Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Pet Portraits at Roslindale's Pet Cabaret Nov 14 and 21

Join me at the Pet Cabaret in Roslindale on November 14th and 21st for the holiday pet photography event.   I'll be there with Lisa and Lisa and the crew to create a portrait of your pet with your choice of props, like a Charlie Brown-ish Christmas tree and a slippery sled, or we can simply use a white backdrop.  Space is very limited.  The 14th is already full, and there may still be some afternoon spots available on the 21st.  Call the Pet Cabaret (617) 323-7387 for availability.  Here's one of my favorite shots from last year.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Sarah and Alex's Pine Brook Country Club Wedding

Sarah and Alex had just the right mix of old and new traditions at their Pine Brook Country Club wedding in August. Surrounded by family and friends from near and far, the high-spirited, heart-felt event was a joy to photograph. Here are some of my faves, along with a link to to slideshow of more:

View the Abramovitz/Niederman wedding slideshow

Abramovitz Neiderman wedding reception Pine Brook Country Club

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And a big shout out to Mark Willems of the Pine Brook Country Club and Carol Silverston for the florals and event coordination.

View the Abramovitz/Niederman wedding slideshow

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Boston PUG TONIGHT! (Pictage Users Group) Tuesday, September 14th

Are you and your business in distress? Discover a long term creative strategy, not a band-aid, to leverage your uniqueness into success.
I'm leading this hands-on workshop tonight for the Boston PUG. All professional photographers are invited:

Find out more at the Boston PUG blog

Where: Lens Pro To Go Studio, 152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Time: 7 p.m.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Angela Salvucci and Geof Gustavsen Wedding at Cohasset's Red Lion Inn

Angela and Geof celebrated their wedding at the elegant, casual barn at the Red Lion Inn in Cohasset, MA, a perfect match for their style as a couple.  In addition to each other, the couple also loves Cohasset's reverence for history and its seaside location.  They also had the good luck of getting a lovely summer day.  Here are a couple of my faves, and a link to a slideshow of more of the best photography of the day:

View Angela and Geof's slideshow
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Christmas in July in Easton

That's Bernard, Eric, and Bobby expertly fitting "Barn Red" siding to our green-clad house this week.  As a visual gal I've never cared for vinyl siding, but this stuff looks fantastic close-up and from the street, what with being cast with the texture of real cedar shakes—and it NEVER needs painting—whew!

Our contractor, Fred Peacott of Peacott Carpentry, is doing a splendid job bringing designer Dave Packert's work to life.  And a proud plug for plumber Josh Weigel and electrician Bill Schneider, saw mill pro Peter of Shaker Mills for our locally grown flooring, Anderson Fireplace (and Insulation), excavator Tom Driscoll, mason Paul Jewett, plasterer Tom Mannion, the awesome roofer and crane operators who worked so fast I didn't catch their names—but I'll happily look them up them for you—realtor Marlene Wise, the many folks at Easton town hall, and especially our new neighbors, many of whom are spending this hot summer with open windows next door to all this colorful chaos.  Please accept my apologies—and let me know for goodness sake—if I've forgotten to give you a mention.

Thanks to everyone who's poured their blood, sweat, and tears into our home.  Keep up the good work, because we want to actually live here soon!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Carolyn and Chris' Wedding and Reception at the Wequassett Inn, Cape Cod

Which are your favorite memories of Carolyn and Chris' Wequassett Inn wedding? Here are just a few of mine, and below, a link to a slideshow of some of the best photography of the day.

Carolyn Schumacher Chris Donnelly wedding portrait, Wequassett Inn, Cape Cod

Carolyn Schumacher before her Wequassett Inn wedding, Cape Cod

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Carolyn and Chris, just before their first kiss as husband and wife

Carolyn and Chris at their Wequassett Inn Wedding, Cape Cod

Wequassett Inn wedding banquet room

Carolyn and Chris' Wequassett Inn wedding went off with only the best kind of hitch when they said their vows in front of family and friends on June 26th. With a long history of trips to the Cape as kids, this was a natural venue for the couple, with views of Pleasant Bay and the salty scent of Cape Cod.

VIEW CAROLYN AND CHRIS' WEDDING SLIDESHOW

Friday, July 9, 2010

Laura and Kevin's Cape Cod Wedding and Reception at the Lighthouse Inn, Dennis

Laura Shannon wedding day portrait at her family home in Harwich, Cape Cod

Laura Shannon comes down the stairs, ready for her wedding, Cape Cod

Laura Shannon and Kevin Bardon are hitched on Cape Cod

Kevin Bardon carries Laura Shannon down the jetty at the Lighthouse Inn, Cape Cod

Kevin Bardon and Laura Shannon wedding day portrait at the Lighthouse Inn, Cape Cod

Laura Shannon and Kevin Bardon got the perfect Cape Cod day for their wedding and reception at the Lighthouse Inn in Dennis. The way they look at each other, and the way they glow together, lit up the whole Cape. Here are a couple of my favorites - a link to a slideshow of more:

View Laura and Kevin's wedding slide show

Saturday, June 12, 2010

The Moving Experience

Just a quick post as I'm moving to Western Avenue in North Easton, MA on Tuesday after 14 years in Roslindale.  The only thing missing from my new address is "south."

Packing has been such a joyful, curious adventure, always finding an opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve me, and finding so much love in so many of the photographs I've created over the years, both personal and professional. 

Back to packing!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Life Coaching for Photographers - Question of the Week - How to Be the Creative Force in Your Own Life

Neurologists know that our assumptions automatically and instantly control our thoughts, feelings, and physical actions, without us being able to stop them.  If the definition of insanity is that we keep doing the same thing the same way over and over again while expecting different results, then it stands to reason that if we continually operate with the same assumptions that we'll get the same results, and if we expect different results, well, that's insane, too.

As photographers, we need to adopt different assumptions to create different results.  While taking risks and making changes may seem too bold, not taking risks and making changes is also a big risk in these challenging times. 

Read more on my life coaching for photographers blog