I picked out a few of my favorite non-people images from the past couple of years, and compiled them in a Flickr set. I’m giving away a mounted 8×10 to one lucky commenter over there (not here!), so make sure you head on over and comment if you want a chance to win! While you’re over there, you should probably look around, get addicted like I did, and add them to your feed reader. You’ll be missing out if you don’t!

And since I can’t post without including a couple of images, here are just a couple included in the set the winner will be able to choose from.

Thank you, Style Lush, for this wonderful opportunity! I’m humbled, and so excited to share my passion for photography with your readers.

Images shown below are front and back of the cards–they are double-sided, not folded cards, just FYI.

October is gearing up to be a very busy month, and I wanted to post some samples of the custom holiday cards I’ll be offering my clients this year. This is Part One, the Modern Traditional cards. (Part Two is coming, they’re Modern Eclectic, I LOVE them.) I just couldn’t decide between the two styles, so I decided to offer both.

The designs below were created by the fabulous Jamie Schultz. The card colors can be altered to match your favorite photo, which I love! There are more layouts than are pictured here as well, the options are endless.

2009 Clients: If you would like to order cards using a photo or photos from your session this year, I would be happy to work with you. Please contact me if interested.

Potential/future clients, please note: if you are looking to schedule a session for holiday photos and/or cards, the session must be completed no later than Sunday, November 8. I am of course still taking on sessions after that date, but can not guarantee you will have your cards in time to send out for the holidays. My calendar is up to date on my website with dates I still have open–I am VERY limited on weekends at this point. Please contact me for more information, or if you have any questions.

Happy Fall!!

I am obsessed with scouring the internets, looking at other photographer’s blogs. I get so inspired seeing what others are up to, and I feel challenged to better myself. I have SO much left to learn about photography, and am constantly floored by the incredible talent out there.

Which brings me to the reason for this post. I came across these incredible photographers in Connecticut, Justin & Mary Marantz. Their images blew. me. away. The clarity, interesting compositions, and their general FUN attitudes that come across in their posts, all just inspired me. To do better, to learn more, and to put myself out there more.

When they announced they were going on tour in 2010, I almost jumped out of my seat. I knew I HAD to see them. And then I saw they were having a contest for amazing prizes, and all I had to do was tell people about their Spread the Love Tour 2010! Well, alrighty then, I’m all over that.

So, Justin & Mary, I am Spreading the Love. As the old country song goes, please come to Boston, for the springtime. You won’t regret it!

Everyone else, you simply MUST head over to their blog, and vote for them to come to Boston on their Spread the Love Tour 2010.

Let’s see if I can entice them with these older shots I’ve taken of good old Boston.

First things first, a quick overview of what you’ll find on my blog. I will be posting sneak peeks from sessions here for my clients. Clients, make sure you check in here a day or two after your session! I will also be posting ways to make the most from your custom photography session with me, and will even have some fun tips and tricks for taking better photos yourselves.

*The “website” button pretty much speaks for itself. Head over there if you’d like to check out my portfolio, or if we’ve had a recent session and you are looking for your gallery.
*The “connect” button is my favorite feature. Go here to find out what makes me tick, fan me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter, sign up for an email subscription to the blog, or add me to your feed reader. Lots of ways to stay updated on the goings on here at the MJP blog – and where I just may be announcing upcoming exclusive session opportunities and contests!
*Use the “categories” button if you are looking for a specific type of session, such as maternity, newborn, family, or child photography.
*The archives button pretty much speaks for itself. Head here if you’re looking for a past post I’ve made.
*I will be adding some of my favorite links to that “links” button soon. Be sure to check back soon!
*You can use the “contact” button to shoot me an email anytime. I do my best to reply to all emails within 24 hours.
I think that about covers things for now. So, welcome, don’t forget to sign up/fan me/follow me, and stay tuned for some recent sessions that I just HAVE to blog about!

And because I can never end a post without at least ONE photo, here are a couple of recent images of our beautiful little girl, Lila. I’m not even going to attempt to tell you I won’t post too many photos of her on here, because I’d be lying. She’ll likely become a familiar face around here!