Boast of Quietness

I just wanted to share these beautiful words.

Boast of Quietness by Jorge Luis Borges

Writings of light assault the darkness, more prodigious than meteors.

The tall unknowable city takes over the countryside.

Sure of my life and my death, I observe the ambitious and would like to understand them.

Their day is greedy as a lariat in the air.

Their night is a rest from the rage within steel,  quick to attack.

They speak of humanity.

My humanity is in feeling we are all voices of the same poverty.

They speak of homeland.

My homeland is the rythmn of a guitar, a few portraits, an old sword, the willow grove’s visible prayer as evening falls.

Time is living me.

More silent than my shadow, I pass through the loftily covetous multitude.

They are indispensable, singular, worthy of tomorrow.

My name is someone and anyone.

I walk slowly, like one who comes from so far away he doesn’t expect to arrive.

Preview of children’s site

I have been busy photographing lots of kiddies so I thought it would be fun to explore adding a link to my site for folks interested in seeing my style when photographing families and children.  That should be ready in a couple of months.  I just wanted to share some as I go along because they are just too much fun to keep to myself.

Birthday Party

Party until your teeth fall out. Turning six is great.

Rachel and John

I feel like Rachel, John and I have been at this for a while.  Such a great couple, so much in love!  We have done some fun engagement portraits on a beautiful day way back in the summer, some portraits of Rachel and then the monsoon wedding of the season.  Their day at Oceancliff was somehow made more fun by torrential rains and hurricane winds.  They kept cozy together and were game for anything.

Erika and Seth

It’s always fun doing a wedding back in my  hometown of New York.  Erika and Seth had one of the only days this season that it didn’t rain so it was glorious to see the sun!  They both had big, fun families and everyone was full of so much energy.  They were a pleasure to photograph and spend the day with.

Devan and Eric

What a great sense of humor both Devon and Eric have.  The whole day was a blast!  These guys laughed and danced and everyone had fun roasting each other.  We wish you guys love and laughter for the rest of your days.

Christine and Howard

From the minute I met with Christine and Howard I felt such great warmth and chemistry.  They were the first couple I met with in my messy, under construction house due to the circumstances.  They were such great sports as they stepped over some dirty laundry to get to the bathroom.  After a glass of wine Howard, who is a fashion photographer, asked if he could see some of my artwork as opposed to weddings.  Now, there is a huge difference there so I was a little reluctant but I did.  He said “OK, that’s what I want you to do at our wedding.”  Such great trust and liberty.  They met my husband and my children on the way out and we all decided that we should be friends.  I hope that comes to pass because they are just great.  I hope the pictures are at least a little “non-weddingy”  enough.  

Laura and Nate

Laura and Nate got married in Watch Hill this past season on a wet and windy weekend.  The weather did not keep their friends and family from traveling from all over the world to join this fun loving, wonderful couple.  

Karen and Steve

Karen and Steve’s wedding was set in a beautiful country inn in Woodstock, CT.  These guys kept it intimate  and emotional.  I think everyone had a turn crying as well as a turn dancing with the groom!  We were happy to be a part of it.

Christmas Card

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.  Here are some contenders for our card this year.  It’s January 6th and we still haven’t gotten them out.  Maybe Valentine’s Day…..

A Lucian original