Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “I wanted to be part of something that highlights the power, confidence, and wisdom that comes from being a woman who has arrived at a certain age. When I was young – hard bodied, beautiful and full of mischief – I didn’t know
I’m delighted to announce that I have achieved the Master Photographer milestone from The Portrait Masters International Awards & Accreditation program. This is a goal I’ve been working toward for the past six years, as a way to grow, learn, and perfect techniques in my art. In 2017, I began the process of submitting images
Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “A legacy. For my children and grandchildren to see me beyond the person they think they know.” What are your thoughts about women over 50? “[When I was] a younger woman, the age of seventy or eighty seemed very old. I pictured women
“What a great experience. The shoot was relaxed, collaborative, and fun. I left energized.I do believe that everyone should have a picture of themselves that they love, and now I have several. Thank you!” John drove from New Haven, CT, to Plymouth, NH for a headshot and personal branding session. He needed a few different
Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “I was asked if I wanted to do it. I don’t like having my photograph taken so said yes to the scary Photo Dragon. I have discovered that behind my fear Dragons lies buried treasure. Maundy was a caring, gentle guide for this journey.”
Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “I am more comfortable behind the camera, so I did this as a twofold: as a challenge to myself to accept how I look, and secondly because I needed a new headshot for work.” What are your thoughts about women over 50? “We
Emma and Doug find tintypes to be beautifully haunting. They wanted to do something special to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They also found that they have very few portraits of themselves. Intrigued by the historical, handmade wet-plate collodion process, the couple booked a tintype portrait experience. A tintype (also known as a ferrotype) is a
Last week, I spent time in England, shaking things up and tending to creativity. When I teach my photo classes, students ask how I stay creative. I tell them that it’s essential to me to enrich myself with travel and culture, to visit museums, study art, and see architecture and historic sites. From early in
Singer-songwriter Audrey Drake Singer-songwriter Audrey Drake’s album, “The Next Best Thing”, might remind you of Patty Griffin, with maybe a little Indigo Girls. But she is her own person, with an incredible voice, and beautiful soul to match. Audrey performs throughout New England, and is also a voice coach, Reiki practitioner, and sound healer. I
Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “I’ve made many positive and empowering changes in my life since turning 50, and I wanted to acknowledge that.” What are your thoughts about women over 50? “It’s a shame, but I think women over 50 tend to be ignored by society.” How
Recently, I got to meet and create new headshots for the witch! You can see her in person, too. Grace Gilbert is playing the witch in Plymouth State University’s production of Into the Woods. The show opens on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. There will be four performances this weekend only at the Hanaway Theatre in the
Last spring, I first met with Archer, Brewster Academy Class of 2023. Brewster Academy is a prep school on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH. The academy promotes confidence, curiosity and creativity. Archer demonstrates all of these thoroughly! Archer wanted artistic senior portraits that highlight different things. He plays acoustic and bass guitar. He sings and
“With the anticipation of my oldest graduating high school, I wanted senior pictures to really capture the essence of what makes her unique. From our first meeting with Maundy, I was incredibly impressed with the artistic process of how she took the time to get to know my daughter. Months of thoughtful and purposeful preparation
Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “I saw a few of Maundy’s posts several months ago and was struck by the beauty in the photos. The joy and confidence that she captured spoke to me. The honesty and insight expressed by the women was inspiring. I was intrigued. I
You’re invited! Please join Maundy for an open studio to celebrate ten years in business! Stop by Maundy Mitchell Photography, 62 Main Street, Plymouth, NH, on September 23, 2022, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tour the studio. Enjoy live music (saxophone on the sidewalk by Mark Flynn!), visit with friends, and see new work. Have a glass
Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution? “Women over 50 are generally in a transitional phase of their lives and I’m no different. For me, 50 began a decade of radical changes in my life and in my world view. My physical being can be captured in snapshots, but these