A BIG THANK YOU!

I have photographed just over 30 seniors so far! Thank you all for your trust and your business. I really appreciate it when the business stays local. whether it is at my studio or another local photographer. It is good for the community. We have a lot of talented photographers in our area, there is no need to go out of town. Again, Thank you all!

Hannah, Mountain Valley High

Hannah was a pleasure to photograph. She was relaxed and friendly. We had sunshine! I was so excited about the sun. I love the porch shots, I added 2 shots, one with hannah's hair the way she usually has it. Which is fine and is more like her, then I refined the shot and fixed her hair. I guess it is the Hairstylist in me. Both shots are beautiful. I will let Hannah decide her favorite.

Josh, Mountain Valley High

Josh was a good sport. We had a short location shoot but I think we got some great shots. The sun was almost down behind the mountains and I wanted to try a shot I see a lot in magazines. It's a shot with the sun flair in the corner and shooting onto the model. I tried it with Josh and I like it in sepia better than color. It's kind of cool but not a favorite. I love his dramatic studio shots. Josh has great bone structure. Nice job Josh, it was fun!

Katie , Dirigo High

Katie only wanted studio shots. Smart girl, especially with the weather lately. We had a fun shoot. I had to make her laugh a few times. She has such a great smile.

Dejouvon, Dirigo High

Dejouvon came to the studio on a very overcast a dreary day. We did studio shots and rescheduled her location shots for another day. We can only hope for sun.

Ricci Twins

Isabella and Isaac are the sweetest twins. Isaac smiles all the time. Isabella doesn't, but she is still so cute. They really don't like to be close together, which isn't like most twins. I get great shot separate but not together. I have photographed then at least 6 times since their birth and I only have a handful of grerat shots of them together. Oh how I love a challenge.

Craig Richards, Mountain Valley High

A while ago Craig had a photo shoot on a cloudy rainy day. It finally cleared up a bit but got dark so early we had to rescedule his shoot to get water shots he wanted and a better variety of portrats. We will be reshooting Monday the 11th and are praying for SUN!

D.J. Richards, Dirigo Hogh

I have known D.J. Most of his life. His mother and Myself attended Cosmetology School together and have known each other for over 24 years. They live at one the most beautiful spots in Maine. I am very fortunate that they allow me photograph on their gorgeous property. Thank you Shelly!
D.J. is an incredible young man. He has his own Disc Jockey business, and is doing very well. He is a go getter, and is always doing or helping someone. I have had the opportunity to watch him grow into a very handsome, confident, responsible, pleasant, young adult. I have no doubt that D. J. will master anything he sets out to do.

NATIONAL COMPETITION AWARDS!

I am very pleased to announce that I received 3 merits towards my master in Photography.
I now have a total 7 merits out of 24 to get my masters.
"Dark Melody merited, and "A bridge to work" merited and went "Loan". Which means it will be on display at the National Photographers Association In Phoenix Arizona January 09, then on it's way to be displayed around the country.
There was 4,514 entries from some of the best professional photographers from not only the U.S. but world wide. 39% merited and went in the general collection. Only 15% went in the loan collection. I am very honored to have been chosen to be in these two collections.
I will be attending the New England Photographers Annual Convention this September. I have 3 of my four competition prints ready to send I am still visualizing my last. It is still in the works, or should I say it is still in my head. I haven't shot it yet. I would love to display them on the blog, but I can't. You'll have to check back after the competition, It will be worth it. I have one that I really really love. Maybe this one will merit too. I can only hope.