Every once in awhile it's good to do "nothin"
For me that was last night.
Last year on summer solstice eve a group of us got together and just hung out at Pine Point beach and enjoyed each other's company along with a variety of comfort food.
This year we planned to do the same.
I did grab one of my camera's...one that I am not afraid of taking to the beach, even when I am consuming adult beverages and kicking up sand.
I enjoy playing with my camera.
That's what I do.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Welcome summer! It was a long time getting here!
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
Tribute to my Mom friends and their Graduating Boys
Without a doubt, the best part of my life is being a Mom.
I didn't always feel like this. I do at this time in my life.
I am dedicating this blog post to some of my Mom friends, who have sons graduating tomorrow. When doing Senior photos, I always try and remember to ask the Moms if they would like to take a photo with their child. Many say no, they are not prepared...and although I certainly want to respect their wishes, as each day passes and I see how life changes in an instant, I will continue to ask my Moms if they would like a photo of themselves with their child.
It's my thing.
It's a Minor Moment.
Here is a special shout out to some particular Mom's, who said yes to a photo. Don't judge them. They didn't dress for the photo. That is not the point. It's a Minor Moment. It's a once in a lifetime. ..and when possible, I think every son should have a photo taken with his Mom. I can also add, that these five boys, I have watched them grow, and photographed them as the years have flown by...that is why I have two photos of each, a young photo, and a current photo. Moms change too :)
Kelly and Parker
Andrea and Michael
Mary and James
Mark, Jackie and Chad
Trish and Patrick
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
http://video214.com/play/TrCb3Wor66XZkR8GokWPAA/s/dark
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
http://video214.com/play/TrCb3Wor66XZkR8GokWPAA/s/dark
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Joanne the Patient Maine Photographer
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.
Blue
Camp
Dianna
Evie
Holly
Jack
Lilly
Quentin
Reese
Smokey
Valerie
Walter
every once in a while I find a dog...this is Ziggy
Abby
Babs
Clementine
Marco and Polo
Minoux
Mopsy
Onyx
Parsley
Tiny
Whisper
Willow
Macey
Molly
Nicky
Simba
Smokey
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