Finding The Light

Prologue:
As a person, I am an intuitive creative extrovert who loves to engage with people. As a photographer, I am what you would call passively creative. Meaning, I tend to take photographs of subjects that naturally present themselves to me and inspire me to capture them. However, there are a few subject matters that truly inspire me. If you know me personally then you know one area of inspiration is weddings. I truly come alive and I take such delight in capturing those precious moments that are ever present at such an event. Also, as a photographer in Maine and New England, I have a bounty of gorgeous subject matter that is here calling me to capture it.

Losing the light:

Taking advantage of our early spring, I took some images the other day and while looking at them in through the camera lens, I was fairly pleased.  However, back at the studio, I found the images to be just okay.  Why?  The light was flat. They lacked impact. To say the least, I was puzzled. I truly thought these images were going to be something great. This was a humbling moment indeed.
Finding the Light:

The first “Ah ha!” moment I had with photography was based on light. As a young photography student, I was required to do light subject/study exercises.  I learned that a slight shift in the angle or direction of light would dramatically change the look of a subject matter.  So, as I sat wondering how my beautiful shots were not, I realized it was time for me for me to re-visit basic light exercises that I learned many years ago. Without delay, I put together a makeshift studio in my living space and got to work.  What I discovered? I instantly reconnected with the young aspiring student photographer that I once was.  I started to remember my love for light.

Finding the message:

I think as artists (and as human beings) it is easy to get a little bit lazy with our growth. We have a tendency to get comfortable with our efforts and rest on our accolades. For me, it took a humbling experience to push me to improve. I want to continue to learn and expand as a photographer and as a human being. Here’s to being actively creating and pushing ourselves to improve…..enjoy!

Blessings,
Sara

Melanie & Kevin April 4, 2010 - Union Bluff Meeting House, York Maine

This was the first wedding I had the pleasure of capturing in 2010.
After a Friday of rain I was a little nervous for Melanie and Kevin but as luck would have it, we had beautiful weather full of sunshine and laughter.
The day was absolutely gorgeous and everything flowed flawlessly. Even their bulldog Zeke cooperated in lovely fashion donning a vest and bow tie and to prance proudly down the isle.
Melanie and Kevin, I wish you both so much happiness. It is clear how much in love you are. Congratulations!!!
It was a true honor to be part of such a genuinely heartfelt union and celebration.
Here are a few of my favorite images from the day.
Blessings,
Sara

Rain Rain, Go Away!

We've been drenched in rain for the last three days (if you live in New England you know what I'm talking about) This was no spring shower. This was a deluge of wetness and wind. Who knew Maine had a monsoon season? I was so happy to awake to sunshine this morning that I literally leapt out of bed. Stuck inside for the last couple of days, and needing a creative break from the computer, I decided not to be hindered with the constraints of my environment. I focused my attention on my newest member of my household; my cyclamen plant. It's amazing what inspiration one can find in a plant. With rain comes new life, new growth, and transformation. Here's to spring!

Blessings,

Sara