Christmas 2008

Thank you all for your support in 2008 and have a great Christmas Day.

Disney in November

We spend a great 10 days in FL visiting the Disney Coronado Springs Resort then to Boca Raton for 2 days. The weather was great for us New Englanders and even so for the Floridians. Photos to come....

Paul & Lyn's 30th

Long time friends, Paul & Lyn, celebrated their 30th anniversary. They and most of their friends are ball room dancers so the dance floor was smokin'!! In the slide show below you will even see a woman with a cane dancing. How's that for a die hard ball room dancer...the show must go on. Enjoy.

Nancy Nugent's Nuptuals

A lot of firsts today. First time photographing in Hudson MA for me. First wedding with the new Canon 5D camera. First vows for both Nancy & Jim.

Micaela's Quinceanera

Micaela celebrated her Quinceanera, 15th birthday, in the traditional beautiful Latin Tradition. She and her court were great fun to photograph. Lots of energy & enthusiasm. Enjoy a peak at the slideshow below and leave a comment if you like. Thanks for visiting.

Corey Stone wins 2008 NE Bodybuilding

Today Cory Stone, a personal trainer at Gold's Gym in Concord, NH, won his middle heavy weight bodybuilding class & the overall competition at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH. I have watched Cory train others at Gold's Gym and it is obvious that he is very serious & passionate about what he does for himself and others. Dave Follansbee owner Nutrition 101 told me he has organized this and several other events through out the year to promote all natural bodybuilding. Hope you enjoy the slideshow below. Feel free to leave a comment.



PHOTO TIP: These shots were taken with a Canon 5D w/a f2.8 70-200 lense from the 20th row back. I used the 580EXII flash on just a few of the shots. The rest were just the stage lights.

Emily & Hakim

On July 5th Emily & Hakim exchanged wedding vows at Whites Park in Concord, NH in front of 75 friends and relatives. The day was perfect. Both of them were very easy to work with and had ideas of their own. Even Dan from Grace Limousine helped with set ups. The slide show below will tell it all. Additional photos can be seen at WeddingPrints.com

Aislinn Palardy's Baptism

Aislinn Ada-Regina Palardy was accompanied by her parents, grandparents and friends as she was Baptised at Trinity Lutheran Church in Keene, NH. As I photographed the event I could tell that she would never want for love and affection. I hope you enjoy the slideshow of this event as much as I did photographing it. For more of Aislinn click here.

NH Pro Photography competition

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to be able to attend the NH Professional Photographers Asso convention in North Conway. There were a number of key speakers from all over the country providing their professional insight. After several agonizing days of photography selection and choosing names I was ready to enter the Print Competition. I choose five 16"x20" photographs to enter and hoped for at least a score of 70. LustreColor prepared the print competition pieces. I was indeed blessed to have 6 judges check 12 areas of the work award 2 red & 3 blue ribbons!! Check them out and add a comment to let me know what you think.

TIP: If you want to develope your craft without spending big bucks on a college degree, join a local photography or art association.

Blue Ridge Mountains - blue ribbon

Family Swim - blue ribbon

Mud Sweat & Gears - red ribbon

Rock On - blue ribbon

The Way Home - red ribbon

Boston Flower Show

My wife and I attended the Boston Flower Show a while ago. It had been something that we wanted to do for some time. I wish I could say it was great but... The entry fee was $20 each & parking for $12. We should have went out to dinner instead. We weren't the only ones dissappointed with this event. In talking with one of the vendors it seems that it has been losing steam for several years now. I hope to publish some photos soon.

Kuhr's

Kim Kuhr has achieved a life long dream of moving to The Netherlands to spread the word of God. He was recently commissioned by Trinity Baptist Church in Concord, NH and together with his wife Chris and daughter Amanda, will make this exciting move.

My Birthday Specials

To celebrate my birthday today I want to offer a couple of specials on my photography. There are a couple of special dates that, if scheduled for, will receive a 15% discount. These dates are 6/7/08 and 8/8/08.

I have had a lot of requests for my photography work without the prints or albums. To accomidate this I will add a 'bare bones' package. It will be my photographic services, a web gallery, and the images with basic retouching on disc for $1,195.

I have had to pass a few clients off to fellow photographers as my schedule fills up. If you see I am booked and want a recommendation for another photographer, I can help. As most know I am a member of the NH Professional Photographers Asso as well as the New England and National Assoications so I have a lot of great talent to draw from.

NH Orchid Show

Each year we Winter weary New Englanders welcome the NH Orchid Show as it brightens our spirits and reminds us that Spring is just around the corner. Right...I'll believe that when I see it! With Canon in hand I managed to capture a few samples of the floral artist's work. Countless varieties. I may make gift cards with some of the photographs.

PHOTO TIP: See it in person next year if you are in the Nashua, NH area. Bring your camera, then you make some gift cards too.

I decided to sit and enjoy a coffee before heading out into the cold and glad I did. Three great photographers joined me and we shared several ideas. I got the better end of that deal. I am sure that our paths will cross again. For more photos of the orchids go to my site then choose galleries and then choose 'Orchid Show'.

February Artist of the Month

I was again fortunate to be chosen Artist Of The Month for February at the Manchester Artist Association with the "The Bride" photograph below. It will hang for the month at Members First Employees Credit Union. This is extra special to me as I have been a member there for decades as a Manchester Firefighter. The bride, Shannon, is featured in the Gallery of 'Shannon & Gary'.

Shannon

Canadian Lynx

Photo tip: have your camera ever ready for photo op like I had of this great looking cat in my back yard. According to those in the know, it is a rare Canadian Lynx. She has visited us twice so far.
2/23/08 NOTE: I have mixed comments on my little fury friend. Some are convinced that it's a bobcat. What do you think?? In case you're wondering, she hasn't been back for a 3rd visit yet.

Two Beezy

I have been a member of The Manchester Artist Association for a couple of years. I finally got brave and entered my photography next to all the other media in December. I boomed!! I tried again in January and won Photographer of the Month and the piece hung for the month at Suddenly Susan's. It's a nice feeling because it is choosen by all the members at the meeting, not just a hand full of judges. It's one of the first shots that I took with my Canon Rebel XT.

Fred & Freda - senior newly weds

This is Fred and Freda. And where does an 86 year old groom take his 70 year old bride....to a Christian resort in the Bahamas.