The Root Cellar Studio

12/08/2021

🎓 Alecia P. 🎓
Kingswood Regional High School, Class of 2022

Once in awhile, a client changes your perspective. This beautiful girl was shy, and so serious. But as our session went on, she relaxed, and I even got a few delicate smiles, and some giggles at my admittedly corny jokes, as we talked about music and life.

Alecia isn't sure what the future holds for her, which was in perfect keeping with her free spirit nature and defiant style that I enjoyed so much -- I even finished these in a retro grunge style to match her aesthetic at her request.

Congrats, Alecia... enjoy your senior year 💕

12/07/2021

🎓 Aiden E. 🎓
Kennett High School, Class of 2022

Aiden's session was refreshing -- and I'm not just talking about the crisp fall air! Aiden was sweet, well spoken, and a great sport, even though I know he had far more things he would have rather been doing. We enjoyed our adventure wandering the streets Conway Village, and it fit his style perfectly. Aiden's personable, warm nature will serve him well as he pursues a career in Nursing, starting with his studies at Husson University in the fall.

Congrats, Aiden! I hope your senior year is amazing!

11/14/2021

🎓🎓 Katie W. and Steven W. 🎓🎓
Spaulding High School, Class of 2022

These two seniors were so much fun! Katie is sweet, poised, absolutely beautiful, and a natural in front of the camera. Steven is quiet, with an understated sense of humor, and eyes that sparkle when he gives a real smile.

I don't get to do couples senior sessions very often, and that added a sweet twist to this session that pulled on my heartstrings a little. There something so pure about your first love 💕

Katie has plans to attend NHTI for Nursing after graduation, and Steven wants to go into the trades, but is still exploring his options. Both of these Seniors will no doubt go far, and I look forward to hearing about their future accomplishments!

Location: Waumbeck Memorial Park, Milton Mills, NH

11/13/2021

🎓🎓 Camden C. 🎓🎓
Kingswood Regional High School, Class of 2022

I enjoyed my time with Camden and his mama immensely... of course, we were at my favorite location, and sharing a place so near and dear to my heart always does my soul good. But Camden was this poised, perfect male model of a client, who did exactly as he was asked, when he was asked, and we flew through his session! Not that all my clients aren't amazing, but once in awhile you get one that just so EASY, and your soul sighs a little in relief. Camden was that client.

Camden wants to pursue a career in Engineering following graduation, but hasn't nailed down which discipline of Engineering, or which school he's going to attend. Where ever he ends up, with that megawatt smile he's going to be just fine.

Location: Blackwood Farm, East Wakefield, NH

11/12/2021

🎓🎓 Nate M. 🎓🎓
Spaulding High School, Class of 2022

Nate was a joy to photograph, despite it not being exactly what he wanted to be doing.... as we all know, most guys aren't big on being in front of the camera, lol.

Nate loves his car and working with his hands, and he's pursuing a career in the trades as a welder after graduation -- having been raised in a blue collar home, hearing my Seniors tell me they're headed into the trades always makes my heart happy.

With his friendly yet quiet demeanor, I have no doubt he'll be successful where ever life after high school takes him.

Location: Waumbeck Memorial Park, Milton, NH

11/12/2021

It has been an absolutely whirlwind fall season, and I have not done well at updating the socials with all the magic I've gotten to be a part of this season. But, I'm taking steps to correct all that now, so standby over the next week or so for a flood of content spanning the last several months... I'm an all or nothing kind of gal, in case you hadn't noticed! 😂

07/23/2021

Doesn't seem possible that this was three years ago. Loved this shoot, though, in so many beautiful ways.

07/23/2021

Hello, loves!

I just wanted everyone to know that I am suffering some technical difficulties on my end of photoland..

My MacBook and I are fighting. It has resulted in now two trips into Portland to the Apple Store in as many weeks. Apple has been awesome, but the unfortunate down time as a result of the repairs has really hindered my ability to get things to you. I should have it back (again) on Monday, when I drive in to pick it up. I appreciate everyone's patience, and I promise I haven't forgotten about any of you.

07/01/2021

Sometimes, I get to do something that makes my soul smile.

When I was a little girl, my uncle, a retired US Army Lt. Colonel, and previous Tank Unit Commander took me to The Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro. I watched my uncle turn into a little kid, crawling all over the tanks, despite the signs telling him not to 😂 It's a favorite memory from my childhood.

For the last few weeks, I've been working in partnership with LakeTime Clocks, documenting Marc's creative process and products. Its been a fascinating endeavor, and can't wait to share more from that project when it wraps up, but for now, I want to share this.

The Wright Museum keeps its doors open almost solely on donations. Several businesses that we've partnered with in the past support them, and I know many folks that contribute to their cause. Marc made this clock, and donated it to the Museum, and presented it to them today. After having watched this clock go through its entire creative process, it was a pretty special moment to see it go to its new home. Thank you, Marc for letting me be a part of it.

Like history? Looking for somewhere to bring your kids on a rainy day? Have a World War II Veteran in your life? Go visit the Wright Museum. Its worth the trip.

Think Marc's clock is pretty cool? Go check out the rest of his work on LakeTIme Clock's page. He does a lot of really neat stuff, and all of it is crafted and assembled right here in the Granite State.

The Root Cellar Studio is a proud supporter and fierce advocate for small businesses. Talk to me about what I can do for your business!

06/09/2021

It had been two years since I stood on Sunset Hill and let the view stun me. The last time I was there, I was with my now ex husband, and it was actually a really great day. Probably top 10 of our adventures together over the years, and that made it sting just enough that last year when the lupines were blooming that I couldn't bring myself to go back.

But this year, I found myself watching for them with fervor. They called to me this year, and answering it fed my soul.

I made the 1.5hr drive north after work, with the windows down, the radio turned up, and haze waving up from the pavement in impossible humidity. It was perfect.

On arrival, I expected to have to fight throngs of people like I have in years past, but being a hot and muggy Monday night, I had the hilltop mostly to myself. I snapped a few photos, then meandered around town to kill time before sunset.

I drove by this little chapel twice before I actually pulled in. It was quaint and cute, but I was completely dissatisfied with the first few frames I took. It wasn't until I rounded the back of the church, and saw its own little patch of lupines in the meadow behind it that I knew where I needed to be.

So, in my shorts and sandals (as a concession to the heat) I waded through the almost waist-high flowers and grass. When I turned and looked up the hill at the chapel, I smiled, and knew that I was exactly where I was supposed to be. So, I settled in, and played for a bit before finding the settings I wanted in the challenging late afternoon light.

The result was worth the ticks I plucked off my legs for the rest of the night.

"Saint Matthew's Chapel"
© The Root Cellar Studio
Sugar Hill, NH
June 7, 2021

06/09/2021

Still one of my favorite New England springtime photos... Apple blossoms and a fiery sunset? Whats not to love???

This photo hits me right in the gut when I look at it. Yes, its a fiery sunset on a perfect late spring evening, with the apple blossoms in full bloom. But, as so happens for me, this image is a perfect depiction of how I felt at the time I took it.

You see, there have been some things shifting, and shuffling, and at moments coming a bit unraveled around me these days... consistent with this chaos that we call life. It's not all bad, nor is it all good, and most of it has been uncomfortable. But, as things started to settle into a new normal on a late May evening, I was blessed with this lovely sunset over a full apple orchard completely in bloom. It was a promise. A promise that the rain will stop. A promise that what was once barren will again be in bloom. A promise that if I believe in my tomorrows as much as I've lamented over my yesterdays that those blooms will bring me all the sweet fruits of life I've yearned for. A promise for tomorrow, and a reminder about the temporary moments of today.

I hope you enjoy ❤️

"Promise of Tomorrow" © The Root Cellar Studio, 2019
Smith's Apple Orchard
Acton, Maine

05/09/2021

🌷Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful mamas out there, in all the different beautiful ways they spread their love to the world! 🌷

I honor of all the mother's we adore, here are some of my favorite mama moments I've been blessed enough to be a part of over the years. Enjoy!