I got a call this morning from a client of mine. At Christmas time, her in-laws had commissioned me to take their portrait so they could give them as gifts to their children. Now my client was planning the funeral for her mother-in-law who had passed away earlier this week, and she needed a photograph…
Ok now folks, don’t get me wrong here. I love you all and every person I photograph is beautiful to me. Really! Everyone has something special about them that makes it a joy to take their picture. That being said, there are some pictures from the past year that just turn out to be my…
Are you looking for something new and different to serve with the Thanksgiving turkey tomorrow? Here is a favorite from our southern side of the family. It’s a tradition to have this EVERY Thanksgiving and Christmas — and sometimes other holidays too! Sweet Potato Souffle 3 c. cooked sweet potatoes (we like the light colored…
My friend, Cindy, asked me to take pictures of her boys for their annual “school” pics, and to photograph her daughter, Ciera, a former Gold Nugget Day contestant, in her period-style gown. The weather cooperated — it was the coolest day in weeks — and we had some fun at the park. Even Cindy’s husband…
I needed some new dance pics for my portfolio, and I was super excited to get some help from Miss Ruby and her mom. It was a bit warm and muggy, but they were both real troopers. Ruby was fabulous — doing everything I asked. Plus, she looks absolutely gorgeous!
Elliot has modeled all his life. Yup, he’s my son! Poor guy! Whenever I have a new pose or technique I want to try out, he’s my go-to guy. And, as fortune would have it, he doesn’t mind modeling for me at all! Since he is officially a senior now, we decided to do a…
We took advantage of the day off of work to get a few chores done around the house. Elliot was especially happy to do some weeding. “Speaking of friends, anybody want to play a game of fetch with my stick?”
I had the most fun with my friends, Andy and Rosanne, yesterday! They are dear friends of our family from when we used to live in Portland, Oregon. All their kids are grown up now, and they are both retired, so they are enjoying their second honeymoon, and loving every minute of it! No need…
