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upper valley senior photography – quechee vt

As an Upper Valley photographer here in NH, I really enjoy photographing high school seniors. Really, any single-subject portraiture is my favorite. What I really love about senior portraits, is the the folks I am photographing are on the cusp between childhood and the beginning of the rest of their lives. It’s truly a magical time. I did these in Quechee VT near Woodstock

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As a portrait photographer here in Lebanon, NH, I do enjoy creating digital mixed media works out of my portraits, using my own photographs of botanicals and moths and butterflies.

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woodstock vt portrait photographer

With its classic New England architecture, charming boutiques, and the Ottauquechee River meandering through, this town is a dream setting for portrait photography. This magical autumn photography session features two innovative musicians.  We had fun using Woodstock VT’s architecture as our backdrop.

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walpole nh family photographer

Step into the enchanting embrace of autumn in Walpole, NH, where the air is crisp, and the foliage paints a stunning backdrop for family moments. Join us on a journey through the golden hues and warm smiles captured in the heart of this picturesque town. Explore how Walpole transforms into a canvas of reds, oranges,…

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dreamy maternity photography in hanover nh – upper valley photographer

This was a misty, dreamy photo session up at the top of Balch Hill, Hanover, NH right here in the Upper Valley

I loved the cinematic results of our portrait photography session.

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keene family photographer

dreamy soulful portraits of your beautiful story in keene nh and the upper valley.

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AVA Gallery Studio Chat – Summer 2023 – Upper Valley Photographer

As a family and child portrait photographer here in the Upper Valley of VT and NH as firefly photography, I am delighted to have been interviewed by Sadie Mielcarz with the AVA Gallery about my work as part of their Studio Chats series.

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upper valley family and baby photographer

This is one of my favorite families here in the upper valley of NH and VT.  I felt so fortunate to shoot at sweet, beautiful Dewey’s Landing in Quechee, VT before the summer rain storms damaged it. It was such a perfect, dreamy summer evening to capture these moments.

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  • […] If you’re interested in newborn portraits, I would photograph at your home for a lifestyle session. Lifestyle sessions don’t include formal posing or props and are a more organic reflection of this time right now. I do my newborn work on weekdays.  These sessions last about 1-2 hours.  I like to photograph babies under 10-14 days old. I would want to schedule your session about one week after your due date (with the understanding that we may need to change it). Their maternity session can be found HERE […]ReplyCancel

upper valley family photographer

dreamy soulful portraits of your beautiful story in keene nh and the upper valley.

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dreamy upper valley family photography in hanover, nh

As an Upper Valley family photographer, I am super amped about the weather getting warmer for these lush, light-filled family photo sessions. This one was right in Hanover, NH here.  I love the dreamy dandelions and goldenrod here and the innocence and wonder of childhood. Being a family and child photographer here in New Hampshire brings me great joy. I am looking forward to the 2023 photo season here in the Upper Valley!

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dreamy keene and upper valley maternity photography

As a Keene and Upper Valley baby, child, and maternity photographer, I think these kinds of photo sessions are my favorite. We had the most dreamy light in Walpole, NH. And my clients were so sweet and affectionate, waiting for their new baby to arrive. All the conditions for beautiful dreamy portraits were ideal.  So enjoy these whimsical, dreamy, romantic maternity portraits here in New Hampshire. 

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Aug 2022 “10×10” exhibit + Dec 2021 “Wintry Mix” exhibit at the AVA Gallery

As a portrait photographer here in the Upper Valley, I love all kinds of fine art expression, especially with respect to layering in Photoshop creating digital mixed media pieces, as well as watercolor and acrylic painting and drawing as well. Being part of the AVA Gallery art community here in Lebanon, NH is such a blessing and a gift. A couple of my abstract botanical paintings sold at the AVA Gallery, which I am pleased to share. Drawing and painting are passions of mine as well as photography and Photoshop wonderment.  See below for the paintings and the exhibits. I hope they are bringing joy to people’s homes or work spaces. 

2022 10×10 fundraiser show for the AVA Gallery and 2021 Wintry Mix Holiday show featured some of my abstract botanical paintings. 

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dollhouse inspired portrait photo session in white river junction/hartford, vt

As an Upper Valley of NH and VT  photographer, I am always looking for interesting places to do portrait photography. I love how the seasons change the landscapes so rapidly here in the Upper Valley and in New Hampshire. I noticed that there was a beautiful flowering tree in Hartland, VT that I absolutely needed to photograph with some portraits.  I was feeling inspired, also, by some dresses that I had and got this “dollhouse” sensibility to my approach to this session. Enjoy these fine art portraits from that day.

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lebanon nh newborn photographer – upper valley baby photography

As an Upper Valley family, baby, and child photographer, it was such a joy to do this in-home lifestyle newborn photo session,  right here in Lebanon, NH. I loved how big sister really took to the baby and it all seemed so symbolic, with the daffodils emerging and spring beginning, bringing a sense of new life and birth.  It really is my favorite time of year! And I really enjoyed this sweet outdoor family photo session with the new baby. 

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lebanon, nh newborn photography

As a newborn baby and family photographer here in Lebanon, NH, I really love traveling to people’s homes to do lifestyle portraiture after they have had their baby. The super posed stuff is cool and all but I don’t think it will stand the test of time for most of my clients. I want to have images that will be relevant a generation later, or 2 or 3. And I also want to evoke all those memories that new parents have in the very beginning. I feel like the imagery is more beautiful and authentic, and evocative. Here are some images from a recent newborn lifestyle session. 

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TERMINAL

As a NH fine art photographer, I created this deeply personal body of work called Terminal, I am reflecting on my mother’s death in 2015 at the age of 63, 30 days after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. At times, I am still unexpectedly gripped by some of these emotions. These digital multimedia portrait pieces explore my own bereavement.  The process is not linear, and the Kubler-Ross model of the Five Stages of Grief does not have a prescribed beginning and end, so the images follow no particular order.

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keene art walk 2021

As a Keene NH and Upper Valley photographer, I am super amped to have another Keene Art Walk under my belt. My first was in 2012.

Artist Statement: In these large portraits and digital photographic collages, I combine a love of portraiture, a growing fascination with botany, reverence for the feminine, the cyclical nature of the seasons, the concept of impermanence, surrealism, and dreaminess.  Increasingly fascinated by the Wheel of the Year and annual natural rhythms, I incorporate elements from nature into my photographic works. The temporary (and ephemeral) nature of things resonates deeply with me. For example, my costumes are usually assembled the day-of the shoot and models need to be flexible around changing weather conditions and optimal locations in terms of blooms. I enjoy working with fleeting elements in my images. In my digital photo collages, I layer photographs I have taken in nature over my portraits and dive deep in Photoshop working with layers, colors, textures and  to create a finished image.

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dreamy soulful portraits of your beautiful story in keene nh and the upper valley.

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Fine art dreamy portrait photography in NH since 2011. This was from a self-portrait shoot here in the Upper Valley of VT and NH, and I need help from viewers in picking the best image from the shoot.

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BLOOM

Being a photographer here in the Upper Valley, I always have my eyes peeled for cool locations. Sometimes they are in the unlikeliest places. I happened past the Marriott here in Lebanon, NH and saw these luscious azalea bushes out front. It was only May 1st and things were starting to bloom here in New Hampshire. So I was really excited when I saw these beauties. I asked the front desk if I could photograph there and I got some really magical images. I would love to take photos of you or your loved ones amongst some blooms. I have some costumes in my prop closet and would love to style something dreamy and magical. 

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dreamy soulful portraits of your beautiful story in keene nh and the upper valley.

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  • | Firefly PhotographyJanuary 3, 2022 - 9:33 pm

    […] family. I am happy to travel to capture these once in a lifetime moments for your family. Click  Here for their beautiful maternity […]ReplyCancel

HYDRANGEA ABBONDANZA

Fine art dreamy portrait photography in NH since 2011. This was from a shoot here in the Upper Valley of VT and NH this last summer with Victoria.

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Firefly Photography is happily booking portrait photography sessions in Keene, NH, Woodstock, VT, Hanover NH, Seacoast, and Upper Valley for dreamy maternity, and child, couples, senior, & family portrait photography.

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THE SECRET GARDEN

A series of images from the Upper Valley in Lebanon, NH, by firefly photography

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Firefly Photography is happily booking portrait photography sessions in Keene, NH, Woodstock, VT, Hanover NH, Seacoast, and Upper Valley for dreamy maternity, and child, couples, senior, & family portrait photography.

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hanover nh family photographer

Firefly Photography is happily booking portrait photography sessions in Keene, NH, Woodstock, VT, Hanover NH, Seacoast, and Upper Valley for dreamy maternity, and child, couples, senior, & family portrait photography.

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Firefly Photography is happily booking appointments in Keene, NH, Woodstock, VT, Hanover NH, Seacoast, and Upper Valley for dreamy maternity, and child, couples, senior, & family portrait photography.

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I am a family photographer here in the Woodstock, Lebanon and Hanover area of the Upper Valley as well as in Keene, NH with firefly photography. I get to witness so many tiny lovely moments. In the last ten years, there have been a lot of them! Anyway, I really adored this family photo session at the Dartmouth Green in Hanover, NH recently.

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Keene Art Walk 2020

As a portrait photographer here in the Upper Valley of NH and VT and also down in Keene,  I was delighted to be a part of the Keene Art Walk in downtown Keene with my “Ophelia” images. I was situated at Soul Emporium which is such cool little shop.

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firefly photography of nh and vt – dreamy imagery in keene nh and the upper valley

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2019 PhotoPlus Expo – NYC

As a portrait photographer here in the Upper Valley of NH and VT, I am always looking to expand my knowledge base and my experience. I learned so many cool things at the PhotoPlus expo at the Javits Center in New York last month. Here are some highlights. The first highlights are from Tony Tran’s photo walk (I did not take the first photo (as I am in it!), but I do not know who to credit for it. The very last photo is one I took after posing the couple over by the Vessel where we were situated 

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firefly photography – dreamy imagery in the upper valley and in keene, nh

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Firefly Photography is happily booking portrait photography sessions in Keene, NH, Woodstock, VT, Hanover NH, Seacoast, and Upper Valley for dreamy maternity, and child, couples, senior, & family portrait photography.

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Albums, mounted prints, gallery blocks and digital image products offered by firefly photography of Keene and the Upper Valley of NH and VT

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keene art walk 2018

As a photographer here in Keene, NH, I was delighted to have my most recent “Do You Dream in Color” series included in the Art Walk downtown. For the images, click here: THE CHANGELING

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2014 Keene Art Walk

As a portrait photographer here in Keene NH, I am always happy to be a part of the Art Walk in downtown Keene each summer. My Fox Hollow shoot was on display at the Keene Art Walk. My four-year-old and I were re-reading The Tales of Beatrix Potter . I love the idea of the wild woods…

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2013 Keene Art Walk

As a family and child portrait photographer here in Keene, NH and in the Upper Valley of VT and NH as firefly photography, I was really happy to be selected to be a part of the Keene Art Walk in downtown Keene, NH with images from my “Do You Dream in Color?” series, “Avalon”.  For…

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