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Posts from ‘February, 2010’

A picture and a promise

Yesterday, I volunteered at the Go Red For Women luncheon, where I set up a small portrait studio and photographed the atendees donning red hats, feather boas… and lots of attitude.  The idea was for each woman to fill out a card, promising herself something importrant (like to move more and sit less, avoid M&M’s [...]

Natalie and Brett’s E session

On August 28, 2010, I’ll be photographing Natalie and Brett’s wedding, so last week they drove up from NJ to Vermont for their Engagement photo session and brought along  their two dogs, a spirited Weimaraner named Hayley and a puppy-like Maltese named Gizmo.  All Natalie wanted was a snowy wonderland as a backdrop for their photos. As it turned out, they probably [...]

Cabaret at Temple Sinai

My wonderfully talented  friend, Judy Alexander,  and her equally talented husband, Bruce Chalmer, made their cabaret debut Saturday night at Temple Sinai in South Burlington, as a benefit for the synagogue. By day,  Judy is the Religious school director and torah chanting master (not a technical term!).  Bruce has brought new choral music and other educational additions  to the [...]

50 plus and Babyboomers Expo

Every year, I shoot the 50 plus expo for their sponsor, Vermont Maturity Magazine, and it’s always such fun. Held at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center Saturday, the event (this was the 15th annual!) is designed especially for those age 50 and older, but all ages are welcome. Highlights included a fashion show, a dance, [...]

Vt Kids Against Tobacco!

When I am not shooting weddings and portraits, I can sometimes be found wearing my “state of Vermont” contract photographer’s hat, covering events or marketing campaigns for one of the many state agencies that require my services.
Last Wednesday, I had the joy  of  photographing the VKAT (Vt. Kids Against Tobacco) State House Rally in Montpelier. Students  from 51 different middle [...]