New Portland International Jetport

A view of the new terminal at sunset

Future passengers walk towards TSA

A ten image panorama of part of the new terminal.

Waiting in line for TSA check through.  I think the early plane hanging from the ceiling is a nice touch, don't you?

Portland Magazine assigned me to do an architectural shoot of the new Portland International Jetport terminal before the holidays, and Greg Hughes, their communications director, very nicely showed me around and let me take pictures of the terminal inside and out.  There is at least one of the pictures in this month's issue of the magazine, and I have a lot of other work in the issue as well.  You should check it out!

You can see more of the Portland Jetport pictures from my shoot HERE.

I'm looking forward to shooting Portland's Downtown Showdown on February 3rd next!

Thanks for looking,

Cindy

Wishing for some snow

Taken last January at Portland's Downtown Showdown

Taken last February at Sunday River's Dumont Cup Competition.  A 7 image composite of one jump.

A four image composite of one jump at Sunday River's Dumont Cup Competition

Dog sled race, taken last winter at Bridgton's Musher's Bowl

Sled Dogs on the frozen lake, Bridgton Musher's Bowl

Snowboarding near sunset at Portland's Payson Park, taken last year

Taken at one of last year's Super Hit Sunday at Shawnee Peak

I am wishing for snow at this point.  Even in Portland, we usually have a fair amount of snow by January 9th, but most of the scant inch we got last week melted away over the weekend.  So I thought if I posted a few pictures from last year's snowy fun, it might bring on the white stuff.  


As always, you can see much more from each of these shoots on my website by clicking here.

I'll be photographing more snowboarding at Payson Park this winter.  Jeff Tarling, one of the Payson Park managers, contacted me last week and I found out that they are going to be doing a program"called "Wipe out Wednesdays' where kids on early release from school days are able to get some basic snowboard & skiing coaching or tips." How cool is that?

I'll also be going back for this year's Downtown Showdown and the Dumont Cup 2012, and hopefully many more fun winter events, so check back!  

Thanks for looking, Cindy 

Taking Better Pictures Workshop at South Portland Community Center

Spring Point Ledge Light, December 2011

Happy New Year everyone!  I just wanted to let you all know that I am giving a photographic workshop at South Portland Community Center on learning to take better pictures that begins towards the end of January.  You can see the brochure and sign up online here But here is the description and information below:

Do you wonder how to take compelling pictures of you children, pets or family gatherings?  Ever wish you could take a picture of a beautiful flower?  Wish you could capture a gorgeous sunset the way you’re seeing it so you can show it off later?  If you want to understand how to use your camera to take better pictures, then this is the workshop for you!  It doesn’t matter what level you are at photographically, or whether you have a point and shoot, film or dSLR camera, the principals of composition, creativity and technique remain the same. 

The workshop will not only discuss how to get better pictures through technique and composition, but we will also do some photography in and out of class and learn from our own work what works and how photos could be improved. 

Bring whatever camera you have to class and learn how to take better pictures with Portland Magazine photographer, Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld.

Tuesdays, January 24-February 14, 2011 6:30-8:30pm $45.00

I am also giving a second workshop that begins towards the end of February called Taking Better Pictures II.  Here are the description and information below:

Taking Better Pictures II

Want to learn more about how to use your camera to capture better shots of your family, pets, landscapes, flowers and travel destinations?  This four week workshop will build on techniques learned in Taking Better Pictures I, so it would be preferable to have taken the first workshop.  Once again, there will be in-class photo exercises, discussion, and weekly assignments for you to learn more by taking pictures on your own.  Sharing your work in class with the use of a private online photo group, you will learn what works and how to create better photos. 

Bring whatever camera you have to class and learn how to take better pictures with Portland Magazine photographer, Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld.

Tuesdays, February 28-March 20, 2011 6:30-8:30pm
Who will benefit from this workshop:  Absolute beginners to Intermediate level photographers.

Class Minimum/Maximum: 5/15

Price: $45.00/participant

Whether you are interested in learning to take better pictures or just know someone who might be interested, I would love it if you would forward this blog post to your friends and relatives in the area to really get the word out.  Thanks for your help!  

Best wishes, 

Cindy

Occupy Portland, Maine encampment

This is an 18 image 360 degree little planet projection from the center of the encampment.

This sign was the first thing that captured my attention as I drove by this morning.

This is a 10 or 12 image panorama from the other side of the encampment--I just liked this nifty take on a street sign that someone did:  Justice Way, Liberty Street, Freedom Avenue anyone?  :-)

I liked the big Occupy sign graffiti'd on the back of this tent.  And the hay bales interested me--must be insulation?

A closer up detail shot of the street sign.

This morning, I decided to stop by Portland's version of Occupy Wall Street in Lincoln Park on Congress Street.  I was amazed by the tent city that is thriving there, the neatness, and the passion evidenced by the signs and posters here and there.  But I wondered where everyone was?  Maybe a lot of the people have day jobs and are only there at night?  Or perhaps it is because they are busy applying for a permit to be able to stay there?  On their website  it said that there was going to be a general assembly tonight at six, but I figured there wouldn't be much beautiful light then. . .  So I may go back this weekend to see if there are more protesters out and about then.  So stay tuned! 

Cindy

CFW Photography 2012 Engagement Calendars available!

2012 by Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld | Make Your Own Book

I have 2012 Engagement Calendars with 12 months of my Maine landscape photography for sale at Blurb.com now!  You can even purchase an e-book version for your iPhone or iPad.  Check out the preview and if you are interested, click on the shopping cart to decide which option to purchase.

Irace Flowers

Over the past few months, I have done several photo shoots of my friend, Mary Irace's beautiful floral designs.  I also created a few short promotional videos with music of her work for her new website.  Mary is so easy to work with and absolutely loves what she does, which really shows up in her work.  She's done over 700 weddings during her time as a floral designer, which is amazing!  I hope you'll take the time to check out her website and my other videos of her work:

and:

All of the photos on her website were taken by me, as well. 

I hope you're all enjoying the Fall.  Thanks for looking as always,

Cindy

Lucerne Inn Panorama

Lucerne Inn's scenic vista above Lucerne Lake near sunset.  An 8 image handheld panorama. Click on the photo to view it much larger.

I was at a wedding at the Lucerne Inn in Dedham, Maine this past Sunday.  What a beautiful, peaceful place to watch this couple join their lives together.  After all the guests had headed to the reception up the hill behind me, I took a quick 8 image panorama.  I love the rich, golden light on the velvety lawn and the rolling hills and lake beyond.  I wish I could be in Downeast Maine more often.

Thanks for looking, Cindy

The American Quarter Horse

Back in June 2011, I was approached by a publishing company called Bellwether Media about a photo I took at a Barrel Racing competition at Andwemet Farm near Brunswick, Maine.  They wanted to use the photo in a book about the American Quarter Horse for children.  I love children's books and I was really excited about this, so along with a monetary payment for the photo, I also arranged to have a contributor's copy of the book. 

It just arrived the other day and it looks great!  My scans of it, unfortunately DON'T look so great, but you will get the general idea:

Here is a picture of the cover, which I did not take:

You can see the entire gallery of my Andwemet Farm shots here.

Please feel free to share any of my blog posts or website links with your friends and relatives.  My business depends largely on word of mouth "advertisement". 

Thanks for looking,

Cindy

Time to clear out some framed work

I am putting a few matted/framed works I have on a brief sale to make room for more work.  I'll post the pictures with the prices below. 

If you are interested in purchasing any of these images, please Email me for more information. 

Bliss on Spencer Pond.  Finished size: 11x14 $75.00 Now $50.00

Moonrise Over the Red Barn, Pownal, ME Finished Size: 12x15"  $75.00 Now $50.00

Willett Brook, Bridgton, ME Panorama  Finished size: 10x20" $130.00  Now $100.00

A Rose by Any Other Name. . .  Finished Size: 15x18"  $130.00  Now $75.00

 I'll keep these framed prints on sale until September 30, 2011. 

A Departure from my Ordinary. . .

Great Egret, taking off the Boulevard in Back Bay 9.13.2011

Audubon Frog

Audubon Frog 2

Yesterday, after getting all of my work done, I decided to drive to the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine.  As I was driving around the Boulevard, I noticed a tall, slim white bird standing motionless in the sea grass just beyond the road. 

As many of you know, Nature photography, unless it stands still (ie: landscapes!) is not my forte, so this was really a departure from the ordinary to be able to capture images of a bird in flight--I was very happy! 

And then, I went to Audubon and got some nice shots of the frogs that live in the little pond there.  They very obligingly sat still on their lily pads and posed for me. 

I hope everyone is enjoying the last of the Summer weather. 

Cindy