Kitchen Chicks Catering : Kennebunkport Maine Wedding
It’s cold in Maine! I just returned from a warm vacation in south Florida visiting family and friends, and enjoying time away with my big sister. A warm, colorful post is definitely in order. I thought I’d re-spot light the fabulous Maine based Kitchen Chicks Catering. The following images are from an ’09 Kennebunkport private residence event at Parsons Beach. It’s mostly detail shots of a truly inspiring, whimsical event!
Maine Wedding Photographer : New England Wedding Photography
It’s always special to receive cards and thank you notes from clients throughout the year. This pretty post card is from my ‘Featured Wedding Gallery’ clients Taysha and Joe! They sent me a happy new year card with a variety of their favorite wedding day images on the front, and some sweet words written on the back. Aside from suffering a minor scrape from it’s harsh cross country journey from L.A. to Maine during holiday season, and a bar code mark…it arrived in remarkable shape. I love seeing couples use their images this way.
I have recently been asked if the high resolution files that I give will print as well as images I could print for them? Yes, at a reputable lab, an edited high resolution file should print beautifully…even on a postcard.
Thank you, T&J!
(copyright added by me)
The Kennebunkport Inn : Maine Christmas Winter Wedding
There is nothing like a winter wedding in Maine! When I get the chance to work at one, I find they are usually very special. Katie and Josh had just that at The Kennbunkport Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine. When I first met with Katie and her lovely parents we seemed to immediately click, as all of us love winter weddings. I was also pleasantly surprised to hear I came recommended by their friends who had hired me maybe ten years ago or so for their private Delano Park wedding in Cape Elizabeth. I truly appreciated hearing that as I do not always know how people connect with me. (I remember that gorgeous wedding, very well, too)!
Katie and Josh had use of most of the Inn for their ceremony, social hour and the several course, elegant dinner. The joyful energy around the town was felt, and the rich colors combined with all of the sparkle seemed to draw me in to capture the true beauty of a holiday wedding in a small Maine seaside resort town. We ventured out for a few pre-ceremony pictures and these two were amazing. They didn’t complain at all about being cold. I took a five minute break half way because I really think I saw Katie’s hands turn blue! We stopped in a corner shop to warm up. And, just as we were getting back to the Inn, it was starting to snow. It was perfect. After the ceremony, we went back out for some last shots as the sun was going down and the village lights seemed brighter. There is plenty to appreciate about authentic and kind people, pretty mood lighting, the smallest details, and all things that sparkle. To all of that, thank you.
Congratulations, Katie and Josh!
Maine Railroad Track Photography
Ciarra contacted me because she wanted to have some nice pictures made with her boyfriend, Troy. He is in the Marines and just returned home for a short break over the holidays. At this time of year the bare trees can be a nice backdrop with a shallow depth of field. There isn’t a whole lot of pretty in the cold winter without a blanket of snow! But railroad tracks are great all year round. It was so cold out too! But, you’d never know by looking at these two. I really enjoyed my time with them. Troy’s a great guy, and isn’t she just adorable?
Thanks guys!
Maine Family Photography : Kate, Doug and Della
Lucky me. I love out of the blue emails that say ‘I know it’s short notice, but we’re coming up to Maine this weekend, would love to meet you for lunch”. Especially when it’s from Kate and Doug. And their beautiful one year old daughter, Della. I always have my camera when visiting with them, and I thought it would be fun to grab some shots of my daughter, Emily, too. Well, the first two pictures are all I could manage of Emily since she wouldn’t turn towards me or participate what-so-ever. Well, nice hair do, anyway, Emily! We met them at a popular eatery in Ogunquit, ME and had a long leisurely visit. Good friends with uplifting conversation is great company, no matter how you slice it.
Pictures with them is a blast. It’s all real. They all completely adore one another. Doug is a solid, gracious soul. Della has her mother’s smile and Daddy’s beautiful eyes. With eyelashes that are so long, it just isn’t fair. Their laughter is infectious! Kate reminds me a little of Julia Roberts with her grand laughter, and great hair.
I left them remembering if you find love, hang onto it. If you can laugh, cherish that. If you have people around you who you want to be around, treasure them. If you have health, appreciate it. Because that’s the good stuff.
Kate has an intelligent blog. I just love how she thinks and lives. Kate – Heartwork
Maine Family and Pet Photography
Meet Theresa and her very handsome cat, Calvin. Theresa saw him 17 years ago on the side of a very busy road, as she was driving by. He was just a little tiny kitten and all alone. There was no one looking for him, no mother cat around either; it was just him sitting there. So, being the conscientious and compassionate person that she is, she scooped him up. Have you ever noticed how sometimes the best friends somehow find us, and when we least expect it? They are usually the keepers, too!
The Lucerne Inn : Halloween Themed Wedding
The historic and known to be haunted, The Lucerne Inn, was the perfect spot for this festive Halloween – themed wedding! Amy and Randy put so much time and effort into their wedding. A big thanks to them for putting so much thought and planning into their photography too. They had such beautiful decorations in purple, orange and black. Among many cool details, there was a scary cup cake tree, bat juice to drink, and maybe best of all, the wonderful Justin from the Portland Photo Booth Company was on hand to provide p l e n t y of entertainment! Everyone got into the spirit of throwing on a costume for the photo booth!
The crisp autumn weather cooperated all day and into the night. We saw a few bald eagles flying above us, as they circled the lake, as many are known to nest nearby. We were able to use lots of pretty areas around the Inn, including the golf course for the guys. And it wouldn’t be complete until a trip to sunset rock. Thanks again to Cathy for her great work, and to Danielle Dorrie, the fabulous wedding coordinator, who is one of the best in the business. I appreciate her and Brian for putting out a good word for me and my work year after year.
We all (Cathy, Danielle and I) ended up in the photo booth too….maybe Justin asked us…not sure who dragged who in…. (see last picture…it’s scary too). Congratulations Amy and Randy!
The Lucerne Inn Wedding : Maine Wedding Photography
Jennifer and Keegan’s fabulous fall wedding was at my Maine favorite, The Lucerne Inn! He is a true Maine lobsterman, and she, a former beauty queen, is a Nurse Practitioner. His children were part of their very special ceremony. It was such a large, happy occasion, that they decided to hire my assistant, Cathy, for extra coverage! Cathy loves hanging out with the bride just before she walks down the aisle. She always gets such beautiful shots. The dance floor was packed all night by DJ Mike Dow! These two have such a rich history & love story and, I know, an amazing future. Read more…
Zorvino Vineyards Wedding
Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, New Hampshire is a gorgeous winery and facility. Nestled off the beaten path, it was perfect for Janelle and Justin’s wedding. The vineyards were a beautiful location for pictures. The table names were all Michael Jackson songs, so their great DJ from Get Down Tonight Entertainment kept everyone on the dance floor all night long and with plenty of Michael Jackson music! My second shooter, Mike, got some great shots from up high in the cat walk. Congratulations!
The Common Man Inn Wedding : The Green House Wedding
Cheyenne, Tyson and their friends and family have some of the best energy I’ve seen in a long time. I met them at her father’s beautiful lake home in New Hampshire where they had their ‘first look’ at each other before completing family pictures. Their dog, Cruiser, dove head first under Cheyenne’s wedding dress and wiggled out the other side when it was his turn. Love that. Everything about this wedding was the epitome of fun, love and celebration. As a surprise to everyone (except me), the entire wedding party boogied down the aisle to Michael Jackson’s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ including the bride and her dad! How can that not put you in the mood to celebrate all night? The ceremony and reception was held at The Common Man Inn & Spa. Congratulations!
