Julie & Heidi Tie the Knot...in a Parking Lot :-)

My beautiful, and most fabulous friend Jen gave my name to her coworker, who was looking for a photographer!  It would be a wedding at a campground in Bridgton, and then a booze cruise on Casco Bay to celebrate!  Heidi contacted me via email, and I never knew her last name.  (This information comes into play in a bit).  We never met, but I corresponded with her and Julie through email, and were both very excited for their nuptials!

Prior to the day of the wedding, Maine got horrible rain storms...which flooded out the campground.  All of the facilities closed, the beach was closed, and if you needed to get to it, best put on your waders and truck through the knee high water! 

Well the couple improvised and got married in the parking lot surrounded by their loved ones.  At least they'll have a good story to tell.  Also, much to my surprise, a classmate of mine stepped out of the limo.  I had no idea how he was involved in all of this, but it was great to see him.  Finally had a moment to speak to him, and come to find out one of the brides was his older sister (which I never knew existed!). 

Anyways, probably one of the most fun weddings I've ever shot.  Music was amazing, food was fabulous, and the weather was perfect.  Congrats Julie and Heidi!

Here are some my favorite shots:

The Irish Clan!

So I have a couple of repeat customers...Alicia and Jeff being my longest running.  I started taking Alicia, Jordan and Morgan's photos many years ago (oh and I also babysat for them).  Then Jeff came in the picture (I knew right away he was a keeper, GO ALICIA!), then I was fortunate enough to photograph their intimate wedding.  After the wedding, we continued to take family portraits...mostly at Higgins Beach, but one time on Peaks Island.  The news that Alicia was expecting twins was announced, and the Irish clan was growing!  How exciting!  This past summer, we shot the family of 6  at Higgins!  It was fun to photograph Ayden and Isabela playing in the sand.  Here are some photos!

Mallory & Ryan's Engagment Session

My cousin, Mallory Adams, is finally marrying her long time boyfriend, now fiance, Ryan Parker.  They met in college, and dated for 6 years, and 364 days, until he FINALLY popped the question!  I still remember the morning my family found out.  I've never seen my mom, and aunts, scream, jump and hug the way they did that morning.  We were all gathered at my aunt's house to make our Christmas candy.  (A tradition we carried on after my memere passed on).  Mallory set some champagne on the counter and flashed her hand around waiting for someone to notice.  We errupted with excitement!  Our candy making day turned into an engagement party with my whole family!  We haven't had a wedding in our family since my older cousin got married 19 years ago!

So anyways, its been exciting year of planning!  I was able to experience Mallory picking out her wedding gown!  Such a treat...as you know I'm a hopeless romantic and love a good episode of Say Yes to the Dress!  The bachelorette party, and shower came and went.  Now, with the wedding being less than 3 weeks ago, the big day shall be here before we know it.

Here are some photos from their engagement session.  We headed out to SMCC, and explored a bit.  Didn't realize how great it was to shoot there!  They were naturals (and I was a little nervous)!  Oh, by the way, our family isn't overly affectionate, and until this night, I had never seen Ryan and Mallory actually kiss!

Love you both, and thank you for letting me take part in your big day!  I hope there is plenty of room on the dance floor...these dancing feet can't wait to boogie!

Cat & PJ's Engagment Session....

So, as a wedding gift to my friends, Cat & PJ, I shot their engagement session.  We headed down to Old Orchard Beach on an overcast Sunday.  Actually, the weather was kind of perfect for shooting, really worked well with the dramatic shadows for under the pier. 

Cat & PJ were naturals in front of the camera.  You can tell how in love they are, and very comfortable with being affectionate.  They were so easy to photograph, therefore making my photos look amazing!

Congrats now to Cat & PJ Richard!  Sorry this blog was a long time coming... Love you two!

Miss Tessa Rose McBride - 3 Months Old

Hello All...been a little busy lately with Zumba, my apologies.  Once the nicer weather picks up, I'll be picking up my camera more often.

So back in February, (like I said, I've been busy!), my good friends Andrea and Keith McBride asked me to take some photos of Tessa.  So off I went up to Gorham, and walked into a house filled with yummy smells.  No, the dogs didn't just get a bath, but it was Keith making up a delicious brunch for us.  He made a beautiful fruit salad, pancakes, bacon (which Geneveve discovered she liked!), eggs (if my memory serves me..), and some sort of apple thing... Sorry Keith for not remembering the name!  Anyways, once my tummy was full, we went up into the spare bedroom and took some photos.  Here are some of my favorites below!

Hope everyone is surviving this NEVER ENDING winter....