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Memorial Bridge Family Portraits - portrait photographer, Portsmouth NH

More portraits on the Memorial Bridge!

This is Ben Porter. He started the "Save the Bridge" movement years ago fearing that once the Memorial Bridge came down there would be no new bridge to replace it. It is thanks to the efforts to him and others like him that we WILL have a new bridge in 18 months. Thank you Ben.

 

Nancy & Barbara with their dogs Henny, Booth and Chef. Nancy brings me her dogs every year for my Poocha Palooza event. All the dogs are rescued and Both Nancy and Barbara have done extrodinary work rehabilitating them (with help from My Dogs Mind in Hampton NH). Chef, the dog not facing the camera, is deaf and they communicate with him via sign language. Chef also WAS an aggressive, scared dog. He has come a long way. Henny (far left) is new to their family and was used for breedidng at a puppy mill. She had never been outside her cage and can now walk sucessfully across the Memorial bridge! Nancy and Barbara are extrodinary people making a big difference. They are quite an inspiration!

 

Memorial Bridge Family Portraits - family portrait photography, Portsmouth NH

The Griffin's were my first session on my last day of portraits on the Memorial Bridge. A half hour before we were to meet I get a call, "one of the kids isn't feeling well, we have to cancel". I convinced them that if they could just stick it out for 15 minutes I could create a beautiful portrait on the bridge and this was their LAST CHANCE. So they pulled themselves together and . . .

. . . it was SO worth it!

Thank you Griffin family!

Family Portraits on the Memorial Bridge-family portrait photographer, Portsmouth NH

Ok, let's face it, kids don't always like to be still to get their portrait taken. These boys were no exception-they were FULL of energy and SO much fun. However, we did need to get a family portrait so I had to get creative! By having one boy sit on the bridge railing and the other stand on the railing I was able to contain their energy for the time needed to get this beautiful family portrait. I told them they had to be still because it was dangerous up there. By doing this I was able to capture their family dynamics. Calvin is a very snuggly little boy, Nolan is the youngest and relished the chance to be top dog and Paloma was able to be herself without her brothers running about all around her. This is one of my favorite family portraits EVER.

Don't get me wrong, however, I LOVE to capture each childs character and energy as you can see in the next group of photo's.

These images are priceless. Capturing  your childs personality and character  at each stage, is SO important.

 

Gorgeous.

 

I loved photographing this family bouncing all over the bridge. We all had a blast and I was able to create some beautiful artwork for them that captures their family and their community. Thank you Peters family!

Olivia's One Year Portrait - Baby Photographer, Portsmouth NH

Another graduate from my baby's first year program!

Little Olivia is SO much fun to photograph! She has so much personality.

 

 

 

CAKE SMASH! She would NOT touch the cake with her hands-once we gave her a utensil though, it was a different story.

What a cutie :)

Family Portraits on the Memorial Bridge-family portrait photographer, Portsmouth NH

Here are some recent portraits I've done on the bridge. The bridge closes to ALL traffic (including foot traffic) on Monday morning so this is our last chance to have portraits done on our beloved Memorial Bridge.

 

Kids Portraits-Portrait Photographer, Portsmouth NH

The Fitzmaurice family have been dissappointed with their kids school pictures the past couple of years so decided to come to me and I am so glad they did!

There are obvious advantages to going to a portrait studio versus the school portraits-

one advantage, images of your children TOGETHER.

Another advantage is a better portrait, although I am not sure how anyone can take a bad picture of this girl :)

Going to mulitple outdoor locations is a BIG advantage.

I have time to capture a more candid style image, so smiles are real!

 

And an added bonus, when kids feel like models it gives them a great confidence boost!

 

DeDeus Family Portrait-Family Portrait Photographer Portsmouth NH

The one cold day we've had this year is the day I photographed the DeDeus family by the ocean.

The kids were such good sports and the only way you can tell they were cold is by their little red noses :)

I just love watching this family grow. I photographed their wedding and few years ago and also thier children last year.

 

The image below is one of my favorites from the entire session. These images were taken during, what is called, the Golden hour-just before the sun sets. I love sessions at this time, the lighting is just perfect!

I am reminded of some of the Kennedy family portraits on the beach when I see this collection of images. They have a timeless feeling.

 

Thank you DeDeus family, for again, letting me be part of your Christmas traditions.

see you next year!

The Barton Family - Family Portrait Photographer, Portsmouth NH

The Barton's are back!

It's a beautiful thing seeing these sisters interact with each other.

This series of photo's is so funny. Jason (their dad) wanted a "tough girl" photo, which came out great, but it's so much more fun to see how they were cracking up while we were shooting it!

Everyone wants to have something to remember the Memorial Bridge.

Another great shot of the sisters!

 

The girls insisted that I get a shot of just their parents-GREAT IDEA GIRLS!

Old St. Nick, Unique Portraits with Santa - Childrens Portrait Photographer Portsmouth NH

Christmas in October Portraits / Family Portrait Photographer, Portsmouth NH

More Christmas in October portraits! I am glad so many people took advantage of this great deal and will be sending out some FABULOUS holiday cards this year! Here is the Price family

I am SO glad they brought their dog! I have two dogs myself so I know they are an important part of the family!

Thank you Price family for letting me be part of your holiday season!