Ryan J. Moore Photography Blog: October 2009

Megan & Gary UMaine Engagement Session (GO BLACK BEARS)

>> Friday, October 30, 2009 – engagement, fall, ryan j moore, ryan j moore photography, UMaine, university of maine

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

>> – baby picture, baby session, fall, hampden maine, ryan j moore, ryan j moore photography

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

>> Monday, October 26, 2009 – fall, ryan j moore, ryan j moore photography, second first look, weddings

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

>> – fall, family, monroe maine, ryan j moore, ryan j moore photography

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

>> – dixmont maine, fall, family, love, ryan j moore, ryan j moore photography

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

>> – baby picture, baby session, family, friends, love, new hampshire, newborn

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!!