Senior portraits in the Old Port, Portland, Maine

I love working with teens. I love that we get to change clothes and backgrounds several times and go to a variety of locations. But I also love that it's all about showing off who they are at this point in their lives. Mariah was very quiet and shy. She is such a kind heart. I think these portraits show off her softness and as well as her warm smile. Thank you for having me capture who you are Mariah! I had a great time and loved getting to know you. I can't wait to see where you go. (:  -jen

sunset elopement at portland headlight, ft. willams park, cape elizabeth, maine

when i met christine and dan (and puppy brittany) for the first time it was just moments before they took their vows. we met at portland headlight in cape, elizabeth, maine. it is a most picturesque setting on any day, but, of course, for them it was particularly special (thank you maine for holding off to rain until the next morning!).

the sunset was wonderful as was the view. that never disappoints. i loved how simply but elegantly they both dressed for the occasion. he in a smart blue suit and she in a vintage inspired dress with wonderful blue shoes. the bouquet she carried was made of wooden flowers (wow). it was perfect.

since then we have had some great emails and have connected even more. it's always amazing to me how quickly you can connect with someone through photography. sharing such a momentous event in your life is important. when you do you are connected with that person in a very special way. i always feel honored to be chosen. i love having these moments with people. thank you dan and christine. cheers to many happy years together.

new direction announcement and some love

so here is the official oober fancy, graphic designer ken murphy version of my announcement of things to come. (new blog will be coming too!)

i have to say again how much i truly LOVE working with ken. he (and now his girl jamie too!) are not just wonderful designers. yeah they rock at that. but what they really do so well is listen.

every single time i call or email with another idea or need they really listen. i mean all those folks we deal with every day...we hope they 'get it' and we think they might. but when was the last time you worked with someone and really felt like you were heard? it's just the best.

i am in love with that. and i hope that i can be like that too. cause what's more important right now than actually hearing and connecting with other people? in a world where a lot of us spend most of our time interacting with others on the computer i think it's extremely important to really connect when we can.

i feel so lucky to work with great people. it's the experience along the way which makes you able to share who you really are. it builds trust. and damn if that isn't what life is all about. we should all seek out those to do business with who you can really be honest with, who truly listen and therefore you can really trust. 

so there's my love for ken for the day. maybe you will be next! (: be sure to check out the information on the announcement card too.