Summer Bronze

This portrait from my archives SO makes me think of summer!

Jill, Maverick and Richie came in a few years ago, but whenever I look at it I think of happy and carefree sunny days.

The boys remind me of my own brothers, shirtless and barefoot until September.  I love the beautiful golden skin tones and sun bleached hair.

This makes me smile and appreciate how a captured moment can live on in our hearts.

One of my favorite activists

Yes, there was a life before photography - it was called high school!  I recently reconnected with the outrageous David Schein who loves to shake up the comfortable.  He's an actor and writer who's back in Vermont and is currently director of the Willowell Foundation in Monkton.

David has performed all over the world and one project dear to his heart is MYethiOPIA, his one man performance of tales from the One Love Aids Education Circus.  You can read about a recent show here.

David is a force of nature, dramatic and hilarious at the same time.   I hope I captured some of his intensity in these photographs.  His beautiful daughter Aurora came along so I photographed her, as well.  They are the best of friends and I think it shows.

Back from NEIPP

I attended the New England Institute of Professional Photography last week and had a wonderful time, both in and out of class.  I studied with two great fine art photographers from Michigan and learned lots of new techniques.  I am looking forward to the end of "mud season" to get out and photograph just for fun.

Meanwhile, I did a portrait of my friend Joyce at the hotel (since it rained most of the time on beautiful Cape Cod...).  I love it.  Doesn't she look gorgeous?

Khila & Kaleb

 I met Khila (age 9 months) while photographing babies at the mall - a fundraiser for The Children's Miracle Network.  Her Mom brought her in to the studio after that and I have watched Khila and her brother Kaleb grow into lovely children.  They are Irish step dancers, so it was pretty cool that they came in on St. Patrick's Day this year!

I thoroughly enjoyed photographing nearly-grown-up Khila and fun loving Kaleb today.  Erin Go Bragh!

Classic Style

I had such a wonderful time photographing my friend Kathy and her beautiful daughter Rachel.  We laughed throughout the session and, since they brought white blouses, I tried to recreate the feeling of a classic high key portrait style I have always liked.

I love the result and it reminds me of a photograph my mother had taken when she became engaged in 1946 - by Bradford Bachrach, of the famous Bachrach Studios in New York.

I think black and white portraits are still some of the most compelling photographs to look at and retain their universal appeal in the age of instant access photography.

Let's Pretend!

I have photographed sweet Ellen, age 4,  for several years now and on her last visit to the studio she decided to wear some of her pretty princess dresses.  We played and she twirled, it was a joy to watch her!  Doesn't every little girl dream of this?  Thank you, Ellen, for making our session so much fun.

A Celebration

The First Congregational Church of Burlington is saying goodbye to the Reverend Bob Lee who has served their community for 18 years.  I attended a celebration of his ministry on Saturday and witnessed a wonderful afternoon of remembrance, love, respect and laughter.  The chapel was packed with friends who came to show their appreciation for Bob and his wife Donna.


There were gifts from the community and Sunday school classes, a slide show, music, great food, some tears and much affection.


I was privileged to have been asked to create a portrait of Bob to hang with those of other former ministers at the church.  It was wonderful to be invited to see the portrait unveiled and to see where it will be displayed.  I enjoyed working with Bob and Donna and I think his character and vitality are evident in the image.