As the year comes to a close

As the year comes to a close - I remind myself that I didn't choose to be a photographer (or a musician for that matter) - I was drawn to it. 

And you might feel the same about what you do in life. At least, I hope that you do.


Sometimes the moments of our lives rush by us so fast and it's all that we can do to just "live in the moment" .  Our memories blur and soon, begin to fade away.  But a photograph waits patiently, it lets us catch up and see, hold, experience and enjoy all of those precious moments that we might otherwise have missed.

So take a photograph of all the moments in your life. The small events, the major events and even the sad ones. 


For years I was a bit embarrassed and hid the fact that I loved looking into my client's eyes and seeing what I consider, the truth.

It wasn't until I saw this quote from Annie Leibovitz that I realized that I wasn't alone ...  "A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people."


So as this year comes to a close - I thank God for how lucky I am to be a photographer. 

Norwood Family Event Photography by Walpole Family Event Photographer, Dan Busler {Christine and Rich Yodsukar Weddings and Receptions}

Two weddings, a winery visit and three wedding receptions - that's the way you do it when you're my Daughter.

And that's the way it should be. 

May 2013 we all headed out to Los Angeles . 

First there was the traditional Thai wedding at the Wat Thai temple in Los Angeles 

Then the reception with lots of traditional Thai food and lots of family 

The next day we headed to Malibu for a winery visit and some tasting at at Saddle Rock Ranch. What a nice relaxing day with family and friends 

 

The next day; Sunday we were off again to Malibu for my Daughter's "western" ( no not country and western ... HA!) wedding day. On top of a mountain ... overlooking a winery. Yea, it was majestic to say the least!

Now fast forward to December ... My Daughter ... Christine and my Son-In-Law Rich, came home for a special reception at Sky Restaurant in Norwood MA. Finally the subject of this post .. you are thinking! And you're right!

Family and family friends all came out for the east coast celebration of my Daughter's wedding.

Letting go of my fav redhead is not easy .. but I'm working on it.

Two weddings, a winery visit and three wedding receptions.   That's the way you do it !

The Winter is coming and it's Gonna Be Wicked Blurry

Of all the seasons, Winter is the hardest to for me to explain - it's like the world is sleeping, getting some needed rest and we need to just let it alone for a little while. 

And here in New England ... it's friggin' cold! and blurry. That's the way it feels to me - short days too.

Springtime ... COME!! 

Norwood MA Theatrical Production Photography by Walpole MA Theatrical Photographer, Dan Busler {Harvey}

Harvey is a Pooka - a mischievous spirit - a six foot 1 and one half inch rabbit.

And Elwood P Dowd and the characters of Norwood High School - Norwood MA production of "Harvey"are all wrapped up in this hilarious story of "is it or isn't it"

By the end of the play, I certainly thought that I had seen a rabbit ... at least his shadow!

Norwood High Senior Portrait Photography by Walpole MA High School Portrait Photographer, Dan Busler {Austin}

Austin is a 2014 Senior at Norwood High School in Norwood MA. I always ask before the session what they are planning for after high school. 

For Austin he wants to study "the Classics" ; Greek, Roman and maybe some Rolling Stones ... ( HA!  he didn't say that...)

Austin's also a great actor - so when you ask " 2 B or not 2 B?"  - the answer is Yes!

  

  

Norwood School Event Photography by Walpole Event Photographer, Dan Busler {Fantasy Footsteps}

It's all a fantasy ... all make believe and fun too at Norwood's Fantasy Footsteps event for young believers in the magic of fairy tales.

The event is held in the dimmly lit halls of Norwood MA Savage Center around the time ... but not on Halloween. Students put on short skits to the joy and amusement of the youngest kids. 

Boston Headshot Photography by Walpole Headshot Photographer, Dan Busler {Liz}

Liz is an actress and model that I've had the pleasure to work with for a few years. We recently got together to refresh her portfolio images and a had a great time.

Liz is so comfortable in front of the camera that I barely give her any direction. And the images we get - are awesome.

 

     

  

Boston Haunted House Photography by Walpole Haunted House Event Photographer, Dan Busler {Hancock Village 2013 CHR}

Haunted Houses are not on my list of things I like to do. I avoid them.

But when you get the call to photograph one, well, you just have to go!

Chestnut Hill Realty's Hancock Village Apartments in Chestnut Hill MA, created the most elaborate haunted house that I have ever seen ... or photographed for that matter. 

The staff created it for the joy and amusement ... and to scare the pee out of the residents and it was a total success. Of course if the guides gave the signal - the cast would "tone it down" so that the little ones on the tour could enjoy the fun and not have sleepless nights!

But it was still sooooo creepy - I hope they ask me to photograph next year's.