Memorial Day 2013. View of a Maine Photographer

I love Memorial Day.  A day set aside from all others to say thank you to all those that have served and all those still serving.  Thank You!

 

Follow up on Junior Prom Photos. A Maine Photographer.

Hi Everyone,
Thank you for all the great comments on the photos.  I loved either seeing your kids, or meeting some of them for the first time.  One thing is for sure, an incredibly polite and beautiful bunch of kids!

Now, I'm going to try and clear up some confusion on viewing the photos on Pictage, which is the third party site I use to sell my work.

The link to Pictage is http://pictage.com/1418082
I believe if you watch the slideshow to the end, from MY BLOG, the link works just fine.  If you watch the slideshow from a face book link...in some cases it doesn't appear to work, yet in some cases it does.  (I am not sure why...)

When you go to this link and register, you will get a message that says the photos are not yet available to view.  The note will also tell you that you will receive an email once they are available.  So, please register.  Once I get the photos all edited, I will upload them, and you will receive notification from Pictage that they are available.  (I hope to have them available very soon!)

If you picked up a form from me at the prom to purchase a package, the package from me is a better deal than online, but not by a huge margin.  Basic difference is my package includes shipping and tax, and if you wish to purchase the 4 minute slideshow, that needs to be done through my package.  If you did not receive a form, that is completely understandable.  My intention was for each student to receive one when they purchased their tickets.  That did not happen, so we did make the forms available prom night for pickup.  If you did not get the form and would like this option, please email me and I will send it to you.  The form and check must be returned to me by Sat 05/25/13 for this option.  If you do not know the photo number yet because photos are not posted yet, that is ok, just return your form to me (address is on form) and you and I can work out the photo number together.

One last additional, personal note. 
I volunteered my services to the prom, and to the class of 2014.  I was not paid, I volunteered.  Photos were done of kids who stood in line to have them taken.  If there are no photos of your child please do not feel this is a reflection of my work.  Having formal and candid photo booth photos taken was 100% voluntary, and the opportunity was there for everyone in attendance.  If you like the photos, please keep me in mind for Senior portrait photo time!  I enjoy giving when I can, and I enjoy being hired to capture these "minor" milestones too! 

Westbrook High School Junior Prom 2013 A Maine Photographer

OK, this is a very quick post, because it's after midnight already, and I would love to put this girl to bed.  I photographed my sons Junior Prom last night, and I am ready to share some photos!  Here's a four minute recap...I did my best to include all those who were willing to be photographed!

Click below for the slideshow :)

Personal Update. A Maine Photographer

In the beginning of the year I blogged about a few goals for 2013.  I know I shared some additional stuff on facebook too.  On facebook I posted a photo of myself holding a 30 pound bag of dog food, symbolizing the amount of weigh I wanted to lose in 2013.  I was ready to make a change.  In January I started out attending a one hour "boot camp"class twice a week, at 5:30 am.  Within two classes I had made a connection between the amount of weight I wanted to lose and a thirty pound bag of dog food.  I can barely pick up a 30 pound bag of dog food, and when I do make the purchase every couple of months, I do let someone carry it to my car when the option is available.  So what's the connection? Everything we do in boot camp...I picture in my head how I'm holding that 30 pound bag of dog food all over my body, and how much easier it would be to do every single jump or run or plank or burpee or renegade row or bicep curl or squat or butt kick or high knees or ... if I wasn't carrying that damn bag of dog food with me every morning. :)

So here's my update.  I have lost 15 pounds so far. Half way to my goal!  Out of all of my recent accomplishments, this is by far the one I am most proud of.  I want to say I've done it all by myself, but of course that is not true.  Yes, I am totally responsible for getting myself up before the crack of dawn and driving over to the community center, now three times a week, but I am not alone when I get there.  I am joined by so many other individuals with similar goals...none of them trying to shed dog food pounds...but similar goals never the less.

I have a slide show to share from this past weekend.  I went to Peaks Island for the annual scout bike trip with my son Joshua.  I biked about 21 miles on Saturday, most of it was "just for the fun of it".  I always bring up the rear...it's what I do...making sure no kid gets left behind...but this year the biking for me was easier and fun...and being the last biker was a choice not a conclusion.  Incorporating exercise into my life is making a difference. I am thankful for the journey I am on and inspired and honored to be on it with so many other wonderful people!

Peaks Island is a wonderful way to get out and enjoy our beautiful State, and get some awesome exercise too!
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