Family Shoot Posted: Avery & Family Northport Maine

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!!

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A little something to think about...

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.

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Family Shoot Posted: Lincolnville Maine

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!!

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Family Portrait Session: First Look

We finally met!

I Internet met Elizabeth a long time ago - back in the day when my business was first starting and I was only using My Space...well those days are over! I am using Facebook now, and meeting Elizabeth in person. As well as her wonderful family!

It was a beautiful day - and we met at Cellar Door Winery in Lincolnville. (http://www.mainewine.com/) Brandi and I love their wine and now I love their winery!

Thank you so much Mark, Elizabeth, Annalise, Riley and Rachel - It was so great to meet you all!!

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Family Experience Posted

As I mentioned in the first look, it took a while for us to get together with this family, but I am so glad we did, the weather was perfect and the photos came out great!! Hope You enjoy some of my favorites!

Lily is such a cutie-pie!

I am a big fan of the walking away shots...don't know why.

This one was a little different - going back to my "Urban" photos. The kids were good sports all day!!

My future's so bright....I gotta wear shades. (You knew I was going to bring out that cheesy line)

Onto the footbridge! Lily is very active. She didn't want to stand with the rest of the family!

We wrapped up the day with a trip to DQ. I have to say, most of the time I make it a rule not to photograph anyone while they are eating....except for kids!! Lily was covered in ice cream, her face, her dress, the table, the ground. Very cute though!

Again, hope you enjoyed the photo shoot, I know I did!!

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First Look of a Fantastic Family

Who knew I could do alliteration too?

The stars, moons and planets aligned -- I finally had the opportunity to photograph this great family! We have been trying to get together for months, but with weather, crazy jobs and work schedules we kept having to push it back. Well today was the day, the fog burned off just in time and it was beautiful on the Belfast waterfront!

Thank you Todd, Crystal, Steven, Garrett, Kasey and Lily for a great photo session!

More to come!!

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Family Session Posted

We always have a great time with this family! You may recognize Shannon and Kevin and Baby Landon from their photo shoots a few months ago. We were invited back to photograph their whole family!

The night before we had the photo shoot we had heavy rains and the power was out for most of the towns, well, Shannon and Kevin didn't have power at all when we came to do their session first thing in the morning - good thing we always bring batteries with us!!

Landon has gotten so big since the last time we photographed him!

Three Generations!

These two go down in my favorite category! I can not believe how fascinated Landon was with the books, his facial expressions were priceless.

The toes were even going! Flexing and curling - so cute!

Nice group shot including Montana the dog!

LOVE this one too!! How cute is that?

I think hes giving me the "What's up?" face - I can't get enough of this little guys facial expressions!!

Thank you all for letting us be part of your family for a couple of hours!


Just wanted to remind everyone reading out there, we still have many weekends open for family portraits - they will make great additions to Christmas cards this winter...but we are not at winter yet....and I am not wishing it was here either!!

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Announcing a NEW way to reserve appointments with us.

I am trying something COMPLETELY new for me. I have tried it out and tested it myself, but if you see any problems please let me know!!

This is a new program to help me become a little more organized and help you...my customers know what I have for appointments available.

You will access this site by going to www.rjmoorephotography.com and clicking the link for appointments.

Once you are here you will have the drop down for choosing which appointment you would like to reserve.

If there is a session I am missing from the list that you would like to reserve please let me know and I will add it!

Once you choose the session, a detail window will appear letting you know any basic details about the session, as well as the time length for the session.
Click the red button when you are finished.

The next page is where you choose the date and time. First choose the date, if there are times available they will appear at the right. We are currently booking appointments on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If there are no times available on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday then we are booked! If you would like to reserve a time outside of Friday Saturday or Sunday please e-mail us directly.

In choosing a time, Please keep in mind our travel time. For example. If you are located in Rockland and would like us to come to you for a 3:00pm appointment, but we are scheduled from 2-3 in Hampden...Please understand we can not make it from Hampden to Rockland in the blink of an eye. If that situation occurs we will contact you to set up an alternative time.

Click the red button next to the time to complete your appointment.

The final page is where you enter in your personal information. Name, E-Mail Address and Phone Number. This is IMPORTANT: Please add in the Additional comments section where you would like to have your photo session. Please include the name of the town, park, address, anything! Be as specific as possible. If it's going to be at your house, please put "MY House" and include the complete address. If you would like to schedule time in the studio, please put studio.

Click the red button to confirm. You will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment and a few days before your appointment you will receive a reminder e-mail.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this new process. I am excited to offer it and hopefully it will help organize us all.

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Newborn Session: Baby Amelia

I have been a blog slacker....big time! I am very pleased to finally publish this photo shoot that we did at the end of June. You saw the first look of her, well now here is the real deal: Announcing Amelia!

Look at that little hand!
Love it!

Look at the cute little outfit! So great! She was very expressive through the whole shoot.

OK, we brought the bucket back out. This one is a little different - and in this shot, we were still getting situated...and she was NOT liking it.

Get a little food in her, and she is a happy sleeping camper...even in the bucket!

Love this one, so freakin cute!!




With all the babies we have photographed this past year...Amelia is our very first girl! It was nice to get to use all the pink and purple props that we bought for baby Amelia. Congratulations Amy and Dave, she is beautiful!

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Jasie & Allen - A Beautiful Beach Wedding

What a beautiful wedding! We are so glad to have been a part of it. I am also very happy to finally get the opportunity to share the photos with everyone! Brandi and I have been super busy recently - with work work and a little vacation too!! We are back though and getting back into the swing of things! Anyway here is Jasie and Allen's wedding! (you may recognize a few people from a family anniversary session we did last year!)

Brandi's signature bouquet shot - she does such a great job!
Beautiful table scape

RINGS!! Love this. The bride and groom had a very beachy - driftwood - sea glass theme... couldn't resist!

Did I mention the wedding was at the beach? Anyone from this area may recognize the location as Sandy Point Beach in Stockton Springs. What a fantastic location for a small intimate beach wedding! The march down the isle was accompanied by a violinist. I love the violin. So great!!

Reciting of the vows.

They just love to kiss each other! So nice!!

Jasie and her dad before the ceremony.

LOVE THIS!! You may be seeing this as our next canvas print in the office!! (wink wink)

Absolutely love this location!!

So Cute!! Absolutely love the beach wedding!!

Are you seeing a pattern with the kissing?

Such a great portrait of the couple, they are so great!

Allen and Jasie - Thank you so much for letting Brandi and I photograph your beautiful wedding! It was so great to work with you both again and we wish you the best of luck with everything!!

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