Maine Photographer Minor Moments Photography: May 2015

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Happy Mother's Day from a Maine Photographer

Here is a little something I started last year, here in my home town.
I know I'm not the only Mom who finds herself missing from a lot of the family photos.
I thought it would be fun to go to the park, before the prom, and offer the Moms a chance to be in a photo with their child.
I can say I'm doing it for them...but I'm doing it for me too.
As a Mom to two teenage boys I know these photos will be forever treasures.
Thank you to all the Moms who took a moment to capture this whirlwind of a time with me :)
All photos will be available for online sharing and purchasing shortly. Please just come back here in a few days and I will post a link for you.
...in the meantime...
Happy Mother's Day
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Joanne the Patient Maine Photographer

pa·tience

ˈpāSHəns/

noun

1.

the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

"you can find bargains if you have the patience to sift through the dross"

synonyms: forbearance, tolerance, restraint, self-restraint, stoicism; More

In the past 8 days I have photographed over 50 cats that are available for adoption at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.

Because there are cats, cats and more CATS available, I was asked to come in an additional day to take photos. I agreed, but asked to have a sidekick to help me so I could get in and out quickly. Having someone to help me allows me to hold my camera with two hands and let someone else be responsible for trying to get the kitty's attention and also ensure that the cat doesn't escape while I'm trying to capture that perfect photo for the website. The perfect photo that will help someone fall in love and connect with an animal waiting for a home.

Patience was the word described by my sidekick, for the job we were doing.

Patience

...and yes...more patience.

I do not believe that word is currently in my resume.

I do believe I will add it.

Patience. It is what I do. It is what I have. It is a virtue :)

Minor Moments Patient Photography.

Bring it on!

Here is just a small selection of the beautiful cats waiting for someone to fall in love with them.