Spring Smith Studios has a studio

There were a lot of factors that went into the decision to rent a space for my studio.  I wanted a place to meet clients that wasn't my living room with a crazy barking dog and I wanted a place to go to work somewhere that laundry and dishes wouldn't distract me from my editing.  It didn't take long to find the perfect place and although it took a month or two to nail down the details it feels amazing to see my dream come to life. I've finally moved into my studio- things are not 100% finished yet but things are starting to fall into place.  A few new canvases are on their way and I'm still searching for a few final decorations but it feels like the space I wanted to create.  Once things are totally finished I'll be sure to do a full post with lots of photos but for now this gives you the idea :)

This weekend is my first wedding consultation in my new studio and I'm beyond excited to really use this space the way I've imagined it.

XOXO Spring

the location of my dreams.

I didn't want to even set up an appointment to visit French's Point until I knew it was feasible that I could get married at this stunning Maine ocean side estate.  I knew if I visited this place that I've been online stalking for over 4 years was out of my reach for my own wedding it would break my heart to see it in person.  Once the budget was set my brain went into over drive crunching numbers. Yesterday my mom, one of my bridesmaids Shannon and I took the 3 hour drive to Stockton Springs to have a formal tour of French's Point.  After drooling and ogling over this venue online for so long there was the faintest bit of worry that once I saw it in person maybe it wasn't possible to live up to the dreams I have had... I was wrong.

This place BLEW ME AWAY!!!! After chatting with the super sweet & amazing owner Jessika and walking the grounds drooling and drooling and honestly being completely wide eyed I signed a contract and now can officially say I'm going to be  French's Point bride!!!!

180 degree view of the ocean- aaaahhhh I can't wait :)

XOXO Spring

Meredith & Patrick | Just a taste

Meredith & Patrick laugh and smile more then should be humanly possible!  Here is a little taste of their engagement session at Jackson Falls.

XOXO Spring

The Blend is Back

My dad is a rock star. No, really, he was in a rock and roll band back in the 70's that had a song on the billboard top 100.  Pretty cool huh?  In recent years two members of The Blend have passed away, leaving Ken, Steve and my dad (Skip).  The big news is that this year at the Rusty Rocket tribute concert all three will be playing together!!!!  This weekend they are also playing at the Fryeburg Fair Grounds to support another charity- so if you want to enjoy a good old rock and roll show full of old fogies who can still play their hearts out come by either June 11th at the Fair Grounds or June 18th in OOB at Jimmy the Greeks all proceeds from both shows go to really good causes!

Ok enough plugging my dad's gig, and on to a few images I took of the guys rehearsing in my parents garage.

(from left to right: Ken, Steve and Skip)

XOXO Spring

Gettysburg PA & Fine Art Friday on a Tuesday

**I've been slacking on my Fine Art for a few weeks now so I kicked myself into gear during my family vacation, so on a random Tuesday afternoon please enjoy some fine art from my recent trip** My family has always been the family that takes trips and stops at any and all national historic sites or parks along the way.  Even now that I'm grown things haven't changed.  On my way to VA to visit my family my mom dad and I stopped and spend a good 3 hours or so in Gettysburg PA getting a tour from the oldest guide they have on staff.  His name was James and he grew up in Gettysburg as a kid and has been a guide there since the 50's.  He is now in his mid 90's and still gives tours to families looking to learn more about the three day battle of the civil war that took place in his home town.

We got out of the bus a few times and got to walk around but spent a lot of time on the big bus looking out the windows listening to James paint the picture of those three days so many years ago.

I love how alive this statue is- It feels so real.

This defiantly isn't the most beautiful picture of the bunch but the words are so powerful.

Believe it or not this was taken through the front window of the bus while we were driving.

View from the top of little round top.

Another one taken out the bus window- with the reflection it reminds me of the good old days of double exposure film.

It's amazing how many of the buildings are still standing after all these years and all the cannons that were shot across town during the battles.

A friendly guy walking by saw me taking a photo of my parents with Abe and offered to take one of all of us.  When I handed him my camera and tried to explain how to use my camera he looked like I was speaking greek!  With a comment about how heavy the camera was he clicked and did quite well I think- sometimes auto mode is just right :)

XOXO Spring