Wow - I can’t remember the last time I posted babies, kids, or maternity shots on the blog.  I’ll work on that, because we get some really cute babies here, and I’ve been having a lot of fun with them.  Not as much fun as today’s baby has been having - just 12 weeks old, and she’s already caught 3 Red Sox games!  And, fielded a fly ball, from what I hear.  Matt and Chris, today was a real pleasure, and I can’t wait for you to see the rest of Althea’s images.

These are a few of my favorites:

This is Chris’ wedding ring.

Did I mention they were Red Sox fans?  The pink track suit - official Red Sox gear.

Thanks for looking.  You can find more information on our newborn photos on the site, or you can call us anytime.  (207) 772 - 4274

This is a family session we did last week on the coast.  Okay, a little late on the blogging, but we’ve been really busy since the 4th.  Look for a lot of catching up in the next week or so.

So this is the Weeks family from Brunswick, who tempted me with the idea of a family session on their new boat, but then yanked the boat out of the photoshoot at the last minute.  So this is a special appeal to our blog readers - I need a family shoot on a boat.  It doesn’t have to be a ridiculous yacht, or even a powerboat - sailing would be awesome.  And don’t get me wrong - I don’t want to be on the boat.  I want to be on the dock, or an island, or even another boat, while you and your family come sailing by.  Maybe flying a spinaker, I don’t know.  Definitely looking nautical, navy and white would be great.  If you’ve got the boat, the family, and are willing to find the clothing, (and no one in your family has three heads), the photo session is on me.  Tell your friends down at the marina.

Enough about me and how I was cheated out of the picture I really wanted - these pictures on the rocks are awesome. 

Learn more about us on our website - www.focusphotography.info.  Thanks for looking.  Will

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Yesterday we had Karri and her daughter Chelsea in for a Mother/Child connection session, and the images were fantastic. 

Connection studies are a very contemporary photo session, with an emphasis on the bonds between people.  We ask our connection’s clients to dress in black, long sleeved clothing to keep the focus on the relationship between the subjects, and not on what they are wearing.

Connection Studies are shot on both black backgrounds, for artistic black and white images, as well as on medium tone brown images, which complements most homes decor.

I’ve been shooting a lot of Mother/Child sessions lately for a fall exhibit we’re planning.  I’ll post the dates here when we have them firmed up.

These images are from a mother/daughter session we shot at the end of May.  While we often do these relationship studies in dark clothing and low key backgrounds, I think the blue frilly dresses is perfect in these, and emphasizes Caroline’s eyes.

 

Emily told me that what she loved most about seeing these pictures of Caroline was that they captured her personality, and I’m overjoyed.    Our children’s sessions are completely unstructured and freeform, because I hate the fake smiles that are typically associated with kids photography.  I’ve been trying to find the words to describe it in marketing materials, but I’m visual, and words have never been my strong point. I can describe what I don’t like, and that tells how we got to freeform, but I could really use some help describing what our sessions are. 

Okay, here’s what I don’t like: sit still, say cheese, look at the whatever, don’t move, I’m watching you, don’t move, smile for mommy,  stay right there, smile big, put your hands like this, don’t move.  If you’re looking for pictures of your child with that say cheese smile, hair perfect, upright posture, I’m not your guy.  This is what I know how to say.

What I’m looking for is a playfulness in the eyes, a devious smile, a sense of wonder, joy, and love.  I want to see what parents see in their own minds when they think of their children.  And I want to be able to show you as many sides and natural expressions of your children as I can.  So when Emily told me that this was the real Caroline, it made my week. 

Thanks for letting me share.

Will

 

 

Two sisters with amazing expressions.  Look at the eyes in Elizabeth, the younger sister.

Oliver:

This is an oil painting I did of Oliver, giclee printed on canvas

Here’s the Malette family, and a few pages from their album

The Malette’s family album - Ace is giving it as an anniversary present.

We had a blast working with these guys, and Lucia did a great job on this album.

Just back from the printers - the Dearborn family holiday cards.  Here’s a few images from their session:

 

A couple days ago I poste images of the Hill’s snow poster, and I just wanted to add a couple of shots from their family shoot. The Hills live in Florida, and we’ve been fortunate enough to have them in our studio while they’re visiting New England several times now.