I met up recently with Lorelei & Ethan recently to capture a few more images of them. I love that their pups joined them too … and Ethan begrudgingly agreed for a few CAP uniform photos!
Check out a few of Cooper & Jeremy’s recent school photo session!
I hold three charities close to my heart …. the Springfield Booster Club, the Springfield Humane Society & the Upper Valley Humane society … I think student athletes and pups make a pretty good pairing!
About 3 1/2 years ago we got Rosie from the Upper Valley Humane Society. We had decided to add a dog to our home and realized given Chase’s young age we needed to start with a puppy for everyone’s sake. And we knew that the right pup for us would be a good old fashioned “mutt”. Little did we realize that the time was that since we live in the northeast finding a pup would be a challenge! Until one day in mid-June when I got an email that the Upper Valley Humane Society had a transport coming from Texas with a little. We rapidly shifted our plans for the day and soon Rosie became a part of our family. The icing on the cake, that even on the most challenging of puppy days made it all worth it was Chase saying “thank you for my puppy” when she came home!
Last year UVHS was looking for a volunteer to photograph their annual gala & I took a chance & offered my services. The event was fantastic and it was a great to be able to give back to an organization doing some amazing, albeit challenging, work for animals in the Upper Valley & beyond. I was thrilled to be asked back to photograph their 60th Anniversary Gala again this fall!! Fun fact, when they started (as the Grafton County Humane Society) their mission from day one was that only “vicious” or terminally animals would be put down… the rest would be saved. That mission continues today with a large list of programs aimed at helping all the animals … and they have a great group of people ensuring they continue on that mission!
Nestled just minutes from downtown Springfield, Tree Farm Campground provides a welcoming experience for those who love camping. It also provided the perfect setting for Ben & Elizabeth’s wedding …. partly because they run the place!
Friends & family from near & far gathered together to celebrate the couple & the joining of their families surrounded by the late autumn foliage while the sun warmed the late October chill away. The day was less about the formalities of the “perfect” wedding and more about the celebration of Ben & Elizabeth’s love & commitment to each other. (Although her dress may just have been the perfect dress …. it had POCKETS!!!) . They also were the first couple that I ever photographed to start a conga line leaving their ceremony … quite honestly I think that’s the way every ceremony should end … seeing the smiles & laughter on the guests faces told me that I am probably not alone in this!
The reception was overloaded with dishes brought by their guests to share and topped off with a couple of surprises by Aroma Catering Vt … I have to admit I was super excited to FINALLY get to try some of Mandy’s amazing food (I was not disappointed).
They are off to a European River Cruise for their honeymoon and will soon return home to prepare for next year’s guests at the campground.
Congratulations!!!
A few years ago I captured the Lovell Family on a beautiful fall day. I was thrilled when Julie contacted me again this fall to have updated portraits taken! While the weather forecast didn’t show it, we were surprised with some sprinkles throughout our session we worked fast and got it done before the rain got any worse. The kids - and the pup - were rockstars!!! We even didn’t forget the pumpkin they brought!
A few years ago I had the opportunity to photograph Keith & Tori’s wedding. As an added difficulty bonus, it also included Chase as the ring bearer … he was adorable as could be … but in order to get him down the aisle, he kicked a soccer ball! Thankfully Keith & Tori - and their families - are pretty big sports fans so it went over pretty cute!
About a year and a half ago Lennox arrived and expanded their family to three. She’s ridiculously adorable and LOOOOOVES apples … thankfully mom & dad are cool enough to roll with it as a prop … because she ate a steady diet of them during the session. Lennox loves her fruits & veggies and shuns sweets & candy …. much to the disappointment of all young athletes in town who waited anxiously for her arrival ready to fill her bottles with Mt. Dew and offer up Air Heads as a teething item for all the super healthy treats Keith had offered to our kids!
These two laughed their way right through their engagement session, and am pretty sure their wedding next September will be very much the same …. and I absolutely cannot wait for it! Added bonus …. using an apple for a ring shot!!
I’ve been taking Lily’s school photos each fall for a few years now. Its really funny just how fast time goes without even really noticing. During just these few years she’s grown from a sweet little girl into a blossoming young adult. And this year for pictures she even brought her little pup along that I can see how much is adored by Lily!
One of my greatest pleasures is photographing families over time. A few years ago I captured this slightly smaller family so I was incredibly excited that I had the opportunity to photograph the slightly larger Smith Family again this fall!! Sweet baby Grace has made this special family just a little bit fuller …. and I can see she is so adored by her entire family … and who wouldn’t with those gorgeous blue eyes!
I’ve had a few conversations about these family photos since I took them … the common thread?! Every mom I talked to is crazy jealous that Jordan & Britney banded together to purchase a family session for Jason & Renee’s Anniversary gift! This might also make a mom super happy as a Christmas gift idea too … I have gift certificates available that could sit in a nice frame to give mom something to look forward to in the warmer months …. or bundle up & do an outdoor session in some snow!
I had a great time capturing these photos celebrating 25 years of marriage for Jason & Renee earlier this fall. Here’s just a few of the fun!
Chances are, if you purchase your Christmas Tree from Bishop Farm you’ve been watching Will grow up over the years. Will is the middle of three boys that spend countless hours helping their parents ensuring everyone has their perfect tree to help them celebrate the holidays. So of course the natural location for his senior photos would be the tree farm and the pond just below and yet another gorgeous fall day. I have to say that Mother Nature is certainly paying us back for a cold & wet spring with an absolutely stunning fall!
If you follow Vermont Track & Field you know this kid can fly! Cadence currently holds the D-2 Indoor Track Championship for Triple Jump at 42 feet 7.25 inches and the D-3 Outdoor Championships for High Jump (6 feet), Javelin (149 feet 2 inches) & Triple Jump (41 feet 2 inches). I met Cadence at the high school for his senior photos so we could incorporate the track, you could see him just light up the instant his feet touched it!
If you have been to a Springfield Football game in the last couple of seasons, chances are you’ve watched Jake plow through defenders and keep moving forward like some sort of super hero. While a symbol of strength on the field, Jake is as sweet of a guy off the field. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!
I’ve watched Daniel grow up, quite literally, out my kitchen window! He has grown into a wonderfully responsible young man who is ready to lend us a hand for any number of ridiculous reasons (mouse in the house to car issues) without hesitation.
Daniel brought along his girlfriend as well as one of his pups & his nephew for his session … we had a great time capturing everyone!!!
In addition to being a three season athlete playing football, basketball & baseball Greg has a love of fishing, hunting & his pup! After graduation Greg is hoping to attend the police academy with a focus on being a game warden!
Kristos has a love of soccer as big as the boot he can give from the defensive end of the field! I have been lucky enough to watch him spend endless hours behind Village Pizza working on his footwork over the years and I can see just how deep his passion goes!
Garrett is full of personality and has a love for drama … the theater kind! As you can see his senior session was unique and completely tailored to his vision and style. You can catch Garrett’s amazing acting skills on stage with the Springfield Community Players as well as in Springfield High School productions. If you were ever on the fence about attending one of these events I promise you it well worth you time!! Also, the kid has pretty freaking amazing hair!!!
I haven’t known Kayla as long as I have a lot of the other seniors I am photographing this fall … however her spunky energetic personality definitely makes up for lost time. Kayla is one of three senior girls that are eligible for the 12 season athlete award this spring. Kayla has spent countless hours next to Ashley & Julianna over the last few years playing soccer, basketball and softball and I will definitely miss seeing her on the fields & court next year!
Other than Ashley, I think I’ve known Sarah the longest of any other senior I have photographed this season! From her days in preschool … and the pretty bad week that involved grape juice spit onto a carpet, swinging from a curtain and broken closet doors …. to today, I have watched her blossom into a mature, confident young woman! Sarah is headed to school to study medicine with the plan of becoming an anesthesiologist. I can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make on our world!
They may be a bit like Felix & Oscar but Brady & Collin’s friendship is one of those that just doesn’t come around every day. With a friendship as deep as theirs it seemed only sitting to do their senior sessions together …. I had sooooo much fun and I’m pretty sure my cheeks still hurt from all the laughing we did!! I have know them both since they were playing parks & rec baseball and they have both grown into two pretty remarkable young men that I am so happy that I know. Next year life will bring them both in slightly different directions, but if I had to place a bet I wouldn’t hesitate to wager on this life long friendship!
