Damien Gaudet Photography

Ireland

2012-01-16T15:13:00.001-05:00

Sarah and I took Max to Ireland last summer to visit family. These are a few images from the Kilmore Quay area near where my Grandparents live.

Some More Andersons

2012-01-12T09:23:00.002-05:00

Just a few more from the Anderson's shoot.

The Andersons

2012-01-10T20:23:00.001-05:00

Had a shoot with The Andersons back in December who will be coming out with their second album soon. We messed around with some multiple exposures, pics with a lot of movement, and some ring flash. These guys were up for anything, so that always makes a shoot enjoyable.

Granite Tree

2012-01-09T14:52:00.003-05:00

This tree is down the street from my house. It sits right in the middle of the sidewalk, and right in front of this tiny little abandoned house. My mother-in-law had me take a picture of it for my brother-in-law for Christmas.

Porsche Cayenne Safety Vehicle ALMS

2012-01-06T11:55:00.000-05:00

Porsche safety vehicle at Limerock Park 2011. I try and attend the American LeMans Series race every year at Limrock. It's a great event, and the track is located in a beautiful, rural part of North West Connecticut. The low-key nature of the series is nice, because you get to walk the paddock and even the front straight just before the race starts. Check it out this July.

Random

2011-12-30T10:54:00.001-05:00

Portraits from 2011

2011-12-29T14:35:00.000-05:00

Here are a some images from portrait sessions I did this past year. Another big thank you to all my clients from 2011!

Kids from 2011

2011-12-23T13:04:00.000-05:00

With the year wrapping up I thought I'd recap some stuff I never had a chance to include on the blog here. First up are some kids I got to photograph this past year. Happy Holidays!

Max Pics

2011-12-15T15:37:00.001-05:00

In Print

2011-12-12T12:01:00.001-05:00

Some work I did for Travelers Insurance over the summer is now out, the image above is running on a postcard being sent out to their insureds in Massachusetts.

Featured on Beantown Bride

2011-11-28T09:23:00.001-05:00

A few images from a wedding I shot at the Museum of Science in Boston were featured on beantownbride.com recently.

Wedding Planner: Edna at EFD Creative

Woodcraft

2011-11-15T11:00:00.001-05:00

Here are a ton of pics from a recent shoot I did for Woodcraft. Woodcraft make top-notch motorcycle parts, and they wanted to get some shots of how their products are used. I spent the day at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and it was awesome despite the torrential downpours. Thanks to Eric Wood for having me up, and now I can't wait to get out on track next year!

Erica+Kevin Wedding Preview

2011-10-08T01:47:00.001-04:00

UxbridgeNight

2011-09-20T19:13:00.000-04:00

Long time, no blog.

It's been a very busy summer here at Gaudet Enterprises, with work and my family's trip to Ireland. I've also just completed a project called UxbridgeNight. It's a series of long exposures that I took over the summer, here in the town I live in. This project was very fun, but tiring as hell. All the shots were taken around 2-4am. which, as it turns out, isn't very conducive to a good night's sleep.

I'm happy it's over, happy with the results, and looking forward to a great opening on Oct. 22nd. River Bend Farm will be hosting and it should be a fun night.

After the run at River Bend, the images will be at Town Hall and other locales around Uxbridge.

The printing and display of these images was made possible by a grant from the Uxbridge and Massachusetts Cultural Councils. Special thanks to my wife Sarah for all of her support and ideas.

Laura+Shah Preview {Wedding}

2011-07-10T21:13:00.000-04:00

Uxbridge Cultural Council Grantee Reception

2011-07-01T12:06:00.000-04:00

Last night I attended the Uxbridge Cultural Council Grantee Reception at Riverbend Farm. Enjoyed a nice spread of apps and drinks, and got to hob-nob with some State Reps. and Senator. I've received an arts grant to pursue a photography project I'm working on that will be exhibited later this summer/early fall. Details to follow on that...

I got a chance to speak with Senator Moore, Jennifer Lawless the Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and a few Selectmen from town. Special thanks to Sarah and my mom for attending with me. I gave a brief overview of the project in my short speech which you can see on Uxbridge local access some time soon.

*Pics by me, Sarah, and Rep. Kuros

*Pics edited with Camera+ App

Wedding Books

2011-06-28T21:18:00.000-04:00

Just got in a book from KISS Wedding Books and it's awesome. I highly recommended them to all my clients past and present. A bunch of color options are available for the cover too. The books also come with a nice black and white slip cover.

I'm in the process of obtaining samples from several wedding book companies, and should have them available soon for my clients to see first-hand. In the meantime though, I have no problem in recommending the quality of these KISS books.

*Any past client that wants a KISS book, mention this post and get $300 off your book. Every 12"x12" album comes with two complimentary 4"x4" mini albums.

12"x12"

Outstanding print quality

Lay-flat binding

Brit Bike Show {Moto}

2011-06-12T21:23:00.000-04:00

Small bike show/swap in Oxford, MA a few weeks ago. Lots of cool bikes to gawk at, and lots of people selling ~~high quality accessories and parts~~ junk. Good times.

Max

2011-06-09T22:17:00.000-04:00

Hanging with Max at the park.

Past Weddings

2011-06-04T23:28:00.000-04:00

I don't always get the chance to post up a sample from the weddings I shoot, so here's a bunch that I like.

Making Owls Cool

2011-05-11T15:14:00.000-04:00

Check out my friend Eric's awesome blog. It's full of interesting stuff. He just put up an interview with Worcester, MA street photographer, Robert M. Johnson.

Awhile back, Eric asked me for some ideas for questions, and I was happy to give some input. He used some of my questions and it's a great interview. Read it here.

How awesome is this photo?

Robert M. Johnson

Phillip Toledano is Awesome {Link}

2010-11-05T13:45:00.000-04:00

*All Photos by Phillip Toledano

WPJA Award Winner {Wedding}

2010-10-20T00:02:00.001-04:00

I'm a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association and just found out two of my images from this year have placed in the awards. I'm psyched about it because there are a ton of talented wedding photographers who enter these contests and it's an honor to place, especially with two images.

I grabbed two frames as this moment happened, this image and another where there is no separation between the bride and her son. I really like this one because with the space between them, you can really see the expression on each face and you feel a bit of anticipation for the kiss.

This image is one I really like. Kind of weird to like a picture of a cake I guess, but I do. I think it kind of has a Martha Stewart Magazine look to it.

The WPJA is a great resource for prospective bride's and groom's to find a photographer. Check out my profile page on the site here. A big thanks to the Judges of the contest and the WPJA.

Karissa+Jared {Wedding}

2010-09-17T23:52:00.001-04:00

Jamie {Senior}

2010-07-21T18:17:00.000-04:00

burn magazine {Link}

2010-07-09T09:54:00.001-04:00

Todays link is burn. It's an online photo magazine created and edited by Magnum photographer David Alen Harvey with Anton Kusters as creative director. It's probably best described by the people that actually run it, so here is the description in their own words.

"burn is an evolving journal for emerging photographers. burn was launched as an online magazine/journal on December 21, 2008, and is curated by Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. We publish new stories or singles at least three times per week."

Photojournalism is really what got me interested in photography in the first place. I wanted to be a war photographer. A photographer taking pictures of events and people whose stories needed to be told. It also seemed pretty exciting and rewarding, I mean have you seen War Photographer? James Nachtwey is a true inspiration and one of my photographic heros.

Anyway, I still love a good photo story, and burn has that in heaps. It's a fantastic site to look around and get lost in the images. Take a look around and remember how important photography can be.

Nicole+Frank {Wedding}

2010-06-29T21:58:00.004-04:00

Nicole and Frank were married at Christ Church in Lincoln, RI and held their ceremony at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick. In between, we stopped off at the the State Capital building in Providence for their formal photos. We were racing an incoming rain storm but Nicole, Frank and their families braved a few raindrops. Here are a few of my favorite images from the day. Congrats again Frank and Nicole.

*Photographers note: no flash allowed in church, high ISO on the D700.

View the complete gallery.

Judy+Bill {Wedding}

2010-06-11T21:52:00.005-04:00

Judy and Bill were married at the Lighthouse Inn located on Cape Cod. The ceremony was scheduled to be held outside by the water but a heavy rain storm pushed the festivities inside. Bill and Judy took the change in stride and everyone had a great time.

Here are a few of my favorite images from the day.

Capturing the Dramatic Moment with Tyler Stableford {Inspiration}

2010-06-10T14:47:00.000-04:00

Tuesday night I attended a fantastic presentation by adventure photographer Tyler Stableford. The event was put on by the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) New England Chapter and the Commercial Industrial Photographers of New England (CIPNE). Hosting the festivities was photo store/studio EP Levine. Tyler is a Canon sponsored, "Explorer of Light" and also shoots for Getty Images.

Tyler showed some of his work and explained his philosophy and some technical aspects from some of his shoots. Tyler came across as a very considerate and passionate photographer who is deeply committed to creating images that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also that tell a story and communicate to the viewer in a powerful way.

He also premiered a new short film on a para-olympic skier that was very moving. The film is a documentary on an Iraqi Army Ranger that lost both legs in an explosion, and just four years later, was competing against world-class talent as a skier. Incredible stuff for sure.

You can keep up to date with Tyler's work at his blog.

Katelyn+John {Wedding}

2010-05-24T21:11:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to Katelyn and John. They had a beautiful wedding at the Saphire Estate in Sharon, MA. Here are a few of my favorite images from the day. Thanks Katie and John.

Mazda MX-5 (Auto)

2010-05-07T20:39:00.000-04:00

Woke up early for a morning shoot with an incredibly fun-to-drive Mazda MX-5 owned by a friend of mine. The MX-5 and my GTI tore it up through Worcester and we came away with a few images too.

Conscientious {Link}

2010-04-30T09:48:00.000-04:00

Todays link is the fine art photography blog Conscientious. It's run by founder and editor Jörg M. Colberg and he's based right here in my home state of Massachusetts. He covers a broad swath of contemporary fine art photography with in-depth reviews and interesting commentary. Definitely a must read for anyone interested in this type of photography. So go check out Mr. Colberg's (newly redesigned) site.

The Andersons {Music}

2010-04-25T21:04:00.002-04:00

Spent some time in the studio with The Andersons one day this past week while they were recording at Mad Oak Studios in Boston. Towards the end of the shoot we grabbed a few promo shots too. Good times. You can check out their music here.

Paige Jennifer Foley {Portrait}

2010-04-17T16:34:00.000-04:00

Had a lot of fun with Paige last weekend. Uber cute. She was a great subject with no fussing. Here are a few of my favorites.

Wonderful Machine {Link}

2010-04-16T09:24:00.001-04:00

Well, it's Friday link time. This week I'm highlighting a blog I visit at least once a day. Wonderful Machine represents photographers all over the world and is a great resource if you need ideas on marketing, portfolios, and just all around inspiration. So go grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a wander through the site.

Senior Portrait Book {Marketing}

2010-04-15T10:44:00.000-04:00

SENIOR PORTRAITS by DAMIEN GAUDET | BOOK INFO

I've been trying to come up with some interesting/effective ways of marketing my portrait work, especially seniors, as it's about that time of year.

I've made a portfolio of some of my senior portraits from this past year and you can preview it above. If, for some reason, you'd like to own this book click here.

The Photography Post {Link}

2010-04-09T09:22:00.000-04:00

I'm thinking on Fridays I'm going to try and highlight a blog or website I enjoy. Todays link is the brandy new photography site called, The Photography Post . It was founded just a few months ago by: Danielle Franca Swift, Rachel Hulin, Kate Steciw, and Henry Tam. I found it through A Photography Blog, another site by Rachel Hulin.

The Photography Post uses images to highlight new posts and news from around the interwebs relating to Photography (heavy on fine art). Most of the top/popular photo blogs are covered, including: Strobist, WTJ?, Heather Morton, PDN, Aperture, A Photo Editor, and many more.

The bottom line is this, if you're interested in photography, this site is for you. It's one-stop shopping for all the latest interesting photo happenings and musings from around the industry. Check out The Photography Post when you have a chance.

Worcester Rocks! {Event}

2010-04-08T10:46:00.002-04:00

Portrait of Joel

Joel (above) has one of his photos in the Worcester Rocks! photo show tonight. It's being held at the Worcester Art Museum and showcases the local music scene as documented by local photographers. Joel is always out and about and captures some great images. You can check out his flickr here. My lovely wife Sarah and I will be in attendance, so if you're in the area, come check it out.

Contrary {Music}

2010-03-29T22:43:00.001-04:00

Here are a few images from a shoot I did last week with up and coming rapper Contrary. Check out his stuff on myspace and look for his soon to be released album.

It was a really fun shoot and the guys were up for anything I threw at them. Looking forward to possibly another shoot with these guys this coming summer.

Ton-Up! {Personal}

2010-03-17T19:32:00.003-04:00

This is my motorcycle. I love my motorcycle.

I'm posting this because:
a.) it's nice out, so I got to ride.
b.) who doesn't like looking at cool motorcycles?
c.) even though this is my "work" blog, no one reads it anyway.

Also, I have a cousin and uncle in Ireland who are big into motorcycles, and I thought I'd give them a glimpse of the beast. (Hi Keith + Dave!)

It's a 2004 Triumph Thruxton that I bought used a few years ago with 4000 miles on it. I love the "cafe racer" aesthetic of this bike. It's like it was transported directly from a bygone era, an era that was rad.

I just painted my exhaust black, and the headlight bucket and wheels are next up on the agenda. I also plan on installing some fork gaiters and black header wrap. It's really tough for me to find the time to work on the bike, only because I'd much rather be riding it.

Senior Portrait Ads {Marketing}

2010-03-14T20:05:00.000-04:00

I put these senior ads together recently for my senior portrait work. I plan on doing the same for my wedding work soon.

Hike {Personal}

2010-03-07T21:00:00.003-05:00

The weather has been fantastic this weekend. I got my first motorcycle ride in yesterday, and today Sarah and I went for a nice hike near our house. Here are a few from today.

Sarah {Portrait}

2010-02-25T20:55:00.000-05:00

The weather outside right now is, well, frightful. So I thought I'd post a few images from a warmer, gentler time. a.k.a. last summer.

Here's to summer.

Evan Andrew Hill {Portrait}

2010-02-10T22:01:00.000-05:00

This little guy was the perfect subject. No crying, no fussing, just being cool. Thanks little dude. Here are a few of my favorites.

Haiti

2010-01-21T10:32:00.000-05:00

The earthquake in Haiti has really mobilized people around the world to help. A friend of ours is putting together a fundraiser concert on February 14th to raise money to be donated to the relief efforts. I was happy to volunteer my services to try and help out. I'll be at the event all day taking portraits and band promo pics. For a small donation you can get a nice portrait or your band can get some press shots to use to market yourselves. I'm really looking forward to this event and hope anyone who is in the area can attend.
(I'll put up the details when I have them)

*Update: Like I said, the date is Feb. 14th. I believe it's running 2-10pm and it will be held in Milford, MA. More details when I have them. Thanks.

Jayde {Portrait}

2010-01-03T21:46:00.000-05:00

On a walk with Jayde this past fall.

Liza+Lance

2009-12-20T16:47:00.005-05:00

It's really nice to be able to attend a wedding as a guest once and a while. Usually I'm running around non-stop for most of the day as the photographer, so it's big change when you go as a guest who just gets to have fun with friends. A few weeks ago my wife Sarah and I attended a friends wedding just outside of Philadelphia. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception and was a blast. Here are a few photos.

Nicole+Frank {Engagement}

2009-12-17T23:40:00.001-05:00

Nicole and Frank braved the cold for their engagement shoot and it turned out great. We started at Union Station and then wandered around a few other spots in the Worcester area. I'm looking forward to the wedding next June!

Erin+John {Wedding}

2009-12-06T19:19:00.001-05:00

I shot Erin's sister Danielle's wedding earlier this year and was happy to hear that Erin wanted me to shoot hers as well. Here are a few images from the day. Thank you Erin and John.

Justin {Portrait}

2009-12-06T18:44:00.000-05:00

Julia {Portrait}

2009-11-19T19:13:00.004-05:00

I've been busy with quite a few senior portrait sessions lately and this one with Julia was a lot of fun. I have a few more coming up before yearbook deadlines in early December and I'll be sure to post a few from each session.

Pat {Portrait}

2009-11-10T18:19:00.000-05:00

Dennis {Portrait}

2009-11-10T18:15:00.000-05:00

Lachelle {Portrait}

2009-10-28T22:07:00.004-04:00

Here are a few from Lachelle's senior portrait session.

Engagement Session {Portrait}

2009-10-20T19:04:00.003-04:00

We lucked out this past Saturday and the weather cooperated nicely for an engagement session at Moore State Park in Paxton, MA. (The Nor 'Easter blew in on Sunday.)

We had a good time wandering the trails and taking in the beautiful grounds of the park. After now getting to know this great couple a bit, I'm really looking forward to a fun wedding next year! Here's preview of the session.

In the LA Times {Published}

2009-10-06T18:47:00.004-04:00

Well, I just received word that a one of my pictures is being featured in an LA Times online gallery. It's from a quick shoot I did for the Hotel's website. blankfocus did the hotel site.

My image is the one you see below, it's number 8 in the gallery. I took this image with a D70s, handheld, with the ISO cranked up...needless to say, this is not the pic I expected to get published anywhere but the hotel site...shows you what I know. Thanks LA Times!

Volvo S60 R {Auto}

2009-09-28T21:06:00.004-04:00

I love cars. Any chance I get, I like to wake up early and catch the morning light for car images. Not only do I love taking the photos, but empty roads at 5a.m. are always nice too. This killer Volvo belongs to a friend of mine. Awesome car.

More Ingenue {Music}

2009-09-13T22:10:00.000-04:00

This was really a test to see if I would be able to upload a slideshow...but it has the added bonus of bringing you some more images from the Ingenue show along with a soundtrack.

Ingenue {Music}

2009-09-04T16:21:00.015-04:00

My friend Joe's band Ingenue was in from L.A. last night to play a gig at TT the Bears in Cambridge, MA. They were opening for Kay Hanley and it was a great show. You can check them out here. You can view more pics from the show in my flickr stream.

Elena {Portrait}

2009-08-25T19:54:00.001-04:00

Just a few shots from a portrait session this past Sunday.

Wedding Photojournalist Association {News}

2009-08-20T20:29:00.015-04:00

Just wanted to mention my acceptance into the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). It's a great resource and has loads of great photographers taking part in their quarterly contests and I'm honored to be an active member. I've entered a few images into the latest contest so I'll post them here for your viewing pleasure.

Liz + Ashley cont. {Portrait}

2009-08-13T22:28:00.008-04:00

Had a fun afternoon shoot with Liz and Ashley. Special thanks to my wonderful wife/assistant for the day Sarah. She set up the shoot and helped with lights and styling. Check out her fashion/photo blog here.

Liz + Ashley {Portrait}

2009-08-13T22:08:00.004-04:00

Jayde cont... {Portrait}

2009-07-12T21:29:00.002-04:00

Jayde {Portrait}

2009-07-09T22:07:00.002-04:00

Joel {Portrait}

2009-07-08T21:02:00.004-04:00

Danielle + Nate {Wedding}

2009-06-16T17:08:00.005-04:00

Myles + Stacey {Wedding}

2009-06-02T22:04:00.009-04:00

And So It Begins

2009-05-27T20:02:00.002-04:00

Welcome to my new blog! I'll be updating with recent pics from my wedding, engagement, and portrait work but will also occasionally throw in something different. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy some of the photos. View my complete portfolio at damiengaudet.com