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Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:53:05 -0400

Boats!
As the season changes, so will this view. Updates will be posted when the first sign of warm weather are evident.
This is a nice location for a family portrait!
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Garden Baby Sessions

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:45:23 -0400

For some families, the beach is not suitable for a baby’s portrait. The evening sessions are often too late for the littlest family member. Last minute calls to the studio to meet earlier is not uncommon. The thought of “fussy time” in the middle of the session is enough to do whatever it takes to get it done earlier. Unfortunately, the light is superb just before it sets, and too bright 90 minutes before. Since the sun reflects off of the water and sand, squinting, closed eyes and general displeasure add to the possible “fussing” that occurs. Add to that the additional distractions sitting in the sand leads to: playing with, throwing, and eating sand, rocks, shells, and occasional wooden popsicle stick. The beach also represents getting wet and a few children are in the water before the first image is recorded.

This year, many families have taken my suggestion to do their baby’s portrait in their yard. Early to mid morning and after nap works the best for children under the age of 2. And when the session is in your yard, there really aren’t many distractions to pull their attention away from the purpose of the portrait sitting. A shady cornor near the garden, or on the front porch is all that is required. A session here in the studio garden is an option, too. A bit more relaxing and a beautiful memory of your family.

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Seaside Networking

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:34:57 -0400

Want to grow your business? Networking is an opportunity to create a base of services from local businesses. Seaside Networking has been meeting once a week since 2006.
Come join us on Tuesday, June 17th @ 7:30 am-9 am. We would like to hear about your busines, introduce ourselves to you, and share information about how we help each other grow our business contacts.
Please email me for more information: marshallphoto@mac.com

Falmouth Flash

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:56:12 -0400

Sarah MacDonald, of Murray & MacDonald Insurance, coaches this girls lacrosse team. It had been a beautiful sunny day up until the practice @ 5:30 pm. It quickly turned to pouring raining, just as we arrived at the field, and the decision to take the teams photograph was questionable. Since the practice had not been cancelled because of this turn in the weather, the girls didn’t seem to mind that they were going to be out in this cool, damp conditions for 90 minutes, how could I just drive away without creating this image.
A golf umbrella can adequately cover the camera, and how convenient it covers me, too!

Models: Here are some images

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:41:25 -0400

Here is a link to Stewart & Susan Power's blog. Take a look at the final image they chose to feature on their site. At the bottom of the blog is a slide show with additional images.
We're in the processing of getting the images from the instructors. Once we have them we'll send a CD along to you.
http://www.powersmerrygoround.blogspot.com/

Thanks, again, for being models at this years NEIPP class!
Dianne
Marshall Photography
www.marshallphotography.net
508-457-9331

NEIPP MODELS

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:59:37 -0400

Here are the faces of the models that helped out at the recent New England Institute of Professional Photography, held at Ocean Edge Resort.
Some are photographers, some are aspiring models, but most are just daring souls willing to spend a few hours in front of the camera lens of the most talented photographers in the world.
45 models filled 52 positions over a 4 day period. A few traveled over an hour and a half to take part in the school, and they helped cover positions on 2 days. Some took advantage of the fact that if you model, you get to sit in on the class for the day. Everyone was cooperative, especially with the parking situation at the resort. There were no parking spaces, actually, but no one was towed from the scene.
The teachers loved every one of these models, and there were rave reviews from the models, themselves. One couple took advantage of Hanson Fong’s wedding class and had their formal wedding portraits taken. (Seems they didn’t get formals from the photographer that they had hired for their wedding day).
Then, during the banquet, I received a standing ovation for all that effort! (BTW, it was one of my long range goals. Just, I never knew why or when that was going to happen).www.marshallphotography.net

Kaitlyn

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:43:34 -0400

The McMillen family stopped by the studio while on vacation in Falmouth. Some of you may remember John, he was the very first assistant/2nd photographer here at the studio.
This is his beautiful 5 month old daughter, Kaitlyn Marie. Of course big brother, Christopher, was more than willing to be my test subject.

Spring Forward

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:59:01 -0400

It is much more difficult to get out for a walk at 6 a.m. Besides being dark, and because of the recent time change, the temperature is just too cold! 20-30 is the normal low. But, if we wait a few hours the sun will raise the temperature by 10-15 degrees. Our morning ritual is that much more enjoyable when it feels like Spring.
That’s ice along the shore line.

Still Winter in New Hampshire

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:25:35 -0400

Just had to share this last look at the amount of snow that is still blanketing the north. A neighbor called to say that he was available to shovel our roof off. That was enough to get us up there for a midweek ski trip.
As we approached the Mass-NH border there was no sign of snow. An hour later and the snow on the side of the road was plowed as high as the speed limit signs! It took Jim 4 hours to get the heavy snow off of the roof.
This was Luke’s first road trip, and it was a success! Sure he barked, and we took more time at the rest stops, but he seemed pleased once we arrived at the ski shack.

Woody Woodpecker

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 20:40:01 -0500

Not as goofy as the cartoon, but this hungry bird spent the day on the suet feeder.
This was photographed. through a window, with a Nikon 80-200 mm @ f2.8, ISO 1100. The wide opened lens (f2.8) blurred the background into a soft painting.
Later in the day a mourning dove ate the pieces of suet that had dropped to the ground. What wasn’t eaten was vacuumed up by the dog.

March Portrait Sale

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:58:34 -0500

Now is the time to take advantage of updating your business portrait during this sale.
Add your image to your website, give your business card a new look, and Mom would like one, too.
Schedule a session during this month for $99, (regular price $150). Your portrait will be viewed immediately and ready for use within a few hours. You’ll receive an enhanced web sized image and a hi res digital image.
Hope you’ll take advantage of this special sale!
www.marshallphotography.net