O, Sweet Summer!

Our growing season might be short, but New Englanders can really bring it when it comes to fresh produce. The Portland Farmer's Market has really become the place to be on a Saturday morning. From a small collection of booths just a few years ago to a hearty expanse of folks sharing their goods, it has been exciting to see so many people come together over local foods. And yes, the carrots were both sweet and ginormous!

 I was so happy to see Maine's commit to both sustainable agriculture and access to good food for all:

Yes, Maine is the way life should be.

Jamaica Plain Lantern Festival

Last weekend I had the pleasure of showing my cousin and her happy family around Boston. We packed up the baby, the dogs, and the cameras, and went up to Forest Hills cemetery for the annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Festival. I had only been to the cemetery once before, last summer when I was shooting Sarah and Del's engagement photos. I was glad to return to this spot for another event. Check out some of the shots below:

At first lanterns stay clumped at the edges, afraid to venture out into the deep water

Hundreds of lanterns float towards the center of the lake, which reflects light from the full moon

Photographers, dogs, and families peeped through the trees at the edge of the pond

Goodnight everyone.