Marc Paltrineri receives Creative Writing Award

We are so proud of our Son Marc, who received the Creative Writing Award, at Johnson State College, VT. Here he is reading a selection of his poems to the faculty and students. Watch out, Robert Frost.

Sarah Paltrineri plays First Violin with Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

We had a fantastic afternoon enjoying Brahms as our daughter, Sarah, played first Violin with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra at the Music Hall in Portsmouth. Sarah is a 17 year old and is the second youngest member of the orchestra.

Mat Randall's Black Belt Academy November Promotion

Forty students at Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy received their next belt in their progress toward earning their Black Belt in Tai Kwan Do. Matt Randal is celebrating his 21st year teaching Martial Arts and leadership, in Dover NH.
I'm the slimming down guy at the far right end of the second row.

Parts is Parts

One thing I really enjoy photographing are newborns. We do, what we call "parts is parts" sessions where we capture the newborn's detaitl of hands, feet, ears, nose, mouth etc. They grow change so fast!. We don't want to miss this time of their life.

Stepping Stones Halloween Party

What a great time with Staff, volunteers, and members of Steppingstones Brain Injury Clinic, Portsmouth NH.
Here are some of the wonderful staff all dressed out in Pirate attire. I have had the pleasure of volunteering, weekly, for the past three years teaching photographic skills to the members. Each year we publish a calendar of their remarkable art.

Frank and Erin

Frank and Erin shared a portrait session at the Hamilton House.

Check out more of his images at:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=27761&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Check out Erin's images at the blog below.

If you mention Frank's name, you will receive a $25 discount on your session fee plus have a chance at winning a $200 iPod or a gift certificate.

(One discount per session please)

We had great time photographing Erin at the Hamilton House.
Check out more of her images at:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=27760&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Erin for the password.
If you mention her name you will receive $25 off your portrait session plus a chance to win a $200 iPod or a gift certificate.

Lindsey's Senior Portrait Session

Lindsey recently had her senior portrait portfolio created with us.

Check it out at:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=27753&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Lindsey for the password

Anna

We had a fantastic senior portrait session with Anna at Newcastle Beach. It was complete with great clouds and even a rainbow. To check out both her beach and studio sessions go to

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25891&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Anna for the password.

If you mention her name you will receive a $25 credit towards your session.

(One discount per session please)

David

We recently photographed David, from Oyster River, for his Senior Portraits.

Check more of his images at

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=27181&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask David for the password.
If you mention David's name, you will receive $25 off your portrait session fee.

Pirates of Penzance

What a fantastic show!

Ellen and I really enjoyed the dress rehearsal last night!

We highly recommend seeing this show.

Check out scenes from the show go to:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=27153&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Smith Family Portrait

We dodged the rain storms for a fun filled portrait session at the beach.

Nicole

We had a great time creating a portfolio for Nicole.

Check it out at

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=26936&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Nicole for the password.

If you mention her name, you will get $25 credit on your protrait package.

(One credit per session)

Annie Get Your Gun

Great show last night at the Hackmatack Playhouse.
Images will be posted shortly

Redmond Family

We had a great time capturing Pilar and Chris with their daughter.
To see more images from their session go to:
http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=26877&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false
Ask Pilar and Chris for the password

Melissa

Here are some images we captured of Melissa for her Senior portraits.
To see more images of Melissa, go to:
http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=26792&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false
Ask Melissa for the password.
Mention Melissa's name and receive a $25 credit on your portrait package. (One referral credit per session please)

Duncan

I had a great time photographing Duncan for his Senior portraits.

To see more of his images go to http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=26920&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Duncan for the password.

Mention Duncan's name and receive $25 credit toward your package. (One referral credit per session please)

Cori, Dad and the twins

We had a great time at the beach with Cori and the twins.
To see more images, from the session, check out : http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=26552&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Cori for the Password

Hackmatack Playhouse Rumors

The Opening show at the Hackmatack Playhouse was fantastic.

To see images from the show, go to:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=26758&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Regan

Here are images we created of Regan.
To see more of the images we captured for her Senior portrait session, check out http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=26332&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Regan for her password.

Mention Regan's name and receive a $25 credit on your portrait package.
(One referral credit per session please)

Alex is an ambassador for our studio at Dover High. Mention her name and recieve $25 off your Senior Portrait Session.

To see more of Ales's images, go to:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25970&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Alex for the password.

Anna

We had fun creating a Senior Portfolio with Anna. Check out more images at http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25891&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask Anna for her password.

Mention Anna's name and receive a $25 credit towards your portrait package. (One referral credit per session please)

Ari and Sage

I just completed a Senior portrait session for twins Ari and Sage.

To see more of their images go to:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25759&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

and

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25760&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

Ask them for their password.

Mention their name and receive a $25 credit towards you portrait package.

(One referral credit per session please)

Five For Five

We are proud to announce that all five images I placed in the New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association annual print competition Merited, earning Blue Ribbons. One of only three photographers to achieve this. My image, "Smoker", also received a Kodak Gallery Award in the Portrait division.

Twins

Photo Of the Week

I had the pleasure of photographing these two beautiful twin girls.

They were so much fun.

To see more images go to: http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25511&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

For the password, ask their parents

McGee Family Portrait

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the McGee family with their new born,

To see more images go to http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_client/login.asp?eventid=25395&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=%200&bw=false&sep=false&ckw=false

For the password please ask the parents.

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Performs at the Music Hall

The Music Hall hosted the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Dvorak, conducted by Philip Lauriat.

My daughter, Sarah, performed magnificantly as second viloinist, the youngest member of the orchestra.

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy Promotes 55

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy promoted 55 students to higher belt ranks Friday night at the Dover NH Academy. Students range in age, from 4 to 61 participating in Tai Kwan Do and Mixed Matial Arts. For more information check out Matt Randal;'s Black Belt Academy at http://www.mrbba.com/

P.S. I am the big guy in the back row left.

Ryan Parker runs to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

A friend of mine, Ryan Parker, is running in a fundraiser for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

If any of my friends support Ryan with a donation of $50 or more, I will give them a portrait session and their first 8x10 as a token of my appreciation. (value $200)

Simply have your session completed before the end of July 2008 and bring your donation receipt.

To register go to: http://www.active.com/donate/napa08newengland/ryanparker

For more information about the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

go to: http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/site6.aspx

Please forward this to your friends.

Support Berwick Academy Parents Association Auction

Support Berwick Academy Parents Association Auction by bidding on a Portrait Session and an 11x14 print donated by Gene Paltrineri Photography. Go to the following link to place your bid:
http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Browse.action;jsessionid=BSpNNKKJc1Qtk8w-XvFzQA**.dataserver2-i?auctionId=46130080&sort=NAME_ASC&view=IMAGE&page=3&_sourcePage=%2Fitem%2FbrowseImage.jsp&__fp=aLWUGnyxXTyQjon3dAVGjQ%3D%3D

For more information about Berwick Academy, go to http://www.berwickacademy.org/

Shades Foundation Benefit

Last night I had the honor of being the official photographer at the Shades Foundation benefit, in Dover NH.
Kirt Schilling's wife, Shonda, was the star of the program, donating many items of Red Sox memorabilia for auction in support the Shades Foundation, dedicated to eradicating melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.

First Flowers

Spring must be near. Check out my first two flowers of the season!

For information on How to Photograph Flowers, and other topics, check out our newsletter library at:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_includes/pages.asp?id=300

Think Spring!

PortsmouthNH.com Photo Contest Judge

I have been honored to be the judge of the PortsmouthNH.com Winter Photo Contest.
Check out their web site:
http://www.portsmouthnh.com/photos/index.cfm#rules
for rules and entries.

Winter Photography Tips

We only have a couple of days of Winter left.... I hope,
but you still might get a chance to get some great images of this season.
Check out my newsletter on the subject at:
http://www.genepaltrineri.com/newsletter/Impressions%20December%202002.pdf
The spring thaw is a great time to capture some dramatic images of ice melting.
Have fun!

Seacoast NH Professional Photographers Teach Lighting and Posing Course

Two Master Photographers, Don Chick and Gene Paltrineri will be instructing a Lighting and Posing course on April 14th at Gene Paltrineri's studio in Dover NH.
The event is hosted by the Professional Photographers of America.
The SuperMonday course is listed as:

Dover -Course# NH20
POSING AND LIGHTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS
Don Chick, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Gene Paltrineri, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Designed for the intermediate photographer, this program will share posing and lighting techniques for small groups, those usually covered at family portraits and weddings. See the flattering poses that make everyone look their best, plus techniques on how to maximize profits by creating sub groups.

To sign up go to:
http://www.ppa.com/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=49

Please note that our date is April 14th and not the 7th, as listed. We switched it because Don will be at NEIPP on the 7th.

Hope to see you there

NHPPA Photofestival

I had the pleasure of teaching a portrait and lighting course with Don Chick as part of the NHPPA Photofestival, last weekend. I want to thank Dennis Spaziano for coordinating the event and Walter Schnecker for hosting us at his beautiful and spacious studio. We also want to thank our wonderful participants who had some great questions. If any of you have any follow-on questions, please feel free to email Don or myself.

When will this Winter end?

Nine New Years Resolutions for Photographers

How about a New Year's Resolution which can be fun and rewarding. Check out our "Resolutions" newsletter for photographic ideas which can be fun and rewarding at:
http://www.genepaltrineri.com/newsletter/Impressions%20Oct%202002.pdf