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An 8th grade English teacher for the past 16 years, my interest in photography began in my early teens. An avid Fuji Velvia shooter for years, I finally purchased my first digital camera, a Canon 20D, in January of 2005. I started my photography business on the side in 2004, and it has grown into a second career. I love how my teaching profession and photography business work so seamlessly together. Today, I find myself shooting in excess of 100,000 images a year, including wedding imagery, senior and family portrait work, sports team and action shots, and my true passion, landscape and wildife. I'm actually doing what I always dreamed and I feel totally blessed.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Jesse & Beth--June 11, 2011

We watched the weather forcast all week with great trepidation.  It's been so cool and so wet this spring that any chance of precipitation seems to unfold.  Saturday arrived and brought the blessings of a wonderful union beneath partly cloudy skies.  Everything was beautiful, the weather, the wedding, the bride!  Here are a few from their special day.












Thursday, June 9, 2011

Dustin & Jessica--June 4, 2011

Dustin & Jessia exchanged vows Saturday, June 4th.  Jessica once sat in my classroom as an 8th grade English student.  I always enjoy watching former students grow up and enjoy success and happiness in their lives.  Here are a few images from their special day.
Before the images, I do want to sing the praises of my new assistant.  Some of these images were captured by Ashlyn, a student from this past school year, who as an 8th grader already has a gifted eye for photography.  I look forward to her working with me throughout the summer and fall on a very busy wedding schedule.






















Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Andy & Jenny

Andy & Jenny were married in January (they sort of eloped) but are planning a big reception in July.  We got together for a portrait session so they would have some images for invitations.  After an hour or so of really good light, we came up with some neat images that really captured their personalities and interest in the outdoors.