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Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

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Have you ever wondered what a national home magazine photo shoot entails? Tag along with me, behind the scenes with photographers, Gridley + Graves, and Country Sampler Magazine.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

I was first introduced to Country Sampler Magazine a couple of years ago when they featured a few of my flower arrangements in their Romantic Fall Florals article.

Flower Centerpiece

The freelance photographer Anne, from Gridley + Graves Photographers, contacted me around this same time and asked if I would be interested in having our home here in Maine photographed for the magazine.

Well of course I would be! But I wasn’t ready just yet…

Cedar Shake Maine Home

We had just finished the interior renovations on the home and the furniture and appliances we had ordered had all been delayed due to the pandemic. So we had a ways to go before I would really be comfortable sharing our home.

And we still needed to restore the outside cedar shakes and repaint the trim. If you are new to my blog, you may read more about this family home we inherited almost 3 years ago HERE.

Now here we are two years later feeling excited and ready for our first ever national magazine photo shoot with Country Sampler Magazine.

In A Snapshot

The day had arrived and I really had no idea what to expect. But I was getting the feeling that it could be pretty laid back, and not to make too much of a fuss over it. And you know what? I was right…

But of course, I cleaned the house top to bottom.

Behind the Scenes with Country Sampler Magazine

I hired someone to clean all our windows inside and outside and removed all the window screens. It’s amazing how professionally cleaned windows without screens can brighten up your home.

The photographers informed me ahead of time that they would arrive around 9:00 AM and that they would work straight through the day until around 7:00 PM that same evening. They would take interior and exterior shots along with a few portraits of myself and our Berner, Ella.

The photographers would also be bringing all the flowers and food props for styling the photos.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine
Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

The morning started out with a few exterior shots of the house, our Bernese Mountain Dog, Ella, and myself sitting in the sunroom.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

All photos, angles, and styling were copyrighted throughout the day so I wasn’t able to take too many behind-the-scenes photos to actually share until the photos are published in the magazine.

Sometime in 2023 or even 2024…

White Tea Set

Gridley + Graves Photographers then moved into the interior of the home, styling and photographing each room on their schedule, based on the scouting shots that I had sent over to them. The living room, dining room, kitchen, guest bedroom, and attic bedroom would all be photographed.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

My girlfriend, Lisa stopped by with some lunch for us and to check in on all the happenings. We ate lunch in the sunroom, one of the only rooms not being photographed that day.

Woman in Chair

There really wasn’t much for me to do during the day of the photo shoot. The photographers had everything under control and knew exactly what they were doing.

We chatted the day away, hearing all about their adventures and the fascinating people they had met along the way. Anne grew up skiing in Vermont and vacationing in Maine. So there was really so much for us to yap about…

As I mentioned above, our photo shoot was laid back, well organized, and such a pleasant and calming day. There was no need to be nervous or anxious at all.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

Once the photo shoot ended, just about 7:00 PM that same evening, Ella took back to her cozy comfy pillow corner on the couch.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine

Now we eagerly await for the amazing photos that we know Gridley + Graves Photographers took of our home for the pages of Country Sampler Magazine.

Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine
My mother’s favorite antique hutch.

As I reflect back on this day, I wonder what my parents would have thought of their home being shot for a national home magazine. I truly believe they would have adored every single second of it. And I don’t think Anne and Gary would have left here at 7:00 PM.

I believe they would have all gabbed well into the evening…

Day After Flower Bouquets

Flower Portrait
Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine
Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot with Country Sampler Magazine
Behind the Scenes with Country Sampler Magazine
Flowers and Dog
Bouquet of Flowers

We are feeling very blessed today reflecting back on it all.

I’m so glad you dropped by today and if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope you were totally inspired!

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  1. Cindy says

    August 13, 2022 at 7:33 am

    How exciting for you Ann! Both of your homes are just so beautiful and I can’t wait to see your home in the magazine! Thanks for sharing your experience and a big congratulations to you!!😊

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Thank you so much Cindy🫶🏻📸

      Reply
  2. Shawn says

    August 13, 2022 at 8:51 am

    Ann, this is wonderful! You’ll have to give us all a heads up when the magazine with your home comes out!!!

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:39 am

      I will Shawn. Thanks so much🙏

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    August 13, 2022 at 10:17 am

    Ann this is just so exciting! I can’t wait to see the pictures and I’m glad you had fun! Congratulations!

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:39 am

      Thanks kindly Kelly💙

      Reply
  4. Lori houseonwren says

    August 13, 2022 at 10:21 am

    I think my favorite thing about this post was when you mentioned your parents and how they would feel knowing a magazine was featuring their home. So touching Ann! Love your style!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Awww thank you Lori🙏

      Reply
  5. Marlene says

    August 13, 2022 at 10:43 am

    Congratulations and know it will be wonderful pictures and article. I love your home and the way you decorate it.

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Thank you so much Marlene💙

      Reply
  6. Peggy Lowe says

    August 13, 2022 at 11:33 am

    I can’t wait for 2023 to 2024! I haven’t purchased Country Sampler Magazine, but I am looking forward to doing so (starting now if this is what I can look forward to!).

    Reply
    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Awww what a wonderful thing to say 💙💙💙

      Reply
  7. Deedra says

    August 13, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    I can’t wait to see the photos of your home in Country Sampler!!! I love that magazine! I’m so excited for you all❤️

    Reply
    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much Deedra🙌🏻

      Reply
  8. Christine says

    August 13, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    I’m so happy for you ! A dream come true!! Looking forward to the issue releaxe.

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Thank you Christine💙💙

      Reply
  9. Leta says

    August 14, 2022 at 1:06 am

    I’ve been receiving Country Sampler magazine for years. It is my favorite, as well as your blog. I cannot wait to see your home featured in the magazine! Congratulations to you and your Mom and Dad. The home is such a lovely representation of all of you. Also, who could not adore Ella.

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:45 am

      Thank you so much Leta🙏

      Reply
  10. Michelle Michaud says

    August 14, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    Ann, thank you for sharing the photo shoot with us. How exciting this is. And Ms Ella certainly enjoyed her day in front of the camera.
    Please let us know when you are notified that the magazine hits the stands
    Congratulations,
    Michelle Michaud

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:44 am

      I sure will thanks Michelle😘

      Reply
  11. Kristine says

    August 15, 2022 at 8:16 am

    Congratulations Ann! What a wonderful experience! I love how you wrote about the day, and how much you enjoyed the whole process! There is something about you that I find to be so down-to-earth (which is why I follow you!) and you conveyed that completely in this post!! So excited to see your photo shoot….sometime in the next 1-2 years!!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:45 am

      Awww thank you so much Kristine😘

      Reply
  12. Rebecca J Hackman says

    August 15, 2022 at 3:57 pm

    I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see the photos, as I’m a subscriber to Country Sampler!! And I love Ella!

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    • Ann says

      August 15, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Thank you so much Rebecca!!

      Reply
  13. Molly says

    August 18, 2022 at 11:46 am

    It sounds like it was a great day.! Your home was looking fabulous! So happy for you!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      August 18, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks so much Molly 📸 🫶🏻

      Reply
  14. Rachel Harper says

    August 22, 2022 at 10:16 am

    Ann,
    This brought back so many fun memories. I can’t want to see your issue.

    Reply
  15. Pamela says

    August 24, 2022 at 6:25 am

    How exciting for you! Congratulations. I used to our over the decorating section of this magazine years ago when I had a country home …drooling. Looking forward to seeing your home in print. I found your blog shortly after you inherited this home. Was this your parents full time home?

    Reply
    • Ann says

      August 24, 2022 at 8:30 am

      Thanks so much Pamela. Yes this was their full time home🙏

      Reply

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