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Lobster Rolls of New England Book Launch Party!

Our good friend Sally Lerman came to Jane last summer as she was writing her book “Lobster Rolls of New England”, to ask Jane to photograph their adventure in and around New England on sea and land as they explored the nitty-gritty of lobster roll nirvana.  Their Thelma and Louise roadtrip started on the Connecticut and Rhode Island shorelines, before they left port in Maine with lobstermen to see where these bugs come from.  Along the way, they ate their weight in lobster rolls…it’s all chronicled in Sally’s book!

Last week Sally and Ken hosted a festive book signing party at their home, complete with a lobster roll truck serving up warm butter lobster rolls…man they’re good!  One bite and you’ll agree with Sally that “I love lobster, I love butter and when combined with the right bread, I think the lobster roll may be the perfect food.  If I had a last meal, this would be it, ideally finished with a fresh lemon meringue pie.”  Amen.

Lobster Rolls of New England is the definitive book on the subject and Sally brings her expertise having tasted over 200 different lobster rolls.  The book outlines a great adventure and beckons you to follow the Lobster Trail.  And it’s a thoughtful hostess gift or wedding goody bag present for out-of-towners.   Order a copy on Lobster Gal’s website:  http://lobstergal.com/product/lobster-rolls-of-new-england/

Congratulations Sally and Jane!!  And welcome to the Summer of Lobster, 2014!!

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Jane and I have been to the South Norwalk CT Maritime Aquarium with our boys who loved it all, especially the stingrays and sharks and the exhibits about Long Island Sound.  It’s a very cool museum and it made a great setting for events including the recent Bar Mitzvah we photographed.   Lots of love and a real celebration of growing up…Mazel Tov!  Click here to view more photos.

 

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It was a momentous night on October 29th for Colten’s Bar Mitzvah at The Loading Dock in Stamford CT—and the “historic storm” Nor’easter didn’t damper the celebration one iota.  Really nice photographing all the love that Colten’s family has for him.  As parents of two young boys, it’s touching to see a boy at 13;  all grown up in some ways, and all boy in others.  Late in the night came a huge surprise…the Special Musical Guest…Sean Kingston, the superstar Jamaican-American reggae-pop-rap singer who played 30 minutes plus of his hits including “Fire Burning”.  Amazing to see the crowd of kids go wild…kind of like Beatlemania for today’s generation.  Sean’s security guys had their hands full with the exuberant young fans!  Great night–so nice to work again with Elizabeth Allen, event planner who did an awesome job.  And fun working side-by-side again with Michele and her creative team from Films by Francesco.

Mazel Tov Colten!  And thanks Joann and Gary for having us photograph your wonderful celebration!

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