So I have a pretty cool new resource. Since I have so many people asking for appointments (which is AWESOME) and not everyone gets back to me right away, it's been taking quite a bit of time to get back to some of my other customers because I'm not sure what time slots will be available for them. So I've found a solution:
View the Lumina Images Calendar
Click on the link above and you will go straight to my calendar. These are all my available dates until the end of the year. You can just click on the date & time you would like and it will send me an email. I'll confirm the date/time and length of the session or meeting and an email will be sent back to you. You can even sync it with your Outlook or Google Calendar.
Pretty nifty! Feel free to send a comment/email if you have any quesitons. Thanks!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Dartmouth, MA.
Once again I had the amazing opportunity of second shooting for Jen Leatherwood, she always has the best brides and bridal party!
Lindsay & Gilly were wed at St. Peter and Paul Church in Fall River and the reception followed at Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth. We all became a little worried when the ceremony was supposed to have started at 1:30 but at 1:50 the bride still hadn't arrived. There had been a bridesmaid dress malfunction which caused some delay, but the ceremony finally started and was perfect. Everything and everyone looked fabulous. We had so much time in-between the ceremony and reception for pictures so we headed to Fairhaven, it makes THE WORLD of difference for us photographers, we got some really cool shots.
These two celebrated with so many people that love them.....it gave me goose bumps when the brides sister spoke about Lindsay's struggles when Gilly was in Iraq (he was a Marine) because it reminded me so much of when I first met my husband, and he had just received his orders for Desert Storm....thank goodness those days are over for the both of us!
Lastly, all their guests were party animals.....they literally danced from 9pm to past midnight and could have kept going! What an awesome time......thanks so much for letting me document such a memorable day.
...busselling (sp?) the dress....
Lindsay & Gilly were wed at St. Peter and Paul Church in Fall River and the reception followed at Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth. We all became a little worried when the ceremony was supposed to have started at 1:30 but at 1:50 the bride still hadn't arrived. There had been a bridesmaid dress malfunction which caused some delay, but the ceremony finally started and was perfect. Everything and everyone looked fabulous. We had so much time in-between the ceremony and reception for pictures so we headed to Fairhaven, it makes THE WORLD of difference for us photographers, we got some really cool shots.
These two celebrated with so many people that love them.....it gave me goose bumps when the brides sister spoke about Lindsay's struggles when Gilly was in Iraq (he was a Marine) because it reminded me so much of when I first met my husband, and he had just received his orders for Desert Storm....thank goodness those days are over for the both of us!
Lastly, all their guests were party animals.....they literally danced from 9pm to past midnight and could have kept going! What an awesome time......thanks so much for letting me document such a memorable day.
...busselling (sp?) the dress....
Friday, September 19, 2008
Inspiration-Red Marbles
...so how many emails do we get a day from our friends and acquaintances that we just glance thru, or we don't have time to read so we delete them? Or we will actually sit and read thru them because we don't want to be the friend that misses something and doesn't respond to emails......but then how many of us have read the lines:"If you don't send this to 10 friends you'll have bad luck for 7 years" ? and you think come on what a joke, but this tiny little voice in the back of your head says "but what if" so you do it and apologize to all your friends for it!! come on you know you're one of those people :-) or how many possible versions of "Getting To Know You" could there possibly be?....anyway, just wanted to get you to laugh as it's FRIDAY and I'm so glad my good friend Deborah sent me this and I read it! I'd like to share it with all of you....I know it's long but please take a few minutes to finish this....
RED MARBLES
I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes, but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes. Pondering the peas, I couldn't help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller (the store owner) and the ragged boy next to me. 'Hello, Barry, how are you today?' 'H'lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus' admirin' them peas. They sure look good.' 'They are good, Barry. How's your Ma?' 'Fine. Gittin' stronger alla' time.' 'Good. Anything I can help you with?' 'No, Sir. Jus' admirin' them peas.' 'Would you like to take some home?' asked Mr. Miller. 'No, sir. Got nuthin' to pay for 'em with.' 'Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?' 'All I got's my prize marble here.' 'Is that right? Let me see it,' said Miller. 'Here 'tis. She's a dandy.' 'I can see that. Hmm mmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like this at home?' the store owner asked. 'Not 'zackley, but almost.' 'Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let me look at that red marble,' Mr. Miller told the boy. 'Sure will. Thanks, Mr. Miller.' Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me. With a smile, she said, 'There are two other boys like him in our community, all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain with them for peas, apples, tomatoes or whatever. When they come back with their red marbles, and they always do, he decides he doesn't like red after all and he sends them home with a bag of produce for a green marble or an orange one, when they come on their next trip to the store.'I left the store smiling to myself, impressed with this man. A short time later I moved to Colorado , but I never forgot the story of this man, the boys and their bartering for marbles. Several years went by, each more rapid than the previous one. Just recently I had occasion to visit some old friends in that Idaho community, and while I was there learned that Mr. Miller had died. They were having his visitation that evening, and knowing my friends wanted to go, I agreed to accompany them. Upon arrival at the mortuary, we fell into line to meet the relatives of the deceased and to offer whatever words of comfort we could. Ahead of us in line were three young men. One was in an army uniform and the other two wore nice haircuts, dark suits and white shirts. . all very professional looking. They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and smiling by her husband's casket. Each of the young men hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to the casket. Her misty light blue eyes followed them as, one by one, each young man stopped briefly and placed his own warm hand over the cold pale hand in the casket. Each left the mortuary awkwardly, wiping his eyes. Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who I was and reminded her of the story from those many years ago and what she had told me about her husband's bartering for marbles. With her eyes glistening, she took my hand and led me to the casket. 'Those three young men who just left were the boys I told you about. They just told me how they appreciated the things Jim 'traded' them. Now, at last, when Jim could not change his mind about color or size. . they came to pay their debt. We've never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,' she confided,' but right now Jim would consider himself the richest man in Idaho.' With loving gentleness, she lifted the lifeless fingers of her deceased husband. Resting underneath were three exquisitely shined red marbles.
The Moral: We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath.
Today I wish you a day of ordinary miracles ~ A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself. An unexpected phone call from an old friend. . Green stoplights on your way to work. . The fastest line at the grocery store. . .A good sing-along song on the radio. . .Your keys found right where you left them. Send this to the people you'll never forget. I just did. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you are in way too much of a hurry to even notice the ordinary miracles when they occur.
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GATHER, BUT WHAT YOU SCATTER THAT TELLS WHAT KIND OF LIFE YOU HAVE LIVED!
RED MARBLES
I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes, but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes. Pondering the peas, I couldn't help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller (the store owner) and the ragged boy next to me. 'Hello, Barry, how are you today?' 'H'lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus' admirin' them peas. They sure look good.' 'They are good, Barry. How's your Ma?' 'Fine. Gittin' stronger alla' time.' 'Good. Anything I can help you with?' 'No, Sir. Jus' admirin' them peas.' 'Would you like to take some home?' asked Mr. Miller. 'No, sir. Got nuthin' to pay for 'em with.' 'Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?' 'All I got's my prize marble here.' 'Is that right? Let me see it,' said Miller. 'Here 'tis. She's a dandy.' 'I can see that. Hmm mmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like this at home?' the store owner asked. 'Not 'zackley, but almost.' 'Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let me look at that red marble,' Mr. Miller told the boy. 'Sure will. Thanks, Mr. Miller.' Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me. With a smile, she said, 'There are two other boys like him in our community, all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain with them for peas, apples, tomatoes or whatever. When they come back with their red marbles, and they always do, he decides he doesn't like red after all and he sends them home with a bag of produce for a green marble or an orange one, when they come on their next trip to the store.'I left the store smiling to myself, impressed with this man. A short time later I moved to Colorado , but I never forgot the story of this man, the boys and their bartering for marbles. Several years went by, each more rapid than the previous one. Just recently I had occasion to visit some old friends in that Idaho community, and while I was there learned that Mr. Miller had died. They were having his visitation that evening, and knowing my friends wanted to go, I agreed to accompany them. Upon arrival at the mortuary, we fell into line to meet the relatives of the deceased and to offer whatever words of comfort we could. Ahead of us in line were three young men. One was in an army uniform and the other two wore nice haircuts, dark suits and white shirts. . all very professional looking. They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and smiling by her husband's casket. Each of the young men hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to the casket. Her misty light blue eyes followed them as, one by one, each young man stopped briefly and placed his own warm hand over the cold pale hand in the casket. Each left the mortuary awkwardly, wiping his eyes. Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who I was and reminded her of the story from those many years ago and what she had told me about her husband's bartering for marbles. With her eyes glistening, she took my hand and led me to the casket. 'Those three young men who just left were the boys I told you about. They just told me how they appreciated the things Jim 'traded' them. Now, at last, when Jim could not change his mind about color or size. . they came to pay their debt. We've never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,' she confided,' but right now Jim would consider himself the richest man in Idaho.' With loving gentleness, she lifted the lifeless fingers of her deceased husband. Resting underneath were three exquisitely shined red marbles.
The Moral: We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath.
Today I wish you a day of ordinary miracles ~ A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself. An unexpected phone call from an old friend. . Green stoplights on your way to work. . The fastest line at the grocery store. . .A good sing-along song on the radio. . .Your keys found right where you left them. Send this to the people you'll never forget. I just did. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you are in way too much of a hurry to even notice the ordinary miracles when they occur.
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GATHER, BUT WHAT YOU SCATTER THAT TELLS WHAT KIND OF LIFE YOU HAVE LIVED!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Boston, MA - Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center
...So the weekend was somewhat of a wash-out, I had to reschedule all my sessions for Sunday, but Saturday was the prime wedding day. I have to tell you it was quite interesting driving into Boston after a Red Sox double-header, thank goodness I gave myself some extra time. Alex & Wendy were wed at St. Cecilia's Church in Boston which was just amazingly beautiful. I got a bit carried away with some shots of the architecture as I was shooting from the balcony. We then headed to the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center which had these amazing views of the city. The service, food and atmosphere was just pristine. Alex is from California and Wendy was originally from northern Massachusetts and we heard all about how they met in Vegas. Although I didn't get to know them all that well and I know this sounds cliche, but there just looked like they were made for each other. They didn't let each other out of their sights all night long and were just so sweet. They were also surrounded by the best group of family and friends from east to west coasts, and it was such a pleasure to get to know some of them.
Thanks to Jen Leatherwood for once again providing me with the opportunity to 2nd shoot for her!
Thanks to Jen Leatherwood for once again providing me with the opportunity to 2nd shoot for her!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Personal
...I was dragging a bit this morning as I was helping my sister wash windows until past 11pm yesterday so they can move into the amazing house my brother-in-law built for them. I came home and was so wound up from the Dunkin Donuts turbo coffee I had, lets just say my head didn't see my pillow until 2am....I get out of the shower this morning and my dark circled eyes are looking in the mirror, and I'm trying to get past the fact that at 33 I'm still dealing w/a small but bright red pimple, right on the tip of my nose! As I'm looking thru my endless makeup draw for some miracle that will cover this thing, when doesn't my 5 year old come in complaining about his brother calling him a "weiner head" and shortly their-after the 7 year old comes in with tears in his eyes because little brother had punched him in the cheek!!!! welcome to my world.....life with two boys.....
I'm really excited about the weekend as I'm second shooting a fantastic wedding in Boston tomorrow, and I have two family sessions and an engagement session on Sunday.........be sure to check back next week for sneak peeks....have a great weekend everybody!
I'm really excited about the weekend as I'm second shooting a fantastic wedding in Boston tomorrow, and I have two family sessions and an engagement session on Sunday.........be sure to check back next week for sneak peeks....have a great weekend everybody!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Charity Work
Just wanted to ask for your help and support in a few challenges I'm talking on in the next couple of months:
1. The first is the March of Dimes, on October 4th I'll be walking in New Bedford and raising funds for this amazing organization that provides funding and research for premature babies. I have experienced the wonderful work this organization does first hand from one of my best friends daughters who was born 7 weeks prematurely, to my own godchild who was born almost a month premature and so many others I know this has effected. If you would like to support me and donate online, please go to http://www.marchforbabies.org/nsoares
2. I've had the honor of being asked to be the official photographer for the 1st Annual Beckwith-Wiedemann Children's Foundation Walk, which will be in New Bedford on October 5th. Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome is an overgrowth related disorder that manifests itself in many ways. If any of you watched the last season of "The Biggest Loser" you may have heard about this disease. Jay Kruger who was one of two local brothers that were also final contestants on the show, has been very closely affected by this disease as his daughter was born with it. It affects one in every 14,000 births and has a pre-disposition to cancer and other life-threatening complications. This organization was created to help improve the quality of life for these children. I'm really looking forward to this as it's the first time I'll be covering and event like this, it's a great cause and I will also hopefully get to meet a few of the other "The Biggest Loser" contestants. If you would like to help or find out more, please go to: www.beckwith-wiedemannsyndrome.org
There is one last organization I would like to mention, but will post separately....stay tuned....
1. The first is the March of Dimes, on October 4th I'll be walking in New Bedford and raising funds for this amazing organization that provides funding and research for premature babies. I have experienced the wonderful work this organization does first hand from one of my best friends daughters who was born 7 weeks prematurely, to my own godchild who was born almost a month premature and so many others I know this has effected. If you would like to support me and donate online, please go to http://www.marchforbabies.org/nsoares
2. I've had the honor of being asked to be the official photographer for the 1st Annual Beckwith-Wiedemann Children's Foundation Walk, which will be in New Bedford on October 5th. Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome is an overgrowth related disorder that manifests itself in many ways. If any of you watched the last season of "The Biggest Loser" you may have heard about this disease. Jay Kruger who was one of two local brothers that were also final contestants on the show, has been very closely affected by this disease as his daughter was born with it. It affects one in every 14,000 births and has a pre-disposition to cancer and other life-threatening complications. This organization was created to help improve the quality of life for these children. I'm really looking forward to this as it's the first time I'll be covering and event like this, it's a great cause and I will also hopefully get to meet a few of the other "The Biggest Loser" contestants. If you would like to help or find out more, please go to: www.beckwith-wiedemannsyndrome.org
There is one last organization I would like to mention, but will post separately....stay tuned....
Personal - Blessed & Giving
I thought today would be a perfect day to just note or remind us all that we all need to sit back and look at how blessed we are. We need to NOT get so wrapped up in the day to day stresses we all have, but to really think about how much we've been given. For me, I have been blessed with two healthy and beautiful boys and a loving husband, and although he hasn't been the picture of health; as many of you know, he'll be having major back surgery next month, which will take 6-8 months to recover from......but "It could be so much worse", that's seems to be my new motto! God has also given me an "eye" so everyone tells me, which I intend to continue to develop and pursue my goal of becoming a full-time photographer...I have a really good career in accounting, but it certainly doesn't "light my fire" as photography does. I have been blessed with so many wonderful "old" and "new" friends that continually encourage me and give me hope. Although I did have one friend say to me this week that the definition of INSANITY in the encyclopedia should have my name in it! (that's after I told her I was up until 1am editing photos).
I guess what I'm trying to say is that when you're having one of those days where you feel like crying and giving up, or you just don't know how you're going to pay this bill or that bill, or whatever it may be; remember all those that have it so much worse, that are ill, or lost their home, or are in ultimate dispair. I find when I remember those people, and try to do what I can to help them, my worries don't seem so sizeable any more......which will lead me into my next post.....
I guess what I'm trying to say is that when you're having one of those days where you feel like crying and giving up, or you just don't know how you're going to pay this bill or that bill, or whatever it may be; remember all those that have it so much worse, that are ill, or lost their home, or are in ultimate dispair. I find when I remember those people, and try to do what I can to help them, my worries don't seem so sizeable any more......which will lead me into my next post.....
Monday, September 8, 2008
Lincoln, RI - Kirbrae Country Club
Here is the latest wedding I was lucky enough to 2nd shoot for Jenn Leatherwood. Amy & Sean had the perfect day, and the most amazing details. From her perfectly fitted gleaming dress and dazzling Swarovski headband, to the brown pinstripe suits on the groomsmen, that complimented the sage bridesmaids dresses with brown sashes which were accessorized with their trendy brown jewelry. The reception was just as carefully thought out with all the elegant details in the ballroom carefully interwoven together; tall glass centerpiece vases filled with coffee beans which were topped off with perfect flower arrangements, the simple yet elegant cake with Swarovski monograms, and lastly the just perfectly detailed and YUMMY candy bar....I just love and appreciate details, and this wedding just "screamed" with details! I'm sure for Amy it was so satisfying to see it all come together that night, because I was just gushing about how everything "matched", not to mention the night was loads of fun!
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