Fall Family Photoshoot

Had a great time with Jack, Jessica, and Phallyn along the shores of Pawtuckaway Lake a few weeks ago. I really love to do these shoots, it gives me a chance to get to know new people and re connect with old friends, make them smile and capture the love they have for each other!

Enjoy!
Bill

 

Laura Zerra

Had the amazing opportunity to meet and photograph New Hampshire's Laura Zerra. Laura teaches primitive survival, and backcountry skills through her website where her classes serve not only as a catalyst to inspire people to lead epic lives, but also as a tool to help individuals reach their potential.

In 2013, Laura was able to put her skills to the test, spending 21 days in full survival in Bocas del Toro, Panama, as a cast member of the Discovery Channel show “Naked and Afraid.” She currently resides in New Hampshire, where her passions include antler hunting, bow hunting, processing her own meat, Crossfit, horse packing, teaching what she loves, and new experiences.

Andree and Buck

Hello everyone, its been a while since I have posted here. Its been a busy fall so far, building an addition, bow hunting, and also working on a new website. This leaves out some good quality family time too!

This shoot is from a few weeks ago, I drove out to Rye, NH where I met with Buck and Andree for a photo shoot, Here are some of my favorites. The Images at the end were edited to create a dream-like feel. Let me know what you think!
Bill

New Walkway!

Our big spring project turned out to be not much work at all, we let someone else do it! I am glad we did too. This took almost 5 full days of major excavating and stone setting. Hope you enjoy this little animation I created.
Bill

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The Prairie Warbler

With temperatures warming up, the spring migration of birds from south to north is well underway. I wanted to highlight one of my first warblers that I heard this year, as well as some photos I captured yesterday. Birds like the Praire Warbler travel long distances this time of year from Central America all the way to northern New England to nest.

The Prairie Warbler to me means one thing, powerlines. As much as people tend to dislike the look of these huge wooden structures strung with hundreds of miles of cables that cross the state, they do provide very important habitat for many forms of wildlife. With the disappearance of active farmland, powerlines create the perfect habitat for these migrants.

The first clue that you may have found a prairie warbler is is song. It stand out as very distinct among the other songs you may hear this time of year.

The second clue is the bright yellow feathers with jet black stripes and a chestnut patch on its shoulders. This bird is know for bobbing its tail.

If your out and about this time of year keep your ears open for its zeee zeee zeee zeee zeee zeeee ascending call.

-Bill

Photography Enrichment Class

I had an amazing time the last 6 weeks working with ten students in the Upper Elementary program at The Cornerstone School. We learned the basic foundation of what makes a great photo. From composition, framing, and negative space, to balance and experimentation, we covered it. We looked at timeless examples of classic photos and then applied what we discussed out in the field.

Here are some of my favorite images from the class.

I am so proud of them and how much they learned in such a short amount of time.

We finished the last class with an art show to share with other classes, the students explained each of their photos like true artist!

This was my favorite part! Thanks guys!!

Signs of Spring!

Nothing says spring like the annual show the male wild turkeys put on for the hens. We have been lucky enough to have them in our yard just about every morning.

As the snow melts it reveals our lawns ...

...and the forest floor, one of my favorite spring treasures is finding antlers shed by the white tailed deer during the coldest winter months. True luck happens when you find a matched set!

The sugar maple trees are giving forth one of my favorite treats, maple syrup! I have tried the first batch this year and it is amazing, a nice medium amber.

Even the goldfinches are putting on their best attire ready to show the brilliant yellow they are known for!

Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!
-Bill