Capron Park... just add color

I get asked this question allot... "when do you think peak foliage season will be?". Unfortunately, that is a tough call. Each year depends on how the cool evenings, the rain, Nor' Easters, etc. So if I have families scheduled I will typically suggest some colors as we get within a week of that date. Luckily the colors of clothes always help the landscape have some more "pop" to the images. I was thrilled that this family decided to create some family portraits this year. It is so important to try to do that every 3 or 4 years so the kids will have some visual memories of their parents. It is truly more work for the Mom to go through all those clothing choices, look through stores, find the perfect outfits... then the session is over in half an hour!! Good job MOM's... I know how much work it is!

Valerie

ps...there are lots of images but the card is going to be a surprise!

Minds 'n Motion, little piggy fun

I was approached to photograph an upcoming Masquerade Ball on Oct. 29th... but s the conversation went on I find that I am now much more involved. But gladly! I learned that these little Piggys are hand painted and designed from around the area to be auctioned off to raise money for a brand new Children's Museum to open in Foxboro, MA. Great, what a fabulous cause. So you can follow the Piggys little adventures as they all hang out together, playing and having fun before each one of them finds a new home on Oct. 29th. You can follow them on Face book "mindsnmotion" plus I will be updating on my own page "Valerie Larsen Photography". The Ball will be an evening of dinner and dancing for only $50 at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, MA. Please contact Tammy Addeche for your tickets at 617-947-3069 ...I will see you there.

Valerie

Sunset family on Newfound Lake, NH 2010

I just so enjoy being able to capture families while they are on vacation. How wonderful is it that I kayaked by them on the sandbar earlier that day...waved and then worked with them just a few short hours later! Thanks for the beautiful family to photograph.

Valerie

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Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's

I have to say...I have spent many years teaching myself how to included items to my food that taste awesome but give me less calorie count! Trader Joe's has an AMAZING variety of items and at a great price.... AND a quality items. Maybe I should buy into this franchise...give some cooking classes...lol! (but I NEED wine permit/lmao) Thank you Trader Joe's for enhance my life!! Valerie

Summer Wamp Party 2010

'Don't forget 2-4-1 Entrees on Sunday!'

'Don't forget 2-4-1 Entrees on Sunday!'

The Swirling Vine's Grand Wine Tasting at Trinity Restaurant! - Norton, MA - AmericanTowns.com

The Swirling Vine's Grand Wine Tasting at Trinity Restaurant! - Norton, MA - AmericanTowns.com

Another year for Brit 2010

I am always very excited to see Brit come back to the States from Switzerland...not to mention her parents bring me easy sipping wonderful coffee and dark, sweet chocolate (perk!). Yummmyyy! This year was a breeze, Brit has matured into that preteen stage beautifully and she is comfortable with herself and she had some genuine smiles for me. She is so joyful and has a sense of humor.. we played with some great images to create the "preteen" sassy look just for fun. She did a great job. Thanks to them all!

Valerie

Summer time sisters 7.2010

I have been fortunate to photograph both of these girls since birth and create a beautiful albums for both of them. I so enjoy seeing how the genetics of parents plays out... wow, they look just like each other! Can't mistake these siblings!

Valerie

WBN speaking about photography

I was excited to be able to speak to the Women's Business Network about photography... thank you Ladies for welcoming me.

Valerie

...a last minute wedding

I got the call for a little coverage for this wedding, before they went off to the reception.. Just a few portraits. OK...so I just can not seem to keep from shooting...yes, it is just my passion.... 400 images later!

Valerie

Portraits by the lake (NH)

I so enjoy being at Newfound Lake and it is just a fun blessing to be able to capture and preserve other family memories while I am there! Bonus, lol! I would love to do some more portraits while there so if you know anyone who wants to capture family memories before the "chickens" fly the coop feel free to send them in my direction. :)

Valerie

A Thia wedding in April, by the lake!

I love to attend a wedding...which makes my job even more fun since it combines 2 wonderful things. I also love to see some uniqueness to each wedding and luckily I was able to attend and was asked for a little help with the details for this one. It was truly beautiful and Bim & Scott were so fortunate to have such a beautiful day in April when it could have snowed! You never know in New England.

Congratulations and much love & happiness to Scott & Bim!! xo

Valerie

St. John 2010

Well, well... how quickly time can escape me! This has been an unusually busy winter to spring transition. It has brought about many changes, hopefully all for the better and I would like to think the road ahead is paved and not bumpy. That would be lovely for a while. lol!

Here's a photo from the annual trip to the Caribbean.... we took a trip to Foxy's in the BVI. Did you know Foxy went to England and was "knighted" by the Queen?? Me either, haha. But I have a photo with him too.

Valerie

Creative photos are from within...

Amazingly, most cool, edgy photos are not really taken in that context. Instead we get a great pose and tweak...and tweak it. I can sit and play with an image for an hour just because I love my photography. It is so much fun for me to play with these images and really enjoy the final versions. Sometimes even I can not decide which ones I just adore!! High school seniors are the most fun... very creative for me, especially of they are open minded. Which ones do you prefer?

Valerie

Understated sexy

I so admire the form of the human body as art. I took these images to showcase my appreciation of the simplicity... my favorite is the black & white of the man where you see the light skimming across muscle. The woman's photos show how you can truly create "sexy" without having to show anything more than a bathing suit would. Be creative, use the light and capture some fabulous images. It is so worth it to work someone creative and gets your vision!

Valerie

the 1 year milestone

This little cutie pie was slightly suspicious of me...as some of the portraits show. So funny! Her Mom said to me "she is so much tougher for photos than her brother"...which must be true because as I think back I did get allot of great ones of her older brother. He was a smiler and giggly fun... that all change in the teen years! Still we have some great portraits for the year milestone.

Valerie

Time to refresh the studio

It is time to refresh my studio, new samples and new products. IF you or anyone you know has samples on my wall, please free to contact me to see if yours are being swapped out to gain these beautiful images at COST!! Great deals available.
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Valerie