Arch of Light

This is the final image from our wedding this weekend. I love how the background flash lit up not only the couple and the bride's veil, but the inside of the arch as well!

Quiet Reflection

This is another image from our weekend wedding. I love the drama of the light on the couple's faces and gentleness of how the groom supports his bride. This image was taken just before the couple made their entrance into the reception. Truly, a favorite image of mine!

Wedding Wonderland!

This is one of my favorite images (among many others) from the wedding we shot this weekend. Just as we were leaving the reception, the snow began falling and I told the bride to grab her snow cape and we headed outside in the courtyard to take advantage of the winter beauty! My flash lit up each flake of falling snow and gave this image a "winter wonderland" feel! Stay tuned for more from this couple's gorgeous wedding!

Pretty In Teal!

Here are the last two images of the evening!

Evening At Tiffany's

Here are three more pictures of the decorations for the Special Olympic Dinner/Dance. Notice the crystals suspended from the ceiling over the dance floor!

Table Host Queen!

This young lady was crown Table Host of the Year at the Special Olympics Dinner! Well, actually, her uncle was the Table Host of the Year but we decided that she should receive the honors! The crowning was followed by a great dance DJed by Donald Sheppard of Shep's Entertainment. You missed a really fabulous evening!! Maybe next year?

Simply Elegant!!

This is the room right before the Special Olympics Benefit dinner/dance was open to the guests. Isn't it gorgeous? When the lights were dimmed and all the table candles were lit, it was amazing!! The colors and decorations were all designed by Sherry Davis of Simply Elegant Rentals. In fact, she donated the use of all the decorations, chair ties, flower arrangements, napkins, charger plates and crystal enhancements to Special Olympics. That's right...she didn't make a cent!! Her phone #, you ask? 304-273-3040. And tell her Ann sent you!!

Snow Dog II!

This is Minx, the wonder dog! No, really, she's an English Pointer and the sweetest dog this side of the ocean! She, too, loves the snow and I had to catch her "on the fly" because she's difficult to coral in one place!

Snow Dog!

I thought I'd share this image with you. It's of my German Shorthaired Pointer, Bo, during the recent snow storm. He wasn't very happy with me for requiring him to pose because all he wanted to do was run in the snow! Anyway, I like the results. And, by the way, we LOVE doing pet portraits! This Spring, we plan on running a "My Best Friend" portrait special during which we'll take portraits of any pet, alone or with it's owner. It'll be a lot of fun and something you or someone you know will want to take advantage of! And, you won't have to bring your pet to us...we'll come to you, if you wish! But, for now, happy snowboarding, or snow skiing or snowman building or whatever snow sport you choose to participate in! Me, I'll just keep playing in the snow with Bo and Minx (my English Pointer)!

Patriotic Team!

A few days ago, we had the honor of traveling to Wirt County High School and photographing their basketball team. What a great group of coaches and players! And great artwork on the walls! We took advantage of it here to create a patriotic portrait of the team. Go tigers!

Woodburn Circle

This is the second of the two Woodburn Circle portraits for auction at the Special Olympics dinner/dance. I photographed the famous landmark last winter when walking through the downtown campus. I remember how very cold it was but I'm glad to have gotten the shot! As I said in the last post, the dinner/dance is Saturday, February 13th at McCoy's Conference Center. It's only $25 per plate and will be a great evening! Come and join us and, who knows, you may be the winner of this lovely portrait!

Woodburn Hall

This portrait of Woodburn Hall at West Virginia University will be one of two Woodburn Circle Portraits for auction at the Special Olympics annual dinner/dance on Saturday, February 13th at McCoy's Conference Center. It's a beautiful full color rendition of the famous structure on the downtown campus that's become known as the architectural symbol of WVU! The photographer? Your's truly!

In the Blink of An Eye!

I've also watched this young lady grow up and it's staggering how time flies! It seems like yesterday that I saw her walking into her Kindergarten class! Scroll down for more dance articles!

All Grown Up!

This is a young lady I've watched grow from a baby to a beauty! I can tell you, I took this image with tears in my eyes! It's a wonder I was able to focus while looking in the view finder! Please scroll down to the first dance article for background.