Dustin's Police Headshots

One of the things I love best about being a photographer is the variety my job offers.  One day I can be rearranging a sleeping baby who is only five days old, and the next I can have a man in uniform looking for professional portraits.  Dustin is someone who has found his calling in his career.  He has a passion for justice and truly loves what he does for a living.  Many of the larger police departments don't offer headshots like they do in small towns; Dustin asked us if this is something we do.  It was a wonderful way for him to have enduring photographs that capture the pride he takes in his job.  My very favorite shot is the black and white close-up with his chin resting on his fist.  I love that it is so timeless - it could have been taken back in the forties or it could have been taken two weeks ago.  Photography has this power to transcend time, and it was wonderful to have an opportunity to explore this with Dustin and create something his children and grandchildren will look back on in the future.

Isaac Turns Three Months!

We are spoiled with the amount of time we get to spend with Baby Isaac.  He's the kind of baby that makes everyone decide that they are a "kids person" with his general happiness, big lit-up smiles, and snuggly nature.  Isaac is a natural born cuddler, making himself at home in anyone's arms and on any snuggly surface we found for photos. It's amazing how much Isaac has grown and changed - anyone who thinks babies don't change much in the first three months should take a peek back at Isaac's newborn photos.  Already he is looking so much more attentive and grown up.  This shoot was particularly special because not only was it Isaac's three month photos, it was also a generation photoshoot for the Depas family, showing Isaac, his father, his grandfather, and his great-grandfather.  There is something so special about being a part of creating a timepiece like this, something that will be a major part of their family history and continue to be treasured for many years to come.

{ Bethany + Dustin = MARRIED! }

Bethany and Dustin tied the knot on July 21st in a beautiful Catholic church in Casco.  Before the ceremony, Bethany's many bridesmaids doted on her, decorating her with beautiful custom-made jewelry and lacing up her dress. Every few minutes Bethany's mother would stop in the dressing room fighting back tears and choking Bethany up as well.  The ceremony was beautiful and the church fit the theme of the wedding with beautiful, high ceilings and exposed beams setting the perfect mood.

Dustin and Bethany are a couple who truly make each other at ease.  Any nerves that may have been presenting themselves prior to the wedding were gone immediately after they were in each other's arms.  At the alter Dustin shook his new father-in-law's hand, but all the while his eyes were on his bride.  A moment later, before the ceremony had even begun, he hugged her, as though he couldn't wait until the ceremony was finished and they would be officially husband and wife.  The rest of the day was purely a celebration with hundreds of family members and friends there to wish the couple happiness and drink to their union. Congratulations, Bethany and Dustin!

Upcoming Photography Education Classes

Just a little more information on our upcoming classes for this fall and winter.  Please contact us for more information and dates or if you have any questions about our group or private classes.

Also, feel free to check out the education section of our website at www.pmpsphotography.com.

{ Heidi + Alex = MARRIED! }

Heidi and Alex have been together for nearly five years.  They met while they were both working at Fleet Farm, proving (as Alex's best man stated at their wedding) that you can find nearly everything at Fleet Farm...lifetime happiness included.  Together they enjoy cooking and traveling.  They see everything as a new opportunity for adventure, which is something Ben and I love about them.  They are both so naturally optimistic and relaxed.  I have never seen a bride more completely at ease before her wedding - with Heidi there were no doubts and no fears; there was only excitement and assuredness, and we can see why.  As a couple, they bring out the best in each other, the playfulness and the joy, and their wedding was nothing more than a pure celebration of all that is yet to come.  Congratulations to a wonderful couple!

Gabe Turns One Year!

Three days after getting to see his baby sister for her three month photos, we met Gabe at the park for his one year photos.  Their family had spent part of the afternoon there and Gabe was enjoying himself on the playground with his favorite activity of all time: climbing.  We interrupted him from his play for a few shots on the equipment before taking a little trek throughout the rest of the park.  He wasn't thrilled about leaving the playground at first, but when he realized we had stools, chairs and crates to climb on (not to mention, his favorite climbing apparatus, daddy) he was as content as ever.

When we did Gabe's newborn photos a year ago, I was so amazed at all the fight that little baby had.  He was a week old and was trying to lift his head - all the while his arms and legs were going every which way.  It it always funny to me how many things stay the same as we grow, and that tough little baby has grown into a rough-and-tumble little tot.  We love getting to see these transitions.