Week at NEIPP

Whew, what a week at school. It was a great week to get the juices flowing again. Unfortunately I ended up with the flu for a good portion of it. Before I left for school I took a few photos at the beach with our guest speaker, Thomas Balsamo from Chicago. Here are a few of those images.

Off to school!

Hey everyone - Amy and I will be off to NEIPP next week to get inspired, re energized and ready for this coming busy year. We will be in class starting Sunday night then from 8:30 am - 9 pm every day for a week!

We will be studying with some of the best photographers in the world! For Amy, who has been with me now over 5 years, this will be her second time attending this prestigious school. She will be studying with Kevin Kubota (I was in his class last year) a fabulous wedding photographer from Bend, Oregon. I will be with Senior photographer guru John Hartman. It will be my sixth year in a row participating in this intense and rewarding experience. I can't wait!

School this year will be at Ocean Edge. Doesn't sound like we are going far but in our minds we will be miles away.

Before our school kicks off our local group of photographers (PPOCC) here on the Cape will get together on Saturday to learn from Thomas Balsamo. Thomas' work with Autistic children was recently featured on CNN just yesterday. Kelli and I will be his host family on Saturday night and look forward to catching up with him while he is here.

Karen will be attending Thomas' program on Saturday and will be by the studio by appointment only. With Amy and I both gone we are closing the studio till the 14th. If you need to pick up or order anything please send me an email and I will let Karen know.

Pending Arrival

Here is a recent maternity session I did last week. They were so much fun to have visit me while I was "bored"

Easter & New Beginnings

Spring is here - well at least the calendar says it's spring. Still a bit chilly these days but the Red Sox started playing ball for real at 6am this morning and won their first game of the season! It's a new start in more ways than one.

Over the weekend my family and I went to Rhode Island to visit my Dad and his wife Donna for Easter dinner. Last year my Dad and Donna where visiting us in our new home for Easter dinner but we were hit with a bit of scary news that Easter as my Dad had just been diagnosed with cancer in his neck. That Easter he was looking for a Dr. and treatment

It was a long journey and certainly parts of it where difficult however I'm happy to say he is cancer free today. His battle did leave some complications with eating. Something that most of us take for granted every day. We all thoroughly enjoyed the meal that they prepared yesterday. Dad actually ate everything on his plate!!! It was funny watching him slam down his fork and declare "I did it!!" It was the first time since last spring he has been able to eat something other than soup or something out of a feeding tube.

I couldn't be more proud of him & Donna for their courage to battle through this difficult challenge in their lives. Here is a few photos I took of him after dinner before we headed back home.

New Shoes and a Ladybug!

A few weeks ago I bought some new running shoes. I haven't been exactly logging a lot of miles lately (I've been a little sick lately) so what better way to get motivated than to get some new running shoes. I know women usually get excited about new shoes but runners also have this strange obsession with them as well - after all without our feet we wouldn't get very far right??

So I trekked down to see my friend Kevin and Hanlon's Shoes in Hyannis and picked up some new Brooks Adrenaline's.

While I got ready for my long 2 mile run...lol... Melanie was working on her book report and Kylie was playing quietly in the Family room. After my run I can home to find a Ladybug in the house - I feel lucky already! A pain free run and home in time for dinner with my family. Have a great Easter everyone.

UCFN Family Fund-raiser

Now through April 3rd you will receive a complimentary portrait session & a gift portrait with a $50 donation to the Upper Cape Family Network. (a $130 value!) Call me for more details or to schedule your session.

Remember - Mother's Day and Father's Day will soon be here. What a better gift than a portrait with your children.

The Upper Cape Family Network (UCFN) is one of 42 Family Networks state-wide. It is a program for all families in Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee, and Bourne who have children ages zero (prenatal and preadoptive) through 48 months. All activities are free and include playgroups and parenting classes, child development information and VNA home visits, library programming and family activities, as well as local and community resources and referrals.

The Upper Cape Family Network (UCFN) believes that all parents, regardless of education or income level, race, creed, or family composition, are most effective when they feel supported in the vital, but often challenging, job of raising a family. By providing family recreational activities and playgroups, they hope to help parents build connections with other parents that will extend outside the Family Network. By providing information, resources, and parent support/education groups, they hope to help parents enhance their child-rearing skills.

Not bored anymore!!

Well - thank you everyone for the great response. I've heard from both past, recent and new clients. Everything from newborns to seniors with their siblings to an engagement session! Here are some recent images from a couple of sessions I did last week. Kids and babies are sooo cute sometimes!

Stephanie & Daniel - March 8th

Congratulations to Stephanie and Daniel who where married last weekend at Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich. It was a beautiful ceremony in the antique automobile museum. The food by Causal Gourmet was delicious! Stephanie's brother and father wore traditional Scottish kilts for the wedding.

Keith LeMire entertained everyone throughout the evening with an array of music that got everyone to the dance floor. Enjoy the show your images are now on-line!

I'm Bored?

Ok by now most of you out there have seen the newsletter. If you have not well - I'm bored. So if you want to come by the studio and entertain me........err...have me entertain you then give me a call. No session fee, No min order, No obligation. Order if you want to. Promotion offer thru March 21st.

New Lens & Camera!

Here is a fun pic I took a few days ago of my neighbor Bob at the Big Picture - a graphic and multi media production company. I got a new fish-eye lens for my new Nikon D3.

Bunnies! One Day Only!

The Bunnies are back and will be here this Saturday March 1st. I have a few spots left in the afternoon but that's it. So call soon if you would like a bunny portrait! Just $75 and includes three gift portraits (5x7 or 8x10). Here are a few fun ones from last year. They are pretty cute!

Celebrity Wedding Photographers

Just got back from Hartford, CT where I went to study some new techniques with Celebrity Wedding photographers Mike Colon & Bob Davis. What a fun day. Bob (in the white shirt) actually was the photographer for Eva Longoria & Tony Parker's wedding last year in Paris.

Whew a lot of information to digest!

Limited Edition Thru Feb 29th!

Our limited time fairies are back now through Feb 29th. Session is only $75 and includes a framed 5x7 gift portrait. Call me today to schedule your appointment.

Proud Dad

Here are some pics of Kylie at her first cheerleading compition last weekend. You might say I was one of the loudest fans in attendence. :-)

Check out this short clip

I came across this new way to make some videos today. It's pretty cool and easy to use. This is a quick one I did of some of our local seniors form Sandwich HS.

Happy Birthday Melanie!

Melanie had her 8th birthday party today. She is turning 8 next week - holy cow! Her theme is High School Musical 2. All of her friends are here dancing and playing trivia from the movie what fun! Here is a wonderful cake my friend Lisa from Delicious Desserts made for her. Thanks Lisa! You rock! I have worked with Lisa in the past - she is a fab gourmet cake designer and has done many of the cakes for the weddings we have documented in the past. Yummy

Business Portrait Promotion

Now through Feb 14th we will be offering a fast, easy and convenient way to get your business portrait taken. View and choose your photo immediately after your session. Your favorite image will be enhanced and ready for you to use for your website or business card within 48 hours for just $99.

Perfect for Realtors and others! Call 508-833-0080 today for your appointment.

Grammy Davis

Recently I lost my grandmother. She was 95 and lived a long happy life. At her visitation my aunt Chris put together a board of photographs from her life. It was great listing to the stories that my relatives (some of whom I had just met) told about my grandmother and how she lived and it was the photographs that led to the stories. I was reminded again about the power that photography has in an individual's life.

Here are 3 of her 11 great grandchildren. My two girls and Ridley thier third cousin from Texas.

Dennis Dash - Last Race for a while

Another great way to end the year is by running a race! Unfortunately it may be my last one for a while. Yup that hip is acting up again. I may have to find a new sport. I had been cutting back the miles for a few weeks. Trying to get enough races in the grand prix to qualify for an award may be difficult now. I'm officially taking a few weeks off from running then I'll see what happens.

NYC, PA and the Holiday

Well we ended the year by taking the girls to NYC for Christmas eve. Kelli had been wanting to go the city for a while so when we decided to go to my brother's for Christmas we incorporated it into our trip. It was a brief few days but perfect time to take in the Rockets and do some shopping for the girls at the American Girl store.

Then it was on to see my brother Steve and his family in PA. My mom and my step-dad came up from Florida. It was the first time Steve, my mom and I had been together in quite a while. Nothing like having family all together for the holiday.