There is the storm, and there is the calm in the eye. Julia is a storm, and that is a compliment, make no mistake. She is a powerful force of nature, like a hurricane, yes, but fierce and powerful in her heart. Don’t forget sweet though, lest she come after me with a switch. Danny, [...]
View PostSydney rocks. No, that is obvious. Worse, it is a typical exclaim from far too many photographers (we rocked that shoot, that couple was rockin! etc). It is lazy writing, and does her a disservice. So let me rephrase; Sydney is rock. She is 18 and a Senior. She is everything complicated and powerful and [...]
View PostKim and James live in the country. They live in a lovely home with two adorable dogs that are goofy as the day is long – the dogs I mean. Though Kim and James are adorable are cute too. I was out there – following my GPS with avid attention – last Sunday for their [...]
View PostI like to get the shot. It’s commitment, dedication, discipline, an almighty focus on achieving the absolute apex of photographic excellence…… Laying it on a bit thick aren’t I? Okay, it might be more accurate to say that I am willing to put my subjects in harms way to get a great shot… well, that [...]
View PostI want to put a disclaimer here, right up front so there is no confusion, no impression that I have nothing but the utmost happiness and joy when I photography people. Because I do love it, and feel privileged to be chosen to take someone’s picture. Just so we are clear, okay? I really don’t [...]
View PostI do love photographing high school seniors. My son graduated a year ago and I was reminded of all the cliches (yes), but also of just how pure, troubled, hysterical, dramatic, mature, childish and yes; magical a time it is. They are almost like gods, and have no idea how quickly that year passes – [...]
View PostBrent squints. It is not immediately obvious, but as I went through the images from the engagement session I shot with he and his fiance Jamie, it became apparent. Not complaining you understand; he is a good looking guy, but he is a squinter no doubt. I think it gives him a thoughtful, considering air; [...]
View PostI talk about the heat a bit here, perhaps too much. It is something of a job hazard of course, when you are a photographer in the South (and Virginia is the South folks) – photographing weddings in hot, sticky weather. Last weekend was just such a weekend; the kind of heat that hits you [...]
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