Diamonds are Forever

Can't believe we've already been engaged for a whopping seven months. Amazing how fast time flies and how much can change in seven months. 

Thinking back to our engagement day makes me smile from the inside out. We went for what I thought was a "photo shoot to add to her portfolio" for my (now) future sister-in-law. After taking about an hour and half of shots around the Trolley Museum, Craig said he would grab the 50 lens out of the bag. Amanda with Amanda Tauro Photography distracted me by having me strike a poke, and then he got down on one knee... 

That day was perfect in every way possible, and I'm beyond grateful for everyone that was able to be a part of it. "A casual shoot" turned into our beautiful engagement portfolio. A special thanks to Amanda & Eric for their assistance in helping Craig slam dunk it!

Months later and the generosity of Tauro Photography made it possible for me to enter the photography world. Needless to say, I'm LOVING IT! So many things I love about it - but easily at the top of the list is the personal connection with clients and the ability to create an everlasting keepsake for them to cherish - forever. 

Today, I reflected back at my forever... 

Thanks for exploring my post! Email cherishingthelittle@gmail.com if you'd like me to capture your forever.

Cheers to Cherishing the Little through photography

~Katelyn Chapman

Mikala & Tim Engagement Fun I

Introducing the future Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo! I had the pleasure of hanging out with them for our engagement shoot. It was wonderful capturing Mikala & Tim's fun, true love. 

We started out at Port Bean, a quaint coffee shop in the Old Port. Tim has an intimate knowledge of coffee and the couple enjoys their caffeinated beverages:)

Mikala's staple look:)

 The beautiful couple and their beautiful eyes! 

Ever since I've known Mikala, she's been an avid writer (and talented to say the least!). She brought her note pad along with a few surprise notes for Tim. 

After the cafe, we explored the Old Port waterfront. Both enjoy the Maine outdoors.

Cute feet shots of the couple 'head over heels" for each other

 We turned our head and Tim was in the globe - ha!

Mikala & Tim having fun

...Love their big smiles!

Aw!

...Wasn't joking about the fun:)

Adore these black and white shots! 

Thanks Mikala & Tim for being a blast to work with. Amazing time capturing the Little things that make you the happy Mr & Mrs. to be. It's an honor to be a part of your love story!

Hope you enjoyed my post. Email cherishingthelittle@gmail.com if you'd like me to provide a specialized engagement shoot or portrait session. Also available to capture your next adventure, party, or special event.

Cheers to Cherishing the Little through photography

~Katelyn Chapman

L.L. Bean Baby

Most of you know I'm mildly obsessed with L.L. Bean. Love the quality of their clothes and how well they treat their employees. Loving L.L. Bean is the epitome of being a true Mainah:) I recently read in a  magazine that Maine has more than just the 3 "L's" to offer - Lighthouses, Lobster, and LL BEAN.

My adorable nephew is less than a year old and already experienced his first bean boots. Here are some shots of Austin, working it for the camera in his awesome new rain boots.

"Yeah, I'm a stud."

"Sitting down is lame. These boots are made for walking."

"Checking out my sweet boots."

"I'm kind of a big deal" [points then brushes off his shoulder]

Hope you enjoyed my post. Email cherishingthelittle@gmail.com if you'd like me to capture your next adventure, party, event, engagement shoot, portrait, etc.

Cheers to Cherishing the Little through photography

~Katelyn Chapman

Sugarloaf Goes Green

What a beautiful Maine weekend to celebrate St. Patty's at Sugarloaf! I truly cherished every moment and memory made with family, friends, random strangers, snow, sun, and Skidder... Here's some of my favorite shots of the awesome ski weekend! Enjoy:)

Outside our condo... good morning Sugarloaf!

Quick shuttle bus to the trails- waking up

Getting PUMPED

Brittany warming up

Chris being a great instructor:)

 Craig scoping out the trail

Little skiiers = Absolutely precious! So flipping cute! Love the little sunglasses of the girl on the right

Matt & Brittany <3

 Amazing view from the top of the Loaf

 Enjoying St. Patty's day with a cold one

 Happy St. Patty's Day! Clearly, I was outnumbered on this pit stop

The fellas

Fellas, Take II. Looks like a band pose.

Ben ripping out a spread eagle

Craig getting some air

Green Team

Give me some Sugar

Chappy & Smitty

Perfect cozy fire

The Loaf N' It mascot: Skidder 

Big thanks to all who came and contributed to making it an unforgettable St. Patty's weekend. Beyond grateful to have shared the sun, snow and memories with you! 

And, sincere thanks for exploring my post. Keep Cherishing the Little moments in life! Email cherishingthelittle@gmail.com if you'd like me to capture your next adventure, party, event, engagement shoot, portraits, etc.

Cheers to Cherishing the Little through photography

~Katelyn Chapman

Clamming in Maine

Clamming in Maine? Why not?! My Aunt and Uncle asked us to join them at low tide to dig for clams- something I had never done. Pumped, I bundled up... and prepared the camera. I mean really...

Family + Sunset + Ocean + Something Wicked Maine = Great Photo Opportunity

Hello, Atlantic Ocean!

Ready

Love this silhouette of the clammer working hard

 Uncle Jay grinning at his results

Absolutely b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l night

Cliff chasing the seagull

“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.”

-Anonymous

Thanks for exploring my post. Keep Cherishing the Little moments in life! Email cherishingthelittle@gmail.com if you'd like me to capture your next party, event, engagement shoot, portraits, etc.

Cheers to Cherishing the Little through photography

~Katelyn Chapman