Zoom!

^Playing with toys at the reception :) I’m proud of this, as it taught me how to do animated GIFs in Photoshop. Something I…probably should have known how to do, ha. The wedding favor that I am expertly flying was actually made by a 3-D printer. Yes.

This weekend was such a gift. I was in Sisters, Oregon for my wedding photography partner, Tara’s wedding. Tara and Matt are one of those couples that other couples aspire to be like. They just fit, in ways that are simple and sparkling. In ways that are so inspiring to capture on camera and experience in person. Their wedding couldn’t have been more meaningful, personal, and creative.

Great people, beautiful connections, stunning scenery, and even a spa visit :) I’d say that’s a good weekend.

I will probably do a full post soon with lots of pics, but for now, enjoy the growing album on facebook!

Cass - August 23, 2011 - 4:31 pm

3D printer planes… So very Matthew. I LOVE it. And your fabulous animated gif. How about posting a tutorial on those? I wanna do one too :)

Heather - August 23, 2011 - 8:13 pm

Nodded along with your comments about M+T and the wedding… “I’ll have what she’s having,” sounds pretty apt after that weekend.

And yes please, re: the tutorial! :)

Mariah Gale - August 24, 2011 - 3:17 pm

Thanks, ladies. The tutorial I used is here: http://creativetechs.com/tipsblog/build-animated-gifs-in-photoshop/

I’ll try and create my own that’s a little less confusing, because it took a little trial and error :)

Lido Beach, Long Island | Mariah Gale | New York Beach Photography

We packed it up and drove to Lido Beach on Saturday during our Long Island trip. The sun enthusiastically threw 90 degrees at us all day, so we spent about half the time in the waves. Here are a few snaps!

Long Island Wine Country | Mariah Gale | Long Island Commercial Photography

We spent the weekend hosted by friends on Long Island, hitting up Lido beach on Saturday and a few vineyards in Wine Country on Sunday. The first stop on Sunday was to Croteaux Vineyard (I love their website and label design!), a winery that specializes in Rosé.

This window treatment was awesome.

Dan graciously models for me whenever I ask, and his shirt went perfectly with the rustic decorative barn in Croteaux’s gardens.

Onto Osprey’s Dominion, which had picnic tables, a band, and lounging cats out back:

The winemaking and beautiful vineyards were inspiring. They inspired…breakdancing.

And our last stop, Pindar, the largest vineyard on Long Island. Their Sunflower Chardonnay was my favorite from the tasting. My lovely photographer friend Jennifer McKenna met up with us here and did some picture-taking. Alas, I didn’t take a single pic of her! Will have to remedy that soon :)

Rugged, in sunflowers:

Melissa - August 2, 2011 - 1:12 pm

So beautiful! Each one is fantastic!

Franconia Notch | New Hampshire Travel Photography

We took a trip out to the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire this weekend, from the natural waterslides at the Conway end, all the way to Franconia Notch at the Lincoln end. The Flume at Franconia was only a 2-mile hike, so I brought the big camera along for some snaps. We’re participating in Reach the Beach in September, so this was a good opportunity to check out part of the running course!

Glacial Boulders and Covered Bridges:

Avalanche Falls (with handheld slow shutter speed…not perfect):

The flume itself is bordered by massively tall rock walls covered in damp lichens. The scale of the people on walkways dwarfed by them should give you some idea:

I’ve never seen this before- trees growing on top of and around massive rocks. I’m sure there’s a metaphor in there somewhere.

Angela King - July 27, 2011 - 2:34 pm

i love these! the kangamagus highway is one of my all time favorite places! :)

Mariah Gale - July 27, 2011 - 2:37 pm

I hadn’t been up there since I was a kid. Need to just take a weekend and explore the trails along it.

Beach Headshots | Massachusetts Commercial Photography