Orrin's First Year Photos: My first portrait

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

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

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

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!!

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!

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

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.