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An American Christmas

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January 8, 2011

I never seem to make enough time for myself to document my family and our own traditions. As the family grows, people leave, get married, things change, but no matter who is around, we still all have a grand old time. This year was no different, strolling around Maine, watching Christmas sunrise form the beach, listening to carols and duets, my ridiculous sister dressing up some of the ugliest dogs you've ever seen... this year there were even two stunning Queensberry albums under the tree... We all value imagery for different reason, I value it for the preservation of legacy. Family is so important to me - one of the main reasons that I do what I do... so don't want to end up that cobbler with no shoes guy :]

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eric

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Shyl says:

The Maine House!! It look amazing. Happy New Year to my favorite Laurits Clan.

(01.08.11 @ 03:07 PM)

Kristen says:

I had not seen this until today...just a few months late, but it's great! And of course I love the ridiculous dressed up dogs who are very beautiful in their own unique way :)

(03.21.11 @ 12:57 PM)

Rachel + Buzzie | Together

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January 7, 2011

Strolling through Marblehead for an afternoon, Rachel, Buzzie and I spent some time making images and getting to know all about each other. The sea was calm, the couple endearing, and the town as quaint and coastal New England-y as ever. Their wedding is later this year in Cape Cod [right after the Roots Workshop!] and I'm super excited to get to hang out with them again. ACTUALLY, I get to see them as guests at a wedding in Bermuda come May! Hooray for awesomeness.

Sometimes, when all the stars align - great match between photographer and couple, perfect setting, sweet pair of traveling shoes... magic happens. Imagery leaves the realm of 'Oh, look at that pretty picture,' and wanders into more tangible territory. You can feel the composition take on a life of its own. I've always said that I would much rather be making imagery that lives in people hearts rather than on their walls... though it's also nice when the two collide.

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eric

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Rachel says:

Love Love Love the pictures Eric! Thank you so much!

(01.07.11 @ 07:36 PM)

Travels, Trials, and Tribulations

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January 6, 2011

This past year was an insanely busy one full of all sorts of ups and downs but due to the crazy nature of my schedule, I didn't have much time to sit and reflect... so that's what [hopefully] February will be for :]

Here are some random snapshots from my life this past fall. They are from California, DC, Vermont, Pennsylvania... Sam Abell once said, Who we are is the most important thing about photography. I think that's true. There's really not a whole lot about me that you can't learn from browsing through my imagery. Every image, whether it's a fly fisherman in Equinox Preserve or an elderly homeless person warming herself in the city sun, is somewhat autobiographical. It can't be helped. Where we decide to exist, when we decide to actuate the shutter, even our emotional state at the time... it's all in there. I guess you could view the images above as a self portrait from the fall. What's in there? Anxiety, solitude, curiosity, humor, struggle... and a million other things that I wrestled with this past year... onward and upward!

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eric

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Johanna + Frank | Married

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January 5, 2011

In late fall I found myself strolling around The Ritz-Carlton and Harvard University documenting a beautiful story of a couple that met here in Boston, though their lives now have them over to the west coast. Late fall in New England is one of my favorite times of year - the leaves are all off the trees and it's crisp and the sun just kind of peaks out for a little bit and then nestles herself back in her bungalow for the winter.

Johanna and Frank are a charming duo - constantly at each other's side, beaming, laughing... Johanna is finishing up school while Frank gets ready for spring training and his second season with the Cleavland Indians. They'll be able to spend a nice cozy winter together before he hits the road again to play ball.

Here are a few frames from their wonderfully classic celebration.

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eric