Great News!

I have taken a few months off from the blog to complete another photography class, "The Art of Photography" with John Wentworth, a known local award winning photographer. I spent the Summer taking photos, traveling, and recently returned from the Bahamas and Jamaica. I am excited to share some new photos and let you in on a little secret! Stay tuned for the great news!!

Guest Photo!

Great photo from my Mom....a tulip that she stumbled across in her garden. She is great at taking photos, stay tuned for more great photos from Mom!!

Very Excited that "Gr8 Portland Maine" has chosen my photo to represent a place on their website and is following my blog!! This photo was taken during the Old Port Festival and is a photo of the Customs House, listed on their web as "...an architectural favorite."
Good things are happening with my photos...I have donated a beautiful print of "Blue Boat" to the ALS walk auction in Bangor, and another print for a silent auction to benefit someone local who has undergone serious medical issues. I love love love that my photos get out there and can be used for fundraising!! Earlier this year I donated two prints to the AHA Silent Auction and they sold for a total of over a $120!! Please let me know if you have a benefit and would like to have a print donated for your fundraising event.....

SUMMER IS HERE!

ATTENTION!! Summer is here and we have begun our traveling adventures. Home from a wonderful visit with my friend Jodi in Sarasota, a road trip to Cornville,  a weekend getaway in the Old Port, flower garden tours, prom and the Maine Wine Trail.....Check out the new photos I have posted! Many more summer adventures to come! This photo was taken outside of a shop in the Old Port during Old Port Fest! Surprise encounter with the fiddler from Kenny Chesney's band and The Farm, Nick Hoffman......Happy Summer!

It has been far too long since I have posted! I have been busy taking portraits for a good friend for Mothers Day. This is a photo of her son Kyle and their family dog. The old antique car in the woods on their property was the perfect backdrop for this shot, as well as the others I have posted. I also have an exclusive photo coming soon....tune in because it is gorgeous!!

I am now an award winning photographer!! This photo took honorable mention in the Downtown Bangor Historic Photo Contest among 100 other local photographers! I am so humbled to have won! This is the first contest I have entered and this photo is one of my very first prints! This photo is the Columbia Street Baptist Church and is completely unedited! The winning photos will be used in future publications for the Bangor area. I am so proud!

Back from vacation! Scroll down for some preview photos...lots more to come! Had a wonderful time...got great photos at the Myakka Horse Farm, Myakka State Park, Sarasota Bay, and Selby Gardens. Great things to come this summer with upcoming photo shoots for Senior Pictures, Mothers Day Father/Son photo shoot, Gypsy Girls Photo Shoots and more!

Chasing the fog this morning for some photos! Found some great shots in the Cemetary in Hampden, one of my favorite historical sights to shoot. Stopped along the Penobscot River for some shots with very light contrast, which I love, some people do not favor. Scroll down and let me know what you think of the three photos I have posted!

Growing the Business

Looking forward to growing my business! Exploring venues for opportunity. I have found a few local businesses that may be interested in purchasing some of my work! I am thrilled to share photos with folks who can appreciate the finer things found in the smallest things....Look for me in town and let me know if you find a small business who would like to sell some local photography!!

2012 Heartball

The Annual 2012 Heartball is taking place in April and I have donated two prints for the silent auction! Take a preview look and tell me what you think! Raising money for heart disease awareness, research and education in Maine!

Finally! A captured fresh snowfall! We haven't had a lot of snow this Winter. Our Quebec Winter Carnival trip was cancelled due to lack of snow! Let's keep our fingers crossed for next year. The photos I uploaded from this month are unedited. I wanted to post something fast because it has been so long since I posted! Photo sessions have slowed down for the winter months, hoping things pick up in the Spring. One session for a senior photo sitting is pending....will post as soon as completed! I recently pinned my blog on Pinterest, since then, have had over 1,000 hits! Please share with your friends and family. I am always looking for original photo ideas. My email is bmclain@tds.net if you have inquiries! Happy Winter!