Candles on The TRee

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Every year, my family hosts a holiday party during which we light real candles on our freshly cut Christmas tree. It is a very nice tradition. Some guests choose ornaments near a candle and if their candle is the last one to be blown out because it's at the very end of it's candling life, they get to make a wish.
It's fun. And pretty. So, today my Mom and I works to take some photos that would work on our invitations for the party.

This one's being printed on the back in a smaller size.

Jason, Kimberley and Owen!

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I am learning that the best advertising is word of mouth. Thanks to the Jacquie's dad, I received an email from Kimberley, who was looking to have photos done for the holidays with her husband Jason and their son Owen.

Kimberley came across Mystic River Reservation, and suggested we go their for photos. The variety of vistas - tall grasses and willow trees, benches and a tower, gave us many great places to snap some shots. Good thinking, Kim!

This is my favorite of the family shots.

I like the movement created in this shot by a slightly slower shutter speed.
Can't have a shoot without Ducky!

MOCO Fun

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I'm really excited. I connected with Mothers and Company owner Jeanette Frem yesterday to provide some photos for display in their new, beautiful home in West Boylston, MA.
Jeanette was great. Really nice and so passionate about all causes mom, dad and baby.

In addition to giving me some very nice real estate to show some of my work and let people know about my photo services, she has also offered to host a mini-photo session day for me and her clients. I'm really looking forward to it. It will allow parents to get their child's photo taken and part of the payment will be to bring in a small toy to be donated to Toys for Tots (holidays are just around the corner!). Fun and giving all at once. 'Love me some multi-tasking.

I'll be there between 10 and 2 on November 21st. So, if you think you'll be in the area and would like to book a slot, drop me a line!

Some Old Time Baseball

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Today I shot some photos during the baseball game between the Providence Grays and The Essex Base Ball Club in Salem. The two teams are vintage baseball groups that play by the rules and customs of 1861 baseball. No gloves, no helmets. Pretty neat.

Old Timey bats!

A Gray heads to first. In this game, if the hit was caught after one bounce, the batter's out.

Watching from the sidelines.

Even the umpire's dress the part.

The Hurler (pitcher).

JD's Here!

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I recently received a very calm call from my client, Kristen, who said, "My water just broke so we're heading to the hospital. I know I'm a month early, so if you can't make it (to photograph the arrival) don't worry about it!"

Well, I did make it for the arrival. Sort-of. Mom and Baby are fine, but Mr. JD needed to come out via C-Section, so, no photographer allowed!

I did get shots in the waiting room (the one here was apparently taken the moment JD was born - see the clock?!), and the little guy resting in the NICU after arrival.

Laurie and Jake's Wedding

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Laurie and Jake got a rainy rainy day for their wedding, but it dampened nothing! They were married in a sweet little church and the reception was at the Clarion in Hull.

A lovely gesture - her late-father's wedding band.
A bride must be minty fresh for the first kiss!

Laurie just realized that the reason her sister, Amy has her mangled old beloved Lamby to humiliate her during the toast is because Jake stole it and handed it over!
This is the double dutch. Note the two jump-rope swingers at either end. Hilarious!