mapquest map of exactly where our studio is, or here are some simple directions for those more interested in the literal approach:

Only a 20 minute drive from Portsmouth, NH and Rochester, NH and about a 1 hour drive from Portland, ME and Boston, MA.

From the Route 95: Take the third exit off 95 once you cross the big bridge into Maine, Route 236 N to So. Berwick, ME. Follow 236 until it comes to a T-intersection in South Berwick. Turn Right on Rte. 4/Rte. 236 North in So. Berwick.

From the West: From Dover take Route 4, Portland Ave to So. Berwick, ME where Rte 4 joins Rte 236 North in So. Berwick.

Once in South Berwick: Stay on Rte 236 North through center of So. Berwick following the road straight at the center of town(4/10 mile). Pass the post office, then bear left at the white church on right onto Main St. Follow Main St. over bridge to Salmon Falls Village. Follow Front St. around to the front of the Salmon Falls Mill. As you cross the bridge you can't miss the big brick building. Park in the lot in front, the entrance is the big green door at the base of the main tower.

We look forward to meeting you all!! Johanna and Jeremy

If you need any help please don't hesitate to call 603-969-6533

Couple of Great Local Spots & Slideshows to Boot

2009-04-11T17:38:00.003-04:00

Two wonderful locations sharing the splendor of New England at its best. The Dockside on an isle off York Harbor, Maine, and The Red Barn, a brilliant example of timber framing at its best, in the heart of the rolling hills of South Berwick, Maine are a photographer's dream location. But you don't have to take my word for it. Check out the slide shows for each. Just click on the images above.

Massage & Music & Portraits Oh My

2009-04-08T18:58:00.008-04:00

We will have soothing music and massage at the Local Creativity Wedding Event to further loosen you up for classic free portraiture! An easy atmosphere of laid back people, Joya beauty will be on hand with an array of custom cosmetics to ease you into the mood. We will make your portraits gorgeous! Give us a shout if you know when you are coming by. We will be ready to ease your wedding plan tensions.

Wedding Event Loves Local Farmers

2009-04-06T17:16:00.006-04:00

Spring is in the Air and Farmers' Markets are just around the corner!

We love our local farmers, and more to the point we adore their amazing produce! We are highlighting four farmers at our Local Creative Wedding Fair; Back River Farm, Wake Robin Farm, Meadows Mirth Farm, and Wildroot Farm. Ever thought of giving, or better receiving a weekly share of local veggies as a wedding gift? Maybe you could have local harvest on your wedding table. Appetizers?!!! At our event you can gain information on buying a CSA (community supported agriculture) share of produce for the lucky couple, gift certificates to the whole seacoast regions many farmers markets and how much more ecological & healthy it is to buy local food. What about a harvest of flowers for your celebration? Just these four farming heros alone provide produce to some of the most heralded restaurants from Portsmouth to Kennebunkport. For more information about local produce check out the Seacoast Growers Association.

RPM Challenge Music in a month

2009-03-25T23:03:00.006-04:00

What can I say to creating a record of music in one month, but "Holy Cow, I couldn't do it!" However hundreds of musicians disagree. A great publication in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Wire, puts the RPM Challenge to all musicians, I mean all, to make an album of music in the month of February. Check out the site at RPM Challenge. One friend, George, asked me to take photos of his group recording for the event IN THE STORE ROOM OF A RESTAURANT! When he told me he had been listening to Kind of Blue, I already had an idea of how to shoot his crew. I thought of the images from the album; moments catching the musicians in the heart of creation. I aimed at catching the same joy of creation for George. All the players gave their heats and talents to offer a taste of their musical hopes in the one short month. Check out the images, just click on the image above.

Local Wedding Extravaganza

2009-03-10T21:11:00.009-04:00

Creativity at its best! Local wedding talent for you to taste and experience. We are sharing the wealth at our studio, 1 Front St. Rollinsford, New Hampshire, for one day only, April 18th. It is going to be an extravaganza of sumptuous flavors and brilliant possibilities for your wedding celebration. I will be offering free couples portraits and a digital file to take with you. Johanna's one-of-a-kind albums (each individually created by hand) with special gifts for those who want us on the day of the event. I will even throw in a 10% discount. The guests joining us so far fill a wedding got-to-have list already;

Selkie Bindery-Each album is truly unique to you
Monkey Business Bakery-Wedding Cake tastings
Joya Beauty-wedding makeup & makeovers for portraits on the day
The Wedding Belle-Wedding Planner Extarordinare
White Heron Tea-Free Trade Organic Teas tasting & Party Favors
Joelle Guerard Silversmith-Hand Crafted Fine Jewelry
Abby Chic Flowers-Floral Genius
Seacoast Eat Local-Give the gift of a harvest share of locally grown food
Wicked Good Ice-Amazing functional sculpture at wicked good prices

It will be a day of fun and frolic! Upcoming possibilities include massage (think of the morning before ladies), a full entertainment service (many different DJs and bands), hand crafted invitations and more. We believe in the people who surround us. Celebration signifies who we are and elevates the beauty of our bounds with those we love. Our day of celebration is to offer you the most succulent fruits of local brilliance! You come to the seacoast for the beauty of the region, why not have it all at your wedding? Come see what can tempt the heart to unknow heights. New England creativity.

Directions, a full posting of vendors and ongoing celebratory fun will be constantly updated!

By the Sea for Alex and Chad

2009-03-09T21:31:00.003-04:00

A little blast of sunshine to melt our winter chills, Alex and Chad had a brilliant wedding at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in New Castle, New Hampshire. Their gentle care for each other and their families was very touching. Everyone participated in some part of their celebration from singing well wishes to throwing down on the dance floor to rumbling (I mean literally) out the tent for a college group shoot. What sheer fun! Click on the photo to check out some yourself.