Another baby session!

This little sweetie is my granddaughter, Ruby. Today was the day for her 9 month session, and she was such a good girl. We had a lot of fun in the studio and out in front of grandma's fall display.

Baby Session

This little fella came over to the studio today for a 6 month session. He was so cute! And so well behaved. This couple is truly blessed, and we sure had a nice session.

Fall Family Session

Sunday brought sparkling weather to New Hampshire, and in addition to the Patriots hammering the Dolphins and the Red Sox advancing to the World Series, there was photography in the air. We had a fun family session in the bright sunshine. Here are a few examples:

Fall in NH

Fall colors are late this year, owing to some unseasonably warm autumn weather. We're finally in a peak weekend color wise. Spent some time yesterday scouting a spot for today's family session, and brought the camera along, fortunately. Got a few decent shots at the place, but then on the way home, it started to rain. And there was a gorgeous rainbow. Sadly, I didn't have my wide angle lens on, so I couldn't get the entire thing in one shot, but did manage a few of the rainbow nevertheless.

Songs at Alvirne

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visitng my daughter's school and photographing two singing groups: the B-Naturals and Treble Choir, of which my daughter is a member. These are groups that you need to audition into, consequently the talent level is quite impressive. These groups also have the good fortune to have Liz Beaton, a talented musician in her own right, teaching them. And they certainly seem to be responding.

After photographing the students, while we packed up, we heard them warming up and practicing. They are good. And not just a little bit. Treat yourself to a performance; you will not be disappointed.

One of the fun things was showing the girls some of my work, and listening to their responses to some of the senior guys that I've photographed this season. Some of the boys have fan clubs, let me tell you. :)

Mini-Monday: Intro to Lightroom

Monday night I spoke at Dachowski Photography Studio in Manchester for an NHPPA mini-monday program entitled "Intro to Lightroom". Lightroom is a new program for photographers which is designed to streamline the photographer's workflow. It combines an image database, a superb RAW converter, along with output tools such as a slideshow generator, print module and web gallery software. All rolled into one. Yes, it rocks!

I introduced the software to an audience that varied in experience from those just thinking about using it to those who are reasonably well accomplished. While I had been concerned about having enough material to speak for 2 hours, in truth my issue was quite the opposite. I easily had sufficient material to fill a 4 hour program, consequently the slideshow, print and web modules were merely skimmed over. It's a very powerful program, and has completely transformed my workflow. I'm loving it.

You can download my program presentation here: IntroToLightroom.pdf

Training. And more training.

Finally catching up here. It's been a jam packed week! Monday night was Jackie Haggerty's Hollywood Glamour workshop. From posing to lighting to post-processing, she covered it all. Terrific program, providing many details that are sure to add to any photographer's arsenal. Great Stuff.

Tuesday began bright and early. Well, maybe not so bright, but plenty early. Our photo safari, conducted by Keith Howe of North Platte, NE was nothing short of amazing. How to find the light, how to make the light, how to harness the light. Posing. And a gaggle of fun and beautiful models. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself.