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.
Acting Out
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.
Katie Beth & Greg
I recently returned from the Heartland, where I photographed Katie Beth and Greg’s excellent wedding and celebration in St. Louis. Bride, groom and their families were very gracious and kind to me. The weather cooperated, everyone had a good time and I enjoyed being a part of their day! More photos from the wedding can be seen on my Facebook page.
Last Chapter?
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.
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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Sarah & Harry
My friend Julie Ireland recently hired me as a second photographer for a wedding she photographed in Woodstock, Vt. The couple, Sarah and Harry, wanted to do their formal photos at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., where they both were undergraduates. It was fun to spend a couple of hours helping out!
Returning to Trenton
As I prepare to fly to to the Midwest in the morning to photograph a wedding, I was pleasantly surprised to see the Missouri Photo Workshop featured one of my photos from the week I spent in Trenton in 1995. It’s a cherished memory because of what I learned and the people I met. I had such a great experience!
Joy of Victory
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!
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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Jen & Kyle
Last weekend, I photographed Jen and Kyle’s wedding at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vt. It was a glorious day to celebrate their union. I was happy to be there to document the day! More photos from the wedding can be seen on my Facebook page.
Perfect Pair
While working on a story about the Windsor County Partners program for the Valley News, I was fortunate to spend time with Danny Dover and Jon Gover. Over the past year, they’ve been getting together at least once a week to do various activities from fishing to skiing, or to just hang out. I enjoyed making several visits to document the relationship they have.
From top: Jon Gover, 11, jokes with Danny Dover while fishing for trout at Texas Falls in Hancock, Vt.; The pair work on building a tepee at Jon’s home; They try on each other’s hats while spending time together in early Spring; A tradition of their get-togethers, Danny and Jon toast each other while having root beer, popcorn and clementines in Jon’s “Man Cave,” a camper damaged by Tropical Storm Irene.
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Jessica & Adam
As their ceremony began in 2010, Jessica and Adam’s procession was announced with a family heirloom at the Blueberry Hill Inn in Goshen, Vt. It definitely got everyone’s attention! Personal touches are what’s great about photographing wedding ceremonies.
