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Golden years…

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:18:26 +0000

Not as in age, but, as in a wonderful golden retriever named Buddy Dogs become such a great part of our families. Soft to pet and loyal no matter how bad the day. Kids learn empathy and unconditional love from our family dogs. I always enjoy photographing entire families.

The best clients

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:27:55 +0000

are the repeat clients I find it so neat to see the changes in the family. I am so grateful I have had a lot of repeat clients lately. The livingstons had their son photographed with their dogs back in 2006. Boys grow a whole lot in 4 years!!

Victor and his girls

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:24:33 +0000

The largest compliment I receive is “I want them all” and “How can I choose?” I am proud to say it happens fairly often. Victor has a beautiful family that was a joy to photograph. Both girls are gorgeous and both have as wonderful of personalities. Its always a little shocking how easy things can be when there are only people

Enjoy the video and the photos

Hotaru and Mikey

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +0000

I met Hotaru at the dedication ceremony of the Knoxville MEPS ceremony room. Her husband Sgt Michael H Ferschke Jr was killed in action before Mikey was born. For those that have met me, and know me, know that words are not my strong suit. I never can say the right thing, or the most comforting thing. The Ferschke family’s ordeal has really touched me and I wanted to be able to do something for them. I was thrilled when Hotaru was interested in having photos with baby Mikey done We had a great time and he is a sweet baby. I hope they enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them! To read more about the Ferschke’s family and what they are going through right now visit MSNBC’s link Makes you wonder about laws and common sense sometimes.

Oh, as a funny aside, I didn’t realize Wade, as in Wade Payne my studio mate was the photographer for Hota and family on that MSNBC link! ha!

Alyssa and Zack

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:39:00 +0000

What a great aunt they have to bring them in for photos! This is a secret session for their Mom, so, if you know them, don’t tell Mom! I love working with kids, both little and teens I guess it is the Mom in me

The Reeds

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:24:00 +0000

It is always wonderful to have a mother and daughter who are obviously very close come to see me. I love to capture relationships. No matter who the relationship is with. A parent, a child, a pet, they are all so beautiful to see. We had a great time doing these photos an both Jessica and Melody were so kind as to not mind the last minute touches we were putting up as they came in

Here are some wonderful photos of them. The video has them all, just a few of my favorite below

Men and their dogs…

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:34:00 +0000

There is a reason the saying “Man’s best friend” has been said through the ages. There is nothing on this earth that gives love as unconditionally, or as easily as a dog. No matter where you are, what you are doing, what is going on with your life, your dog is there for you. I hope everyone can see the bond in these photos. I sure can!

Enjoy this animoto of the family.

Merry Christmas!!!

admin — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:16:00 +0000

I wanted to wish everyone a VERY Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and prosperous New Year! It has been a great 2008 at our home, crazy, busy, but truly wonderful. Thank you to every single person who has supported me over the last few years. I appreciate you entrusting me to craft your portraits. I know how important memories can be. I promise to continue to evolve my craft and bring something new and fresh all the time.

A few things to share with everyone. An animoto Christmas greeting from my family and very very last minute portraits I did yesterday afternoon. Two different families.