Entries by Deirdre Ryan Commercial Photography

Time Well Spent Concierge Service All Day Photo Shoot – NJ Editorial Photographer

April 4, 2013 /0 Comments/in , , , , /by

Ann Laurie Fratticcioli, Owner of Time Well Spent Concierge Service, is not just a client but a friend. 

We met at a Women’s Networking Lunch and just hit it off from the beginning. I photographed her in my studio for her head shot and she and my daughter hit it off great too. Why? She wears fun jewelry and it was love from there 😉

Ann does so much for people, this is just a very short list of what she can do.

  • Waiting for a delivery. 
  • Grocery shopping. 
  • Picking up dry cleaning. 
  • Buying and wrapping gifts. 
  • Oil changes and car inspections. 
  • Writing and sending cards, invitations or “thank you” notes. 
  • Taking care of things that you or a loved one may not be capable of doing because of an illness or medical condition.
Ann needed shots of her going to different locations to demonstrate just a few things that she does for her clients to help them in their everyday lives.
 
We had a lot of fun, the weather was gorgeous and made fun of the way people drove around us. Hey we’re in New Jersey, you have to just wonder about how people get away with the way they drive 😉
 
 
Dropping off donations at the Goodwill.
 
 
At the Cookie Cottage in Hamilton, NJ to pick up deserts and cake.
 
 
 
 
Stopping by Petal Pushers in Hamilton, NJ, owned by my neighbor. 

At Borden Cleaners located in Bordentown Township, NJ.
 
 
The post office in Bordentown, NJ. 

 
The weekly Farmer’s Market in Bordentown, NJ 

A wonderful afternoon! 

Photos and Video Tractor Parade for the Troops -NJ Photographer

February 5, 2013 /0 Comments/in , , /by
I love things that are mechanical in nature, cars, trucks, motorcycles and lately…tractors.

The Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association is a local group for those that like car collectors, they collect tractors for their tractor pulls and this past summer’s 2nd Annual Tractor Parade.

It was a lot of fun getting to know these men and women who help bring food to our table and still find the time to have fun with their big toys. Some do work in the fields while others are for sheer enjoyment.

Last year the parade them was Parade For The Troops. They started at The Burlington County Fairgrounds, went through local roads in NJ past farms, homes and local towns to go past Fort Dix-McGuire Joint Base and back to the fairgrounds again. A huge circle, but I know that a lot of people really enjoyed seeing them go by.

Click on Tractor Pull to see my post about them!

 

 
Before the start of the parade at the Burlington County Fairgrounds:

L-R: “Boots” Gancarz and Bob Magor say a few words of prayer for a good day for everyone, good weather, safety, etc.

Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association’s 
2nd Annual Tractor Parade 
Sunday – July 15, 2012

Approx. 35 miles through Burlington County.
Starting and ending at the Burlington County Fairgrounds 
Rte 206 & Jacksonville-Jobstown Rd.

 
Before the start of the parade at the Burlington County Fairgrounds:

L-R: Annaliese Gancarz(Jacobstown) chats with Bob Major.



 
“Boots” Gancarz’s daughter, Annaliese Gancarz(Jacobstown) is shown here on her 1966 Ford 5600 tractor.

 
Craig Higgintham(Marlton, NJ) is shown here on his 1964 John Deere 3020 tractor. Craig Higgintham is a Retired Marine Vet.

 
April Jones(Jacksonville, NJ) is shown here on her Farmall 460 tractor, that she embellished herself, gotta love it!

 
The lineup before the parade starts at the Burlington County Fairgrounds. Chris Hustis on his 1980 John Deere 60 tractor. He is a Retired Marine.
 

 
The parade begins from the Burlington County Fairgrounds. 

 
Here is Wayne Taylor driving a John Deere A pulling the Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association’s “Salute To Our Troops” float. On top of the float is a 1965 Club Cadet.
 
 
 
This is me that day. It was hot, dusty, overcast with a possibility of rain. I carry two cameras, lenses, notebook, pens, business cards, sunscreen, bottle of water, hand sanitizer, and other essentials. I love using my Think Tank gear, it works the best for how I work out in the field.

My husband was curious to see the parade and shot some video of me working and the tractors using his cell phone, enjoy!

Paint The Town “En Plein Air” in Bordentown, NJ-NJ Photographer

February 3, 2013 /0 Comments/in , /by

Bordentown in summertime is a paradise for plein air artists. We’re fortunate that Bordentown has much to offer and that it is drenched in fabulous light during July.



Ms. Linda Holt(Bordentown City) is painting the Clara Barton School House.

 
Here is Arlene Marcoe(Tabernacle, NJ) is painting a home on the corner of Willow St. and Federal St. in Bordentown, NJ.

 
Many artists participated in Paint The Town “En Plein Air”. En Plein Air is a French expression which describes painting done outdoors in the open air and on location. It is one of the most spontaneous and challenging styles of painting that an artist can experience. The event was sponsored by The Farnsworth Gallery located on 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, NJ. This was in July 2012 for The Register News.