Ice Storm Stories-- the Book

I'm so excited that they have picked my photo to help advertise a new book called The Great Ice Storm and Blackout of 2009! You can see my photo on the website: http://www.sciartmedia.com/icestormstories.html. Cross your fingers that they select this image to be in the book, which will be published next spring. Yay!

Holiday Cheer

It has been too long since I've posted-- the hustlebustle of the holidays, I admit, has gotten the best of me. So, on this Christmas evening, I am posting some family photos from earlier this month, at my dad's birthday.

Deja Vu

Remember Liam?!?! Finally, finally, finally! Liam has a baby brother, Aidan! This family is amazing and such fun to work with. Aidan is only eleven days old--the youngest baby I've worked with yet, and he was just a dream. I got so many great shots and I've spent the night editing, but I couldn't resist posting a sneak peek. Enjoy.

Sunny Skies

Friday was such a feast for the eyes! I shot these on my drive through New Hampshire.

Winter Comes Early to Maine!

Wow. Wow wow. I remember the "Ice Storm of '98" and how I kicked myself over and over for not getting out and shooting the world covered in ice. This weekend I got another chance. Along with the unfortunate power outages, wood shortages, and property destruction came the most beautiful day I've seen in some time! With no tv, internet, or heat, and a day home from work, I figured it was the right time to get out and use up the rest of my battery power! Here it is:

Drowsy Dog

Last weekend was Tucker's first experience with the fireplace... here he is maxin' and relaxin' in front of the flames.

The Show is ON!

Tonight (with the help of Mom:) I hung my work at Absolute Health Chiropractic. Whew! This was a lot of stuff to carry from the parking garage to the office, but now it is up, for sale, and ready for the First Friday gallery walk this week. Check out the First Friday website. (One City Center is in the Arts District: Monument Square section). Hope to see you there!

Huskies!

Introducing Dak and Rifka! Are these not two of the most gorgeous huskies you've seen?! And to top it off, would you believe that they are eleven and thirteen? Today was insanely gorgeous-- it was even too warm for gloves, which is pretty impressive for December, and for me, she of constantly freezing hands. Anyway. On to the dogs!

November Sunshine

Yesterday I shot some photos with Isaac and his family on a warm(ish) November afternoon. Here are a few of my favorites so far... this little man was tricky because he did Not want to look at the camera! Lucky for me he is gorgeous from every angle, and far be it for me to argue with a two year old!

New Blog Format

Today I finally took some time to change my blog in order to make space for bigger photos. I settled on this design which keeps the basic feel of my previous template, but will hopefully allow bigger, better images... especially since Baby S is due tomorrow!! Yay! I'm so excited to begin newborn photography.

.... I miss the leaves....

December First Friday

You're invited! Come see my work at Absolute Health Chiropractic, One City Center in Portland.

Absolute Health Chiropractic

December Announcements Upcoming Events

Absolute Health Chiropractic Announces First Friday Artwalk You are invited to attend the First Friday Artwalk on Friday, December 5th from 5-8pm. We will be showcasing Nicole Derr. She is a freelance photographer who works on location throughout New England. She enjoys combining her love of the outdoors, her passion for travel, and her photography into a tangible result. Nicole recently began working on her photography full time, giving her faith to the idea that one can "do what you love, and the money will follow." She shoots with a digital camera and often, though not always, tweaks her images in Photoshop to enhance drama. Nicole is also a lifestyle photographer; She shoots in a photojournalistic style, unobtrusively capturing the moments of your most important events. She shoots contemporary family portraits and modern wedding and event photographs. Nicole's photos include pieces from Northern Italy, a variety of seascapes along Coastal New England, and Color Splash - closer looks at ordinary objects. Please join us on Friday December 5th from 5-8 for food fun and some fabulous art. We are located at One City Center, inside of the Bay Club. Come warm up from the cold and enjoy Nicole's talent!

Bella Luna

Yesterday I had my first go at kitten photography... and well... they are fast! At least Luna is. These are a few of my favorites of Luna and her new dad. She has to be the most beautiful cat I've ever seen--like a little cheetah!

A Walk in the Woods

Today Tucker and I took a different path in the woods than we usually do... and ended up on a 90 minute tromp through the woods! Luckily there was much to see and the sun peeped out off and on, giving me enough time to play!

Laid Back Weekend

Both of the humans in this house have come down with the most uncommon of colds, so poor Tucker boy hasn't been getting the attention he's used to. After a suspicious silence this afternoon, here's what I found. (Notice I didn't yell at him; no, I grabbed my camera and told him to "chew on!")

Moody Society Dinner

Photos from the Moody Society Dinner are now up on the Northfield Mount Hermon website:

http://campaign.nmhschool.org/moodydinner.php

Lake Como on Display

Next week I'll be putting up some framed prints at the Center for Integrative Medicine offices in Concord, New Hampshire. I decided to go with shots from Lake Como, Italy. Here's a sneak preview:

Acadia, revisited

This weekend I had a request from etsy.com for more photos of Mount Desert Island / Acadia. What a great way to inspire me to reopen these images, edit them, and get them up on the web! Ahhh.... as I sip my tea and shiver, I miss summer on the beach...

Tucker update

He's still gorgeous!