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Family Portraits on a Cool Fall Day

 We hope all of you survived the crazy snowstorm this weekend and were able to continue with your Halloween celebrations as planned. Snowstorms in October can be weird and exciting all at the same time. Wouldn’t you agree?

Thankfully, we didn’t have to deal with any freak snowstorms the morning of this family’s session, but it was very cool for an early October morning. The sun, though bright, was doing little to keep us all warm. That’s OK, because it gave them an excuse to get nice and close to each other and share some body heat.

This is the second time we have had the privilege of photographing this beautiful family. The first time was long before Baby P was born, though, so we have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to update their family portrait for them. It was certainly worth the wait for us; we hope they feel the same.

Here are a few of our favorites.




We still have more family portraits to share, so be sure to stay tuned.

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

 

Family Portraits: A Chance to Re-connect

We have known this family for years, having had the privilege of taking both of the girls’ senior portraits. Perhaps we have been talking about this special family portrait for just as long?  But with all the scheduling challenges (graduations, college and a wedding), it took a while for it to come together.  We are so glad it finally did. 

Spend any amount of time with this family and you will witness the obvious connection they share.  Layer on top of that the fact that they don’t get to see big brother and sister-in-law often since they relocated to the west coast, and you will get swept up in their desire to spend more time together.  We did our best to capture those feelings in our short time together.   



Thank you, all of you, for asking us to be part of your family reunion and for all the laughs.  It is both our pleasure and our privilege.

Up next, more Fall family portraits. 

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

“Fall is for Family Portraits” Facebook Contest!

How long has it been since you’ve had a family photo taken? Do you even recognize the people in the photo that you so lovingly have your arms around? Or, does it look like a stock photo from a TV family sit-com you loved way back in the 80’s?

If your last family photo pre-dates the dawn of reality TV, it’s time for a new one. Lucky for you, we can help with that while having a little fun in the process!

With the arrival of October and the leaves starting to turn, this is a great time of year to get outside for family portraits. What could make it even better? Winning a free photo session and a set of custom photo holiday cards designed exclusively for you!

Simply enter our “Fall is for Family Portraits” Facebook Contest. Starting now through Thursday, October 13th, e-mail us a copy of your oldest family photo. We will load these images to Facebook for voting by your family and friends over the weekend (Friday October 14th - Monday October 17th). The family portrait with the most likes and comments will win a free portrait session and a set of 25 custom designed photo holiday cards! All together, this is a $155 value!

Here are the additional details:

• You will need to friend us on Facebook to enter the contest and/or register your vote. www.facebook.com/demersphotography.
• E-mail your old family photo to us at info@demersphotography.com.
• The photo session is for a maximum of 5 individuals, and it will take place on the weekend of October 22nd.
• The holiday card design will be used exclusively for the winning family; we will not use the same design for anyone else this year!
• Voting will close at 9 p.m. eastern time on Monday, October 17th.

On your mark, get set, GO find that old family photo and send it to us today!

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

Bubba and His Girls

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of spending a beautiful summer evening with this wonderful family.  Bubba is a young-at-heart 90+ year-old who is very fond of his great-granddaughters.  So, when his daughter-in-law asked us to memorialize this very special relationship, we were honored. 

Bubba was very cooperative, though he didn’t understand why we needed to take so many pictures.  (I am an over-shooter, I can admit that!)  Reba, as you know is one of our Senior Reps, and we have photographed her and her sister before.  While they were completely used to us and our style, I am not sure their cousins knew what to think of us!  We even snuck in a 3-generation photo before we called it a night.  In the end, we all had some laughs and we got some great captures like these.

 
Thank you everyone for including us in this very special evening. 

Up next, some senior guys! 

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

Family Portraits at Portland Headlight

We had the pleasure of spending yesterday evening with this beautiful family at Portland Headlight.  Mom and Dad had their wedding pictures taken there several years ago, and each year they return for an updated annual photo.  We were excited when they asked us to take these special portraits for them this year. 

As it would turn out, there was a wedding last night (complete with harp!) occurring in the very spot they revisit each year.  So, we opted for plan B – different locations where the lighthouse was still visible.   We think plan B turned out OK – don’t you?

 
Naturally, the session wouldn’t be complete without a few pictures of the happy couple.  We had a lot of fun with both traditional and non-traditional shots of the two of them.  As the session neared the end, the boys were fascinated by the cruise ship sailing out of the harbor, so we captured that as well.
 
Thanks for all of the laughs boys and for putting up with us as we kept taking pictures!  Up next, we’ll kick off senior portrait season.  You don’t want to miss it!

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

Family Portraits with Four Generations

It is a rare, but always welcome, occurrence when we get to take family portraits with multiple generations.  One of our all time favorite quotes is: 

To our children we give two things: one is roots, the other is wings.  

This quote always seems to come alive when we have the privilege of taking a portrait like this one that includes multiple generations. 

 

We have had the pleasure of knowing part of this wonderful extended family for years.  Given our common affinity for hockey, we have bonded over many cool hours at the rink.  In addition, we have had the pleasure of meeting most everyone in this picture as they braved the conditions to watch the spectacle that is otherwise known as youth ice hockey.  So we were thrilled when they asked us to take these very special portraits. 

As we normally do, we asked where they wanted to have their portrait session.  During that conversation, we learned that their home was the center of everything they held most dear, so it only made sense that the session would take place there.  After spending the morning together, we were convinced that all of the “children” in this family have been raised with the appropriate roots and wings. 

As with our last share, we can’t possibly show you all of our favorites, but here are a few we hope you will love as much as we do.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Up next, family portraits at Portland Headlight!

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

Portraits of a Beautiful Family

We have been patiently waiting to take these very special family portraits.  We think they were worth the wait, and we hope you do, too.  Please allow us to explain . . . .

This family is very involved in supporting the work of the March of Dimes, an organization we wholeheartedly believe in.   When they reached out to us late last summer, we were more than happy to support their charity golf fundraiser by donating one of our custom designed 8x8 coffee table albums.  As it would turn out, they were also the high bidders. 

The plan was to take both maternity and newborn portraits, as mom was expecting their second child.  But, Baby C had a different plan in mind.  After some complications and bed rest for mom, Baby C made an appearance a lot sooner than anyone was expecting and then spent the next several weeks in the hospital.  With the love and support of her devoted parents and adoring big sister, she is now a happy and thriving baby girl.  We were so happy to finally meet her last week. 

We can’t possibly share all of our favorites from our session together, but we hope you will enjoy these few - starting first with Baby C.  

 
Here are some of big sister J. 

 
Finally, here are some of our sleepy favorites AND the family pic in their Bruins jerseys!!!  

 
That's all for now, but we will be back very soon with our next family share featuring 4 generations.  

Until the next time, 
Judianne and Ron 

Apple Orchard Slideshow

We are back, as promised, with the full slideshow from our recent apple orchard session.  This location really makes a great backdrop for any kind of session.  We have used it for a number of families and seniors.  This time, our session was dedicated to little sweetie who loves tutus and looks adorable in them.  Don’t you agree?  Simply click the play button below to see what we mean. 

 

As a reminder, you will have two chances to win one of our custom designed 10-page/20-side 8x8 coffee table albums in the next two weeks. 

• The first will be this Saturday, June 18th at the Jeffrey Dyer Family Benefit Dinner.  Click here for all of the details: Spaghetti Dinner Benefit. 
• The second will be the following Saturday, June 25th at the Standish Summer Spectacular.  All proceeds from the Spectacular will benefit our local food pantry, Catherine’s Cupboard.  Click here for more information: Standish Summer Spectacular.  

We hope to see you at one or both of these locations. 

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron 

Apple Orchard Sneak Peek

Here’s a quick sneak peek from our apple orchard session over the weekend.  We had so much fun with this little angel, we easily could have photographed her all day. She had fun modeling all of the different tutus, trying to catch bubbles and running among the trees. 

Here’s a quick look at just a couple of our many, many favorites. 

 
We’ll be back soon with a video slideshow from this session and more Class of 2012 introductions, so be sure to check back often! 

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron   

Limited Time Only – Save on Apple Orchard Sessions!

We can’t remember the last time the apple blossoms waited until almost Memorial Day before blooming.  Once they are here, they are gorgeous and make a beautiful backdrop for portraits.  But, as you know, this beauty is short lived.  If you are willing and able to act fast, you can take full advantage of it! 

This weekend only, we are offering $25 off our portrait session fee (normally $100 for up to 5 people) to the first 4 people who schedule an apple orchard portrait session this coming Saturday May 28^th or Sunday May 29th.  We know the weather lately has been on the wet and cold side, but the forecast for this weekend is trending up in temperature and down in precipitation.  We have all the confidence Mother Nature will be on our side this weekend.

 

If it’s been too long since your last family portrait or portrait of your kiddos, this is a great time to do it.  If you have family coming in from out of town for the holiday weekend and you’ve never done a generations portrait (for example, great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and child), this would be the perfect time to do it.  If you have children who have participated in the recent talent auditions that have come to the area and you need to expand (or begin) their portfolio, this would be a great way to get some unique shots.  The list of reasons to do this is endless, but the appointments are not.  Contact us today to reserve your appointment!

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron