Finally, the models! And these are only a few- I have so many images of our other kids that I’ll have to save them for another post! Thank you so much to everyone that came, and to all the kids that let us photograph their beautiful selves. You may recognize a couple of them from previous blog posts… :)

 

 

 

 

…and that is literally just the beginning. I didn’t make it around to absolutely everyone, as I was instructing, but I made it to most of you to grab a few shots- more tomorrow. I have a couple gorgeous model shoots I have to blog as well, so this will be a busy posting week :)

Until Next Time,

MG

Until Next Time,

MG

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Well, I’m back! For those of you that didn’t talk to me before I left, I was off staffing The Secret Workshop that traveled to Boston this past weekend. I cannot tell y’all how much fun we had. Run by my fabulous photographer friend, Austin, Texas Photographer Cheryl Muhr, we taught 40 women the ins and outs of kids’ photography at a gorgeous venue in Framingham. All of the attendees were incredibly talented, as were our beautiful kid models that helped us to teach them the ‘hands on’ way of shooting. :

Our beautiful venue was the Boston Studios, run by Fabrizio Cacciatore:

The natural light in the studio was gorgeous, with floor-to-ceiling windows and rustic floors:

Cheryl doing’ her thang (with essential Starbucks and Hershey’s kisses):

More images of the venue (and the gift bags):

Cheryl demonstrated a newborn shoot for the group. We were so grateful to have our newborn model, 2-week-old Gracie (see her posing on the beanbag down there?):

Find the newborn model!:

Here’s Mackenzie, one of our models, being photographed at our instructional hands-on shoot. We had around 20 shoots going on at the same time (another in the background), and they all had so much fun, amid the chaos!

I shot like a madwoman, trying to make it around to all of my clients and models that came. Kim sent me this image she took- yours truly, showing off one of my shots that I’ll post tomorrow:

Check out the pose on this one! The venue was in a cluster of old mill buildings, and we were able to take advantage of the ‘urban’ locations surrounding it. You’ll be amazed at the shots we got here:

Finally, the staff, from left to right, Kristie Serra, Myself, Cheryl Muhr, Joyce Smith, and Jaleen Lessard:

We’re missing Heather Crowder, another member of our staff that had to catch a plane back to Annapolis before the group shot! Image taken by Todd Muhr, Cheryl’s husband.

I have so many images of our models, as I was instructionally shooting as well. I’ll post those up tomorrow, so stay tuned to see all the beautiful faces we photographed! THANK YOU again to all of our models. Your presence made such a positive difference.

 Until next Time,

MG

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This blog has been quite the family affair lately, what with all the talent in my sister and such. And now, I can present to you the absolute rockstar of the family: My father, Kevin.

He’s a folk singer with a novel out, and his book signings have become impromptu folk concerts. He has more guitars, banjos, organs, mandolins, and other assorted instruments in his studio where these came from!

 

His booksigning will be combined concerts from now on, and here’s a promo window poster that I whipped up tonight for him (with another picture from the day):

You can visit his website here, with update on his blog about where he’ll be next!:

http://captkevinm.com

 Until Next Time,

MG

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Oh yes, didn’t you know? I traded in the minivan for a VW bus! Isn’t it fab?!

Ahem.

Yeah, that bus isn’t mine. It’s not even registered in this state. Sorry…anonymous New Hampshire residents. ;) We were headed to the beach out on the Eastern edge of Plum Island, and found this parked in the beach parking lot. Score.

It’s pictures like this that illustrate creative photography perfectly…because…pro photogs raise your hands..if you’ve ever “borrowed” things that aren’t yours for shoots, or even “trespassed” onto, uh, yeah, properties that aren’t yours.. to get “THE shot”. You’ve done it, you know you have.

But- if you were the owner of this VW, would you mind this beautiful creature leaning up against it? Didn’t think so. You’re welcome, anonymous New Hampshire residents with-a-sweet-ride.

Another series of shots from this shoot (part of Megan McCormick’s modeling portfolio):

If you didn’t see it, the Holiday 2008 Schedule is posted below. Check it out, and shoot me an email to book your slot!

Secret Workshop Models: I have sent out the electronic release/registration form that you need to sign to model with us! Please fill that out (literally takes one minute) by September 5th to secure your spot. If you didn’t get one, please check your spam! We are FULL for models- thanks to everyone who is participating. :)

Until Next Time,

MG

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Yes, first off: where have I been? I really have no good excuses. Literally, every time I get my work done and think “hmmm, should I blog one of these fabulous shoots I’ve done recently?”, I’ve looked out the window, and *poof!*, I found myself suddenly outside! How crazy is that? It’s like the impending Fall weather has done away with every last ounce of willpower I have left! And has given me the power to apparate, to a beach, farm to pick apples, or even my patio- anywhere but the office. Magic. ;)

The chill outside we felt a couple days ago made me want to break out the corduroys and head to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino. Mmmm. My favorite Fall drink, other than hot apple cider. My sister and I got into an argument over which season was better- Fall or Spring? I was on the Autumnal side of things, and I think I won. I mean, c’mon. Think of the Topsfield Fair, the cozy sweaters, the excuse to buy new leather knee high boots. Well, it’s MY excuse.

Speaking of my sister, she was just accepted to Cameo as a model, through their new adults division. I took her out for a shoot today at a local farm, Cider Hill, in Amesbury MA, and we hiked to the top of the hill to the peach orchard to take a couple shots.

Isn’t she just adorable?

A couple notes:

-I’ve been having phone problems, where my voicemail box has been literally filling with sales calls. I’m sorting it out with my phone company (sorting is the nice way to put it), so please bear with me. The best way, and quickest way as always, is to email me- for booking or for questions. Please use this method until I can convince my phone company that no, I do NOT need ‘new, lower car insurance!’. Thank you very much.

-I’ve sent out the information for the September Modeling Shoot previously announced to all the models and families that volunteered. Thank you to everyone that’s participating! If you volunteered and did not get an email with details for the day, please check your Spam folder. If anyone would still like to join, please email me ASAP. I am willing to take two-three more kids.

-The Holiday 2008 Schedule will be posted Monday, and booking for these sessions will start then. I will be offering both mini sessions and regular sessions, both of which include digital files and Holiday Cards. Mini sessions will be held on two weekends in October.

Okay, business is done. If it weren’t dark out, I would be outside again. Here are a couple images to remind us of Summer when the chill sets in (coincidentally peach-themed as well):

 

Until Next Time,

MG

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