Miami Beach, FL

On Friday I did a great photo shoot for IRO Design, a fashion accessory designer from Boston owned by Peggy Russell (a referral from art director Ashley Swanson of AshAndBurn.com).  What a fun time!  Check out Peggy’s beautiful designs on her site or see her directly at an upcoming show.  Peggy chose gorgeous and talented Miami model Connie Johnson for the shoot which we did at the fabulous poolside of The Savoy Hotel on South Beach and then we did some shots on the beach directly in front of the hotel.  And thanks go to Mike who served as photo assistant.  Both Peggy and Connie were a joy to work with and we created a huge variety of new images for Peggy to use with her website, advertising and upcoming fashion shows.  I’ve included the final 103 edited images if you want to see the results from our shoot (low-res for quick uploading).

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Augusta, ME

Maine Governor, John E. Baldacci, has agreed to participate in Liam’s next photography exhibit: “Mainiacs: Portraits of Prominent Maine Leaders and why they love our State.” Baldacci recently sat for a portrait with Liam at the State Capitol. Liam photographed the Governor in the Cabinet Room directly adjacent to the Governor’s office. Photographer Liam Crotty is in the process of shooting photographic portraits of over 30 prominent “Maineacs” for his upcoming exhibit. A skilled photographer and lover of his native Maine, Crotty’s exhibitions include “Finding Norman Rockwell’s Small Town America” and “Faces of the Kennebunks”. To stay updated on Liam’s upcoming exhibits either subsribe to this blog or send an email to: liamcrotty@aya.yale.edu

Bath, ME—Last week I had the pleasure of photographing artist John Gable at his studio in Bath.  I’ve wanted to meet Jack for literally 27 years.  Yeah, I know.  I’m a little slow but I do eventually meet my goals.  Jack used to live in Kennebunkport when I was growing up here as a kid.  And my first introduction to him was not his beautiful artwork….but his Shelby Cobra sports car.  I used to see him drive it around town (I was 14 at the time) and boy did I love that car.  It was only later on that I learned the owner was John Gable.  I’ve always loved his work and have three of his prints in my home.  My two favorite are Keith McClelland at Consolidated School and Emmy in front of Allison’s Restaurant.

John has a HUGE studio directly above Reny’s in Bath.  He explained, “I need a studio this large because of the murals he’s commissioned to do for clients.”  He showed me one that was 102′ long for a restaurant in Washington, DC.

I spent an hour and a half with Jack and we were both amazed to learn how many connections we had.  We both knew many of the same people, had some similar life experiences and even wear the same watch–how weird?

Jack has agreed to participate in my upcoming exhibit, Mainiacs, and I’m honored to have him as one of my subjects.  If you want to view some of his fantastic work click here.

U.S. Senator Susan Collins (1997-present) is no stranger to the power of the Internet and social networking. Even on a busy day attending a CLIMB (Christian Leaders in Maine Business) breakfast at the Marriott Sable Oaks in South Portland, and needing to rush back to Washington, she took time to check her Facebook account.

Inspired by the Senator’s understanding of the power of Internet communication, portrait photographer Liam Crotty photographed her at her computer for a fresh and lively slice of Senator Collins’ working day. Senator Collins uses social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as blogging to keep her constituents informed about the work she is doing for them in the nation’s capital and around the world. Her social networking accounts are packed with updates, videos of speeches and other information to interest the “Mainiacs” back home.

A born Maine native, Senator Collins graduated Phi Beta Kappa from St. Lawrence University, after which she went to work for Senator William Cohen. In 1987, she became the chair of the Maine commission on financial regulation and was the Republican gubernatorial candidate for Maine in 1994. In 1996, Senator Collins won her seat after a difficult three-way race. In choosing two words to describe working with Senator Collins, Liam Crotty picked “gracious” and “class”.

Photographer Liam Crotty is in the process of shooting portraits of over 30 prominent “Mainiacs” for his upcoming exhibit. A skilled photographer and lover of his native Maine, Crotty’s exhibitions include “Finding Norman Rockwell’s Small Town America” and “Faces of the Kennebunks”. For more information about the upcoming exhibit “Maineiacs – portraits of prominent Maine leaders and why they love our State” email liamcrotty@aya.yale.edu

Dear Friends,

The Maine Ambassadors of Food and Drink and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) collaborated and commissioned me to put together a photographic recreation of the Norman Rockwell painting Freedom from Want.

Governor John Baldacci agreed to let us photograph this iconic Thanksgiving scene in the Governor’s Dining Room at the Blaine House.

The models come from each of these organizations and are the people in Maine who work to make sure that Maine food is plentiful, safe, sustainable delicious and appreciated.

Proceeds from sales of the image will be split between MOFGA and the Maine Ambassadors.

If you have any questions you can contact Margo Mallar from the Maine Ambassadors, who is coordinating the project. maineambassadors@gmail.com or 207.712.5864.

Please keep in mind this is a low-resolution image for quick uploading and viewing. Any prints you make would come from the original, high-resolution images.

Take care,

Liam

To view the original Rockwell image, Click Here