hip shots

CAKE SMASH GIRL

2012-02-29T04:14:00.000-08:00

What fun we all had with our Birthday Girl and she had a blast!!

Sweet Newborn

2012-02-27T06:30:00.001-08:00

Our Sleeping Angel of the week.

Dad's smile says it all!!!

Fiona

2012-02-18T06:59:00.000-08:00

A sweet baby girl. What a doll!!

A Perfect Summer Day

2011-07-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

On one of the most beautiful days of the Summer, these two sisters are the epitome of all things Summer!! Little girls in bare feet and summer dresses with flowers in their hair!!

Sweet Sisters

2011-07-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

July is the perfect time for the garden and for portraits. The flowers are exploding with color. Call now for a Summer portrait session. 978-392-0402

Amanda

2011-07-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

Amanda enjoys the field of black eyed susans.

Arden in the Garden

2011-06-20T15:49:00.000-07:00

Our pretty little girl is Arden....11 months old and happy as a little butterfly.

The Garden is Blooming!

2011-06-17T05:57:00.001-07:00

Our little beauty is Lila Jean. She sits in front of the Koi pond on a perfect June afternoon.

Next, we ventured up behind the pond where my new flower field is bursting with color and late afternoon light.

For a little one year old, Lila had a perfect shoot!

The garden will be blooming and bursting with color for the rest of the summer.

Call now to schedule a sitting.

978-392-0402

Sleeping Angel...

2010-12-06T11:56:00.000-08:00

Autumn Portraits

2010-11-09T04:49:00.000-08:00

Beautiful afternoon with beautiful light and great subjects.

Gorgeous Day, Gorgeous Kids

2010-10-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

A perfect Autumn afternoon with two kids I LOVE to photograph and their new dog Salty.

Fall Portraits

2010-10-13T10:20:00.000-07:00

Beautiful color, beautiful girl.

Beautiful Beach Night

2010-07-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

They say it might be the nicest day of the summer. Indeed it seemed perfect with a beautiful sunset. We choose to go with more colorful clothing than usual and I think it really paid off. The last time I saw these kids they were three and five!!

Two Beauties

2010-07-23T05:11:00.000-07:00

A perfect Summer afternoon for these stunning sisters. We ended in the woods for last light.

What fun we had!!

Sweet Sisters

2010-07-17T06:48:00.000-07:00

Two beauties had a wonderful afternoon in the garden which is exploding with color.

They loved everything, especially the new pink hot rod.

Magic Hour in the woods

2010-07-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

The softest, most beautiful light of the day is the last hour of daylight often called
'Last Light' or in the movie industry 'Magic Hour.' Just a short walk into the woods behind
my property is this gorgeous spot. My little friend Lauren tried on a new set of yellow wings
and a beautiful new skirt hand made for me by Stylist Tamison Rose. Everything was perfect
but I have to say Lauren was the star. She had the ability to display something as magical as the light.

The New Swing is Finally UP!!

2010-07-03T20:28:00.000-07:00

Our big beautiful swing had to be replaced. After five years the rope began to fray.
However, to fix it someone has to climb 30 feet upto the limb in the big oak tree.
Thanks to Olympic Tree Service we got the new swing up.
Toby and Stryder get in on the action.

Tom tests the swing. Our first photo session with the new swing. All seems to be working just fine.

Summer Time...

2010-07-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

...and the garden is perfect!!

Here's a young lad who had tons of fun in the garden.

We ended by venturing to the woods for our last 'fun' shot

as a young adventurer.

Shots of the week

2009-10-22T14:09:00.000-07:00

To many to choose from - but here are a few favorites.

Her eyes are this blue- I have done nothing to enhance them.

Cambodia Slide Show

2009-09-29T06:01:00.000-07:00

Check out my slide show of my recent trip to Cambodia.

I will be giving a talk at the Fletcher Library October 27th.

http://cambodia.peacockphotoftp.net

Garden Delights

2009-07-27T04:39:00.001-07:00

Now that the sun is shinning there is something to dance about!!
Here is one of my garden beauties from the weekend.

Picture Perfect Garden Days- Finally!!

2009-07-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

The Garden is in full swing!

The garden is at it's peak. Call now for your perfect Garden Portrait Date.
Try our new 'mimi' portrait session. (details on website)
Here is a sample from 3 mini sessions last week.

Tour the Garden

2009-06-17T03:37:00.000-07:00

The Garden in June

Stop by on June 27th for our OPEN HOUSE 10-2

Tour the gardens
Taste the food of Tom's Savoury Occasions

How does my garden grow????

2009-06-03T05:24:00.000-07:00

Beautifully!!
The rain and sunshine have made for a very happy garden.
Within the next two weeks the flowers will be bursting.
Call to schedule your portrait session for a perfect Summer day.

Child's size garden gateWild Flower Field

Rustic Barn

Swing and perennial gardenNew Climbing Rose Arbor

The Garden is BLOOMING

2009-05-27T04:56:00.000-07:00

Our garden looks bigger and better this year. The pond is clear and the Koi are huge! We have planted two wild flower fields, one which is blooming. We have a new arbor with climbing roses which should be ready in August. The garden at the swing area is ready to burst. We have two new climbing hydrangea on the barn and the clemitis is huge this year as seen with my little friend Sara.We have a great new 'Economy Buster' called the Mini Portrait Session.
Our goal is to get you in and out for under $500.
Please call the studio for detail- 978-392-0402

Portrait Display at Sweet Bites , West Acton

2009-05-03T05:19:00.000-07:00

If you are out and about treat yourself to a pleasant stop at Sweet Bites in West Acton. We just hung a display of photographs there and have marketing material available to pick up - the info available regards our Mini Portrait Sessions now available and Our new Baby Program. While at Sweet Bites check out the massive cup cakes in various flavors- Milky Way- Boston Cream Pie, Peanut Butter and Jelly. Actually everything looks good from the cookies to the scones and the coffee is delicious.
Happy Trails.

Introducing the Economy Buster - Mini Portrait Session

2009-04-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

The Mini Portrait Session at Peacock Photography
is a new, easy, quick and affordable portrait program
for everyone to enjoy.

We offer a 30 minute portrait session
On line preview & on line order - 30 Images
All packages are $295.00

For more details go to the galleries section
on www.peacockphotography.net

Image selected for Kodak Campaign

2009-04-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

You may have seen this image on TV recently for Kodak's new printer. The image was lisenced for use through my agent in New York. The three girls are all from Westford and were very excited. The shot was created for stock. I am interested in shooting any type of party or festivity
in trade for pictures. If you have anything coming up please call the studio. 978-392-0402

let it snow

2008-12-22T05:05:00.000-08:00

I have been working with the greeting card company Palm Press- trying to create some Christmas images. In yesterday's snow I shot a few images of Toby and Stryder. They were very happy to get extra treats.

the ice storm cometh

2008-12-18T06:47:00.001-08:00

a view of my backyard

Thanksgiving morning

2008-11-28T19:56:00.000-08:00

I saw the sparkling frost on Thanksgiving morning and couldn't resist. I walked through my garden admiring the dramatic changed forms of the flowers and leaves with their new beauty.

Princess - the studio cat

2008-11-08T04:13:00.000-08:00

Kids just love Princess, the studio cat. Big, orange and fluffy they can't wait to see her, and chase her. She is also great for reward with the kids for after the shoot. These little beauties just couldn't wait to find her and pet her. It's fun for me to get these natural shots.

autumn majesty

2008-11-05T20:31:00.000-08:00

They say it is the first shot or the last. In this case it was the last.

Holiday Promotion

2008-11-03T14:17:00.000-08:00

The Holidays are upon us!!
We are excited to offer another
'Penny Pinching Promotion' (see website for details)

Featuring A Mini Portrait Studio Session with Barb

We invite you to bring your children in fun clothing

and to use our Holiday props if you like (or not)

Here is a sample of some of the types of shots

we did this weekend.

autumn light

2008-10-27T09:29:00.000-07:00

The light in October is just spectacular. Clean, crisp and warm. I had a lot of fun with this family and the kids were a delight! We ended in the field which was glowing in gorgeous light.

carly

2008-10-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

I have photographed this young lady when she was a toddler and when she was about 10. I was very excited to see her and photograph her because I remember when I was editing her images years ago my eldest son(who is a photographer) walked by and said ' Wow, she lookes like a French model'

She was as I expected. A gracious and thoughtful young lady with a gorgeous face.

the importance of dogs

2008-10-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

The joy and friendship a dog brings to our hearts is immeasurable. For my mom, her 'Sasha' is her best companion now. As we grow older our world starts to shrink. Yesterday while visiting I realised this scene before me - my mom in her chair with her immediate needs within reach and Sasha close by is about 90% of her world. Yet, with a warm fire going, some hot tea, the daily crossword puzzle,a good book and Sasha by her side it's a pretty good world at that.

With her keen knowledge of the English language don't expect to win at Scrabble.

brotherly love

2008-10-21T04:04:00.001-07:00

These two boys are just full of expressions. Being typical busy boys we had to keep moving and making things interesting. Through it all, even after a spat or two , they just couldn't stand to be apart.

First Frost

2008-10-20T07:54:00.001-07:00

When I saw the morning frost wrapped around the leaves, grasses and flowers I couldn't resist. So out I went in my pink sweatpants and work boots. The light and textures were beautiful. Thank goodness noone got a shot of me.

Crisp Autumn Day

2008-10-19T17:18:00.000-07:00

I had a blast with these three kids. We ran around from place to place on a perfect autumn day.

They climbed to the top of this old tree. I had never taken a shot like this before.

Ending up in the field and watching the sunset was a wonderful way to end the shoot.

autumn beauty

2008-10-18T10:45:00.000-07:00

What a perfect afternoon for portraits. I spent two hours with this family and got a huge variety of imagery. I was trying hard to get an authentic smile from my young man and a soft expression from my young lady. We had fun right up to the last light and I felt I had acheived many wonderful expressions. After giving out their much deserved prizes I asked if they would like to run around the field which was glowing with the last beautiful moments of soft evening light. It was here I got the best expressions from both of my young subjects. This is not a surprize to me as often once kids think it is all over they relax.
The mom had listened well regarding clothing. She brought an earth toned rustic sweater to go over her brown long sleeved shirt. Nothing could have been more perfect. I added my signature leaves in her hair for a touch of color. I love this peaceful moment.

A total opposite to her brother's exuberance, which I also love.

And the Coup de Gras- The face of a Botticelli angel or a Drew Barrymore look alike.

Warning - Never eat oreo cookies until the shoot is REALLY over. Fake smiles may appear.

XC BOYS

2008-10-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

I try to get to most of my boys Cross Country meets in the Fall. Of course I have to bring my camera. There is my son Cameron on the far right. He is a sophmore and running varsity for the second year. Here he is at the finish. He runs about 5:50 minute mile at this point in the season.

Here is our freshman Connor who is running JV to get in shape for Lacrosse in the Spring.

After the race.

Little Boys Blue

2008-10-15T04:34:00.000-07:00

These two little toddlers were 100% all boy and absolutley adorable. They wore the cutest blue 'doggie' sweaters and had me running from the get go. I had to be on my game and be ready for when they would slow down and have a moment. I love this moment of tenderness.

And sillyness!

I let them wander around hoping to find the right composition, lighting and moment.After a dark cloud came for a bit the sky opened up with pinks and orange.

In the end we went back to the field where we started with Bailey the beautiful golden. I shut the strobe off and allowed the setting sun to provide the warm last light. Even Mom got in on the action.I wonder where they got their beautiful hair?

Danish Dresses

2008-10-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

These dresses are made in Denmark by the company Jottum. As you can see they are unusual and full of intricate detail and layering. The girl's mom collects
these dresses and allows the girls to wear them to school and to play in. These girls are what I call a member of the 'Peacock' family. They have done some stock photogaphy for me, I used their mom's garden, and the youngest did a Brookstone ad for me. Their mom and I have long planned to photograph the girls in their dresses (for me and for their modeling portfolios) So on a beautiful autumn day this is what we got.

inspiration

2008-10-14T06:12:00.000-07:00

i'm easy

my muse is a little girl with curly hair, blue eyes...

and a little sas.

As I shot her I couldn't help but think if I had a daughter she might be like this little girl.

Maybe I'll be blessed with a grandaughter some day!!

last light in the field

2008-10-12T09:51:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I love the light in the field so much I had to go back. I decided to see what I could accomplish in the last 30 minutes of light.

I got my 'Brookstone' model Meg to volunteer ( home from college for the weekend)
My first idea was something fun and spirited for a greeting card company I am shooting for.

We got one of Megs prom dresses and funked it up with a scarf, rubber boots and a flower in the hair

We arrived at 5:35 and it was still very bright.
Also, Meg is a bit taller than my last subject and I didn't have an assistant.
So, I needed her to shrink in order to avoid serious lens flare.

I had to use my hand in front of the lens to keep the flare out.

This is what we came up with.

We moved on down the path for a pretty full length shot

I had a quick minute for a close up or two.

Now for the running shots. By the time we got a few practice running shots in the sun had dropped to the horizon.

Now the sun is behingd the horizon but what I have learned is you can continue to shoot and the results can be very flattering.

sweet light and angels

2008-10-12T06:48:00.000-07:00

I am always looking for that really 'sweet' light. It is also interesting to shoot in the same places through each season. You begin to see how much the quality of light changes.

I don't usually shoot in this direction but loved the splashes of light. Since it was later in the day and later in the season I gave it a try. I love the backgroud and I love the soft light on her face.

Being officially out of light in my backyard we went to a local field.

We got there way too early. My assistant had to hold a reflector over my lens to prevent serious lens flare, but I did want to shoot into the sun. We went to the edge of the light and got this 'sweet' face. I love the two spills of light from the sun.

We were unable to stay until last light.
( our angel got suddenly very hungry and un-angelic)
This running shot was about 15 minutes before last light.

Kimberly

2008-10-09T06:40:00.000-07:00

I have known Kimberly since she was two. Recently I photographed her senior portrait and asked her if she wanted to do some beauty shots.

This shot has not been retouched yet!!

These were done in my backyard. I did very soft and natural make-up and her hair is natural. I used a small soft box to fill in the ambient light.

I did VERY little photoshop work after. She is a natural and has a lot of patience for the camera.