The Family at 22.

Tonight I had the opportunity to photograph an old friend from high school and her little family. We went to a local park and enjoyed the subtle sunset, the gorgeous fall leaves, talking to trees, and trying to sidestep the mud puddles. It was a lovely evening which reminded me of my love for photography. I've been  working so much taking photographs for school pictures which requires little thought and no knowledge of a camera. It pays bills but it is not the artistic outlet for me. Tonight capturing Xiao's little actions and expressions had me smiling all evening. I was glad to get my love back, just in time for Xiao to invite me over for dinner at house 22. He warmed my heart.

"Xiao, how old are you?"

"FIVE!"

Rein's senior shoot

I often find it difficult to create senior portraits for young men. The photos always come out cheesy and goofy. I was happy to have to opportunity to explore a little with my cousin, Reiner. I used to babysit this guy and he's more like a little brother than a cousin. The benefits to this being we had amazing communication on the shoot, me asking him if this was a stupid pose, him taking a few risks and climbing up the old dilapidated building that we shot at. It was fun and the photographs were HIM. He was so excited when he saw the site I brought him to, which was a really cool feeling for finding the perfect location.  

So, here are my favorites from the shoot. I'd be happy to take your senior photos as well and make them fit your personality. I'm loving these new challenges and explorations with my camera.

July 4th

Happy Fourth of July! It's been a busy few weeks and I have actually been involved in a few music video shoots. I'm hoping to fill my Summer with more photo shoots along the way.  

Just wanted to share some photos from yesterday's holiday for my own enjoyment. I am still in awe of my d600 and the capabilities. I definitely chose the right camera. I'm super excited for my new iphone 5 and the camera on it as well. No judgement, a camera is only a tool and a photograph is only as good as the person behind the camera.

Jo's first sparklers.

Thanks for sticking by me, if you're reading this.

ps Working on a Liberia video as well, I know this has been dragging on and on, but it should be worth the wait. fingers crossed.