The other day, Donald asked me to photograph a gathering in Thetford, Vt., of his extended family as a gift for them. It was very strange for all of us to be wearing light jackets in mid-December!

Yesterday I had an enjoyable time making portraits of Marit, Peter and their baby daughter Lola. On the verge of walking and talking, Lola sure is full of personality!

Twin brothers Dylan and Hunter asked me to come by last weekend to photograph their senior portraits. With the threat of rain, we had to work quickly but managed to do family portraits and included Dylan’s girlfriend as well!

The other day I travelled to southern Vermont to photograph one-year-old Hamilton and his mother Lauren. They had made a quick trip from Nashville to see the fall colors in Marlboro, Vt., but an overnight cold snap was a shock to Hamilton’s system. After a warm-up in the car, he was ready for his close up!

“I was shown on Vermont Public Television hugging Hillary” is the beginning of a story my neighbor Bill in Tunbridge, Vt., likes to tell. I bit. Was she campaigning locally? Did he travel to see her? No, Hillary is one of two pet goats Bill wanted to feature in his new holiday card (special thanks to the many animal wranglers who helped, including Bill’s daughter Sarah)!

A brisk yet beautiful Sunday morning was perfect for a portrait session with Corrine and Gary. Their daughter booked me as a present for their 43rd wedding anniversary!

I met with Nenia and Joe over the weekend to do engagement portraits at the beautiful Enfield Shaker Museum. The rain held off while we did photos and explored where they’re getting married in October. I’m looking forward to being there!

Last week, I had a portrait session with Douglas and Ginny during their visit to Vermont. We had to postpone our original session scheduled during their visit the summer before. With a beautiful morning recently near the Strafford border in a Tunbridge hay field, it seemed to be worth the wait!

Last weekend I saw many familiar faces when I photographed a family reunion at Twin Lake Villa in New London, N.H. I last saw them when I photographed several of their weddings over a decade ago — it was great to see everyone again!