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welcome to the gillette portrait arts blog! If you're wondering what we're all about, you'll find it here. we are two women who have a blast doing what we love and feel so blessed to have the opportunity to do so. we hope that you'll get a feel for our contemporary approach and our commitment to our clients. we plan to share what we're passionate about both professionally and personally - so look around and leave us a comment or two - we want to hear from you!

anna senior portraits part 2 {worcester prep senior portrait photographer}

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this is session 2 for our worcester prep senior rep anna. to see her first session at assateague, click here.  for the second part of our session we went to holly ridge which is a beautiful farm outside of powellville where anna rides horses. we had a gorgeous afternoon and were joined by anna’s mom and sister. the horse, sterling, was a rock star! very mellow and quite photogenic :) he listened to everything anna said and she was so good with him. I love the creamy light and really loved working again with anna - she’s so fun!

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love love LOVE this next shot! easily one of my favorites ever

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thanks again anna for yet another great session - I had a great time! give sterling a pet the next time you see him - he was such a good boy

lindsey & tom e-session {easton, maryland wedding photographer}

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most of my brides make their initial inquiry via email and in these emails I usually receive the basic information for the weddings. when I got email number one from lindsey, my reaction was a little like this…. wedding date: october 2010 “yay! I love fall weddings” wedding location: the easton club “LOVE it and haven’t shot there for a long time” phone number: 315.xxx.xxxx “huh, wait, what - really???” not that I expect many of you to understand the significance of this - but area code 315 is a syracuse area code and was my area code for 15 years. I excitingly emailed her back - yes I was available - I loved the easton club - oh yeah, by the way… are you from syracuse? and she was and I was thrilled! during our correspondence this past winter we chuckled as everyone else panicked with record snowfall and began to plan her photography. she and tom wanted to do their e-session at trappe pond park and I had never been then - but I WILL be doing back! it’s gorgeous and has a lot of different places to shoot - wooded trails, by the water, etc. and they brought their dog :) really… nothing makes me happier than a happy couple with a happy dog

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“ah hellooooooooo…. I’m down here”

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thanks for a great afternoon and I’ll be seeing you soon!!

dian & rick e-session {oxford, maryland wedding photographer}

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dian contacted me about 2 months ago about doing an e-session in oxford. I love oxford, so I was really excited about shooting there. It’s kind of rare that I get an inquiry for just an e-session, it’s usually part of one of our wedding collections. but that’s what they wanted and I was happy to oblige. dian and rick were staying at the combsberry inn in oxford and it is stunning, especially the grounds. I met up with rick outside and during our conversation, I discovered that they had actually been married the day before at the courthouse and that their main celebration was going to be held in thailand in march - THAILAND! of course I let them know that I’d be happy fold up all 6 feet of me into a suitcase to come along :) we started the session at combsberry and then drove into town where it ws easy to find some beautiful locations

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LOVE this barn!

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congratulations & have a wonderful time in thailand!

ashley & bobby e-session {ocean city, md wedding photographer}

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ashley and bobby met at eagle’s landing where they both worked. the first summer they were too shy to even say hello, but by the second summer when he was a cart boy and she was a beer girl, they finally talked and the rest - as they say - was history! we began the session at the coconut mallory where they are having their reception - then it was off to the beach and we wrapped up the session at eagle’s landing - naturally. the chemistry between these two was apparent from the first snap of the shutter and I loved the juxtaposition of ashley’s fabulous dress & shoes with bobby’s casual look. very them! 

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see you guys in october! I can’t wait!!

August 30, 2010 - 11:24 am Karen Ciancitto - Love, love, love these pics...so breathtaking! Kristie you did an amazing job creating beautiful photos of a gorgeous couple! :-)

August 30, 2010 - 11:32 am Angelica - I absolutely love the pics! They turned out awesome! What a super cute couple you are!

August 30, 2010 - 11:35 am Katie - The pictures are amazing! Love the dress!

August 30, 2010 - 4:21 pm Katherine Mortensen - STUNNING!!! xoxo

August 30, 2010 - 7:04 pm Judy Bosche - I love the pictures. You two are amazing!

August 30, 2010 - 9:29 pm Sarah Mathena - Beautiful! We can't wait to celebrate! See you in October!

August 30, 2010 - 10:28 pm Ashley Bosche - We love the photos. It was so easy working with Kristie.

August 30, 2010 - 10:35 pm Bobby Davis - i should've got a haircut before the big shoot.

August 30, 2010 - 11:12 pm Bobby Davis - For the record: I wasn't too shy.

August 31, 2010 - 7:35 pm Alyson Davis - Nice pictures!!!!! They look sooo good! Bobby and Ashley look like models hahahaha! Cant wait for the shower next weekend!

August 31, 2010 - 8:34 pm Sarah Gerber - What a gorgeous couple! I love them all!

August 31, 2010 - 9:45 pm Brenda Bosche - I had no idea your love was so tender! Marvelous!

September 1, 2010 - 4:42 pm Ashley Davis - ...Cute pics guys... LOoOve the ShoxXx!

September 1, 2010 - 4:43 pm Patty Davis - Beautiful couple, beautiful photographs!

erin, mac & wyatt e-session {ocean city wedding photographer}

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when I arrived at their house before their e-session, baby wyatt was in the process of eating lunch. mom erin had told me that he was feeling a little under the weather but you’d never know it! the first time I sat down with erin wyatt was with her and was just the happiest baby I’d ever seen and this day was no exception. erin & mac met at his restaurant belly busters in ocean city and they are getting married at the sunset room - one of our favorite venues! we had decided that we were going to shoot part of the session as a family session - complete with dog mia :) and then do some photos of erin & mac.  

look at those eyes!!

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this shot cracks me up - mia is such a good girl!

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I had so much fun with you and your family and am looking really forward to working with you for your wedding!

bev & tom e-session {salisbury, maryland wedding photographer}

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bev is best friends with one of raye’s former brides melisssa - so this past wedding show season we were seeing the two of them everywhere excitingly planning bev’s upcoming wedding. when bev called us to shoot the wedding, we were really excited. the first time I sat down with bev & tom I had the best time. they have such a spirit of fun when they are together and were smiling & joking the whole time. when it came time to talk about their e-session, they knew that they wanted to shoot part of it at the green turtle in salisbury because that’s where they met for the first time so we started there - first shooting outside and then moving inside complete with a couple of cocktails! after that it was off to salisbury park

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see you two in a couple of weeks!!

christine & bill e-session {annapolis, maryland wedding photographer}

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I met up with christine & bill in annapolis for their e-session and we had a great time - I was especially fond of the fact that christine is an eagles fan and that bill brought me coffee! 2 things that are very close to my heart! these two are just fun - as we wandered the streets of annapolis, they were so filled with energy and SO obviously smitten with each other.  bill is actually a photographer too for the military and once we had gone to a couple of spots, he was reading my mind as we approached the next location - a future wedding photographer perhaps? he’d be great! what I loved was that we had time to really talk and get to know each other better and I am so excited for their wedding!

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thanks for a great session! I’ll see you soon!

August 25, 2010 - 10:54 am Kimmy - The first one and the last one are my favorites....but all the pictures are beautiful!!

August 25, 2010 - 10:59 am Lucia - You guys look amazing!!! What a hot couple! Can't wait for the wedding! Beautiful photos!

August 25, 2010 - 11:01 am Danna Morris - These are gorgeous! I love these two people and you captured them perfectly!

August 25, 2010 - 11:04 am becky smith - BEAUTIFUL! congrats to you both!

August 25, 2010 - 11:07 am mary - You two make a very nice couple! So happy for you :). I love the one of y'all kissing inside the diner - so candid!

August 25, 2010 - 11:10 am Paige - these are great guys!! sooo happy for you both!! u two are adorable!! best wishes!!

August 25, 2010 - 11:15 am Christine Knipe - Thank you sooo much Raye! These look fabulous & I cannot wait to see the rest!!! We had so much fun & are looking forward to the big day!!

August 25, 2010 - 11:15 am Aunt Lo - christine and bill...these pictures are awesome! I especially like christine's bracelet :)

August 25, 2010 - 11:23 am Natale - Cute pics Christine and Bill!! I really like the one of you all kissing inside the restaurant. Cute! Looking forward to the big day!

August 25, 2010 - 11:43 am William - Thanks again for these awesome photos. You did a fantastic job and we appreciate it.

August 25, 2010 - 11:47 am Stephanie - These pictures are absolutely stunning. I happen to have a biased opinion towards the subjects (my sister and future brother-in-law) but the photography really captures their love for one another. I can't even pick a favorite because there are so many amazing shots to choose from, but the first picture is definitely up there on my list, as well as the one of Bill and Christine sitting on the ground together in the alley. Such an amazing job, I wish I had known of Gillette Portraits when my husband and I got engaged. Gorgeous!

August 25, 2010 - 12:16 pm Charlie Schultz - these pictures are great...you look incredible...and CK looks great too...

August 25, 2010 - 12:16 pm Bruce Knipe - These pictures are beautiful. Very well done. Christine and Bill both look great in all of them. Luv Dad

August 25, 2010 - 12:23 pm Barbara Selby - The pictures they are all great! I especially like the black & white photos. Can't wait for the wedding photos!!

August 25, 2010 - 12:54 pm Cheryl - I think the pictures look very natural and real. Bill and Christine looked fantastic. I enjoyed the pictures.

August 25, 2010 - 1:18 pm Blair - Love the Christine & Bill album, especially that is was done in Annapolis!

August 25, 2010 - 3:43 pm Raymond Knipe - Great pictures

August 25, 2010 - 4:54 pm Katie Roche - Aww, these are great photos!! You're so beautiful, Christine!

August 25, 2010 - 5:34 pm Terra Brookman - Love the pics and can't wait for the wedding!

August 25, 2010 - 6:31 pm M Pumpalova - Absolutely beautiful. The shots are perfection ... so much love :)

August 25, 2010 - 8:23 pm Jorgen Fagerquist - You two make a great couple. The photos are way too romantic.

August 25, 2010 - 10:16 pm Jen Blaugrund - These are gorgeous!!! Beautiful people and beautiful photography!! Christine you look stunning:)

August 26, 2010 - 9:09 am Kate Reid - Christine and Bill- Good Luck choosing, they're all so beautiful! You two make a good looking couple! Congrats :)

August 26, 2010 - 9:19 am Maria B - CK The picturess are beautiful. Congratulations! Your special day will be here before you know it.

August 26, 2010 - 2:12 pm Cheryl - I loved the pictures. They were unique and looked so natural. You know I am going to want a copy.

August 27, 2010 - 12:05 am Kim Knipe - These are so beautiful!! I'm so glad to look like my gorgeous big sister :)! Can't wait for the big day!!

August 31, 2010 - 10:57 am Arden - These pictures are beautiful!

anna’s senior session part 1 {worcester prep senior portrait photographer}

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meet anna - our worcester prep senior rep! for my senior sessions I like to include some of the many things that make students approaching their final year of high school so fun - their hobbies, interests and where they like to go. and the beach is always a popular location! so I met up with anna and her mom at assateague for the first part of her session. part two was at a horse farm that we shot yesterday. anna was so much fun! I was laughing the entire shoot - and yesterday was just as great - look for part 2 in a few days

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stay tuned for part 2 - thanks anna!!

September 2, 2010 - 2:52 pm anna senior portraits part 2 {worcester prep senior portrait photographer} » Gillette Portrait Arts - [...] is session 2 for our worcester prep senior rep anna. to see her first session at assateague, click here.  for the second part of our session we went to holly ridge which is a beautiful farm outside of [...]

kellie & steve e-session {berlin, md wedding photographer}

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kellie & steve just hired GPA recently for a wedding in mid-september so we had to get their e-session done asap. I could tell when we initially sat down to meet for the first time that they were going to be fun to work with! when we met up in berlin, steve hinted that he may not be too fond of having his photo taken which I totally relate to - I hate it! I think a lot of photographers do. but as soon as he looked at kellie it was like he was a pro - they were so cute together! we started the session in berlin and then went to assateague

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jessica & danny e-session

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I met up with jessica & danny at winterplace park. it was my first time there and it was such a happy discovery! it is beautful with amazing walking trails and just a really serene location. they brought their two dogs which always makes me happy. we had a great morning strolling, talking and stopping here and there to take some photos. jessica and danny have a wonderful wedding planned for next month and I’m so excited to work with them again soon!

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jessica has the most beautiful blue eyes!

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thanks for a great morning - see you soon!

August 21, 2010 - 9:27 am Amanda Leins - Jessica you look beautiful. I can't wait to witness your big day. I love love love the one of you guys walking the dogs. It's perfect. Just perfect.

August 21, 2010 - 9:29 am Scott Leins - Pictures look great. Looking forward to the big party!

August 21, 2010 - 9:30 am Melissa Gerau - Great pictures. You two look so very happy!!

August 21, 2010 - 9:33 am Michelle Young Jones - OMG You guys look so happy and in love. I really like the pic with the dogs. Looks like one big happy family LOL. Congrats!

August 21, 2010 - 9:37 am Kelly Wilson - Jessica, you look so beautiful in these pictures. I can't wait to see you guys in a month!

August 21, 2010 - 9:59 am deb lomerson - These pictures are awesome!!! U guys look great. I cant wait to see you at the wedding

August 21, 2010 - 10:00 am Sharon Cason - What a lovely setting! What a lovely couple!! Wish I could choose a favorite but there were too many that were great. I did love the one where the dogs are waiting patiently in the background.

August 21, 2010 - 10:21 am wanda alder - the photos are great

August 21, 2010 - 10:39 am Laura DeWeerdt - Really nice pics!

August 21, 2010 - 10:46 am Kristin Hunt - Pics are amazing. Can't wait to see them from the big day! It's coming up soon!

August 21, 2010 - 10:49 am Dani Danylo - Love the pictures, Jess. I especially like the one with the blurry background and you guys walking on the bride. Also the one where Danny is about to kiss you but you're looking at the camera. You look beautiful. Have an awesome wedding!

August 21, 2010 - 10:57 am Demettris Dryden - Jess and Danny I loved your pics. They all are great, it's hard to choose my favs, but since I too love dogs, I will have to say that's one of my favs and I love the one with the two of you in the sunlight when you both are standing in the woods!

August 21, 2010 - 1:16 pm Jessica Elsbach - I love them all! We had a great time doing them, even though it was a bit awkward to be all lovey dovey with Raye watching lol. Got to put the pups in - they are my life lol. Thanks everyone for your sweet sweet comments!

August 21, 2010 - 1:42 pm hannah - pics are amazing. I cant wait to see you!!!!!!

August 21, 2010 - 5:25 pm Mary Crum - The pics are awesome, love them all can't pick a favorite. You two are great for each other!

August 21, 2010 - 7:40 pm Beth - Jessica you are so beautiful. Like I said the other day I guess I just forget how pretty you are. The pics are great and I really like the ones on the bridge. I am so happy for you.Oh and Danny you look good too. Love you both. I hope to see you before the wedding.Love you forever Your Mommy.

August 21, 2010 - 7:58 pm Stephanie Clayton - You guys look so great! I love all the pics! Can't wait to see you!!

August 22, 2010 - 12:34 pm Grandmom (Pat Scott) - Jessica and Danny, I am so happy you found each other. You are so compatable and these pictures prove how happy and in love you are. My heart is bursting with joy for you.

August 22, 2010 - 2:26 pm Madison Elsbach - My fav is the one with piggy-pie and del in it.

August 23, 2010 - 3:07 pm Elaine Swann - Wow they are all great!!!

August 24, 2010 - 9:39 pm mark deweerdt - the pictures are amazing. Congrats!

August 24, 2010 - 10:31 pm scuba steve - YAY they look amazing soo excited for you guys!!

August 24, 2010 - 10:51 pm Jessica Dorsi - I loved allll the pics!!! Jess u look so pretty. U guys are so cute and I cant wait to watch you two get married!!

August 25, 2010 - 2:18 am Mark Guntow - Looking good! Dogs for a walk meets romantic getaway.

August 25, 2010 - 8:28 am Aunt Paris - You both look so much in love. Can't wait til the wedding!

August 25, 2010 - 7:44 pm Jennifer Merrill - Love the pix! Best of luck in your life together. Remember to laugh. A lot!