Colin & Lynn | Married Sept 1, 2010 | Little Cranberry Island, Maine

For once I was a guest and not the photographer but that didn't stop my asking the bride permission to bring my camera. Lynn and Colin were married at a beautiful, small ceremony on Little Crenberry Island off the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine.  First of all what a location!!!!  We were able to head to the island a few days before the wedding and were able to enjoy some time sight seeing and just enjoying the end of the summer.  Colin and Silas have been friends since high school and we were so honored to be invited to his wedding.  I was so glad it was on a Wednesday so that I could go!!!!

I took some photos during the week and quite a few the day of the wedding.  I tried really hard to not be in the professional photographers way- although she was so nice and told me to take photos of whatever I wanted and not to worry about being in her way at all!  These first few photos are of the island and one looking down at Bar Harbor from the top of Cadillac Mountain.

The flowers that Lynn had were perfect for the feel of the day.

The boys waiting on the steps of the house for the ceremony to begin.

Lynn looked stunning in her lace gown.  She was also responsible for the outfit Colin wore- I loved the dark jeans, vests and hat- such a great vintage feel.

After the ceremony we all headed down to the only restaurant on the island for the reception.

Every detail was perfect!  I loved the elegant and romantic feel of all their decorations.  This table full of photos, the book of love poems and a tree full of cards for well wishes for the newlyweds, set the perfect mood.

They kept all the decorations simple.  Books, a few flowers and candles but somehow it felt chic and classic.

Ok so there is a story with this next image.... I took a photo of this painting because sadly I could not afford to buy it.  The moment I saw this watercolor I had a reaction I've never had to a painting before.  I was floored by its beauty.  I couldn't stop starting at it.  Of course it was not anywhere close to my budget for a souvenir so I couldn't take it home with me no matter how much I loved it.  So I did the next best thing and I took a photo of it to remember it and maybe someday when I strike it rich I'll be able to hunt it down and buy it.

More flowers-  something about the color of these flowers makes me so extremely happy.

Colin and Lynn also had a few fake mustaches for fun-

I feel so lucky to have been able to attend this wedding AND to have been able to photograph some of the stunning details from the day.  It was such a nice change to have my camera and only pick it up to use it when I wanted to.  Thanks Lynn and Colin for inviting Silas and I to be a part of your wedding day.

I can't wait to travel back to Bar Harbor and hopefully shoot some weddings there in the future.  Maybe even another one on Little Cranberry!

rainy days and smells of fixer.

The rain came down in sheets today- the wind howled outside my window and I had no desire to be productive- AT ALL.  Eventually, I pulled myself out of bed and forced myself to sit down and start working.  What felt like moments later my reminder alarm went off telling me it was time to go meet my friend Emily for coffee.  "2pm already?"   It still amazes me how the moment I sit down and start playing, *cough cough* I mean 'working' I get totally sucked in and it's hours before I come back to reality and realize I'm: 1. still in my PJ's, 2. haven't had a thing to eat yet and 3. Poor Coby has been holding it for hours trying desperately not to pee on the floor. It's on days like today that I realize just how lucky I am to do what I love for a living.  Photography is the only thing I've ever really wanted to do.  When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, often when I was young, I'd respond with "a marine biologist, zoologist" or something of that nature.  Once I actually had to think about it so I could give an answer to the high school guidance counselor, I realized the only thing I really loved was shooting with my Pentax K1000 and playing in the dark room.  Seeing images through the lens, working with chemicals to make them appear on my film then transferring that to an actual print amazed me- honestly it still magical to me.  Granted I don't spend time in a dark room anymore, 99% of the time I'm sitting at my computer but none the less I still totally love it.

Speaking of the dark room- I have recently been on a quest to resurrect my dark room.  Well, to be fair I never had a full dark room set up, I have parts of it and am ready to bring it to life in my basement.  Not sure when it will happen but until then I'll keep dreaming of fixer and red safelights.

What did you always want to be when you grew up?

Coats and shoes and bags, oh my!

As I sat on the floor surrounded by mounds of clothing, trying to sort out the summer vs. winter wardrobes I realized that I have a serious coat addition.  Not that this is news to anyone who knows me.  Some girls love bags, some shoes... well I love coats.  Don't get me wrong I love my bags and shoes as well but coats are a whole other ball game.  I have winter coats, dressy coats, light weight coats, even an old school Red Sox jacket.  I have always had a thing for jackets, coats, blazers etc but recently it's gotten a bit out of hand. My christmas list so far consists of 10+ coats and some pots and pans for my kitchen- thats about it.   So for you fellow coat lovers here is some eye candy straight from my wish list.

** Sorry for not having details on all these items I totally blew it and didn't write down all the info for each one- Most are from Anthropology and Banana Republic

I had to throw in one awesome skirt and these beautiful suede shoes just to even it out a little bit. So what dominates your closet space?  Shoes? Bags? Coats?

"please look after this bear, thank you"

I can't find my rain coat and ended up soaked to the bone after taking my dog for a walk without a raincoat or umbrella this afternoon. While making an attempt to get dry and warm I couldn't help but look over at my Paddington Bear in his blue rain coat and yellow rain hat and think how much more prepared for this weather he is. I've always been a stuffed animal collector- Come'on what young girl didn't have 400 teddy bears, bunny rabbits and stuff kittens & puppies filling her bedroom?  I think there are still quite a few bags full of my beloved stuffed friends at my parents house tucked away in closets.

Paddington wasn't originally my bear- he was given to my brother when he was a baby and although I'm not sure when or how I ended up with him- I firmly stake a claim to him and would never give him up. There is just something magical about my bear. He is tattered and warn from years of childhood love (meaning being dragged around the house by one arm and squished in my bed with me at night).  When I was a baby my bedroom had Paddington wall paper- which might be a hint at where my love began.   I remember when I decided that I was no longer a "baby" and that I hated the wallpaper and opted for pink and blue flowers instead (gag).   I now look back and wish I still had some of that wall paper for memories sake. I think if I ever find a roll somewhere I'd buy it just to frame a small piece for wall art.

Paddington is still one of my favorite children's story characters and a great childhood memory- what is your favorite stuffed animal or character from when you were a kid? Anyone share my passion for a teddy bear in a raincoat eating marmalade sandwiches?

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