
So much fun photographing this growing family in their home this summer. I love the laughter and connection that comes through in the spontaneous moments.


So much fun photographing this growing family in their home this summer. I love the laughter and connection that comes through in the spontaneous moments.


“Fire Cider” is a very old natural remedy used for a variety of illnesses and health issues. It is more specifically used to treat cold and flu viruses and upper respiratory conditions.
In this workshop you’ll sample different fire cider recipes and learn everything there is to know about it as you make your own with a basic recipe, ingredients and guidance provided to you by your instructor Jennifer Mather.
Due to the use of fresh, prepared ingredients, preregistration is strongly suggested to make sure you have a spot in the workshop. This workshop is $30 per person for preregistration or $35 per person at the door.
Contact Jennifer Mather at 860-573-7400 with any questions and to register
Jennifer has been creating natural remedies, including fire cider for the past 16 years.
Check out the event on FB here.

Do you have any gently used handbags lying around that you no longer use? Well, it is time to re-purpose them….with heart!
My friends Gina & Alex started “THE POCKETBOOK REVOLUTION” to gift women in need in the greater Hartford area. Taryn W. and I are jumping on board to support their mission and will be accepting donations for the greater Manchester area here in the studio.
We are collecting gently used handbags along with women’s hygiene supplies to directly benefit women in need. We will putting all the bags together on December 19th and donating them to four different women’s shelters in Manchester.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Donate and/or collect handbags and supplies such as:
Tampons, pads, soaps, shower gels, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, baby powder, mini-first aid kits, shampoo, conditioner, etc. Imagine if you were starting your life over with potentially nothing but the shirt on your back. Gift whatever items you think you might need … or want.
Drop these items off at the studio at 264 Main Street in Manchester ANY TIME BEFORE December 19th. If the shop is closed just leave items in the space provided on the front porch.
Thank you in advance for your compassionate generosity!
See what’s happening via our FB event page here.

Have you always wanted to explore writing but been afraid to try? Think you may have something to share but are unsure of where to start? Maybe you simply want to be more creative and send some old school letters to your friend across the country. In this workshop, designed for all level writers – from never picked up a pen to you’ve been published already – you will learn a fun technique to get the creative juices flowing and start you on your journey.
A head shot is a simple thing. A shot of you – usually from the shoulders up.
It’s a complicated thing when you understand that your face – the way you connect with the viewer – is your personal branding. It’s a terrifying thing for most people. It’s the rare experience when someone walks into my studio and says “I LOVE being the center of attention and am in my glory in front of the camera.” What usually happens is folks come in and are fairly animated during the casual chit-chat time – and then as soon as the camera comes out – deer in head lights. This is so normal. I’d do it too. In fact, maybe – as a photographer – I’d do it even more than you. I like my position behind the camera.
It is my job to help you relax so the real, beautiful, fierce you can shine through. If you’ve been thinking it’s time to re-brand your website or social media picture I can walk you through the process. It’s a privilege and honor to do what I do.
TESTIMONY FROM A PAST CLIENT:
“You can find more than one portrait photographer in the field with a good eye for light and composition, but I discovered that Tania Palermo’s gifts and talents far exceed mere technical skills. She was able to explore with me what it was I wanted the photography to accomplish, and managed to bring to light what it is that fuels my passion for what I do. She captured the essence of what I want to convey to my clients in such a way that the photographs BECAME MY BRANDING. My website grew easily and naturally from the photographs themselves. I have received incredibly positive and superlative feedback from my friends and colleagues and clients about Tania’s portraits of me. If you want to boost your productivity or just to capture in photographs the essence of who you are and what is important in your life, I highly recommend that you treat yourself to a visit to Tania’s studio!” ~Karen Chadbourne
I’m totally behind on posting photos from portrait sessions. Thought I’d take a minute to post this one since it’s on top of mind – I’ve just finished working with it. I loved so much about this session. Karen is kind, confident in who she is [she’s claimed her ”awesome”] and deeply spiritual. We discovered, during pre-session chatting, that I’d taken a class from her many years ago and that we had several contacts in common. It felt like she was a serendipitous gift sent to me to remind me that we are all deeply connected on some level – and that when we do what we love the right people will be attracted to us – flowing in and out of our lives by divine appointment.
“A massage is just like a movie, really relaxing and a total escape, except in a massage you’re the star. And you don’t miss anything by falling asleep!”
Make this your year of self-care! Tell a loved one you need a gift certificate for massage. On Small Business Saturday – 11/29/14 – from 11 AM – 3 PM all gift certificates for a one hour therapeutic massage will be $20 off.
While supplies last each gift certificate will come with a free gift! I spent this morning making delicious smelling lemon sugar scrubs; holiday spice sugar scrubs; and essential oil infused massage lotion. It’s a little slice of heaven in a jar. Don’t you deserve a little “me time”?