Getting Comfortable in Portraiture

 I'm realizing more and more the importance of making someone "comfortable" in front of my lens.  For some this comes naturally and other times I'm the one that needs to coax it out of my client.

 I'm realizing that as I become more "comfortable" as a photographer I'm able to mirror that feeling to my client and guide them into a pose that is comfortable for both of us.  Feeling natural and relaxed comes with a trust that you build in a very short period of time.

 I love all aspects of photography but lately am finding this type of work rewarding and eye opening ~ tapping into a creativity that changes each and every time out.

enjoy,

k

PRIDE on the streets

 wonderful seeing so many familiar faces displaying their "pride"

 and joy on the streets

To the city of Laconia

thanks for "bringing out the band" Friday night!

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k

LHS CLASS of 1943 Looking Ahead

as they gather for lunch

taking time to catch up

 They're already talking about their "75th" Class Reunion in 2018!

What a pleasure to visit with you for a spell yesterday afternoon

enjoy,

k

WOW fest 2013

 Hundreds came out to bike, run, walk 

 during the annual WOW FEST in Laconia, NH

Congrats to all for a job well done!


enjoy,

k

Lake Fest 2013

 A couple weeks back I got to join in on an enthusiastic attempt at a Guinness World Record

Folks came out in the early morning and the numbers grew as the day went along

to join in on what was "Lake Fest"  2013

Click here to see a fun slideshow of the event which is sure to grow for 2014!

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k

What's All The Buzz About?

 An opportunity to visit with Barry and learn about his Honey beehives.

 A community over 10,000 strong....

 busy as could be

 Filling cells with honey to get through the long New Hampshire winter

It was a "smokin' "  afternoon for sure!

enjoy,

k

Polished and Proper

Headed "downtown" on Saturday to an inaugural Coffee Festival.  Main Street was closed to vehicle traffic and instead was bustling with people and vendors enjoying some aspect of coffee on what was a splendid fall day.  I so thoroughly enjoyed seeing the vibrance and activity happening in these streets that are too often quiet and truly hope that activities such as this become commonplace.  

 As I was standing in line for my iced coffee I noticed this barbershop right in front of me.  As a photographer I find that I become drawn into a scene on occasion and the gravitational pull can't be ignored.  This was the case with the Polished and Proper Barbershop.  This first image I took standing outside the window - you could say I was salivating but already had my iced coffee in hand so thirst had been quenched.

 But the draw to go inside was strong and with an invite from the owner Breanna - inside I went.   It was dark and rich and these two young men just fit so perfectly into the scene it was like a caffeine high without the caffeine!

And while I'll be the first to admit I have a long way to go with my photography....for this brief little step back in time I felt "Polished and Proper" and quite happy with the images I took.  And am certainly looking forward to my next visit "downtown".


enjoy,

k

Smile and the World Smiles With You

~ my quirky sense of humor

...out on the trail.

                just  "don't go barking up the wrong tree"


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k

I Love My Girlfriends....

as most women do.

I plant a little seed and send an open invite to come on over to "play".  They are only given a brief idea of what's in store.   When we put our heads together we start putting the pieces together.  With these types of shoots I really only provide a spark

it's our combined enthusiasm that makes the sparkle.   We laugh until our sides ache...

 ...play dress up ....and take turns setting the auto timer and making adjustments.  Working together to get our positioning fine tuned so that we're connected.  No connection ~ no photo in my book.

And if I say so myself we rocked it.....     50 and fabulous ladies     Love Ya!

enjoy,

k

Early Morning Trail Walk

Such a beautiful spot to enjoy a foggy start to my day

and this guy visited with me twice.  First time he surprised me and caught me off guard
....but the second time I was ready for him and "caught" him as he flew by

steamy...misty mornin'


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k

Portsmouth Waking Up

 The streets start to see some activity

 some folks "solving the world's problems"   ....while others just sit for a spell

"Window Shopping"  with my camera

letting the sights 

and sounds flow

reading about

 the world around us

 and probably only the only time you'd intersect "congress" with "pleasant" during your day!

enjoy,

k

Sunrise at the Lighthouse

As the sun begins to rise over the horizon it illuminates the world in a most beautiful way

 during these early hours the colors are at their finest

sun beams poke through casting shadows along the shoreline

certainly a nice way to begin the day.

enjoy,

k

Work and Play

as seen from above

Paugus Bay

Lake Opechee

enjoy,

k