The Boys.....

Michelle wanted to take the boys picture for our annual Christmas card. The weather around here has been wacko. One day it's 28 in the morning then another it's 70. Well, after a weird week of cold and warm weather, mother nature decided to be extremely windy (25-35 mph)on Saturday. Sunday was windy too, but in the late afternoon it died down. We used our neighbor's field again (thanks Mr. and Mrs. V), there's just something about it when the sun gets low and lights up the grass creating that golden glow. After a lot of patience and some threatening, we got several really good images. Here's one.... It's just hard to believe that time passes you by and they grow up. Just yesterday, I was taking Landon's baby pics.... At least, we'll have these to document and remember these blessed times.....

Late Fall Family Session....

The Pierce family shares a special relationship with us. They are family.... Lorena wanted to get a portrait done of the family, so we set up the time and place. The weather was perfect for an outdoor portrait. I think the color choice she made was perfect. The reds just seems to pop. After some coaxing and silly, Elmo behavior (on our part), we got the million dollar image. Photographing families with young children isn't easy (I know, we have three young boys), but it's so satisfying when you get the one image that you're looking for. I hope they like these.... I know in a few years when these boys are older, this image will be cherished.....

An El Paso Wedding....

Tony and Jennifer are a unique couple. They had planned the wedding to be in San Antonio, but due to circumstances out of their control, they had it in El Paso, TX. After many changes in plans, an emotional rollercoaster, and planning up until the day of the wedding, it finally came. El Paso is a wonderful city located between several mountain ranges and has a desert/mountain kind of feel to it (definitely West Texas). The church was up on this hill with spectacular views, and the reception was in this one-of-a-kind restaurant only a few yards from the Mexican border. This was an adventure for me (destination wedding) and a wonderful day, that will never be forgotton by two, head-over-heels-in-love people who are very special.... Congratulations T&J....

Beauty comes in 3's....

We got a phone call and set up a portrait session for a mom to have her three daughters photographed. After a schedule change, and an 8 am portrait session time, a compromise, and many miles traveled to be together for the Thanksgiving holiday, in walks three beautiful young ladies: Andrea, Elaina, and Jennifer. Mom seemed so proud of each one. Knowing this I wanted to capture them at their best. I used a new lighting technique (thanks Hanson and John W) and the images turned out fantabulous. I'm excited to see mom's reaction when she views them for the first time....

FFA National Band Member....

Mark L. is a sophomore at O'Connor HS. He was nominated and made the FFA National Band Squad. That's quite an accomplishment. His mom is so proud of him that she wanted a portrait made. Over the Thanksgiving break we photographed him at the high school. Since FFA is a big part of his life, we decided on the Barns of the Ag area. I'm pleased with the images. Enjoy.....

NASCAR Weekend....

A couple of weeks ago we took a trip up to Fort Worth to watch the NASCAR races. We went on Saturday and watched the Nationwide series race. Then on Sunday to watch the Sprint Cup series race. Let's just say Landon had the time of his life. He's a NASCAR fanatic. After the race we waited around for the crowds to leave and we very fortunate to get an actual Jeff Gordon (#24) tire. Can you imagine me, carrying a camera bag, cooler, backpack, and a NASCAR tire across the parking lot on our long journey back to the car. Well, let's just say that it's in our garage (Landon wanted it in his room). It was a memorable weekend, one I'll cherish forever....

A Fall Family Session....

The K family was a joy to photograph. I photographed their eldest daughter a few years ago, and next year I'll be photographing M. Boy, does time fly by or what? I chose the tall grass in the field behind us (thanks to our friendly neighbors). It was almost "Serengeti-like". When I crouched down to take one of the images, I felt like I needed to check my back for lions or cheetahs (hehehehe). We also used the cactus (which just happened to grow exponentially this year), one of J's giant oaks in her front yard, then finished with the couch in the field. At the end of the session, Mrs. K wanted to do something silly. They all got out instruments and a plethora of zany hats. The images were hilarious. Enjoy.....

Baby Noah....

I had the privilege of photographing Baby Noah. He was the cutest lil' boy. Perfect skin, relaxed & quiet demeanor. His parents are repeat clients and friends. I was fortunate to photograph their wedding a few years back. Mom wanted an image with dad's skin(mainly his arms)showing. Rolling up the sleeves just didn't portray my vision, so I asked him to take off his shirt. Well, the image speaks for itself. I was really pleased. M & A many blessings to you. More on the site.... Enjoy...

Running with a Purpose...

Jenna was visiting from Florida this past summer and I had planned on taking an action image of her. Between being sick, a birthday party, and everyone else being sick, we only had the last day she was here. So early in the morning, I set up the scene, placed the lights, and planned out exactly what I wanted her to do. It only took about 15 minutes to get this image. I plan on sending her a print of it soon. I think it's pretty cool.....

Pure Joy....

Just had to post this.... It's from the Summer. It was taken at the River.. Mason was having such a good time running and jumping into the water... I just happened to catch this image before we left. Kids are so funny... Mason was enjoying himself, and a few minutes later he was sick (stomach virus), which we all got in a matter of hours..... The simplicity and wonderous mentality of lil' ones.... Why do we have to grow up?

Alex....

Alex is a character. I've had the privilege of having him two of his four years of high school. He's extremely intelligent, and very witty. We seem to get along well, due our sharp sense of humor. He wants to be a doctor and I don't see anything standing in his way. When we discussed the type of images he wanted, we decided on two places. The creek and a painted wall of a restaurant a few miles from here. We went to the creek, and the light was just phenomenal. I used a little secret to make it really stand out in the images. They turned out really cool. Then we drove over to the Youz' Guys Restaurant. I had talked with the owner and made sure we could use it. The wall is the coolest mural of Ben Franklin. Anyway, the images turned out to be really funny and very unique. I think Alex will like the images, I really do..... More on the CK site...

Lauren B.....

Lauren is a reserved and sweet young lady. I photographed her family a few years ago, so when it came time for her Senior Portraits, her mom gave us a call. Lauren is very tall and thin, so there really wasn't a bad pose for her. Her quaint smile and sense of humor made the session very enjoyable. There's something about her that makes her fun to be around (maybe it's her gentle disposition). We started out inside (due to the fact it was very hot outside). Then we ventured outside into the heat. The shaded area of the brick wall was actually cool (in temperature). I tried a new location in the barn and it turned out to be creative. We then made the rounds to the swing, open fields, front of the house with the sun setting. We finished up in the studio with her fabulous black and white dress. Her images turned out fantastic and I know she'll be pleased. Enjoy....

Our 2009 Senior Reps from JM...

Here's our Senior Reps from JM this 2009 season.
Brooke is a very down-to-earth, intelligent, & honest young lady. I had the privilege of having her in one of my classes last year. I knew she would be a perfect rep for our business because integrity runs high on her list. She's in Ag and holds an important position among her peers.

Emily is also a former student of mine. She's funny, witty, and an elegant tomboy. She's a sportsman's dream; she loves to hunt and do all kinds of outdoor fun stuff. I think she'll represent CK well. Her smile and laugh are very distinctive.

Rachel is the VP of SC at JM. Let's see if you can figure that one out. I have had the privilege of having her as a former student as well. She's funny, reserved, and has a sharp sense of humor. I had the privilege of photographing her mom's wedding the previous year, so it's not the first time photographing her. She'll be a great rep for us this year too.

Last of the '08 Seniors.....

Vanessa and Erin were my last two seniors from 2008. Vanessa is from JM. She's a cheerleader, kinda quiet, yet very photogenic. I had her in my class. She loved the creek area, and the images definitely showed. Erin is a musically-inclined, funny, yet reserved young lady. She's moving to Germany next week, so the likes of me continuing to have her and her family as clients is pretty slim. Of course we are willing to travel for portrait sessions (hint-hint... Erin are you listening?). She plays 3 different instruments (guitar, piano, & drums). We incorporated them into many of the images. We also used the Crape Murtles (trees with several different colored blossoms on them) too. I think I photographed 43 Seniors this year. Wow, I can't believe I'm already starting to plan and shoot my '09 Seniors. Time waits for no one..... We also just returned from a 8 day vacation in Colorado... one word.... Breath-Taking....

Alyssa...

Alyssa was a lot of fun... She's what some would call a SmartAlec. Since I've been called that many times before, we bonded instantly. Alyssa's eyes, for some reason, are really sensitive to light. Every time we would be in a bright area, she began to cry (not really crying, just the eyes watering up). It was almost as if someone had shot her dog (which didn't happen). We all know there's no crying in Senior Portrait Sessions (adapted from Tom Hanks' character quote in A League of Their Own). We made it down to the creek, and she took my advice and used the bug spray. What's funny about that is that it made her have the glowing sheen on her skin. The bugs didn't bite, and her skin looked angelic. We finished up inside.... Forgot to mention she brought her entire clan with her to the session (brother, mom, boyfriend, and dog). The images turned out great.... She'll see them tonight.... Hope she likes 'em....

Loquacious Lauren.....

Lauren is one of a kind... She's got a personality that could fit in three separate bodies. Joyful, spunky, goofy, the list goes on... I've had the privilege of having her in two of my classes, and I must say, there's never a dull moment with her there. She was so excited about our Senior Portrait Session. I don't think I've ever had a more excited, pumped up, can't-wait-till-it's-here client before. She brought her dog (sorry forgot the name) with her. It was one of the cutest mutts I've gotten to photograph. We began by taking images with her dog. Then we made our way out to the wall and then to the fields. She then put on her prom dress. The images turned out fantabulous. We finished up inside, and I have to mention this. You know how people collect things when they travel? Well, Lauren collects things too. What things, you ask? How about SHOT GLASSES..... She's got some from far away places (Israel to name one). Did I mention the Fortune Cookies? I guess everyone has there own intricacies. We had a blast, and the images will back that up. Thanks Lauren and Mom, Enjoy.....

QB Hero....

I had the privilege of photographing Bryan a few days ago. He's the QB at JM, and an athletic scholarship recipient. I had him in my computer class last year, and he signed with us for his senior portraits about a month ago. His life is centered around football. He helped JM comeback from a huge deficit against SV in the state quarter finals. His heroics helped him earn a college athletic scholarship to a school in South Carolina. Bryan is a talkative, yet humble young man. He's had some hardships in his young life that might have turned the average teen in the wrong direction. His focus and determination has put him in a position to acheive some of his life goals. He was really easy to photograph. One casual outfit, then 4 different football jerseys. The weather was gorgeous; white fluffy clouds & bright sun. I decided to make a cool image of him standing in the clouds, it turned out way cool. We did a few other things outside, then finished up inside. His portraits turned out really cool. Enjoy....

John.....

John is a character. I had to pull conversation out of him... He's quiet and reserved (at least around me). He's a tennis stud from Churchill HS. His dad is so lively and talkative. He (dad) was so excited when we started the session, he kept giving me ideas (thanks, Dad, you're enthusiasm is contagious). I think I captured some really cool images. After we left the tennis courts, we went back to the studio. As I was driving back, I kept watching the sky. The clouds were pretty thick, but there was an opening that I thought I would take advantage of. However, when I got back to the studio, the opening wasn't were I thought it was going to be (darn). But to no avail, we made the best of it. I learned a technique from another fellow Texan that would increase the drama in the somewhat lame sky (lack of a sunset), so I decided to use it. The image turned out pretty cool (there is very little PSing done to the final image). That's one of things I like so much about photography (always having to be on your toes); coming up with different ways to photograph according to what type of weather/lighting that's available. We finished up inside. I think he'll like the images... Enjoy...

Briana...

Briana was a hoot... She's so cheery and funny... When we had the preconsultation, I asked her to come up with a theme. She couldn't. She just said, "I'm plain". What an understatement. She's anything but plain. Forgot to mention that she wants to become a doctor. "Would Dr. Bri please come to the emergency room, STAT". Sounds pretty cool. Now, back to the session. We began in the perfect-light garage. There I learned that Bri's eyes are extremely sensitive to light. She began crying on me, not because I'm such a great photographer (I can dream can't I? ), but the light seemed to blind her. The images did turn out really nice though. We then made our way out to the haybarn, wildflowers, & open fields. We also did some images in the natural light room. We finished up in the studio strobe room. All in all, I think she enjoyed it, and the images turned out really nice.... Forgot to mention that she brought a friend too, who is not loyal to her own school (hehehehehe). Had to get that one in Z. Enjoy....

Courtney....

Courtney is one tall drink of water... She's super tall to begin with, but when she put on her zebra shoes, we're talking Wilt Chamberlain"ess". She loves athletic training, that's what she does and wants to continue professionally. She brought her friend along for the session, and mom showed up a little later. We went down to the creek and did some cool images there. When we returned, back in the studio, my two assistants (C's friend and mom) were scratching and itching. The creek bugs struck again... those shameful little critters.... biting all these city folk. Anyway, we finished up in the studio and got some wonderful images.... Enjoy...

Lauren P....

The other day I had the privilege of photographing Ashley Judd.... Just kidding, Lauren was so much fun to capture. She's bubbly, funny, loves music, and she has the cutest crinkle on her nose when she laughs. I decided to shoot down at the creek. After one attempt, I finally settled for a place directly south of the studio. As we were leaving, she was walking ahead of me, the light was just phenomenal. Of course we stopped, and the images are amazing. We then had a wardrobe change, and went to the Indian Blankets. These turned out just as fantabulous as the ones at the creek. We finished up inside. The thing I like most about Lauren is her willingness and sensitivity to advice. When I met her for the preconsultation, she had straight hair. I mentioned that if she would curl her hair it would be beneficial. She did, showed up with curly hair, and just blew me away. She looked totally different (it was like a different person, we're talking movie star quality). Planning is the key to great images. I know she'll be pleased with these.... Enjoy....

Amanda...

Amanda was a blast. She's a softball player from OHS. She's so funny. It was almost impossible to get her to not smile. She'd crack up laughing every time I would say, lil' or no smile. She says that she's a country girl, with a little tomboy in her. I'll have to say she's 85% Girlie girl, with 15% tomboy. We had a great time shooting, especially in the flowers. I won't get into details but let's just say, I mistakenly accused her beau of doing something (rather loudly), when in actuality it was her (too funny). She's a bundle of joy, and she has a very special relationship with her mom. Forgot to mention, my middle son, fell in love with her little sister. I raz him about it daily.... The images turned out fantabulous.... I know she'll love 'em.... Enjoy....

Sofia....

Sofia is a very dynamic young lady. They say good things come in small packages, well, she's the quintessence of that saying. She's very intelligent, and I've had the privilege of having her as well as her sister and brother in my classes. She's a bundle of joy. She wanted the session to take place at Brackenridge Park. It's by the zoo in SA. We started at the J pavilion, then the miniature train bridge, along the water's edge, and finally by stone and iron bridges. I think she had a good time. Of course her friend, F, wasn't in her normal chipper mood (even though her eyes did light up when the Canada Dry and pretzels were offered ;) ). The images turned out great, and I'm sure she'll like 'em.

Teagan....

Teagan is a real, down-to-earth type of person. She seems really honest. Our session started in the fabulous-light garage, went to the hay barn, then outside the big barn, traveled over to the open fields, then finished up inside. She's the editor of the year book at school. And she's the "Michelle Akers" of the JM Soccer team. She's one tough cookie. Her favorite high school memory is scoring a goal by heading it into the net during the last 2 minutes of a game to win it. That's my kind of memory! She's going to college on a scholarship in South Dakota. She's excited about it (actually told me she was already beginning to pack). The images turned out fantabulous.... Can't wait for her to see 'em....

My Week of Lauren's

Every person I met with or photographed this past week was named Lauren. Five days straight of nothing but Laurens. The great thing about this is that if I had a sudden lapse of reality and forgot my client’s name, I could just say “Lauren” and I wouldn’t have been embarrassed.

Lauren S…. She a Willie Nelson, Elvis Pressley fan… She’s definitely non-mainstream (lives her life on her terms). The car was one of my all time favorites. Her session went well.

Lauren C. A swimmer and high school sweetheart. The swing images are some of my favorites this year. She was fun to work with…

Lauren M. A brand new mommy, and her daughter was adorable…. Her husband kept us laughing throughout the session....

Lauren K. A real beaut. She’s a soccer studdette and I really like the bond she seems to have with her family…

AND FINALLY, Lauren H. She’s a blast, very high spirited, & senior class president... I’ll be photographing her soon….

Leah....

Leah is a delightful young lady. She's funny, simple, and those freckles are so darn cute.... I have to tell the story of the sweatshirt. Well, so I won't get into to trouble, I'll give you the not-blaming-anyone-version. Leah and I discussed her clothing selection during our pre-consultation. So, I'm thinking she'll be wearing her favorite ASU sweatshirt (some call it a hoodie). When she showed up, no hoodie. I was told that it was confiscated, due to unknown reasons. Here I was planning on taking images of her in her absolutely favorite article of clothing, and whamo, not gonna happen. When I was told the story, I laughed. It's actually so funny why she didn't bring it, but I won't reveal the reason. We had a great photo session. And I think she'll love the images too...... Hope you like 'em.

Kayla F....

Kayla was fun to work with. She moved here from North Texas recently, so most of her friends and memories were left there. She seems to be a resilient young lady. I can't imagine moving right before your Senior Year of high school. She has a great attitude and has seemed to handle it well. She is in the color guard at Mac. We started outside in the hay and fields, then moved inside for some gun throwing (have to see it to believe it). And then we finished up outside with the famous cactus. She had this really cool black outfit. Really fashiony, and happin'. Oh, forgot to mention, she brought her personal assistant along with her. I guess only time will tell, if the identity of this special person will be revealed..... The images turned out "vundabar" (phonetically correct). Enjoy.... KF....

Taylor...

Taylor is a character... He's a baseball player (duh, from the pics), so I decided to start at the JM baseball field. As I approached the field, I was thinking, "what can I do to show baseball"?. Not just bam, there on the field, but something different. As I was walking past the batting cages, I thought, "that's it", standing behind the mesh screen looking out. So right before we left, I took the image. Sure enough, it's one of my favorites.... I got a lot of cool images of him, and his mom seemed very pleased. What's even cooler is that his baseball team is in the playoffs...

Nicole....

Nicole is a wonderful young lady. I had the privilege of having her in two classes in her high school career. She's kind of an "outdoorsy" type of person. Her family is really into off-road vehicles. So to hold to that, we had her bring her 4-wheeler. She also wanted to bring her dog (sorry, forgot his name), but he's a "weener" dog. We photographed outside until the sun faded, then finished up inside. One of my favorites is her dog licking her face.... Enjoy....

Krysta....

Krysta is a wonderful young lady. She's to attend ACU in the fall, and wants to go into the missionary field. She's got an awesome family, one that has helped her develop into a highly respectable, honest, and compassionate young woman. She's soft spoken (at least to me), well-read, and very down to earth. If you listen to her speak, it's like some one playing a role of an angel in a movie (really sweet and soft). Our session covered the gamut; inside, outside, sun, twilight, etc.... I think we really got so incredible images. Her mom sent me an image from when she was a little girl. She is wearing her daddy's AF hat (she's about two years old). Anyway, I incoporated it into a collage, after all she grew up an "Air Force" Girl. I really like her images.... Let's hope she does too.... By the way, she told me a story about Taco Bell in DR, and now I've taken it to a new level. When someone blinks during the camera click (you know the kind that makes you look like you're on drugs), well, now I say, "you just Taco Bell'd it".... hehehehe Thanks Krysta, you'll always be remembered for that one....

Michael....

Michael was a good sport. He wanted the basic session. I know it was more for mom than Michael. He's very intelligent (honor society), and yet very down to earth. He handled the session well, and actually cracked a couple of smiles "ta boot"... We did a couple of non-cap-and-gown and they turned out great.... Congrats on your upcoming graduation....

Miraculous Michelle...

Michelle was a bunch of fun. She just wanted a cap and gown session. She told me about how she was a miracle baby (teeny tiny, and complications). She's soft-spoken, and ever so sweet. Her images display these qualities...

Kayla M...

I had so many ideas with Kayla, we just ran out of time. She’s a soccer player (another in a long list I’ve done recently). We started out in the “perfect light” garage. I really wanted to bring out the spectacular browns in her eyes, so garage light worked the best. We then journeyed outside in her fabulous pink dress. The sun was still pretty high in the sky so we decided to use it out in the fields. The swing came next. I’ve used this now for several sessions, but always seem to find a new way of capturing my seniors in it or maybe it’s just my seniors being creative (thanks Kayla for just having fun in it and giving me the new idea). We photographed the black dress next and then made our way outside to shoot in the fields. Finally we finished things up inside with her soccer uniform. Kayla is going to play soccer in college. Forgot to mention that I photographed her sister a few years back. This was a fun session and I think we captured her true beauty. I hope Kayla and her mom like ‘em….. More on the web site….

April in March....

They say after Winter comes Spring. Well, April came early this year, actually in March (hehehehe). April was a true delight to work with. She was very relaxed and kept this sassy and comical conversation going with her mom throughout the session. April’s eyes are extraordinary. I would have to say that they rank right up there with the best of the best. We started out in the garage. When she first sat down to start the session it was like, “wow”, her eyes just jumped right into the camera. I didn’t have to do much, except just make sure the camera was focused. She loves to read, so we then proceeded to pick a spot for the “book shots”. The sun was in and out of the clouds, so dealing with the light kept me on my “technical toes”. The light was just about down, actually behind the house, but not behind clouds, when that magical moment happened. I did use a gobo to block some of the backlight, which helped give a little modeling to the face, but the rest was God’s handy work. We then went to the front of our property and I decided to use strobe and catch the last part of the sunset. At first I didn’t like the image, you know how trustworthy that little LCD screen on the back of the camera is, but when I looked at the images full screen, I loved the second image I took. We wrapped things up with a cap and gown pose (and I won’t give details about the attempt to toss the cap into the air). The images are some of my best, of course it helps to have a photogenic model. I hope April and Tina likes ‘em. I sure do….. More on the website….

Homecoming Queen....

Caitlin was a bundle of joy to work with. Between her contagious smile and her silly faces, we actually captured some truly remarkable images (along with some hilarious funny faces). I had her in my class last year so that’s how she knew of us. What’s really cool about her is that she’s this year’s JM homecoming queen. So now we’ve photographed Mr. Madison, and the Homecoming Queen. Call us the official JM VIP photographer (hehehehe). Caitlin loves to play soccer, she’s actually going on to play in college. So with that in mind, we started out the session with her soccer jersey. Afterwards, we set up in the garage. The light in there is just phenomenal. From there, we journeyed out to the famous Pierce Realty sign shed. And we finished up with her Homecoming dress in the swing, which is getting really popular (great idea, huh?), and the always reliable field of dreams (some with her tiara). It was an entertaining session, and the images turned out fabulous as well. Thanks Caitlin and Vicki…

Raleigh....

Raleigh was a blast. She found us through a referral from Kyann “Pepper” (thanks KK). Who ‘da ever thought two West Texas seniors in one season? Raleigh had a cute West Texas accent (the kind that just charms you to pieces). She says that she wants to become a flight nurse, you know the kind that rescues people in helicopters. I know that whatever she chooses to do, she’ll be successful. There’s just something that you see in people that just lets you know that (I really can’t describe it). We started out early in the morning (40 degrees), but just like my other clients, cold scares no one (except me). We did a variety of images with different backgrounds (see web site for more), and finished up inside. It’s so great to see close-knit families; there’s just something about meeting and getting to know them. Raleigh has one, and I hope the Good Lord blesses the next generation to come. Thanks again Raleigh, mom, and dad, you are special people….

Aren....

Aren was fun to work with. I photographed her sister a couple of years ago, so it helped her decide where the session was to take place. She wanted more of a fashion type of session, so she chose a local museum. We were photographing on a coverd patio, when her mom suggested the floor as a background (thanks Dayna, you have a good eye). Aren laid down and "BAM", the image jumped right into the camera. I knew it was a keeper from the moment my finger left the shutter button. Time flew by, and it became dark, but not before we made some fantabulous (my new word) images. Thanks Aren and Dayna.... time well spent.

Heather....

Heather is a special young lady. Her smile and the way she carries herself is the staple of her disposition. I could also see that she has a special relationship with her mom. Every time she would look at her, she would have this wonderful, natural-looking smile on her face. She wants to become a counselor. And she specifically said that she wants to counsel young girls. Being a high school teacher, I know there is a great need for that age group. And from the few hours I spent with her, I know she’ll succeed in helping these young girls find the answer they're so desperately in search of. The weather was a bit on the sunny, chilly side, so we started in the studio. One of her outfits was a beautiful pink dress. We have a tree swing (I had just put it up that day) in our backyard, so I wanted a few images of her putting it to use, but by the time we went outside, the clouds rolled in, and the wind picked up (10-20 mph). Not to fear, Heather’s willingness and mental toughness truly showed. She braved what Ol’ Man Winter had to offer and I’ll let the images speak for themselves. The session was fun, and the images turned out great. I must say, one of the best things I like about this business is the relationship you form with people. Thanks Heather and Heidi, you are remarkable people, and I’m grateful for your business and fellowship.

Joyful Jonnell....

Jonnell has to be the funniest, goofiest, all-around, most fun person ever. I didn't even use one single joke during the entire session, and we laughed, giggled, and made fun of just about everything the entire time. She brought a friend, which I happen to know, and the both of them were so silly (Monique also assisted when needed, thanks M). We used the natural light room for the first few images (camoflauge as J called it), then went outside (a chilly, breezy, upper 40 degree, sunny day). We then came inside for a few more and finished outside on the trampoline. After she jumped for awhile, she didn't mind the cold. All in all it was a fun, silly, and enjoyable session. If scientists can ever learn to bottle the enthusiasm and joy some people have inside them, and give it to the rest of the world, Jonnell will be the first to donate I'm sure. The images turned out great, I know she'll like 'em.

Karen and John....

We had the privilege of photographing Karen and John's wedding last weekend. The weather was beautiful, sunny in the upper 50's. As we drove up, Michelle saw these incredibly beautiful flowers in front of the church. Actually across the parking lot. She asked me if there was a way I could use them for a picture. I planned on using them, but when the cars parked for the ceremony, they blocked the view. So I thought all was lost. Then after the ceremony, we kept the bride and groom for a few images in front of the church, but there was one car still there, belonging to an older gentleman that had come for the 5:30 pm service. Out of nowhere, he walked out of the church and moved his car. I didn't ask, he just did it. It's as if God told him to move his car so we could capture the beauty of the flowers, the church, and the bride and groom. I was amazed.... The entire day went by so fast, and we finished outside the church again (after the reception). This time it was dark and cold. The church was decorated with lights, which is done every year, but this is the first year, we actually got the opportunity to photography it with an actual bride and groom. I was excited. The images turned out great, and I know Karen and John are going to love them.... Congratulations K & J, may your marriage be a blessing and a constant reminder of what love is all about.....