Happy Valentine's Day (one day late!) - I hope everyone had a nice day yesterday. We use it as an excuse to cook a fancy pants delicious meal and sit

       
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Happy Valentine's Day (one day late!) -

I hope everyone had a nice day yesterday. We use it as an excuse to cook a fancy pants delicious meal and sit in front of the fire....I'll take it! Last week in preparation for the day I also visited my cousin's chocolate shop in Vergennes Daily Chocolate and took some images of them in action getting ready for Valentine's Day - YUM :)

All is well up in Vermont - the "huge storm" last weekend only left us with 8 inches - kind of disappointing. It's 41 here today so I expect the last of the snow will be gone soon. I'm looking forward to spring and warmer weather but it hasn't felt like much of a winter!

My quiet season continues although 2013 is shaping up to be a great year wedding wise - 2 or 3 more spots to go before I call it closed! There will be lots of travel and I'm so excited to get to know my couples better as we start to do engagement photos.

This morning I completed my training to become a volunteer at the hospital so on Monday Strider and I will start our Therapy Dog work in the pediatric unit - wish us luck!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend - enjoy the news below!

Amanda

PERSONAL

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▪ Fi'a Brother is due any day now - I visited them a few weeks ago for some casual belly pics.
▪ When life gives you lemons (Sage getting sick at 6:45 AM after getting into who knows what the day before) make lemonade - head outside and photograph a beautiful sunrise!
▪ With lots of pregnant friends expecting over the next few months I've been crafting up a storm lately.
▪ A few weeks ago I was down in Rhode Island for my first girl's crafting weekend of the year. Always so much fun and we all get a TON done! The next one is happening next weekend!
▪ Jeff and his crazy friends made their annual plunge into the lake on January 1st this year - brrrrr!!
▪ We spent Christmas in our house with my Mom and Brother but headed down to the lake the next day to celebrate with Jeff's family!

PORTRAITS

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▪ Photographing newborns is always fun....especially when you add an adorable big Brother into the mix!
▪ Ten month old John was a little scared of me at first but then warmed up quickly - such an adorable age! I've worked with his mom Alison on a few weddings - she is a wonderful florist!

PRESS

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After a flurry of submissions before Christmas many of the features are starting to go live - always exciting!

▪ Hilary & Andrew's beautiful Vermont wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty!
▪ Tabitha & Taylor's outdoor wedding was featured on DIY Bride
▪ Jen & John's BBQ wedding was featured on East Coast Bride
▪ Ford & Liz's Basin Harbor Club wedding was featured on Fab you Bliss!
▪ Laura & Pete's wedding was featured in the Vermont Wedding Style Lookbook!

WEDDING / BOUTIQUE

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I just shipped four albums off the other day so now I just need to edit the photos! After taking a break for Christmas many couples decide that the winter is a good time to complete their album projects!

▪ Garrett & Suzanne shared their favorite photos from their wedding
▪ Portrait folios were a popular holiday present this year
▪ I got this sample from Sam & Emily's wedding about a year ago but recently remembered that I had never blogged it - oops!

RECOMMENDATIONS

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In early January I was reading up a storm but since then I've started a few books that just haven't grabbed me. I usually give a book about 100 pages and if it still doesn't interest me back to the library it goes. I LOVE browsing at the library and especially visiting the "what's new" table...not that I have a lack of books on my to read list!

▪ After hearing about Homeland for SO long Jeff and I finally took the plunge....and we haven't stopped since. Watch out - it's addictive!
▪ I joked with Jeff that this book should be titled..... I have to read this whole thing "Before I go to Sleep" - I couldn't put it down!
▪ A former bride recommended "Loving Frank" which I really enjoyed - reminded me a lot of "The Paris Wife"
▪ Kate Morton's books are always so absorbing easy reads - I think I read "The Secret Keeper" in about 24 hours!

RECIPES

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The fact that I have one measly recipe to share this month means I'm behind in my recipe blogging. We've tried a number of delicious new recipes recently and although I don't always remember to photograph before eating I should still write them up...resolution for March!!

▪ We've done this Flash Roasted Broccoli with Spicy Crumbs a few times in the last month - YUM.

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