Carter's Senior Portraits

The light was simply magical for Carter’s senior portrait session!

The North Springfield Dam once again provided an incredible backdrop for senior portraits. Carter’s session brought us to the Power Dam in Perkinsville. It has been several years since I’ve used this area for portraits, its stunning beauty hasn’t diminished. On the evening of Carter’s portraits the weather and light were nothing short of perfect!

Carter’s girlfriend joined us for the evening and joined him for a few portraits …. she also lended a hand in helping him cross the river while keeping his shoes & pants dry - she was an awesome assistant!

William's Senior Portraits

Not only is the dam a great location for senior portraits, for William is it extra special. As a member of the Springfield High School Cross Country team, this is a place he competes against fellow Vermont cross country runners - in what might just be one of the prettiest locations around!

It was another fantastic late summer evening for William’s senior portraits. As I was crossing the dam to meet him at the area where the cross country team runs, I noticed just how spectacular the light was as I looked toward Ascutney. The sun was playing peek-a-boo with clouds providing intermittent bright sun with more diffuse lighting. William wanted to go to the top of the dam after we captured some imaging in the woods, and that night was perfect for it! We just waited for the sun to hide behind the clouds and then the magic began to happen!

Colton - SHS Class of 2026

I am not going to lie, I was floored when Colton’s mom reached out to me to schedule his senior photos …. at best I thought he was a 6th grader! Its these moments that tend to bring up the old Ferris Bueller quote …. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

There is no doubt about what a gift the North Springfield Dam area is to this community. While the dam itself provides the town protection from major flooding, the grounds provide a beautiful and vastly diverse areas for outdoor exploration and - for me - backdrops for senior portraits!

Colton brought his pup with him and she played a huge part in his photos …. she’s a beautiful girl and made sure that I photographed her from every angle!

Emily & Chad

The Trapshire Barn was the picture perfect setting for Emily & Chad’s big day under the August sky!

Emily & Chad tied the knot in front of family & friends on the beautiful banks of the Connecticut River. Following the wedding they partied the night away in the rustic barn that has been wonderfully restored with Excite Mobile DJ & Event Lighting providing the entertainment. With a summer that has been historically HOT they opted to forego the traditional cake with a cool delight offered by The Cruisin Cow!

Ethan - Class of 2026

It is senior season once again!

Meet Ethan! When scheduling his senior photos this summer, his mom asked me “would it be okay if he brought his blue velvet couch to a field” when discussion photo locations. And right then & there I knew this was going to be nothing short of a fabulous way to kick off my Class of 2026 senior class!

What I love so much about capturing today’s seniors - is making sure that their true self shines through in their portraits. Gone are the days of studio shots with fake plants, lattice work and array of colored back drops. Today’s seniors have portraits featuring their beloved dog, a love of soccer …. or a blue velvet couch they fell in love with!

Ethan’s session was filled with laughter, happiness and silliness and was an incredible way to begin this year’s senior season!

Lyndsee - School Photos 2024

Super sick the week of school photos?! We solve that with a mini session instead …. and she even got to bring along her horse …. now that is something Lifetouch isn’t prepared for!!!! I’ve had the pleasure of watching Lyndsee (“with two E’s” - per Chase) grow up over the years - she & Chase started kindergarten with the beloved Mr. D together! I have captured her over the years and was so happy to catch up again this fall!

Chantel & Kyle

In my career as a wedding photographer I enjoy watching how each couple brings their own personalities and passions to their happy day. For Kyle & Chantel - that meant incorporating some pieces from the movie Up! Complete with their own chairs & balloons at the reception site!

They also did a great job handling when some members of the wedding party got delayed - we did a photo shoot with them and each of group of guests. This was incredibly special and will provide a nice keepsake moment for both them as well as their beloved friends & family. While it took longer than a traditional receiving line, having the keepsake & the couple moments with each grouping was really very special.

Also - they had the most gorgeous cake too! Or maybe I’m just a sucker for fruit and cake put together!

Reilly & Colby

What an incredible honor it was to capture Reilly & Colby’s special day! I have known both of these families for longer than I care to count - and watched both of these “kids” grow up. Watching them - and their families - come together was such a heart-touching experience. The day was absolutely gorgeous and so filled with love …. and a whole lot of FUN!!! Enjoy a little glimpse into their day!

PS - Did you even get married in Vermont if there aren’t cows?!

Cam ~ Springfield High School Class of 2025

Cam is another Springfield High School senior that I have watched grow up in front of my camera lens. I am beyond grateful that this “job” affords me the opportunity to watch so many of our young people grow up right in front of my eyes. It seems that one day they are the PreK child that can barely hold up a bat and the next they are a senior on a sports team leading their team through the season! I cannot wait to see the great things that come to Cam, he is an amazing leader!

Fraser Family

This family is quickly becoming one of my favorites! Not only do they come dressed amazingly they encapsulate my fundamental belief about family photography ….. it should be FUN! As my own children have grown, I appreciate the formal school photos to reflect on how much they have grown, but I far prefer the silliness I have captured over the years. When Halloween costumes needed to only be sports apparel …. when we didn’t wear a dress unless in twirled just right … even that same grubby sweatshirt we wouldn’t leave the house without. That is where the memories live!

No worries, we’ll still get that holiday card photo …. but let’s have some fun & capture what your family really is about during this season of your life!

Hunter ~ Springfield High School Class of 2025

It seems that there was never a time that Hunter hasn’t been in front of my camera! An athlete from an early age I have watched him grow up season by season and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to capture him at this transitional time in life - and what a better place to capture him than at Brown Field, a place he has called home each fall!

While his time as a Cosmos football career winds down - we still have a lot of time left to watch him show us what he has during his upcoming wrestling & track seasons.

Jerica & Tyler's Backyard Wedding

I’m not sure there is another more appropriate word for Jerica & Tyler’s wedding than “perfection”. The weather delivered an absolutely perfect fall day, the rust-colored bridesmaid dresses alongside the hunter green tuxes was a photographer’s dream and the decorations … well, I’m not sure that I have stopped dreaming about how amazing they were! And with all that perfection, they still achieved a low key, fun filled affair …. even playing a little practical joke on the groom before the big moment!

Myra ~ WHS ~ Class of 2025

Meet Myra! Sometimes the best place for senior photos is your own back yard! Myra was a super sweet host, and we had great fun exploring the property & capturing her in different places before venturing off to the Center Road Meeting House which always provides an iconic backdrop for senior portraits! We also got to include some of her larger 4-legged friends - which always makes my heart sing too!

Senior year is such an amazing time but filled with all the emotions from both families and themselves. They teeter on the brink of adulthood with a sea of possibilities before them, yet they often still need the reassurance of family to help ground them.

Makayla ~ Wiscasset High School ~ Class of 2025

Senior portraits at the beach are not for the faint of heart. It is always windy ….. always! And with wind, you know your hair is going to blow around and generally be a mess … but with that comes a freedom to let go and shine even while spitting hair out of your mouth! There’s also something magical about photographing a senior at the edge of the ocean. I always think of the line from I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack …. I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean …. As seniors finish up their high school education, they are standing there with an ocean of opportunities before them - some small, some big, but always so many. My hope for all of them is that they will always see the ocean of opportunities before them.

All of this is the reason that I hopped in my car and drove nearly 4 hours in one direction to capture Makayla earlier this month. She embraced the wind and smiled bravely at the edge of the ocean. She has already overcome many obstacles and is a shining star at her high school, her future looks exciting!

As an added bonus, I find the beach - no matter where or when - to be simply the most healing place on the planet …. with an Italian from an Amato’s in Maine a close second!

The Perfect Backyard Wedding ~ Cheyenne & Austin

Cheyenne & Austin’s big day was not free from stress. The pieces of Tropical Storm Debby threatened to make their day challenging in the week leading up to their wedding, but thankfully the thick of it passed without much in the way of damage and they were granted a beautiful summer day with a bright blue sky & big puffy clouds.

After Cheyenne & Austin tied the knot, they celebrated with a lively backyard barbeque. The atmosphere was festive and laid back and let the little ones enjoy the swing set ….. and a blueberry bush …. and the adults enjoyed some great music, got their groove on while others played a game of cribbage and others kept up on the USA vs. France men’s basketball gold medal game! It was a great day filled with so much love & wishes of happiness.

Hannah ~ Montpelier High School ~ Class of 2025

I kicked off senior season 2025 with a face I am very familiar with - my niece - Hannah!

Hannah made the trip to Springfield & we hit up some of my favorite senior spots while she was here.

The yearbook deadline is generally near the end of October, now is the time to start thinking about your senior portraits!

Avant Vermont Dance presents Thumbelina

Over the last year I had the pleasure of capturing a quartet of performances by Avant Vermont Dance called Seasons. This summer I was once again able to capture one of their performances, this time it was Thumbelina! They presented a sweet adaptation of Han Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale on the grass at Riverside Middle School with eager faces - young & old taking it all in!

Michelle & William

I had the pleasure of capturing Michelle & William’s wedding day at the picturesque Vilas Pond a few weeks ago. They were blessed with a gorgeous day with bright blue skies and perhaps one of the best days of summer we have seen so far!

They didn’t over look a single detail of the decor - ensuring that every idea and detail was executed brilliantly with love and care.

Music by: Bobby C’s DJ Service

Cake by: B. Bakes Deli & Cakes

Food by: Appleseed Catering

Flowers by: Meg Coombs & Donna Lund

Lily & Lorelei ~ SHS Cap & Gown Session

I have had the honor of photographing both of these girls for many, many years - watching them grow up through my lens. I had the honor of capturing both of their senior portraits last fall & was thrilled to be able to carve out a bit of time this spring for a downtown cap & gown session. Both are off to do amazing things this fall & I cannot wait to see all that they accomplish!

Spencer ~ SHS Class of 2024

Here’s Spencer! We met on a very chilly November day near the Cross Country trail at the North Springfield Dam for his senior session. With the extended senior portrait deadline for the yearbook, I’ve had the opportunity to extend into the cooler months and I was so rewarded! A soft snow and dried cornstalks made Spencer’s session unique …. and it was so fun (for me, in my winter coat) to capture him on the snow covered XC trail! No worries for him however …. with dreams of attending college in Florida in order to continue his passion for scuba diving, this snow will all soon be just a distant memory!