Carolyn Bates

{jcomments on}This years' race for the Governor of Vermont was tight! Watch the WCAX broadcast, by clicking here. We had 7 weeks to help Peter win the race to be Vermont's next Governor. Everyone pitched in on the campaign on facebook, through email, door to door, fund raisers, photos, phone calls, and visits. The highlight was when Vice President Joe Biden arrived the day before we voted. People stood in line, in the rain, for half a day to be a part of the rally.  On November 2nd, on Seven Days live blog, we watched Dubie in the lead longer than we wanted. Seeing Peter get ahead by 4 votes, … [Read more...]

I want all of you to see the photo album I did of Peter Shumlin (Shumlinforgovernor.com) and his friends.Especially the one with Andrea Rogers, on the cover. You are welcome to pass this around to your friends. And yes, Please vote for Peter, too! He is running for Governor of Vermont. … [Read more...]

Written by Blake J. DischerOriginally Posted May 14, 2010 on Groozi.comAt one time or another we’ve all received this call. Usually the conversation goes something like this: Client: “We have a project coming up, we saw your website and absolutely love your work. We’re looking for a photographer we can build a relationship with.” Me: “That’s great, thanks for the compliment, tell me a bit about your project.” The client gives you the details, closing with, “And as you probably know, we’re a non-profit, so please give us your non-profit rate.” It’s at about this time I want to blurt out in … [Read more...]

Recently, I got an email from Erica Ell, a stylist who is doing some fabulous work these days. Having worked with Erica before I was excited to see her newest work. Biography Erica Ell, Stylist. home furnishings, products, props and set design. Creativity comes naturally to Erica. She thrives on finding beauty in the everyday. Through her pure love of the creative process and her training in Fine Arts and Art History, as well as Architectural and Interior Design, Erica brings skill and imagination to every project she touches. Beginning as a young assistant in her father’s successful … [Read more...]

This ode is written by one of the original members of the Five Sisters Neighborhood FPF.ODE TO A FORUMWed, 13 October 2010 By Dave Reville, Caroline StDReville@aarp.orgOh what a forum,Oh what a find,It enriches our life,And it feeds our mind.Tires and apartments,Dances and fairs,Tell of a break-in,Or just sell some wares.Postings that rankle,Posting that preach,I just found a bargain,I thought out of reach.Pizzas that bite me,Dogs that do poop,It's all in the forum,You'll get the scoop.Speak out to your neighbors,Broadcast it to all,Some have it right,Some just have gall.But whatever you … [Read more...]

Last night, Carolyn Bates's photos won two top awards at the Home Builders Assoc. awards dinner.Winner of single family home, over 3000 sq ft, cost under $500,000. Anderson House designed by renowned architect: Sandra Vitzthum, Montpelier, Vt. Contractor: John and Betsy Anderson. Anderson house by contractors Betsy and John Anderson, andarchitect Sandra Vitzthum, Montpelier, Vt. Winner of the Most Innovative Design/Build, the Newman house was built by Leach Construction, Jericho, Vt, and designed by architect Thom Lynn Wood. Newman house by Judy, Andy, Todd Leach of  Leach … [Read more...]

Huletts Landing is where porches live! The views of Lake George are breathtaking. Even Thomas Jefferson once referred to Lake George as “the most beautiful water I ever saw.” He must have been over looking the lake from a porch like the ones below.As one says, if you do not like the weather, just wait. So within 48 hours,  it rained, it poured, it was cloudy, the wind clocked in at  50 mph, it was bitter cold. The sun peaked out for a few hours one afternoon. There were either too many chairs, or not enough chairs, chairs that needed painting, and ones without good pillows. Hanging plants that … [Read more...]

Here is a fun fact about Lake Champlain that you may not have known about. It has its very own sea monster living in the waters around Vermont. It's name is Champ and was named after the lake he is rumored to be living in, Lake Champlain. Hundreds of sightings have been reported, dating back to the 1600s. There are even photographs out there of what appear to be some sort of sea monster in Lake Champlain. Although there is no solid proof of Champ's existence, believe that he is real. Don't worry though, he is believed to be friendly but shy. Another interesting fact: The story of Champ … [Read more...]

Originally posted on Facebook Spending two days photographing historic porches at Hulett's Landing...Well need I say more? I LOVE porches, especially when they are overlooking a beautiful lake. Trudie and Jim McMaster and Lucy White all helped to move chairs around and around. Here are my favorite pics. Comments welcome!Mary Claire Carroll Must have been a tough job. I would have wanted to hang out for the afternoon on every porch. BeautifulPeter Larsen: They all look so inviting! Nice work!Jeff Clarke I've been by this place many times in a boat (I recognize the boat house) and have always … [Read more...]

"You did such a fabulous job setting up these shots!  My porch has never looked so beautiful thanks to the composition of the pictures. Thank you so much for taking such care." -Lucy, owner of the 1880's historic house and porch seen below.   … [Read more...]

I just had the great pleasure to be the designated photographer for a fund raising party today for Peter Shumlin. He has so much positive energy within him. Howard Dean will be working with him. Here is my first photo, hot off the "press!"  Peter Shumlin and Howard DeanVisit Peter Shumlin's website to find out more information.  … [Read more...]

Recently the Paramount Theater has been featured in STIR Magazine, Vermont Magazine, and The Saratogian. Two of the articles that have been published feature my photographs of this landmark. Dramatic Effect was published in STIR Magazine because the theater showcased Sherwin Williams paints the theater. At Work in Vermont: A Labor of Love is in the September/October 2010 issue of Vermont Magazine. Writter Joyce Marcel documents the ten years celebration of its community renaissance for Rutland’s Paramount Theater. Featured in the Vermont Magazine article is Executive Director: Bruce Bouchard A … [Read more...]

The New York Times • August 3, 2010Red EyeA visual diary documenting a flight from New York to Berlin (with a layover in London). Click Here to see Christoph Niemann’s illustrationsAbout the ArtistChristoph Niemann’s illustrations have appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Newsweek, Wired, The New York Times Magazine and American Illustration. His work has won numerous awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Art Directors Club and American Illustration. His Web site is christophniemann.com.  … [Read more...]

StirSherwin-WilliamsArticle by Alyssa FordPhotographs by Carolyn BatesSenior Designer/Art Director: Cate Hubbard A historic Vermont theater gets a fresh new look in vibrant Arts & Crafts huesWhen it opened on Jan. 16, 1914, the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Vt., was a crown jewel of the town, and quickly attracted top-shelf talent, including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford and the Great Houdini.   Trains carrying performers on their way to Montréal from New York City would stop in the bustling city to perform, drawing crowds from all over Rutland County and beyond.Download the Complete Article … [Read more...]

StirSherwin-WilliamsArticle by Alyssa FordPhotographs by Carolyn BatesSenior Designer/Art Director: Cate HubbardA historic Vermont theater gets a fresh new look in vibrant Arts & Crafts huesWhen it opened on Jan. 16, 1914, the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Vt., was a crown jewel of the town, and quickly attracted top-shelf talent, including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford and the Great Houdini.   Trains carrying performers on their way to Montréal from New York City would stop in the bustling city to perform, drawing crowds from all over Rutland County and beyond.Download the Complete ArticleFind … [Read more...]