Matt and Enna Grazier are wonderful folks and I was thrilled when they asked me to shoot their family imagery for the year... especially because I got to spend some serious QT with Will and Ollie - two seriously awesome dudes.
In addition to being wonderful people, Matt and Enna are fantastic photographers. Go check out their site... worth spending some time there and browsing around. Weddings are slowing down for the year but it's about the time to get some pictures made for all your holiday greetings and things like that. They take some beautiful portraits... check it.
We spent an afternoon hanging around Cider Hill which is one of my favorite places on the planet. Plus, it's about a mile from the studio. Every year they are voted in the top 5 nationally for their cider - I've been all over the states tasting cider and to be honest I've never tasted anything so complexly layered and textured like their craft. It is absolutely sublime. Heat it up and mull it and fahgedaboudit.
seek the joy
eric
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I love saying hi to the sun when she peaks her eye over the ocean. I feel a little spoiled because I live right on the East Coast so I get to do it almost every day. Awesomesauce.
Yesterday at 4:30am I rolled into Newburyport to get ready for shooting at the sunrise out on Plum Island. Capturing imagery at that time of day is my absolute favorite. Sunset is fun, but as the sun sets it keeps getting darker. At sunrise, you start out with beautiful light and it just keeps growing and growing until it overtakes you. It's the start of something brand new and fresh and full of exciting adventures. Who knows what will happen?! Sadly, it can sometimes be a struggle to convince folks to schedule their sessions that early but for the select few that do, they are heavily rewarded.
Maura just moved up to Portland, ME and is teaching at a couple of studios there while she gets her brand new online presence all set up. You can check out her temporary blog HERE - she shares some great insights. All you yogis in the area, drop her a line - she's specializing in private and individual sessions... imagine tailoring your practice specifically to you.
I am not here to tell you what to think or what to feel. I am not here to tell you what is good or what is bad. I am here to say, 'Look. This is beautiful.'
seek the joy
eric
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Thanks for sharing, Eric! I'm going to have to get in touch with Maura and see where she teaches!
(07.29.09 @ 08:55 PM)breathtaking Eric and well worth the 4am waking. She's in Portland? How do I contact her. I have been thinking it's time to start practicing again.
(08.05.09 @ 07:27 PM)
No pressure, huh? :) Very sweet pics!
(10.22.09 @ 07:45 PM)I'm sure they're totally excited with the results Great job. Makes me think we need to do same!
(10.22.09 @ 10:10 PM)I love those Graziers!! Great photos, e!!
(10.22.09 @ 10:30 PM)Eric! What a beautiful family portrait. I love your work!!
(10.22.09 @ 10:41 PM)These make my heart happy :) LOVELY!!
(10.22.09 @ 11:12 PM)Such great color, light, and genuine joy. Well done!
(10.22.09 @ 11:38 PM)Joy found here!!! Eric....AWESOME job! The Graziers are wonderful, fun, sweet, lovely people and you captured them and the spirit of their family beautifully! Thanks for sharing!
(10.23.09 @ 09:47 AM)Love love love them!!!! Thank you so much!! It was great how Will wouldn't even look at you when we started, but then was upset that you couldn't join us for pizza and even was inviting himself to your house for a visit! LOL! Hope to see you soon bro! Thank you:)
(10.23.09 @ 11:30 AM)Awesome pics Eric!! I love the Graziers, such a beautiful family.
(10.23.09 @ 11:59 AM)Beautiful, fun, loving, artistic, amazing!! Love them!
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