Mutual Sweetness

Nicole and Parker, your wedding was an absolute delight - from start to finish.  Everywhere I looked there were vignettes that perfectly reflected the two of you.  I got teary more than once that day and again when I was going through your pictures.  

Constant Motion

Constant motion.  That's what I kept thinking of as we did a shoot for a just-turned-one-year-old.  But what a cutie!

I've taken this little guy's pictures ever since he was a newbie.  And this time, I just couldn't believe how much he has changed.  And as always, it was terrific to play with him and catch up with his mom.

The Face(s) of Memphis

Some of the faces of last weekend's "Bellevue Loves Memphis" and "Memphis Starts with Me" projects. Click "Read More" to see more photos.

KROC Memphis!

If you haven't visited the new KROC Center in Memphis, I encourage you to check it out. 

I had the opportunity to work as one of the photographers for the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting ceremonies February 23 and 24.  All I can say is "I am impressed. Seriously impressed."

Many thanks to the Kroc family and the Salvation Army for making it possible.

Christmas Surprise #2

Christmas Surprise #2 was crazy-fun! 

For years, the framed original had been displayed on a table-top, along with other photos.  One of the other photos had blocked the sun, which is what caused both the fading and the harsh line across the image.

A little digital magic of layering and blending colors of varying opacity, gave us a color image. Then adding a touch of a soft pink blush and lipstick resulted in an image that accurately reflects this woman's beauty.

Christmas Surprise #1

I've been eager to post the before/after of Christmas projects I was working on, but have had to wait until after all Christmas celebrations have passed since each of these was a surprise!!

Pictures were "snuck" (a universal Christmas activity) out of the unsuspecting surprise recipient's home and brought to me for some repair and restoration; and in this case, just a bit of imagination.

Shoveling Snow

We don't get much snow in Memphis, and the snow we do get is typically gone within a couple of days if not a couple of hours.  However, we haven't always lived here.  As a matter of fact, most of our family's life has been spent in states in which there was plenty of snow.

I remember all too well those mornings when the snow was falling so quickly that the only hope you had for being able to get your car out of the garage was to shovel. Then an hour later you would shovel again, and again....and again.....all day....however long it took.....until the snow stopped falling.

Tis the Season

Deck the Hall with boughs of holly......and crystal reindeer, and Santas, and lights and you have the most wonderful time of the year with the folks at the Arlington Senior Center.

Once again, I had the privilege of photographing the Christmas Gala and once again, I was impressed.

(Click here to view photos)

Jolly {Little} Elf

 ".....a right jolly old Elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself." As if this baby boy wasn't cute enough the day we shot his Christmas pics, looking back at the photos has brought a merry and bright spot of Christmas into a rainy December day. 

This little guy was unbelievably happy the entire time we were playing Christmas.  I was surprised - after all, my children wouldn't have tolerated all this at this age. (Actually, now that I think about it, they don't tolerate it at their current ages of 26 and 23!)

A Truly Good Thing

Good thing I'm a gadget-girl.  Ask my husband.  He'll tell you that it's hard for me to walk away from a good gadget.  I also love color.  Especially bright pink.  That's a good thing, too, since these little plastic gadgets will likely be part of my life from now on.

Do you recognize them?  Two months ago I wouldn't have had a clue.