Old Weathered Door

I have a fascination with doors. This antique, weathered wood door caught my eye in my travels this past weekend. It's from the Colonial times, but would look great as the entrance to a carriage house.

March in New England

This photo of the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod will remind me of the glorious weather New England had experienced the past couple of weeks. March temps. were in the 70's and even low 80's! We were breaking records all over the place. Our early spring flowers have started blooming!  Everyone was getting the shorts and flip flops out. We all know the old saying, "if you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes!".... Yes, we all knew it wouldn't last. 

A simple photo like this can remind me of this crazy, unusual winter we've had and provide the backdrop for stories we will all tell in years to come about the Winter of 2012!

Getting My Photos Under Control!

It was not too long ago that I was feeling completely overwhelmed with my personal family photos. I found myself in the position of being the unofficial family historian on both sides of my family. 

What was I to do with the piles and piles of photos, old books, certificates, family tree pages, and memorabilia that had found its way into my possession?

I did some research on the internet and I discovered that with a good plan, a healthy dose of patience, and a positive attitude to take one day at a time - I could get a handle on this situation!

Along the way, I found myself enjoying this process more and more. It's been very rewarding and I love the fact that I am streamlining my family's history in pictures.

Photos as Wall Art

Some of my clients ask for meaningful photographs to be made into wall art. For example, this Honeymoon photo of a vineyard was printed on a piece of birch wood and it is truly an original!

Favorite photo?

Do you have a favorite photo that just makes you smile each time you look at it? Have you ever thought about why it makes you smile?

We take photos to remember events, places, and people. So when you see an old photo that makes you smile, it takes you right back to that place and the emotion connected to it. This visual connection can also elicit other emotions such as sadness at the loss of a loved one, or excitement at the anticipation of visiting a favorite place.

Whatever the emotion, our photos are the key to keeping those memories alive.

I invite you to look through your photos and see which one pulls you right back to that place and time. I'll go first...

The colorful Adirondack chairs are always there to greet me for my annual vacation in Maine. This was no different than many other mornings I sit on the dock, taking in the mist rising off the water, the loons singing, and kayakers out for a morning paddle. But when I look at this photo, I know it is the day I got to know my brother in a whole new way - adult to adult.

He took me up on an offer to stop by for a swim at the camp, and he ended up staying for a day and a half. We had time to talk, laugh, and share things we never could have during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. I never imagined how many adventures my little brother had without me ever knowing. I guess that's my fault for not ever asking. Nonetheless, I look at this photo and I am grateful for the special bond that began that day.

Feel free to share a favorite photo and the story behind it with us.