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!

Christina & James

October 14, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

A wet wedding day didn’t dampen Christina and James’ spirits, or their determination to be married outdoors at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm in early October. The day was fun to photograph because they put so much of themselves into the event, reflected in their vows, the decor and the friends and family in attendance! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.

Quarter Century

September 22, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

In early September, I passed the quarter-century mark as a Valley News employee. I was hired in 1989 as a staff photographer and these days I am usually at a desk as photo editor. Once in a while, I am able to get out with my camera to help out the photo staff. I love working with the newspaper’s smart and talented staff — telling stories with my camera is something I also enjoy a whole lot. Here’s a few recent photos I’ve done.

From top: Youth players stand in line to high-five the Dartmouth College football team as they run onto the field for their home opener Hanover, N.H.; Kelsey Norton, 17, of Braintree, Vt., leads her Dutch Belt steers Jet, left, and Saber while practicing for the parade to be held later in the day at the Vermont History Expo in Tunbridge, Vt. Norton has only been working with the team for a month, as part of the 4-H group Hooves and Horns Working Steers in Randolph, Vt. “I call her my cow whisperer,” said her father; The sun sets over a hayfield on Tuttle Hill in Tunbridge, Vt.

Brooke & Sam

September 8, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

On Labor Day weekend, I photographed Brooke and Sam’s beautiful celebration at the Mount Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, N.H. Their ceremony in the woods with its dappled sunlight was wonderful! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.

Ashley & Gerrit

August 16, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

Last weekend, I photographed a wonderful wedding at Bishop Farm in Lisbon, N.H. Ashley and Gerrit were great to work with and their celebration was top notch! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.

Elisabeth & Stephen

August 2, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

The threatening weather fizzled last weekend just as Elisabeth and Stephen’s wedding ceremony began in Landgrove, Vt. Their celebration in the small village in Vermont’s Green Mountains was picture-perfect — I was happy to be there! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.

The Tempest

July 27, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

This weekend, I enjoyed seeing Shakespeare’s The Tempest staged by a talented group of teenagers who were part of the two-week theater camp Get Thee To The Funnery in Chelsea, Vt. The kids’ ability to learn their roles in such a short time is so impressive! My daughter is looking forward to returning next summer for her third year.

Return Visit

July 24, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

I recently returned to Cara and Dean’s wonderful home in Barnard, Vt., to photograph their growing family. Since photographing their wedding in 2008, it has been great to continue to be a part of their changing lives!

Getting Together

July 19, 2014 by Geoff Hansen

This week Ruth and Lloyd invited me to their home in Canaan, N.H., to photograph themselves and their extended family during their get-together — even though it was raining outside, we made fun photos!