Here's something you don't see every day!

Some kind of snake, eating an eel, on the grass at Silver Lake Park the other day. My maternity model was NOT happy to see this! Whoda thunk a 7 month pregnant woman could move so fast?

Amanda's new baby proofs

We did a quick shoot today of Amanda and the new baby, Preston. Colin, Amanda's 3 year old wasn't into it too much, but even so, we got some fun pics. I'll post more later.

More Erin Proofs

Erin came to the studio today too...

Erin Maternity Overload

Erin volunteered to be a Maternity model for me today. We were up at the crack of dawn, quite literally to get the golden hour lighting. It was so worth it! Both of us were talking about knowing about 5 a.m. because it's on the clock, and partying till then from time to time. Ehem. Anyways, Erin just looks incredible. I'm grateful for the chance to shoot these. I'm thinking I should specialize in these...

Flickr and me: LJ

, originally uploaded by LJ..

There's not a lot about LJ on his profile. His photos speak for themselves though. Amazing work. The lighting is impeccable, and masterful. Up close, personal, gritty, incredible! When I see work like this, I see how much I have to grow.

Summer is ending

Pool time is at a premium now. My sister in law wanted some pics of her dog, Darby, in the pool. Darby loves the pool, and has lost a lot of weight swimming in it this summer. After the pool as the sun was setting, I got some cool rose pics in the golden hour lighting.

Flickr and me: Brooke Shaden

ballet:vacate, originally uploaded by brookeshaden.

This photo is not one of mine, though I wish it was!

One of my favorite ways to see what's going on photographically in the world is to check out Flickr.com, especially the explore section. Doing so gives me inspiration and really broadens my horizons. One of my favorite artists on the site is Brooke Shaden. Shes in California and barely in her 20s. Her images are beautiful, ethereal, surreal. She comes up with the most dreamlike stuff, and many of the photos are self portraits. Jumping in and out of photos is a serious challenge. One she's handled well. I think the images will last like a great painting. Her work inspires me.
I'll post others from time to time. In the meantime, go check out flickr.com, especially Brookes work!

Scenes from a Sunflower field

As the days get shorter, the summer crops are getting closer to harvesting. Sunflowers that used to be so beautiful are about ready to meet their destiny. Dove were in the field. In September, hunters will be shooting dove in this area.


Lightning bugs needed to get a room, right after dinner.


Lots of deer tracks all over this field


No longer things of normal beauty, I still enjoyed being here.


As we all know, say it with me. Square and black and white= art. Plus, it's about death. So now it's heavy art. All the goth folks can chime in now.

Scenes from Downtown Dover

I've been meaning to get to the park downtown and never got the round tu its in. Today I went after work and got the park pics. They came out ok, but I wasn't really psyched when I saw them. After I left the park area, I came across the gate and wall, during the golden hour. Dinner had to wait just a few more minutes for me. I'm glad I stopped!

Family

Came down for Sue and Bill's 25th anniversary. Group photos have their own challenges...

Marianne is Sue's best friend

She brought her family to our surprise party for Sue and Bill...

Blast from the past

My nephew graduated at the end of May. We went down for the graduation and I never posted any of the pics. I'm cleaning the hard drive and found the folder of pics I never posted. Here are a few of my favorites.

Never make pirate faces before you steal the camera and go nuts with it. Uncles don't forget.




A great photo of my mom. She's not a particular fan of having her photo done.


I loved the cat's eyes.