* Married: Ali + Marc

Congratulations to my dear friends, Marc and Ali, who were married at a small, sweet, late September wedding just outside Washington, D.C. I took a few photos of these two pre-ceremony, but I was so happy to be able to enjoy their celebration as a guest!

* Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, Maine

My friend Jen and I visited the wonderful Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, Maine this September. It is just a quick 20 minute or so drive north of Portland and feels like you're miles up the coast. Aside from the farm, weddings are held here and there is camping and hiking trails along the ocean's edge. A great local escape, if you're in need of one.

* Maternity: Paula, my first session

My friend Paula asked me to take photos of her while she was still pregnant with little Quinlan. Paula's first born Ava was even able to join her little bro in a photo. Peaks Island, Maine right in front of my house turned out to be the perfect location on a hot August afternoon. This was my firsts maternity session and so happy it was with a beautiful friend. Congratulations to Paula and husband Ben! Photos of Quin himself will be coming soon.

* emerge Photography Contest Winner

I am excited -- and shocked -- to learn that I have placed second in the Favorite Wedding category for the national photography competition called emerge, sponsored by liveBooks and Rangefinder Publishing, as well as theknot, Sony, Pictage, ShootQ, Think Tank, and a host of other companies all providing generous, valuable prizes. And most importantly, exposure.

Thank you, thank you! And thank you to emilie inc. photography!

The emerge Photo Competition was nationwide and judged by leading wedding industry professionals, including Rebecca Crumley, Weddings Photo Director at The Knot, and world-renowned wedding photographer Joe Buissink.

To view my contest entries in all five categories, please click here. The menu for the five Portfolios is on the bottom left of the page.

To view all images from the winning wedding, please click here to visit the emilie inc. blog post.