People are quick to jump online to report that they are unhappy with or disappointed in products or…read moreservices every day. It is not quite as often that we take the time to pour on the compliments or give the highest possible ratings to the people who deserve it the most. My daughter, Lila, recently had the opportunity to be photographed by an amazing and talented photographer named Ian Cowpar (of Saxon Cross photography). Aside from the fact that he has photographed both of my girls before and we have become friends, I feel that if I do not proclaim from the mountain tops that he is EXCEPTIONAL at his craft; I would be doing others a great disservice. I will start with the obvious. Not many people enjoy being photographed. Yes, some do not mind, but generally speaking, most of us are not ready to hop in front of the lens without a bit of anxiety. Ian has a way of working with his subjects that is so disarming and light. He is inviting in nature and actually encourages the subject to actively participate in the shots, looking at some of them as the shoot takes place. It is so obvious that he wants his clients to be completely relaxed and trust him and one would have a difficult time being nervous or anxious due to the way he communicates. He is funny and light yet serious about his craft and precise in his techniques. It was amazing how he captured so many perfect shots without many retakes if any. That is talent. Anyone can press a button, but Ian is watching the set/scene, the natural lighting, the shadows and everything in between. All of this without being the least bit distracted. It would actually be impossible to "get lucky" with that many superior photos and therefore it is more than just our opinion that he is so good (Nobody is that lucky!) He is super-excited, but not hyper. He is swift,but not rushed and his timing is meticulous. Ian is like a one-man band with his "trunk full of goodies". He momentarily ducked into his car emerging with a bright green "pop-tent" so that Lila could change outfits right there on the beach, privately. When she was able to quickly change-she instantly had a brand new look without missing the beautiful sunset. He has an arsenal of lenses and light defusing equipment close by at all time and he switches back and forth producing multiple versions of shots with different effects using shadows, natural light and flashes. He makes it look way-too-easy! Ian's pricing is affordable and fair and he delivers MUCH MORE than what you pay for. He is dependable, prompt, energetic, funny and cares about his craft immensely. The turn-around time was nuts-we were looking at some of the finished work within hours. The excitement we felt through his emails showing us the finished photos would fool most into thinking that he was talking about photos of his own child. I would HIGHLY recommend that you book a session with this GEM of a guy and photographer. You simply cannot go wrong with Ian and Saxon Cross Photography. I have been fortunate to see the work of dozens of his clients and he ALWAYS comes through on top. Everyone is happy and raving about him and his work. We will all need to hire a photographer at some point in our lives...parties, weddings, baptisms, school/senior photos, and family reunions...but once you experience Ian's talents-believe me, you will find more reasons to book a session with him! My husband and I have been lucky to have him work with both of our girls and look forward to our upcoming family-photo which he just put on his books!! "Photography is a reality so subtle that it becomes more than reality" ~Alfred Stieglitz

Ian from Saxon Cross takes very good photos and he is very professional and easy to work with. I…read moreuse his services for real estate photos and would highly recommend him. Very good quality photos at a fair price. He can also help with videos and 3D Matterport tours. I can't say enough about Saxon Cross. Give him a call and you won't be disappointed. He also does event photography. I've never used him for events, but have seen his work for weddings and other special occasions and his work looks equally as great as the real estate photos he has helped me with.

Chuck and Rod did the video for our wedding and we are SO HAPPY they did. They worked incredibly…read morehard all day and we love watching all the footage. The compilation Chuck made helped us relive the wedding as a guest and I highly recommend! The music overlay was very well done and he works with you to select the songs etc. The sound was so clear when he showed the reception too, you could hear the band perfectly and nothing else interfering. Having a video provided a whole different way to experience and remember your special way, I would highly recommend if you are on the fence about getting a videographer AND photographer.

Ken has done wonderful photo preservation work for me. Also I have purchased several of his…read moreprints. My favorites are of the Nubble Lighthouse and the USS Constitution at night. Ken has a knack for capturing nature's beauty perfectly.

Professional, friendly and very talented! Has a great eye for photography! We use him for all our…read moretruck and car pictures. Extremely satisfied with all his work!

Kiss The Bride photography was very professional. Allison took the time before the wedding to make…read moresure that all our needs were met and that any sensitive issues were addressed. Because she had never been to our venue, we met there before the wedding in order to know where we wanted pictures (outdoor wedding). Her prices were very reasonable. She also brought an assistant who was very professional; they worked well together. At all times she was friendly and did not impose on the festivities. The photos were wonderful - we especially liked the black and white photos. We found KTB through a friend's recommendation, and we were very happy with the results.

No, I did not travel all the way from Europe to have my photo taken. We hired CDS for a headshot of…read moresomeone local to the area and this is his experience: "Really great. As much as I hate having my picture taken, Lindsey did an amazing job of making me forget about what was happening as we just walked around town and talked." They were quick, very helpful, and, in the end, they used their "Authorly" filter magic to produce a great shot.

Couldn't have chosen a better photographer for our wedding! Love love love this team! I have such…read moreawesome photos to remember our special day!

I wish I could give this photographer and her business more than five stars -- that's what a pro…read moreshe is! I first had the pleasure of working with her for a friend's wedding in New Hampshire. She directed every moment of the shoot, creating a comprehensive selection of photos to capture every possible moment. Her photo culling and editing timetable was amazing and my friend had photos in just a couple of weeks. When I reached out to her on my own behalf, the situation wasn't as joyful. I was left in the lurch by my own wedding photographer and had several thousand raw, unedited, and frankly ​underwhelming photo files to wade through. Erika was able to take my photos and almost completely transform them with her editing work in a little over a week. I'd been waiting nearly a year for my original photographer to do the work and when he disappeared, I'm so glad Erika was the backup. Her pricing is amazing and her work is impeccable. I especially love how she organized your gallery into sections with highlights, getting ready, ceremony, and reception all in order. She's been a dream to work with, friendly, responsive, and professional!

Erika is the best photographer I have ever met and worked with, including my own father, who went…read moreto the Rhode Island School of Photography! She is professional, considerate, extremely talented, and punctual. Our communication was open and clear, she took the pictures we had wanted, and sent us our album very promptly, and the pictures were breathtaking. If you've seen her website, you know she specializes in outdoor weddings, and she absolutely does the best job. Tears were in my eyes as we looked through our album as I saw our garden wedding as a picturesque fairytale. As it was, the weather was SO hot but she kept her cool and did amazing work and never let on if she was uncomfortable with the weather (which if she did, I would have understood, but she was a trooper!). She set up her own shots with our favors and wedding items and everything looked like it was in a dream. If you work with Erika, you will definitely be hiring the best photographer in the New England area, hands down. You definitely won't regret it! Erika, thank you for making our day a beautiful memory! Your wonderful photographs will adorn our walls happily ever after!

We have lived in the Peterborough area for over 15 years and driven by this museum many times, but…read morenever stopped. After visiting yesterday, I wished we would have stopped sooner. This is a small art and cultural museum located on Main Street in Peterborough, NH. The museum is three floors. It was $21 for my husband, 10 year old and I. The first floor is the entrance and gift shop. The second floor is the exhibit area with some hands on exhibits. The third floor is all different types of musical instruments and games. My 10 year enjoyed playing some of the instruments and games. We spent about one and half to two hours there. This would have been a perfect place to come when she was a little younger. I would highly recommend visiting this museum.

This is a small museum that is great for kids and adults. It's right in downtown beautiful…read morePeterborough, NH. The museum has two floors and a gift shop filled with musical instruments, dolls, toys, clothes, kids' books, puppets, costumes, paintings and trinkets FROM AROUND THE WORLD. There are many interactive things in their collection. You can gently and respectfully play with many of the instruments, dolls, puppets and toys and you can try on some of the costumes. The admission is only $5/adults, $3/kids. Check out the PHOTOS. After the museum, there are many trendy shops and restaurants right near by to enjoy.

The McDowell Colony is and has been for years an environment where established and aspiring artists…read moreare able to live and concentrate on their work, art and craft. It is a nationally recognized facility that often gets overlooked in the era by the locals but does wonders to provide the atmosphere and artistic community in the era. We used to when we had availability in the summer do the tours and hope to do tbem again as they are inspiring to be able to see into the spaces of where the artist creativity takes place.

I am a sincere donor and activist for art and wanted to look into the MacDowell Colony until I…read moretried calling to ask more about the company, the front desk receptionist was extremely rude. Hung up right in my face as I was talking about donating. Talk about a great way to treat your customers. I will be sure to share this experience with my entire network of art enthusiasts. You lost a great opportunity, I hope you learn from this mistake.