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| Abigail and Grayson |
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| Mayfair Farm Barn |
This week I will not be discussing the finer points of
Lightroom or showing yet one more way to display a beautiful tree. Instead,
this week was all about my wonderful daughter Abigail, and Grayson, her, nearly
as wonderful new husband. There are times when life completely blocks any
opportunities for the usual photography and last week was one of those great
times. I apologize to those who come to this blog for tips on landscape
photography, but this week is a celebration of life outside of the forest.
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| The Bloom Family Folk |
Abigail and Grayson decided to have a small wedding, and
this spring about 20 of their closest friends and family joined them for a
ceremony at the edge of Fresh Pond in Cambridge Massachusetts. With the
wedding out of the way they were ready for a bigger celebration. They
chose a farm in the woods of New Hampshire. Among the sheep and pigs,
Mayfair Farm in Harrisville features a beautiful event barn which accommodated
120 friends and family for a locally raised dinner, the necessary speeches and
then hours of exuberant dancing.
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| Kerry, Cuyler and Don Bryant |
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| Newcomer Family Folk |
Everyone had a great time and, in addition to the mandatory
father-daughter dance, I actually got out a few times to embarrass myself on
the floor. I promised Abby that I would play the part of the proud father
and not let my camera get in the way of the professional photographer. Of
course, I couldn’t resist a few shots and Mark was wonderfully tolerant of my
occasional second shooter role.
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| Jeremy and Gina |
Saturday night at the Mayfair Farm was the highlight, but
the celebration extended through the entire weekend. We had an informal
welcoming taco bar buffet Friday night at Odelay Restaurant in Keene and
a great brunch on Sunday at our home in Spofford.
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| Gina, Jeremy, Chris and Lisa |
Of course, the brunch also gave me the chance to show off my
new studio, which is slowly being filled with all the stuff which has been
cluttering the house. The studio is becoming functional just in time for the
long list of projects which have been accumulating.
Susan and I were happy, but exhausted after the weekend, but
we had no chance for rest. We turned around and headed for NYC to see
Hamilton and stay with Jeremy and Gina. We will return just in time to
set up for Art in the Park at Ashuelot River Park during the holiday
weekend. Whew!
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| Studio is beginning to fill |
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| Longtime Friend Michele |
Anyway, that is why my blog is late and why I can only throw
up some happy party pictures. This business of being “retired” is
exhausting. I promise to get back to real photography stuff next week.
Jeff Newcomer
www.partridgebrookreflections.com
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