Alexa is an art student. She is also someone that I see each year on our annual vacation to East Hill Farm. So, I have known her for 10 years now. She has grown into an incredibly beautiful woman. Alexa is very down to earth and just a really special person. She has done some photography in her schooling, so she has spent time behind a camera. I think she does pretty well in front of it also!

I had envisioned a couple of these images but didn’t really know who would be the subject. I think Alexa was perfect! It was a beautiful evening with a lovely, warm sunset. The light was absolutely amazing!

We had to kick a few kids off of the volleyball court to get the sand shots!

I also know Alexa’s parents very well. They are all just the most wonderful people you could meet.
Alexa and her mom are anxiously awaiting the post of these photos, so without any further delay…

Here she is..

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I have known Kim for about 10 years now. We met at the farm, that’s right, East Hill Farm. Have you heard enough about this place yet?? Anyway, I consider Kim to be one of my closest friends, yet we see each other only once a year. It is an amazing relationship, really. Kim and Violet live in Massachusetts, and we, in Pennsylvania. It’s about an alphabet away…without the “i”. Ok, that’s an inside joke.

Every year, I photograph Kim and Violet for their annual “farm Christmas card.” Well, this year, I think we all outdid ourselves. The farm was in perfect form, and Kim and Violet were absolutely gorgeous.

I have to say, my time photographing Kim and Violet is always amazing…as are the images, I think!

And, this last one. Looking at the image on the back of my camera, Kim thought it looked like an album cover. I think so too. Ok, guys, better get started writing your songs!!

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As I mentioned, we just got back from our vacation. For the last 10 years we have been vacationing in the same location…the amazing East Hill Farm!

EHF is in Troy, New Hampshire. When we first visited the farm in 1998 we never dreamed that in 2008 we would still be going there; or that we would not want to stop going there! One of the things that makes this place so special is that we are not the only family who has been going there for many years. Yes, it is an addiction…but a good one. During our week at the farm we have met some of the most wonderful families. And we have watched their children grow, just as they have watched my daughters grow. Because, you see, the same families go during the same week every year. Of course, there is change, families drop off, new families come on board, but many of the people we met 10 years ago, are still there today.

We met Caitlin and her family our very first year. Caitlin’s family has been going to the farm for over thirty years (or more – I need correction on that number!) This year, I photographed Cait and Jill along with their dog Bojo…aka “Mr. Bojangles.” It was such a blast walking around the farm with them finding cool spots for photos. From the side of the chicken coup, to the lane that goes up between the cow pastures, to the crazy paint splotched wall outside of the rec room…locations are overflowing at the farm!

Thanks Cait and Jill for spending the evening in front of my camera! I know you’ve been anxiously awaiting the results!

Here are some of my favorites!

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It’s been a while since my last post. That’s because we’ve been on VACATION!!! Every year we head up to MA and then on to New Hampshire for our vacation. More on that part later. First, while in Massachusetts, I finally met and visited with Katie Untalan. If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you might remember my mentioning Katie in my very first post when I hinted at the possibility of having some photos to share after our vacation. It was so great to meet Katie and her husband Chris, and their amazingly adorable daughter, Safia. I have lots of great photos to post, but wanted to put these two out right away.

Hope you enjoy this little teaser. Much more to come!

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