Ryan J. Moore Photography

Pam & Ryan's Engagement: North Woods Maine

2009-11-01T17:44:00.000-08:00

I really enjoy Engagement Shoots!! Really really really enjoy them.

And today's was no exception!

We will be photographing Pam and Ryan's wedding this July and we are soooooooo looking forward to it.

They were troopers today - especially with the Maine weather we were having - one minute sun, then wind, then rain, then sun again ---- at least there was no snow!

Hope you enjoyed today's session! More to come from this great couple!!

Megan & Gary UMaine Engagement Session (GO BLACK BEARS)

2009-10-30T17:57:00.000-07:00

Hang on to your hats - this one is a long one!

Can I just say I have been waiting for YEARS to do this shoot!!

We met Megan and Gary at the University of Maine in Orono for their engagement shoot. They will be graduating this spring and getting married this spring and after this shoot, we can't wait to photograph the wedding!!

Ok, so the reason I am so excited is that Brandi and I are also alums of UMaine (GO BLACK BEARS). I love the University and the community. I wish now I went all four years there!! It was soooo nice to be back on campus - it was just like the old days when Brandi and I were first dating -- she lived on campus and I lived off campus. The late nights studying in the library. The long days of classes. AHHHHH i miss it!!

Anyway -- onto the shoot!

The steps of the library - recently re-done since we left. It was a little chilly in the shade, but Megan and Gary shed the jackets and posed on!

How Great?

Yah, did I mention its FALL on campus?

The symbol of UMaine: Stevens Hall. Look at them - how cute!!!

And next --- my old friend LENS FLAIR - LOVE IT!

Love the Symmetry of the next one.

HELLO SWEETNESS!! I absolutely love this one - the lens flair, the emotion, the arch way --- so In love. This one may become a canvas print for the office.

While I was off scouting our next shooting spot Brandi grabbed this one.

LOOOOOOVE IT!!!

OMG - I had never been on the football field before, but I knew it would make an amazing photo!! Look at them in the M.

Love anyone?

Brandi got this one.

Ok, I wanted to have a little fun with this. I told them to stand with their feet only in the white - and lean in to kiss. When we were finished Megan told us that they were holding each other up with their faces. What troopers....but what a shot!!

Ok, this was a little fun!!

Gotta love the football poses.

We ended at the gardens at the back of campus. It is beautiful in there. I will be bringing others to this spot (who wants to be next?)

Um yup - there was a PERFECT tree for sitting....so with a little help we got them both up in the tree.

I wanted to end with this shot. They are so in love, it was so great to work with them and I think this next picture says it all.

Megan and Gary, we are so excited to photograph your wedding!! We wish you the best of luck in finishing school and planning for your wedding!! Thank you so much for working with us, and letting us capture your love!!

Baby Evan: Hampden Maine

2009-10-30T15:27:00.000-07:00

Gotta love this cutie coming at you!!

Look at that big yawn and the hand!! LOVE IT!

This is Baby Evan. You saw him before and now he's back and I am so glad we can share him with you. He was such a cutie.

Gotta love those eyes. Look at that precious face - the lips the chin! Love it!

You would of never thought he was 7 weeks premature - in fact when we took these photos --- he wouldn't even be born yet!! He is so freakin' adorable!

Loving the blue polka dots!

Like the hat? Gotta give a shout out to my friend Amanda who made it for me specially for some photo shoots!! If you are interested in more of her work check it out at the Mad Hatter in the Bangor Mall --- she has all kinds of CUTE baby hats there!!

And we'll end with mom and Evan. How great is that?

Dave and Katie thank you for letting us photograph Evan. He is so adorable, and Brandi and I are so happy for you both!!

Second First Look - Mike and Jenny are Married: Augusta, Maine

2009-10-26T14:52:00.001-07:00

There are a lot of firsts in this post. First, I usually don't do a second look, but I always like to try and please my brides... so here it is, a second first look at Mike and Jen's Wedding

Yes - that is DQ. And that is Mike and his groomsmen having ice cream. This was 100% Mike's idea and I LOVED IT!! How could you say no to this?

I have wanted for SOOOOOO long to get a shot like this. When we walked into the church for our walk through - I saw the balcony and immediately wondered if I could afford a wider angle lens. Haha LOVE IT!

Who doesn't love a cup cake. Especially a fall cupcake.

Keep checking back. There may be more!

First Look - A Great Family Session: Monroe, Maine

2009-10-26T14:30:00.000-07:00

We have been so blessed to have great clients and beautiful families. This one was no exception. We met at their family farm on a chilly Saturday for a family portrait session! Hope you enjoy the first look. I know we really enjoyed this great family!

LOOOOOOVE this old truck!! Couldn't resist!

Family Session Posted: Dixmont, Maine

2009-10-26T07:48:00.001-07:00

What an awesome Family to work with!

We did some fall portraits with them, and it was a very cold day. But they all took off their winter coats and posed and smiled away!

Gotta love daddy's little girl!

Look at those smiles!

LOVE IT!

Ok, I am loving this black and white effect. Love love love, the smiles!

Ok, yes, if you look closely - that is a giant Gabby tattoo on his arm! How great is that?

What a sweet way to end the day!

Thank you Amanda and Brent for letting us spend some time with your family! We had a blast, thanks for braving the cold!!

Olivia: New Ipswich, New Hampshire

2009-10-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

This is an epic post.

Baby Olivia.

You saw her in the first look, now we are back for the big post!

Baby Olivia is a special little girl to me, she is the daughter of one of my best friends from high school. In fact her parents' wedding is what got me back into photography and actually photographing weddings!

So naturally I had to do a baby shoot too!!

Look at that little face with the little cheeks!! Love it!!

Gotta love the baby feet! How cute?

Rubbin' the sleepies out!

Look at those cheeks!! You just want to pinch them don't you?

We couldn't have a session without at least one cry!

Love spending time with her. Congratulations Jacquelyn and Kevin. She is beautiful!!

Baby Cole: Northport, Maine

2009-10-26T06:43:00.001-07:00

Look at that smiling face! What a cutie!!

This is baby Cole. And he was such a fun baby to work with!!

His post is long overdue as well, but well worth the wait!

He was going strong for a while, but then he needed a quick power nap.

No problem there, we just kept right on shooting.

How can you resist those lips?

Look at that face! What a cutie!

And we're up!

And down again. Look at those eye lashes!

And we're up again.

Love the black and white - look at those big eyes!

What a beautiful baby boy! Thank you Scott and Kelly for letting us photograph him, and congratulations on your new addition!

Lindsay & Derrick Married: Maine Maritime Museum Bath, Maine

2009-10-26T06:15:00.000-07:00

I am trying very hard to catch up on some much needed blogging! Here is the first of many, and this one is long over due. You saw the first look a while back of the girls on the boat, well here is the full post, and of course its full of some fabulous details!

I love this cake - the clean lines, flowers on top, everything about it! YUM!

Couldn't resist this shot with the rings on the bar napkins. Very cute napkins too "Eat, Drink and be Married." How cute is that?

The hand off.

The look.

The beautiful ladies.

Ok, this was a total joke. We did not have to force him into the church. But it made for a great shot, and it certainly added a little whimsy to the pre-ceremony festivities!

More time on the boat. The boat had just closed - it was a little after 5, and Brandi and I took the entire wedding party down to the boat, jumped the gate and got on. We had a few minutes to do some formal pictures, but we wanted to get one fun picture of the girls and the guys playing tug of war!! We only had a few seconds before someone came running down from the museum telling us we had to get off the boat!!

Brandi snagged this shot. How great is that?

Let them eat cake!

Love the look she is giving him.

He was good about it too --- she never got cake smashed in her face!

He was not so fortunate!

First dance! I love the black and white, with the glow of the overhead lights. The museum was really a fantastic place for a wedding!

Hope you enjoyed a much over due post of a very beautiful wedding! Congratulations Derrick and Lindsay. Thank you for letting us be a part of your day!!

First Look - Baby Evan - Hampden Maine

2009-10-16T16:35:00.000-07:00

This blog should come with a warning.

I'm not a doctor - but you probably shouldn't operate any heavy equipment after looking at this picture...

HOW CUTE IS HE???

This is little Evan Zachary - and he looks like a smaller version of his dad. Brandi and I had so much fun with him on Monday. He was smiling and grunting and just being as cute as could be.

Now - go sit down. This much cuteness in one dose probably isn't that good for you.

Congratulations Katie and Dave!!

First Look - Megan & Gary Engagement Session - University of Maine Orono

2009-10-15T15:00:00.001-07:00

SOOOOO Excited for this post.

Both Brandi and I are PROUD UMAINE Grads and we were SOOOO excited to get to photograph Megan and Gary at the University. LOVE IT! We got so many great shots and so many great locations --- It was so hard to pick my favorite picture to share. Many more coming....stay tuned!

We met Megan at the 2nd Annual Morgan Hill Event Center Bridal show this spring...we will be at the 3rd as well on November 15. Come Meet us!!!

First Look - Awesome Family Session - Dixmont Maine

2009-10-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

FALL!

Perfect time for family portrait sessions - especially in MAINE, when the leaves are changing colors. We have been so lucky to have worked with so many great people this year and Brent, Amanda and little Gabby are no exceptions!

We photographed them on Sunday --- and it was COLD!! They were troopers though and stayed outside with us for their fantastic photo shoot!! Can't wait to show you all more!!

Baby Olivia - New Ipswich, New Hampshire

2009-10-13T15:10:00.000-07:00

I am finally getting caught up.

Caught up from our mini-vacation that is.

Usually when we go on vacation (to the agricultural fairs) we come home with pictures of cows, goats, chickens, and pigs.

Don't get me wrong ---- we have pictures of those too.

But since we were in New Hampshire anyway, we took a little trip down south to visit with a great high school friend, and photograph her new baby girl: Olivia.

Congratulations Jacquelyn and Kevin - Love ya both!

Mike & Jennifer Married!

2009-10-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Ryan & I had the great privilege of photographing Mike and Jenn's wedding this past Saturday and what a wedding it was! We had been looking to shooting this couple's wedding for quite some time and needless to say they didnt disappoint! Here is your first look at this amazing wedding and a fantastic couple. Thank you Mike and Jennifer for letting us join in on your special day!

Saddened by the Loss of a Great Client

2009-09-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

Today we say goodbye to an amazing young lady. Ryan and I had the pleasure of shooting Stefani's wedding to Terri in the spring of 2008. Since then we had many interactions with Stefani and her fantastic family and are certainly keeping them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. This picture is a tribute to Stefani.

May you rest in peace, we will think of you and your amazing spirit every time we shoot a wedding.

Donations in Stefani's memory may be made directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH 03063.

First Look: Baby Cole

2009-09-27T12:02:00.001-07:00

Look at those lips. What a cutie!

He just zonked right out in the middle of the shoot today. Cole only needed a quick power nap before he was up being cute again!!

Stay tuned for more shots of this little guy.

Congratulations Kelly and Scott on your new addition!

First Look: Maine Maritime Museum Wedding

2009-09-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

What a great wedding! I am finally getting around to posting a first look! Things have been crazy around here!

We waited all year for this wedding, and what an occasion it was. Complete with a schooner - docked right at the museum. Who could pass up a chance to photograph this group of beautiful ladies on a great boat such as this!

There are plenty more pictures to come!! Stay tuned!

Family Session Rockport Maine: Beech Hill

2009-09-21T11:19:00.000-07:00

I posted a preview to this session a loooooooooooong time ago --- finally I am able to share the rest of the photos with you! Things have been CRAZY for me around here.

Anyway, I am happy to share with you one of my FAVORITE families!!

Little Lainey was not into looking at me for this shot --- isn't she a cutie tho!

Nick had been sneaking a funny face into a lot of his shots --- finally I let him and his sister Leah both make a funny face -- I love candid moments. I'm kinda diggin' the green haze too...what do you think?

Look at Macy and her million dollar smile! LOVE IT.

Ok - GQ or what?

Beautiful Leah - got a smile just like her mother's

Macy and John - LOVE THEM.

I love this location --- wish i could drive up to it though - i would take everyone here.

And we are onto little Lainey --- how can you resist the cuteness???

Big and little Sisters.

What a great family. It was so nice to catch up with them!

Hope you enjoyed the update!

Spread the Love Tour: Bring Justin and Mary to MAINE!

2009-09-09T08:12:00.000-07:00

Check out this Blog: http://www.justinmarantz.com/

Then do two things: First keep following them because they are AMAZING photographers - even if you are not a photographer yourself its still great to follow them.

Second: Leave them a comment about where you would like them to bring their Spread the Love Tour! (I voted for Bangor, ME and i think you should too)

For more Information on the Spread the Love Tour check out: http://justinmarantz.com/index.cfm?postID=83

Its worth it - Vote - get them to Maine! Attend the workshop.

Family Shoot Posted: Avery & Family Northport Maine

2009-09-04T07:14:00.001-07:00

Before we did this session Avery's mom asked us if it was ok if Avery wore his cowboy stuff during the photo shoot ---- OF COURSE!!

How Cute is he?

Look at the smile - with the hat!! Priceless!

LOVE IT!

Look at those eyes - how great is this kid. 4 Years old and hes a posing pro!

I don't remember what Brandi said to him - but i just love the face. Brandi and I had a great time with him - he was so much fun to work with!

Avery with a little mom time!

Look at that million dollar smile!

Curious George came too!

Thank you so much for letting us spend some time with your family. What a great session and I am so glad to get to share it with everyone!!

Posted: Gabe's Session Northport Maine

2009-09-03T13:13:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I still can't believe how his parents stand the cuteness!

I have been an editing machine these past couple of days -- basically because the three photo shoots i did on Sunday were AHHHH-MAZING.

Here is Gabe --- try not to get attached too much to his cuteness.

I got my exercise in this session - its hard to get a 2 and a half year old to pose....so i just chased him around. I happened to catch him sitting...pondering.

No more sitting...gotta move.

We had a cowboy theme going - check out face book for more on this picture soon!

and we blew bubbles.

HOW CUTE IS THIS?? He is showing us his muscles!!

Look at that FACE!

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!

It was so hard to narrow these down to just the few - then entire session was amazing!

Another cute boy gets blogged tomorrow! Stay Tuned!

First Look: Family Session Rockport Maine

2009-09-01T14:24:00.000-07:00

I found a family to sit on the red X!

(see facebook fan page for an explanation --- oh and become a fan while you are there)

You may remember this wonderful family from blogs of days past. Brandi and I covered Macy and John's wedding a while ago and we are so excited to have them back on the blog for a summer family session!!

Let me know what you think!! More photos to follow soon! I promise.

Part I and II of our Terriffic Photo Shoots Today: First Look

2009-08-30T16:58:00.001-07:00

What a great day!!

Today Brandi and I had three photo shoots with three great families. I couldn't wait to get home and post a first look because I knew these were all great photo shoots. There was a little concern that we were going to get rained out early in the morning --- but Danny passed by us this morning and the sun came out and the clouds parted and we had a great photo shoot.

First we have Avery:

And Gabe:

What handsome boys!!

These were shot at a WONDERFUL location Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center http://www.visitpointlookout.com/

Check them out --- and if you are thinking of a wedding there...give us a call ;)

A little something to think about...

2009-08-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

I received this as an e-mail this week - and I was able to relate to a lot of the things on the list and I wanted to share the e-mail with you ---- It got me thinking....and I hope it gets you thinking too!

This is also especially relevant to me --- my very own grandmother turns 90 this year - and we can't wait to celebrate with her....I think she would also agree with a lot of these statements.

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written." My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. - Isn't that the truth!
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. - Something I try to talk myself into all the time!
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. - Words to live by - I need to work on letting go
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. - Another thing I haven't done -- kept in touch with friends - any old friends out there....lets reconnect.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. - A good cry can really make you feel better
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. - A great idea.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. - This is so true - but I still waste so much time on this.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. - I am thankful he has at least one eye on us.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. - counting to 10 works too!
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. - for real (and if your looking for some beautiful pictures...call us!)
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. - I can't wait for my second childhood - but my parents did pretty good with the first one.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. - AMEN
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow. - At least prepare...then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. - So true! Why do I let myself be unhappy then?
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In five years, will this matter?".
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything. - I am starting to work on this more - forgiveness is very important
29. What other people think of you is none of your business. - I wish I practiced this more.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time. - YUP
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. - Another thing to add to my to do list.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. - For Sure!
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. - I think this is very true ---- I stress out about my problems...but there are others I am sure that have it so much worse then me - and it makes me thankful for what I have.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come. - Bring it.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

I hope this made you think as much as it made me think - leave me a comment - let me know what one made the biggest impression on you.

Family Shoot Posted: Lincolnville Maine

2009-08-22T17:07:00.001-07:00

You saw the first look a few weeks ago - well now it's my pleasure to release the whole shoot!!

I am just so happy that I got to meet Elizabeth finally - and her entire family - what a treat!!

Here is my old friend....LENS FLARE!!! LOVE IT!! I haven't had it for a while, but I just couldn't resist - and I love them.

Loving the technique on this.....short term memory loss means I can't remember how I achieved it.....

Let's call this the children of the corn pose....I didn't come up with it, Elizabeth said it as I explained the pose. Actually it's not corn either....its WINE...well pre-wine...AKA GRAPES

Gotta love the kiddos - Annalise, Rachel and Riley!

I loved this pose, until as the kids were leaving the shed - Rachel was stung by a bee --- my first photoshoot injury!

She was a trooper though, and kept on posing.

These two were 100% Elizabeth - I loved her personality - she was so great to work with.
Did I mention that these photos were taken at Cellerdoor Winery? www.mainewine.com Let me know if you ever want to schedule a session there - they are great - and the wine is FANTASTIC too!!

Hope you all enjoyed the photo shoot!! I know I did - Thanks again Mark, Elizabeth, Rachel, Annalise and Riley!!