Crysania in Times Square

A woman in NYC surrounded by flying papers symbolizes busy lifestyle. Ideal for wedding or portrait photography showcasing dynamic and vibrant themes.

We make a lot of fun images for high school seniors that come to our studio, but most of the time I don’t document the creation process. Crysania came in with her choral music and programs she was in, and dreams of making it to Broadway. And if that wasn’t exactly what she was thinking, … Read more

Perfect Moments vs Perfect Portraits

Smiling woman in floral top and white pants in a sunlit meadow perfect for wedding and portrait photography focused on natural beauty and candid moments.

At Focus Photography, we show a lot of very directed senior portraits, but in between those images I also take a lot of more candid images, like this shot of Amelia walking. This isn’t a perfect portrait (I wish her left arm were bent and we could see that hand; I wish her hair wasn’t … Read more

Reflection

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Back when Lucia and I lived in Southern California, I’d go weeks without seeing rain, and my images there were all sunshine and swimsuits. But I’m a New England native, and not only do I like the seasons, but I like precipitation. Rain, snow, sleet, hail, water falling from the sky transforms a scene, and … Read more

Olivia on the rocks

Woman sitting by the ocean in a peaceful sunset portrait perfect for wedding photography and family moments ideal for mothers and couples planning weddings.

There are two types of beaches in Maine: Soft and Sandy, which is great for swimsuits and shorts in the sunshine; and Rugged and Rocky, which is awesome for jeans and sweaters. The two beaches are seldom found at the same spot of the shore, so we always to determine which beach type our seniors … Read more

Senior at Fort Williams

Young woman smiling in an industrial brick setting framed by a window. Ideal for portraits and weddings capturing unique and candid moments.

At every senior photo shoot I shoot a frame or two that is probably just for me, and a little too artistic for the family I’m working with. And when we show our clients 50 unique images, they’re happy to have 4 or 5 they can eliminate from their assortment. There’s a few things I … Read more