Merry Christmas To All!

And so it's Christmas! Let's all take the time today to savor the moments throughout the day that will never come again. A time to forgive. A time to share. A time for giving of ourselves. A time to love. And, most of all...a time to thank God for what we have, and not to dwell on what we don't have! We will never pass this way again!!

Merry Christmas Eve!

This image from a recent shoot at a client's home made me think of the Star of Bethlehem! I know it was the moon, but it was the only light in the sky that snowy night and it might as well have been a star! A very Merry Christmas to all our wonderful customers and friends and their families! Thank you for inviting us into your homes and into your hearts and trusting us to record some of your most precious memories!

Ice Fairy!

I particularly like this one! Lately, I've been living in "Once Upon A Time" land!! We've been surrounded by princesses, dragons, fairies and angels! What a ride!

Christmas Fairy!

Christmas is coming and so are the fairies! I'm certain you've seen them recently, especially since it's already snowed. But, I'll bet they aren't as cute as this little pixie whose image we captured just the other day!

Holiday Time Is Family Time!

Recently, we had the honor of photographing this wonderful family at their lovely home at Thanksgiving. Although their home is one of the most beautiful in Jackson County, the family's warmth and hospitality outshines anything else as we created this timeless image for them that will last throughout the years.

Amazing Grace

This dancer wanted a special image to commemorate her dance to "Amazing Grace," so we opted for an "angelic" composition and dramatic lighting. I love the result!

Home

This image from our Senior session yesterday reminds me that wherever we travel, West Virginia is our home, sweet home and we have plenty to be thankful for on this beautiful day of Thanksgiving! Take a moment to think of all you HAVE...not what you DON'T HAVE...and today, you will be truely blessed!

Holiday Time Is Family Time!

Here's a great family portrait we did for a client recently. When I do black and white portraiture, I like to emphasize the faces because, after all, that's what's really important! I try to etch each face in the viewer's mind and these faces each told a story! A true treasure for any family album!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

This little one is more than ready for Christmas..seeing that it's her first one! How precious can you get?

World Strut Champion!

Two weekends ago, we had the honor of being the photographers for the NBTA WV State Twirling Competition. This young lady is the World Strut Champion and opted for us to create a special composite image for her. This is the result. I love it!

From a New Perspective!

I decided to photograph this family from a slightly different angle and it worked out well. I love the slight "S" curve of the composition and the fact that everyone decided to look at the camera at the same time! What a beautiful little family they are! I love photographing at a client's home and this shoot was special as I've known mom and dad since birth!

Portrait In Blue

The colors in this portrait compliment our beautiful senior! Her color is definitely blue as it brings out her eyes and skin tones and features her hair. This is one of my many favorites from her shoot from this past weekend. I plan on sharing others!

Blast From the Past!

Had the honor of taking twirling portraits for the West Virginia NBTA State Twirling Competition yesterday. It doubled as a Riggs Rangerette "mini reunion" and this is the resulting image! Such memories! And, by the way, the women are putting the famous Riggs Rangerette Parade Corp routine back on the floor for the Miss Majorette Competition in May!! Be there or be square. I woudn't miss this for the world!!!

Not So Loud!!

I caught these young hunters unaware as they spotted deer on the adjacent hillside! Actually, the shot was set up but was no less precious when you see the looks on the boy's faces! This is one for the family album, for sure!