Badger Den Photography

Katherine at the Waterfall (2011)

2011-10-01T14:24:00.000-04:00

Katherine was the last model I photographed before I became ill last year. She drove all the way to central New Hampshire... I am afraid that I didn't really to her justice that day. She came to visit me again on Sept. 30, 2011. She danced for me... she listened to the music of the water. Thank you, Katherine.

Coffee Roaster as Still Life

2011-05-01T08:56:00.000-04:00

One of the perks of being retired is the ability to go to coffee shops and relax with my wife and friends and drink the ambrosia that is coffee. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit my friend's roasting operation.

Street Photography

2011-05-01T08:51:00.000-04:00

This old girl has seen better days. I hope that I have treated her with the respect she deserves.

February Doldrums

2011-02-09T11:34:00.000-05:00

We have reached that wonderful time of year when Punxsutawney Phil has or hasn't seen his shadow. Currently, the sky is a bright blue and the temperature is 17º F. We have had a few days of above 32º F, just a taste... enough to think that there would be a chance for an outdoor shoot where the model wouldn't freeze her assets. But, alas, winter is still with us... and no models are venturing out.

Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick, York, Maine

2010-11-25T06:54:00.000-05:00

Every year since we (my wife and I) cast my parents ashes to the winds on October 31 (the anniversary of my parents first date), we visit this lighthouse so that I can talk to them. Each year I take a picture, I thought I would share this one with you.

Katie Marie: Prowl

2010-04-12T08:13:00.000-04:00

Katie Marie, again... Enjoy.

Katie Marie

2010-03-07T09:43:00.001-05:00

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I spent a long weekend at my friend's condo, again. He was off to a sunnier clime, Hawaii.

I scheduled a photo shoot with Katie Marie, a model from Model Mayhem.

This is one of my favorite images of her. For other images of her please check out www.thebadgerden.org

(This image created with my Pentax 645, 75mm lens and 400 ASA Kodak film. Negative scanned, and processed in Photoshop.)

Continuing Effort To Find A Coffee Cup Warmer

2010-02-19T10:13:00.000-05:00

In my continuing effort to find a method to keep my coffee warm..........

Hampton Beach, NH

2010-02-17T09:20:00.000-05:00

I may not have mentioned it before, I retired from the workforce in June of last year (2009) for a number of reasons, among the reasons... stress... my glucose levels were averaging in the high 200s, my blood pressure, well, it was close enough to my glucose levels so that it was of a "concern". Since I have retired my health both mental and physical are better.

Here it is mid-week, and my wife and I are down at Hampton Beach staying at a friend's condo while he is in Hawaii. His condo looks out over the beach. This morning, after a storm, the sky is a light grey-blue, and the water is a darker grey-blue with white caps. The beach has received gifts from the storm, birds are out dodging the incoming tide, picking up bits of shell fish that had been dashed against the rocks.

Coffee Warmer

2010-02-14T06:49:00.000-05:00

It is very important to keep coffee at the right temperature. Here is an attempt to find the such a device.

More From Friday Morning

2010-02-05T08:42:00.000-05:00

The image is of Heather M. taken at a group shoot at a studio in Manchester back in 2007. This variation is one of my favorites.

Something Different - Versions

2010-02-05T08:10:00.001-05:00

Taken this past summer on an overcast day... I have been told that I only show black and white (monochrome images really), so, gentle readers and viewers... something different.

Winter Doldrums

2010-02-05T07:40:00.002-05:00

The Winter Doldrums have set in... the days, while getting longer, are without much light. A recent rain has destroyed much of the snow in our yard (among other places... not just my yard) and the snow patterns look like Spring... nope it is still 16ºF outside...

I was going through shoots that I have done in the past and I came across an image of Sammie Jo...

A Sunday Adventure with Adrienne Taylor

2010-01-31T11:01:00.002-05:00

My loyal follower reminded me this morning that I had been neglecting my blog... so to appease the crowd of one... let me introduce you to Adrienne Taylor, a model on Model Mayhem.

Something Different

2010-01-09T11:26:00.002-05:00

While having dinner NYE with friends, I was reminded that I had not posted for a while. So, for the sake of having something for the New Year... here is Ms. Kristen.

White Shirt- Kristen Coventry (Manchester, NH)

2009-11-05T08:00:00.003-05:00

Recently, my wife and I went out to Iowa to visit with her mother (her sister and brother-in-law were also there). As a sort of "play nice" gesture, my wife suggested I get a shoot in while we were to be in Manchester the night before leaving for Iowa. I contacted one of my favorite models - Kristen Coventry and asked if she were available...

Sarah's Back

2009-10-29T10:26:00.003-04:00

Recently, I was asked if I had another image of Sarah... from the backside. I am honoring that request with this image.

Anticipation

2009-10-11T06:43:00.001-04:00

When I started this blog I anticipated sharing images and cogent comments with you, and getting some feedback. While I have shared some images there has been a lack of comments from either side (I'm not sure whether I have any viewers.).

With that said, peace until next time.

Just Friends

2009-10-03T07:57:00.003-04:00

Back in March of this year I photographed Tracy & Ginger when my wife and I were in Portland, ME.

This image is among my favorites.

Katrina: Pregnant Shoot

2009-09-22T09:35:00.002-04:00

A couple of weeks ago I photographed Katrina. She is already a mother of two, soon to be a mother of three.

White Shirt Series: Kim

2009-09-07T09:03:00.002-04:00

Lovely Kim has joined my series taken at a near by waterfall.

White Shirt - Amanda Series

2009-08-16T09:21:00.001-04:00

Another in my series "White Shirt"

From my White Shirt Series

2009-08-12T06:28:00.002-04:00

I recently revisited a series centering around a model wearing a white shirt, here is my latest.

Yesterday: July 7, 2009

2009-07-08T07:09:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to shoot with Danielle P. before she moves to North Carolina. She has been a friend for a number of years and those of us who know her will sorely miss her presence.

(At the model's request all images have been removed.)

Kristen Jeanne

2009-06-18T05:55:00.002-04:00

Certain "followers" of my photography have been saying that I have been slacking recently.

Well, here you go. Kristen Jeanne is keeping her eyes on you. Come on, gentlemen, you have to look up to see her eyes....

2009-06-07T08:19:00.002-04:00

Foggy morning on Route 11 in New Hampshire. Shooting with my Pentax 645 with a 120mm lens. Black and White Film, scanned negative.

Winona Road, New Hampshire

2009-05-23T08:16:00.002-04:00

Original image taken with a Pentax 645 film camera. Scanned negative.

The Birches

2009-05-02T16:26:00.003-04:00

There is a place where my wife once worked (38 Years)... A stand of trees... a touch of innocence untouched by the administration...

Manchester, NH Shoot - Saturday, April 25

2009-04-26T07:05:00.004-04:00

I spent a couple of hours photographing Kristen Jeanne at a Bed & Breakfast in Manchester, NH. She is a charming young lady who models, check her out on Model Mayhem, her portfolio page is #727379.

Portsmouth, NH Shoot

2009-04-15T07:52:00.000-04:00

Saturday, April 11, I had a shoot with Jen, our second. We shoot in a small in on Bow Street. Nicely renovated spot, I highly recommend it to any traveler to the Portsmouth area.

Jen and her husband Mike, her escort and a fellow photographer, came ready to shoot... well there was a bit of disrobing on Jen's part.

Enjoy

A Saturday Afternoon in Portland, ME

2009-03-22T10:59:00.001-04:00

March 7, 2009 marked a special day in my photographic life, I photographed two beautiful women. There are more images available on my web site.

Saturday, January 31 Shoot

2009-02-02T12:08:00.000-05:00

This past Saturday, January 31, I did a shoot with Sarah Brown from Maine. We shot at a friend's condo in Hampton Beach, NH.

This was my second shoot with Sarah, and the shoot went great.

2009-01-03T14:18:00.000-05:00

Today, faithful followers, I turned in my first roll of 12o film in over five years. Now, I have to wait... the frustration of shooting film. I should have the developed film back by Friday...

Until then, please enjoy an image I did in November of 2008.

Peace.

2008-12-28T08:22:00.000-05:00

Well, my faithful readers, the last of the 2008 Holidays is almost upon us. My lovely wife, Mardean, and I will be bringing in the New Year with friends. I hope that you will be bringing in the year with your friends and family, too.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-25T08:14:00.000-05:00

My wish - peace!

For further consideration...

2008-12-09T19:22:00.000-05:00

I had a conversation with a viewer, perhaps my only viewer, about the delectable Ms. Browne... he wanted to see her other side... this one is for him, to not show Ms. Browne's other side would be, somehow, unjust.

2008-12-07T08:15:00.000-05:00

Sarah Browne graced my lens in May of this year. She is from Maine and can be found on Model Mayhem.

The Couch

2008-11-29T08:56:00.000-05:00

Another image from the shoot with Jen Cooke of Portsmouth, NH.

She is my current muse.

New Castle Shoot

2008-11-25T10:01:00.001-05:00

This is from a shoot in New Castle, NH. Jen Cooke was kind enough to pose for me.

Hands That Rock Series - Drummer

2008-10-15T09:28:00.000-04:00

The Drummer's hands...

The Leaf

2008-10-15T09:17:00.000-04:00

Mardean and I are in Iowa visiting her mother, so I have been taking images of the plants in my mother-in-law's apartment. This image was taken with my new Nikon D300 ... It is a long story about why I have a new camera... ask.

Dave Berman - Write In!

2008-10-05T09:15:00.000-04:00

Well, gentle folks, tis the season for politics to rear its ugly head. I am endorsing a write-in campaign to elect Dave Berman to be the senator from New Hampshire. Please write him in... we can't continue with the status quo, and Dave is certainly not in that group.

http://jpdave.blogspot.com

Group Shoot Images

2008-09-28T16:42:00.000-04:00

This summer I bought a small ring flash and tried it out at the SOPHA Studios in Manchester, NH. By the way, these people have a great operation, and should you need a studio space, they are the ones to contact.

Thoughts on a Misty Saturday Morning

2008-09-20T08:55:00.000-04:00

With Herbie Hancock playing and Norah Jones singing, I've been staring out my darkroom's window - well, actually, I am sitting at my computer - the darkroom of the new digital photography era -- at the mist shrouded mountains... the last days of Summer .... I have been editing/developing in Apple's Aperture and Adobe's Photoshop, trying to get a couple of images ready for printing.

I just printed this image on Moab's Anasazi Canvas Premium.

Allison's Smile

2008-09-16T07:59:00.001-04:00

My favorite image from my shoot with Allison earlier this summer. She was exceptionally relaxed and made it easy to create images with her.

Kirsten Jeanne

2008-08-30T07:45:00.001-04:00

SOPHA Studios - Located in Manchester, NH: Went to a group shoot in July. I was very lucky and got to meet Kirsten Jeanne.

Portsmouth/New Castle NH

2008-07-20T07:21:00.000-04:00

Mardean and I set off for Portsmouth/New Castle, NH to take pictures in the early(ier) morning.

2008-07-03T06:27:00.000-04:00

An image from last Sunday's adventure to Portsmouth, NH.

2008-06-21T15:50:00.000-04:00

Meet Allison ... my current muse. Natural beauty in a natural setting.

2008-05-18T08:26:00.001-04:00

Another image of Shakti Devi from the shoot. Done May 9, 2008.

Out of respect for the model's wishes, I have removed her images from my portfolios and blogs.

Chance Encounter

2008-05-17T10:01:00.001-04:00

Last week, I had a chance meeting with Shakti Devi (a rose by any other name smells as sweet.....). She was recovering from an illness and visiting a common friend. She asked, or I begged - can't remember now, if we could do an impromptu session.

She is also a massage therapist at Dharma Health Works, if you are in the Nashua, NH area, she is the one to see.

NOTE: I was asked by the model to remove any and all of her images. Out of respect for her, I have removed her images. Our loss....

2008-04-13T16:17:00.000-04:00

Sundays at Church Landing

2008-04-13T12:18:00.000-04:00

Went to "Brunch" at Church Landing in Meredith, NH today. A friend of ours was playing there, aside from the great food, the jazz made the day.

Wednesday Nights at the Café

2008-04-06T07:20:00.000-04:00

Last week Ed, one of the owners of Café Monte Alto in Plymouth, NH asked if I was going to come to the Wednesday night jazz ..... he said that there was a great saxophone player who would be there.

He was right, the local talent that night was outstanding.

Maxine

2008-03-16T10:53:00.000-04:00

Maxine from our first shoot.