Author Archives: Geoff Hansen

Great Lakes

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We just returned from a camping vacation in New Hampshire’s Connecticut Lakes region. Located in the northern tip of the state, Pittsburg, N.H., is a quiet town not only known for where the Connecticut River begins, but also for its abundant moose population. We just saw one moose grazing on the side of the road, but we really enjoyed the hikes, rest and relaxation.
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Kate & Kevin

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Last weekend I returned to Toad Hill Farm in Franconia, N.H., to photograph Kate and Kevin’s wedding ceremony and reception. Located at the foothills of the White Mountains, the farm has an amazing view of the Presidential Range. Combined with a crowd that wanted to dance the night away, it made for fun photos! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.
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Acting Out

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This weekend I saw an amazing performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth by actors who are a part of the Get Thee To The Funnery two-week camp in Chelsea, Vt. Open to teens from 12- to 19-years-old, it was incredible to see how they mastered the language in such a short time! My daughter attended for the first time and is looking forward to returning next summer.
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Last Chapter?

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Last month, I photographed Hillary Leicher’s bookstore in Randolph, Vt., for a Valley News story about the state of local independent bookstores. Named for Leicher’s children, Bud & Bella’s Bookshop opened three years ago in the same space where Leicher’s mother owned a bookstore. They’re struggling, but I hope the store can stay in town.
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From top: Hillary Leicher, owner of Bud & Bella’s Bookshop in Randolph, talks with a passer-by on Main Street before closing for the evening. Nearing the three-year anniversary of her store’s opening, Leicher is thinking about closing due to slow sales; Leicher laughs with her children Adam, 10, and Kira, 6, at the store. Reopening the store in the space where Cover to Cover Bookshop was run by her mother Jeannie Ward for 16 years, Leicher named store after her children’s nicknames.

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Joy of Victory

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The other day, I photographed a rescheduled girls softball playoff game in Bradford, Vt., for the Valley News. The host team — Oxbow Olympians — won the game in extra innings. You would have thought the team won the state championship, with their joyful reaction!
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From top: Oxbow’s Cassie Hutchinson, background, and Amanda Wheeler hug on the field after the Olympians defeated Enosburg in extra innings in Bradford, Vt.; Oxbow pitcher Leah Hanzas, left, and catcher Heather White give each other encouragement during the close semifinal game.

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