Where do I start?? I’m not sure what I love MOST about my job, but one of my favorite aspects is the opportunity to capture and preserve all of the different aspects of time in a family’s life through images. Although a typical photo session may only last 45 minutes, I love how honest kids are, and how their true selves always seem to come through in their photos.
Take these two amazing kids… In this video slideshow, you’ll see happy, silly, serious, bored, and best yet, the family dynamics. That’s what I love. It’s one thing to get that one great shot, but to me, it’s the ability to tell a story of this time in a family’s life. The albums we create let families hold on to that chapter of their lives forever… and I love the fact that I get to be the one to preserve those memories for them.

Once you pick out your favorite images from you photo session, you need to decide what to do with them… that’s often the hardest part! I am always looking for the best products to offer that will really complement each individual’s personality and style. Well, here’s a peek at one of my favorites– The Queensberry Album comes to us from Australia (come on, everything Aussie is great– even the accent!!). This album features the highest image quality and craftsmanship. Featuring a unique “duo” page concept, it combines the modern technology and look of a digital flush-mount album with the tradition and richness of a matted album. The best of both worlds, indeed!
Come by and check it out yourself, or better yet — order one to show off to all your friends!
Here’s a peek at this Aussie awesomeness!

I’ve gotten to photograph these two little guys many times over the past few years, and each session seems to be cuter than the next!  Whether they’re dressed as chickens for Easter, sheep for Halloween, cowboys playing in the leaves, or here, dressed for Christmas fun… these fellas are just too cute!  We had some fun in the studio this year — yes, those are ascots!  Check out this slideshow of their Christmas photo shoot!

I love photographing weddings. Mostly, because they’re such fun & happy days in the couple’s life… but also because it is so much fun to spend the day getting to know, and celebrate with the couple.

This weekend, I got the chance to add a whole other dimension to that enjoyment when I got to photograph my cousin’s wedding at Mayfield Country Club.

When we first discussed the idea of having me photograph the wedding, the big question was “But wouldn’t you rather be a guest?” My response was a firm “NO!” I explained to them that by photographing their wedding, I had a front seat view to all of the day’s happenings. I got to spend the whole day with them, and experience even more of their wedding day. Plus, if I wasn’t the photographer, I’d be watching whomever they did hire, wondering if they were getting the shots I’d want them to get! Call me a control freak… but I love my cousins, and wanted to make sure they got photographs that not only represented the day, but who they are – as individuals and as a couple.

It was so easy for me to know what expressions to capture, because I know them, and know what smiles are real or fake. Because they were able to be themselves with me, the photos reflect the fun, comfort, love and happiness of the day.  The whole day was so much fun, and getting to share that experience with them was so special.

Here are a few of my favorites!

Over the past few weeks, I have been completely immersed in all things photography. Whether sitting in a workshop with some of the world’s best photographers, or walking the picture-perfect streets of Greece and Italy… Photography has been on my mind.
While in Greece I had the opportunity to learn 7 different perspectives from the different Masters teaching the workshop. Posing to candid-capture, flash to ambient light… my brain is spinning from all the concepts we covered.
Now, in Venice, I am attending a smaller workshop with just one of those photographers… Yervant. He and his amazing wife, Anie, have created a new world of wedding photography — and many have followed in his footsteps. Here I have the opportunity to learn his techniques for shooting, and have him critique my work personally. What an AMAZING experience! Yervant was named one of the most influential photographers of our time… and now I am being mentored by him. Wow!
If I thought my head was spinning before… now it may fall off completely! It’s been an amazing 3 weeks, and I can’t wait to get home and put all of my new ideas into action. Lookout, because I’m returning fully charged, fully energized, and full of new and exciting ideas!!
Here are a few shots I took yesterday that I’m submitting for today’s critique… Wish me luck!