The other day I met Angela and her daughters to do portraits as a gift for her husband’s 50th birthday. We found shelter from the cold wind at the Enfield Shaker Museum, a beautiful location!
Changing Face
Twenty years ago, I did photographs of Hartford Village, Vt., for a Valley News profile of the changing face of the small community. I did pictures at a bait shop, Head Start program, the library, Bingo hall and at professional photo lab that was about to close. Since then, the majority of the small businesses focused on photography in the area are gone, replaced by smartphones and apps.
Color printer Dennis Grady checks a print against a customer’s guide during a work day at Hathorn/Olson Photo Labs in Hartford, Vt., in Jan. 1996. After 10 years, the business closed to leave a commercial vacancy in the village.
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Times Three
Last week Cara and Dean invited me back to photograph their growing family in Barnard, Vt. It’s my third visit for family portraits over the years — I also photographed their wedding in 2008. It’s a treat to be a part of their lives!
Katharine & Eben
Katharine and Eben were married out-of-state earlier this year but waited until a week before Halloween to celebrate with friends and family at Langwood Farm in Cornish, N.H. Halloween is Katharine’s favorite holiday — the barn and tent were extensively decorated and guests were asked to come in costume. How many wedding celebrations include a headless horseman? Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.
Inside Out
Over the weekend, I photographed Kim and Geoff’s family in Hanover, N.H. We started outdoors at the Storrs Pond Recreation Area and the fall chill proved to be too much for their boys. Back home, the brothers livened up once their bare feet hit the warm carpet!
Scott & Christopher
Over Columbus Day weekend, Scott and Christopher were married in Norwich, Vt., celebrating with friends and family who travelled long distances to attend. It was obvious it meant a whole lot to everyone — I felt honored to be their photographer! Follow this link to see more on my Facebook page.
Family Tradition
Over the weekend Chris and Larisa asked me to photograph their young family during a college reunion in West Windsor, Vt. Getting a portrait done is an annual tradition for them — this year, the family grew with their friends’ kids joining the fun!
Outdoor Classroom
Over the weekend I met with Anna at a picturesque spot in Barnard, Vt., to do her senior portraits. It was a fitting location because Anna is pursuing environmental studies in college.
Family Memories
As time passes, moments in photography take on a new life. While visiting my family in South Dakota in 1991, I spent the day with my grandfather, taking pictures and cherishing my time with him. After he passed away eight years later, I gave everyone prints of him enjoying an ice cream with me in a small town diner. Mine is still on my desk at home, a memory of a wonderful day.
Center Stage
The other day, Camila and I got together bright and early on the Dartmouth College campus to do senior portraits and headshots for her college applications. With an interest in musical theater, Camila has a knack for being in front of the camera!
