Sporting Life

January 18, 2015 by Geoff Hansen

As the school year progresses, I have been lending a hand with sports photography at the Valley News as the need arises (usually I am in the office as photo editor). As a father of an eighth-grade athlete, more often now I am seeing the games through the perspective of a parent as much as a storyteller. Here’s a few of my favorites from the past few months.

From top: The Sharon Academy co-captain and goalkeeper Sawyer Levy leads his teammates in a cheer in Sharon, Vt.; Hanover, N.H., coach Dick Dodds talks to his team in the locker room between periods; Woodstock, Vt., senior Connor Fegard takes a breather in the final moments of a close game against Windsor, Vt.; Matt Wilcox, of Windsor, talks with his daughter Ashleay during halftime at a home game.

Erin & Neal

January 1, 2015 by Geoff Hansen

In late December, Erin and Neal were married in an intimate ceremony with their daughter at the Inn at Weathersfield in Perkinsville, Vt. I am happy for them because they’re such a nice family! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.

Happy Holiday

December 28, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

This Christmas Eve, I brought my camera to the Tunbridge Church’s annual service, which concludes with the sanctuary filled with candlelight and song. About 12 hours later, I photographed a father and mother’s reactions to their children’s excitement on Christmas morning. It’s rewarding to witness such special moments with my camera.

From top: At the conclusion of the annual Christmas pageant, Rev. Deadra Ashton leads the congregation in the singing of ‘Silent Night’ by candelight at the Tunbridge Church in Tunbridge, Vt.; John and Crystal Harlow watch as their children Morgan, 14, and Brady, 8, look at presents they unwrapped in their West Lebanon, N.H., apartment.

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Family Fun

December 24, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

Last weekend, my neighbors Chris and Tom asked me to photograph their family as they celebrated Christmas together. It was a hoot to do the large group because an iPad app looped what we were saying in an elfish voice!

Made by You

December 15, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

Last weekend, my daughter’s eighth-grade class held the Made by You holiday fair at Tunbridge Central School to raise money for their class trip to Washington D.C. Friends and family of the students chipped in to help attendees make gifts, take horse rides and eat delicious food. I lent a hand with portraits, which was a lot of fun. Here are a few of my favorites!

Bright and Early

December 15, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

On Saturday Kristen and Ben came by with their children for a family portrait session. The session was part of a fundraising raffle for renovations to the Tunbridge Church’s parish house. Their children were very chipper, given how early it was!

Make a Wish

December 10, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

As Santa and Mrs. Claus, Euclid and Priscilla Farnham returned to the Tunbridge Public Library for their 35th annual visit to hear what the children would like for Christmas. Many braved the inclement weather for the visit!

Bill’s Menagerie

November 5, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

On a chilly fall morning, Bill asked me to stop by to do portraits with his menagerie of animals for an upcoming holiday card. His retriever Monica looked so regal!

Then & Now

October 26, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

Coming up on Sunday, Nov. 9, my show Tunbridge: Then and Now will be opening at the Tunbridge Public Library, running until Jan. 4 next year. Working with Tunbridge Historical Society President Euclid Farnham, we found 30 photos from the society’s archives that show how the town has changed or stayed the same over the past century. I then photographed the same places in the past few months. I enjoyed the time I spent with Euclid, hearing his stories of about the town and people he has known over the years. There’s a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. I hope to see you there!

The diptych “Tunbridge Fair: Parade of Livestock – 1920; Antique Tractor Pull – 2014.” Courtesy Tunbridge Historical Society.

Happy Birthday

October 20, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

Over the weekend, Joe invited me to his Lyme, N.H., home to do family portraits before the extended family had a dinner to celebrate their mother’s 70th birthday. It was a beautiful evening for a wonderful meal!