Shows of Interest for ilene’s Photography Supporters

Posted on October 28, 2025 by ileneh

You can buy cards, fine art prints, magnets, puzzles, and more, plus order a 2026 Local Nature Calendar at the Needham Open Studios Fair and Show on November 1st. You can learn about safely taking photographs with any kind of camera at the Needham Camera Club meeting on November 9th! Everyone welcome at both events! Both events are in Needham, MA. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to peruse and purchase a variety of household items, including prints on Fine Art America. Please leave a comment below to let me know you’ve visited today!

With the cutting of services, including food stamps, by the current heartless administration, your support is needed and much appreciated!

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New Photographic Services

Posted on June 21, 2025 by ileneh

I created a new tab at the top of this site: Family Pet Photography.

I now offer customized Pet Photography for your family and friends.

You can see sample photos and notes on services on this link:

https://ilenesmachine.net/pet-photo/

Photographic Editing Services

I am also expanding my photographic services to include editing and photo restoration.

Bald Eagle holding a bough

If you’ve taken a phone shot or another type of camera picture and need editing services, please don’t hesitate to call me if you need assistance. I am an expert user of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, plus other types of photo editing software.

You can email me directly to get more information on my pet photography and editing services.

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2024 Wild Nature Gift Fair With Exclusive Products

Posted on December 7, 2024 by ileneh

2023 certainly brought its share of challenges—my beloved gift fairs faced a streak of rainy interruptions. Yet, many of you showed up undeterred, and for that, I’m deeply grateful. Attendance, understandably, took a hit, but your dedication didn’t go unnoticed. As if weathering storms wasn’t enough, I underwent major surgery in May 2024, which sidelined me from hosting any fairs. The silver lining? I’m 30 pounds lighter, steadily rebuilding my strength, and working out my abdominal muscles through physical therapy.

Now, with a whirlwind year behind me, I’m thrilled to announce my one and only gift fair for 2024! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 15—it’s going to be a special day. Check out the flyer below for all the details, and if you’ve got questions, please drop me a comment. Let’s make this fair a celebration to remember!

I’ve created a number of unique, new products that are only available to purchase at my fair. My ever popular suburban wildlife calendars are available now, but in short supply. Reserve one today by leaving a comment below. You can scroll through my pages in here to see product samples.

Thumbnail Photos

2025 Nature and Wildlife Calendar

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My Funny Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2024 by ileneh

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Hooters and Beavers Gone Wild 2023!

Posted on November 15, 2023 by ileneh
Hooters and Beavers Gift Fair Title

Gift Fair & Photographic Exhibit
by ilene hoffman
When: Sunday, December 3rd
Time: 12 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: 5 Chambers Street, Needham MA

A fair to remember! I shoot wildlife, nature, and your family’s pets and produce fun products.

This is my last Gift Fair of 2023, with unique gifts, photographs, and other items for your buying pleasure. Included are my 2024 Local Nature Calendars, Coffee Mugs, Holiday Ornaments, Decks of Playing Cards, Canvas Bags, Magnets, Photographic Cards, Fine Art Prints, and a smattering of framed photos to decorate your household or office!

If you wish to schedule a family pet photography session, there’s still time to get some photographs in time for the holiday season! Please contact me at ilenesmachine@gmail.com at your earliest convenience.

Sample Products

2024 Nature Calendar
Canvas Bag
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Survival of the Fittest – Autumnal Gift Fair and Exhibit

Posted on September 8, 2023 by ileneh

Photographic Gift Fair & Exhibit
by ilene hoffman and Stephan Grably
When: Saturday, September 23,
Time: 12 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: 5 Chambers Street, Needham MA
Masks are optional.

Enjoy scenes from local ponds, wildlife portraits, and landscapes from the Boston area. You can purchase fine art prints, photo greeting cards, magnets, puzzles, and limited edition products. Also, you can buy my Hector the Heron Dines at the South Natick Dam picture book.

Red Bridge in S. Natick
Red Bridge in S. Natick
Canvas Bag
Cover of book
Picture Book with Text

Preorder 2024 Local Nature Calendars at the show or via email.  
Sponsorships available, so if you’d like your company name or a company message printed on the front or back of my calendar, please email for more information!
Sample Calendar from 2023:

I will be joined by Stephan Grably, a wildlife and nature photographer, who specializes in owl photography. Stephan grew up in the Alps and became fascinated with owls’ ability to adapt to their environment. When not carrying 20lbs of gear in the woods looking up for owls, you’ll find him looking down for another hobby: Mycology and foraging wild mushrooms. Enjoy asking Stephan questions about his passions!

Owl face

If you cannot attend my fair, don’t despair! You can still order many types of products with my photography on them from my Pixels.com site: https://ilenehoffman.pixels.com

You can also see all my photography related pages and other social media sites on my Linked Tree site:
https://linktr.ee/ilenesmachine

Images of animals and buildings in Needham, MA
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