Grand Opening of Lumina Portrait and GLOW Bodywork!

Friday, March 26th, 2010 at 4:34pm - Portraits

Thanks to all our friends and family who attended our grand opening last night.  It was a huge success.  Another huge thanks to The Brixham General Store in York Maine for all the wonderful catered items...blew us all away!  And to Eric Hopkins, Amy´s mixmaster DJ husband.  And to Steven Hoffman, my husband who was our official greeter.  Special thanks to Marina DeMarco, my new associate (she´s going to have her own post below...).  Also thanks to Kate Martin of Beautiful Days for the inspiring Zen Orchid arrangement, Kate Henderson of Katherine´s Garden for the romantic Spring arrangement, Brenda Taylor of Brenda´s Bloomers for the colorful bouquet, Paul and Periklis (our awesome landlords!) of York House of Pizza for the thoughtful bouquet, and Cathy Goodwin, Elaine and everyone down at York Chamber for the lovely fern.  So thoughtful and perfect for our space!  There were many, many wonderful friends who helped both Amy and I make this a reality (and gee...you must know we like tea, candles, and wine..thanks for the notes and gifts everyone!).  We will be announcing the winners of the 90 minute massage and 1 hour photo session on Facebook. Keep in touch with us everyone as we build our relationships together!

Beautiful Days VIP Tent at Taste of the Nation Portsmouth, 2009

Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 10:30am - Weddings

Kate Martin at Beautiful Days created an elegant and swanky VIP tent for Share our Strength´s Taste of the Nation 2009 in Portsmouth.  The VIP gala was held at Strawbery Banke under a tent provided by Chris Housley and team over at Marshall Rentals.  Maine Photo Booth along with many local wine and spirits vendors made the night a huge success.  But it was Kate´s design and lighting that stole the show.  Every element was created by Kate and installed by her team lead by husband Daytes Garvin.  The entrance gave you a taste of things to come...gauzy tulle curtains and two floral sentries made with, appropriately enough for the event, artichokes and blackberries and assorted local greens.   Once inside there were two lounges of pristine white Adirondack chairs made by Scott Masi of Chairman of the Board Furniture, adorned with pillows hand made by Kate featuring azure blue coral, fish, and nature scenes.  The votives carried the coral theme, and every inviting table top had crisp white linen coral and mussel shell inspired floral arrangements.  There was also a modern black and white photograph display for VIP´s to peruse while sipping their Bombay Sapphire Elderflower Fizz signature cocktails.  The fact that every dollar donated, including Kate´s time, went to fight childhood hunger made the tent truly awe inspiring.  Check out the entire slideshow of the VIP tent here.

Bubble Day at The Childrens Museum of New Hampshire!

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 at 3:26pm - Portraits

Be sure to check out all of The Children´s Museum of New Hampshire fun Summer programs!  Watch an entire slideshow of the event here.

Visit to Stephen King House in Bangor, Maine...spooky images...

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at 3:46pm - Weddings

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Michelle Maternity Session

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 12:23pm - Portraits

Elizabeth and Stephen

Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 8:38pm - Weddings

Details...

Flowers:  Katherine´s Garden, York Maine (also Aunt of the Groom!)
Reception: York Harbor Inn, York Harbor, Maine
Ceremony: Hartley Mason Reserve, York Harbor, Maine
Dj/Entertainment: Clark Sillery of Fred Pappalardo Entertainment
Cake: Let Them Eat Cake, York Maine

This couple was one of the kindest, most gracious I´ve ever worked with.  Their wedding palette was a beautiful burnt orange palette.  It was a perfect, blue sky October Maine day.  Couple is from New York City, but chose York because the groom spent many Summers in York at his grandmother´s house (his connection to Kate Henderson of Katherine´s Garden--Stephen´s first cousin is Kate´s son...deep York ties!).  They are planning a separate reception in California as well for the bride´s family and friends.  Groom´s family has an interesting history...his paternal grandfather is I.M. Pei, who was in attendance.  Both sides of the family, and the couple, were a pleasure to document.  Looking forward to the album collaboration for many reasons, the least of which is the amazing crisp October light we had all day.  Best wishes to Elizabeth & Stephen!