Talented Young Man...

Aaron is our last 2010 senior… he called us back in early May… and since we had a busy June, a couple of days ago was the only time we had available… It was kind of nice, because everything was so relaxed... no worries about getting images before graduation, and all the things that go along with that... He graduated from FBA in May… He’s a soccer player, plays the saxophone, and is a Christian young man. He’s going to go to school in Kansas this Fall… The session was fun, we got some real smiles out of him (no, I’m not revealing our “get them to smile” secrets), and got some fantastic images. He wanted to emphasize his soccer abilities, so we did some action shots, as well as trying to replicate a famous soccer player on a video game cover… it turned out pretty cool…. We then got some with his instrument, and did some outside in the fields, and with the car. I think Aaron enjoyed himself, even if we did go a little long… More on the site, and here to see a short video of the session….. Enjoy….

Back from PPO School...

Just returned from PPO School... had fun, learned some new things, and made some new friends... while I was there I made an image of one of St. Gregory's staff... His name is Brother George.... He's the school's photographer... Anyway, I met him last year, so we knew each other... I told him of my image concept and he was game for it... After capturing the images and doing some CK PSing, it all came together... I entered it in the photo contest they have at the end of the school, but it didn't win... However, the crowd loved it, and that's what really mattered, creating an image with impact.... I titled it "Secret Weapon".... Enjoy....

Last day in Puerto Rico....

For the last week we've been exploring the gateway to the Carribbean, Puerto Rico. From a Rain Forest to several boat rides, beautiful beaches to the Mall of the Americas, Old Spanish forts to a 500 year old city, we had a blast... The image posted below is from today... we were in El Yunque National Rain Forest, it's the only tropical rain forest in the US Forestry Service... Anyway, on the hike down to La Mina Falls, I ran across a lizard on a tree... the lighting wasn't ideal, so I opted to silhouette it.... I think it's really cool... From sounds of the Coqui Frog and numerous waterfalls, to the smell of fresh rain in a green tropical rain forest these are memories I'll take with me as we leave.... If I find time later this month, I might post more images... Enjoy...

Jaclyn...

is a senior at JM. I had her in one of my classes this past year... She's bold, straight-forward, and when you ask for her opinion, prepare yourself for a reality check... Yep, she's not afraid to tell you like it is... Kinda reminds me of me... hehehehe.. Anyway, she's gonna be one of our Model Reps this year and I know she'll do a great job... by the way, ANF has nothing on her, this of course coming from a second hand photo shop.... (inside joke)... The image posted below was one I've been wanting to do for a while now... she came to me and showed me a pic she had on her cell phone, and wham... I knew she was the one.... I'm sure you'll be seeing more of Jaclyn throughout the year....