October 03, 2024 - Another year with the beautiful Alyssa!

September 24, 2024 - This was a great event to be a part of and the food was even better!

August 20, 2024 - My husband and I spent our 20th wedding anniversary out west visiting old friends who live in Carson City, Nevada. They...

October 26, 2023 - Salem has long been on my bucket list. Thanks to lots of Southwest Points, a fall break from school, help from my friend...

October 25, 2023 - Old Burying Point, or as it is known now as Charter Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. It is...

July 12, 2023 - Hurricane Ian hit the Florida coast on 9/23/2022. The cat 5 was the worst Hurricane since 1935. It destroyed Captiva and...

July 10, 2023 - I have always loved Legos. I mean really, who doesn't? Nathan Sawaya is the artist behind the art of the brick Lego scul...

May 05, 2023 - During our annual trip to the Mountains with friends I found yet another roadside attraction to visit. I came home with...

February 13, 2023 - Went for a walk at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in search of woodland fairies. Found a few, amongst other creatures....

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November 25, 2022 - Another GGC Graduate! Congratulations Daniels and best of luck with your new job!

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September 23, 2022 - Lauren is graduating with a degree in animal science. I am excited to see where this takes her after UGA!

September 09, 2022 - Little River Canyon is one of the deepest gorges in the East. The formation begins at Little Falls with a 45-foot waterf...

September 07, 2022 - The legend of Princess Noccalula goes something like this, she was in love with a man from her own tribe but her father...

September 01, 2022 - A Wedding Story R-Ranch in the Mountains Alex + Cory

July 21, 2022 - My hummingbirds are back and in full force. I am up to 3 feeders now but this one spot in the front seems to be their...

July 19, 2022 - It has been a while since I felt like picking up my camera to do anything remotely creative or fun. I would not say I am...

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December 10, 2021 - Congratulations to this recent GGC graduate! Good Luck sweet Emely!

December 06, 2021 - Come see the Holiday show and come home with some art of your own. I have 4 pieces in the show for sale. The new APG gal...

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December 03, 2021 - Providence Canyon State Park is referred to as Georgia's little grand canyon. It was actually created by poor farming pr...

November 30, 2021 - I finally knocked Providence Canyon off of my canyon climber club list! Now I am impatiently waiting on my T-shirt! Befo...

November 19, 2021 - This was hands down the best session I have had in a very long time. If you are looking for an excellent hair and make u...

November 15, 2021 - Alum Cave trail through Arch Rock to the Bluffs is one of the best hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I w...

November 11, 2021 - Clingman's Dome is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is exactly 3 hours from my house. I have been...

November 09, 2021 - Smithgall Woods Our original quest was thwarted but we found a waterfall and a covered bridge. We...

November 08, 2021 - It has been a while since I dipped into model photography. I forgot how much fun this is!

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September 11, 2021 - Talk about a dangerous trail! I was told this was a must do and that is absolutely correct. This trail traverses above G...

September 09, 2021 - The Sun Point trail travels along St. Mary's lake and is an out and back trail with 3 waterfalls. You travel through a d...

September 08, 2021 - "Quick as a hummingbird...she darts so eagerly, swiftly, sweetly dipping into the flowers of my heart." -James Oppenhei...

September 08, 2021 - The Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 and is a scenic 50 mile, two-lane highway that spans the width of Glacie...

August 26, 2021 - Wild Goose Island is in the middle of St. Mary Lake. The story goes that two native tribes resided on opposite sides of...

August 25, 2021 - Also known as Appekunny Falls the trail is located in East Glacier at the Poia Lake trailhead. Thought it is a relativel...

August 17, 2021 - The main hike I wanted to do and the biggest reason Glacier National Park was on my bucketlist for so long is the trail...

August 10, 2021 - I have not been to all of the National Parks in the US but of the ones I have been able to travel to I have found Glacie...

July 13, 2021 - It's flower picking season! Lavender smells heavenly. This was my first time to a lavender farm. I cut about 50 stem...

July 09, 2021 - Wind Cave is the first cave to be designated a National Park. There is 149.01 miles worth of explored trails inside the...

July 01, 2021 - Between 6th and 7th, and Main and Saint Joseph Streets in Rapid City, an organic community gallery began in 2003. In the...

June 22, 2021 - I was super excited about seeing the town of Deadwood. Whiskey is still big business here. At least now it is legal....

June 21, 2021 - Deadwood is home to some pretty famous folks from the wild west. Most notable are Calamity Jane and Wild Bill. If you ha...

June 13, 2021 - Spearfish Canyon reminded me a lot of upstate New York. The pictures do not do it justice at all, but here they are anyw...

June 10, 2021 - “I was totally unprepared for that revelation called the Dakota Badlands. What I saw gave me an indescribable sense of m...

June 09, 2021 - Custer State Park has got to be the most beautiful park I have been to as of yet. Every turn of our hike I was mesmerize...

June 08, 2021 - My Godson turned 1! Happy Birthday to the cutest nephew on the planet!

May 06, 2021 - They eloped and did not get engagement or wedding pictures so of course I jumped at the chance to share another mileston...

May 05, 2021 - Congrats to Jaqueline for graduating from Kennesaw State University! I was lucky enough to provide the photobooth for he...

April 26, 2021 - I have finally found the perfect IR subject - THE WEST! The skies are the deepest blue and the rock formations provide t...

March 02, 2021 - I have art in another show and this time you can actually go see it in person! Sadly I will be out of town and am unable...

February 12, 2021 - Went on a sunset and light trail excursion with dear friends who have recently caught the photography bug. During these...

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December 15, 2020 - I have known this bride for many many years. I have watched her grow into a young woman and a wonderful mom. It was a ho...

November 13, 2020 - My first wedding during a Pandemic. It was beautiful. The weather held out for us and the venue, Stony Oak Farms, was pe...

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October 06, 2020 - My original plan for my birthday this year was to visit the museum of the weird but that got postponed. I had to scrambl...

September 25, 2020 - One of the best things about Austin, Texas, besides tacos and BBQ, is the street art. So many famous murals around town.

September 15, 2020 - Painting with light is something I have experimented with in the past but never really delved as far deep into as I have...

September 11, 2020 - I have 2 upcoming shows featuring some of my artwork! Please share and if you are able, attend either in person o...

September 09, 2020 - Halle is the funniest young lady I have ever met. She has the biggest heart and the most creative mind. Not only is she...

September 08, 2020 - One of the biggest places I wanted to visit in Austin was the Cathedral of Junk. Due to Covid, I was resigned to the fac...

August 27, 2020 - The world is changing. I kept hearing this is the new normal and I was in denial. How can so much change in one year? I...

August 05, 2020 - What a fantastic city. It was the perfect subject for my converted Nikon D50 IR DSLR. Actually, so perfect that is has r...

June 25, 2020 - Father's Day fell on our year wedding anniversary. Normally I try to travel near our anniversary but this year decided w...

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May 19, 2020 - The Yellow River Game ranch was in pretty sad shape before it closed for good a few years back. New owners came in, foun...

April 03, 2020 - The weekend before St. Patrick's Day, aka my favorite holiday, we went up to the mountains for some social distancing. W...

March 24, 2020 - So many of us are quarantined at home and trying to keep positive and some sense of normalcy. I am very lucky to still h...

February 10, 2020 - Angela and I took our now teenage boys on a road trip to Rome. We planned on exploring caves but they were closed for th...

January 23, 2020 - Well this tiny island and Belize is all over the news. I can say I am glad this happened after I visited but honestly I...

December 24, 2019 - These were just too cute not to share. I have been mainly posting personal stuff on the blog but that doesn't mean I hav...

December 19, 2019 - This second one cracks me up.

December 17, 2019 - One last post from Europe. I did drag along my IR camera and I feel like Europe was meant for this process. By far the b...

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December 09, 2019 - I looooovvveee these! For realz I wish I could hang out with these girls every week! Sunshine in my soul!

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November 27, 2019 - Our very last excursion in Wales was an unplanned one. The weather was especially good on our last day in Wales so Hayle...

November 25, 2019 - Castell Caernarfon is a medieval fortress in north-west Wales. The Welsh Government's historic environment service, Cadw...

November 07, 2019 - The last working windmill in Wales has recently been taken over by Michelin star pastry chef Richard Holt who has worked...

November 05, 2019 - Today ends both the Scarecrows in the Garden and Alice In Wonderland exhibits at the Atlanta Botanical Garden so the can...

November 01, 2019 - With dia de los muertos, day of the dead, falling on a weekend, the festivities are rampant around town. The once obscur...

October 31, 2019 - In the spirit of Halloween, I give you my favorite cemetery to date. After a short hike through the forest, here is a...

October 30, 2019 - There is no better way to see a foreign place than when you get to stay with a friend and have them chauffeur you around...

October 25, 2019 - The doors around Dublin we full of character. The use of door knockers made my heart sing. I could just walk around this...

October 23, 2019 - The Book of Kells at Trinity College in Dublin was a must see. My very first tattoo is an "A" from the alphabet inside t...

October 14, 2019 - I noticed this really cool narrow walkway covered in murals while we were walking around Dublin. Luckily we decided to w...

October 10, 2019 - Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, Ireland held some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history. Leaders...

September 19, 2019 - I had very high hopes for this event. $25 is a little pricey but it included a lantern and it was close to my new house.

September 16, 2019 - 29 Rooms from Refinery 29 is an installation that invites attendees to explore and interact with each other and the envi...

August 29, 2019 - The highlight of our trip to Belfast, besides meeting my cousin, was attending this walking tour featuring murals from t...

August 27, 2019 - The Titanic was made in Belfast. It is the number 1 tourist attraction in the UK. Which with that being said made it the...

August 23, 2019 - A UNESCO world heritage site, the Giant's Causeway is incredible. It is made of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns cause...

August 21, 2019 - When Brigitte said, "do you want to see some castle ruins that were used in Game of Thrones?", I, of course answered, "H...

August 20, 2019 - Our first stop on our European vacation was Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is a gorgeous city that is still very much i...

August 07, 2019 - This was the closest to feeling like we were back on our honeymoon in Maui during our 15 years of marriage. The water wa...

July 29, 2019 - We visited Ballintoy Harbour, also known in Game of Thrones as "the Iron Islands". Breathtakingly beautiful scenery. I c...

July 18, 2019 - We took an overnight flight from Atlanta to London. We were delayed because the pilot could not read how much fuel was i...

June 18, 2019 - This was a big check off my hiking bucketlist. It is an 8 mile hike and I heard it was a little tough so it took a while...

June 04, 2019 - I finally knocked another hike off my bucket list. Phinzy Nature Preserve in Augusta, GA is teaming with wildlife. It is...

May 28, 2019 - I am super proud of my son. He is the most cautious of our bunch. I have been trying talk him into a zipline or try a ro...

April 25, 2019 - This is one of those families that makes what I do worth while! From their engagement to wedding to maternity to 3 kids...

April 23, 2019 - Another senior portrait season in wrapping up. What better way to end it than with my old cubscout family and their seni...

April 19, 2019 - Straight from the website; "Canstruction® is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasi...

April 16, 2019 - This little brother was an angel. Such a sweet baby.

April 10, 2019 - I swear the photography Gods smiled upon us during this Senior Portrait session. The weather could not have been more pe...

April 05, 2019 - About an hour and a half north of New York City inside the Shawangunk Mountain ridge is one of the most beautiful parks...

March 14, 2019 - This time of year Arabia Mountain is a sea of red. The Diamorpha blooms in the rocky pools that cover this mountain. It...

February 20, 2019 - My love of all things ridiculous knows no bounds. Though I was sick with the super ick, I still mustered up the will to...

February 13, 2019 - Our lull in the rain is over and it is back to garbage weather here in Georgia. I have been trapped inside with no inspi...

February 02, 2019 - I have a shelf that runs the entire length of a closet filled with photo albums. I have another shelf in my closet fille...

January 15, 2019 - I love experiencing the Doll's Head Trail with new people. It changes every time I explore it so it is like seeing it fo...

January 09, 2019 - We ended 2018 as the second wettest year in recorded history for Georgia. Trying to make lemons into lemonade by taking...

November 29, 2018 - During Christmas the Atlanta Botanical Garden transforms into a winter wonderland. The synchronized lights and music dis...

November 27, 2018 - I didn't think we were going to be able to squeeze this in this year. We had so much fun last year. The weather finally...

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November 15, 2018 - Bruce, Develyn + Allyssa I have been doing these family portraits for longer than I can remember. So long in fact that...

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October 25, 2018 - This time of year I get bust with my favorite sessions of all time. Seniors! Good Luck Taylor!

October 24, 2018 - Bongoland was a theme park in Port Orange, Florida from 1948 to 1952. It has a miniature train, replica of a Seminole vi...

October 17, 2018 - Cocoa Beach is the closest beach from the Orlando area and the Port Canaveral cruise port. This helps make it a very bus...

October 16, 2018 - Meet Gary, just the best damn helicopter pilot ever! What is it about pilots named Gary? I know 2 pilots of that name an...

October 15, 2018 - You would think we would have had our fill of animal adventures during our Florida trip but you would be sadly mistaken.

October 12, 2018 - The Brevard Zoo is not a very large zoo but it packs a mighty punch. Any zoo that has kayaking is A-OK with me. You can...

October 08, 2018 - Adventure #2 for Girls Gone Wild Animal weekend was actually the thing that pushed us over the edge to make this trip ha...

October 03, 2018 - Tony's Artistic Taxidermy has a free museum, that accepts donations, filled with wonderful stuffed animals. There is no...

October 01, 2018 - After our cow escapades we tried to make it to a curiosity shop but they had closed for the day. We wandered the outside...

September 28, 2018 - There is a large cow on the side of the interstate. There was also lots of Cacti. Not much more to say about this stop e...

September 27, 2018 - One of my goals for 2018 was to go on 4 road trips. I knocked that goal out of the park when I completed my 6th for the...

July 19, 2018 - A last minute decision to explore the school bus graveyard with my bestie. I am still shocked she has never made it that...

July 11, 2018 - I keep a lensball in my bag at all times. The problem is half the time I forget I have it. Here is a recap of some of th...

July 05, 2018 - In an attempt to find my pictures of Bruce and Brandon Lee's graves I found a ton of negatives from my trip to Washingto...

June 18, 2018 - I am at the tail end of my 100 mile challenge and Marie came up with the idea that we should change things up and go for...

June 03, 2018 - I still can't believe my friend's daughter, who is also my daughter's friend, is 25 and has a 1 year old. Feeling my mor...

May 22, 2018 - It is officially running season. The Spring season does not last as long, or I should say the motivation doesn't last as...

April 29, 2018 - This was such a great session. Madison is such a natural beauty and just a joy to shoot.

April 18, 2018 - I have so many paddles on my kayak bucket list. I knocked one off the list over spring break. Much to my husbands dismay...

March 21, 2018 - I feel like every school and scout troop in the metro Atlanta area should make a field trip out to see this facility. It...

March 20, 2018 - Global Village & Discovery Center is located in Southwest Middle Georgia. It represents life-size Habitat for Humanity h...

March 14, 2018 - Eddie Owens Martin created Pasaquan after he became ill and a voice from the spirit world spoke to him. He would become...

March 05, 2018 - I have been watching this little one grow for the past few years. I am blown away by how cool she is. I love that she li...

December 05, 2017 - This was a senior session but this gorgeous family just needed some spotlight of their own. The senior... The form...

November 22, 2017 - A wedding story...

November 15, 2017 - I took a bunch of family pictures at this amazing home but these silly outtakes of the boys are my favorites... Posed...

November 11, 2017 - We were foiled by rain when we attempted the Sunflower fields but sun was on our side this time around...except it was c...

October 20, 2017 - Who knew it would be so hot and humid in mid-October? Welcome to Georgia! Sunflowers pumpkins and some of my favorite pe...

October 09, 2017 - I got to spend the day not only taking portraits, but pumpkin picking and running around Washington Farms with this awes...

May 18, 2017 - I had the pleasure of photographing one of my Cub Scout (now Boy Scout) families. The weather did not want to cooperate...

May 05, 2017 - It is not officially spring until I get to spend the afternoon with these kids. I can't believe how much things have cha...

November 21, 2016 - One of my good friends from high school has a high schooler of her own getting ready to graduate. How did our kids get s...

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November 09, 2016 - I have watched this little munchkin grow up. I heard she just got a phone. How can that be already? These guys are ju...

October 24, 2016 - How cute is this Guy? All I can hear when I see this is Mike Wazowski! I can't decide which one is cuter! Mom and...

October 18, 2016 - I had so much fun with James. We talked music. We talked film school. We talked about music venues. Had we been...

October 14, 2016 - Krystal had one request for her fall portraits. She wanted somewhere with a barn. We had planned on a certain park that...

October 13, 2016 - This is Hiedi. She likes peppermints a lot. She is newly pregnant. You know how pregnant women can be... This is A...

October 12, 2016 - This little guy can't deny that he has his mothers nose. My sweet friend Marie has a grandbaby! How did I get to the...

September 29, 2016 - Looking back though my last road trip and gearing up for my next one I thought I would share some of my IR gems. Th...

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August 21, 2016 - Stacey has finally met her Prince Charming and I could not be happier for them both....

May 27, 2016 - This trail speaks to my love of all things creepy. I had heard rumors about this trail a long time ago and forgot abo...

January 22, 2016 - I get to visit coastal South Carolina fairly often. When I do it is usually not for long but I manage to squeeze in a ne...

January 21, 2016 - I have started my very slow climb back into long distance running. The weather and my really lacking pace has left me ru...

January 19, 2016 - My niece is having a baby! a girl named Stella Blaire We are a little excited around here She is always up for b...

January 19, 2016 - He HATES when I take his picture He is very shy He is very patient He is a dreamer He calms me when I need it the mo...

January 18, 2016 - My boss has been trying to gather a group of us to hike Blood Mountain to the shelter at the top on the Appalachian Trai...

January 13, 2016 - Heaven loves ya The clouds part for ya Nothing stands in your way When you're a boy Clothes always fit ya Life is...

January 12, 2016 - Lots of Goals for 2016. One is hiking a different trail every month, this also helps with cross training for my half. My...

January 09, 2016 - Until I arrived I really thought she was having a girl. Then I saw her perfectly round belly and just knew it was a boy...

January 07, 2016 - My son turned 10 10! I can't believe he is already in the double digits He planned out this entire birthday himself...

January 06, 2016 - There are lots of year end recaps on Facebook, Instagram and Blogs out there. I have personally been addicted to the Dai...

December 30, 2015 - I don't think I am fully recovered from the birthday trip I was exhausted from the whirlwind until Christmas Eve and th...

December 16, 2015 - Running is free therapy Well almost free...those shoes are quite pricey as you can see by my lack of muscle tone I h...

December 14, 2015 - The first time I went to New Orleans I was 18 and I fell in love. It was a crazy weekend trip. I got my first ever bonus...

December 10, 2015 - I am not a fan of crowds That is putting it mildly So obviously Black Friday is not my thing When REI announced they...

December 09, 2015 - San Fran truly is a magical city so much architecture, art, culture, food I could go on and on My goal is to run th...

December 04, 2015 - Muir Woods From Redwood trees to wineries, what is not to love about this epic landscape My handsome husband (pre-bear...

December 01, 2015 - Just a little roll in the hay With the cutest little family This little cutie was fascinated with my camera. I le...

November 27, 2015 - I was reading Poe in 5th grade I always loved Gothic movies and Fiction Fascinated with Gothic architecture and art N...

November 26, 2015 - There is no place on Earth like Northern California My friend Beth moved there and I finally got to visit her This w...

November 25, 2015 - November Cotton Flower By Jean Toomer Boll-weevil’s coming, and the winter’s cold, Made cotton-stalks look rusty, sea...

November 24, 2015 - A Christmas Session My favorite so far

November 23, 2015 - My son is a Cub Scout A WEBELO to be exact As a family we have become very involved with scouting over the past 3 year...

November 21, 2015 - Baby's first Christmas Poor Al is now overrun by all the girls in his life I think he doesn't mind too much though...

November 20, 2015 - I have worked with Bruce for almost 15 years His family has a big presence in my work life I have had the pleasure o...

November 20, 2015 - I don't know what it is about the Spragues but I just love them! It could be we share the love of the outdoors Includi...

November 20, 2015 - 2 maternity shoots back to back = 2 newborn shoots back to back Meet Margaret Meet Maelon 2 sweet baby girls

October 20, 2015 - The last 12 months have been filled with loss I lost 3 very dear friends (and nearly lost another) I lost my step-fath...

July 28, 2015 - The girls are about to meet another girl Sadie + Dixie are about to have a new playmate Some one to share bows with an...

July 16, 2015 - William + Emma are about to have their baby girl We are about 2 weeks away now Noah can't wait to meet his little...

July 14, 2015 - When I took Cynthia's Senior Portraits last year I did not get to meet her love, Brandon. He is stationed out west He...

July 14, 2015 - Michael (a.k.a.Biscuit) + Destiny the details the girls the boys the first look Dad's first look J...

June 10, 2015 - Let me start by saying these guys are F U N! I had the privilege of shooting their 50's style wedding reception a few...

May 20, 2015 - So my daughter became a runner in high school Then I became a runner Now we have a little runner following in our foot...

May 20, 2015 - Once thing about spring in the Southeast that is magical Azaleas! They create the most magical spring backdrops T...

May 20, 2015 - Cheyenne + Frankie

April 20, 2015 - Serious fun shooting these guys Robbie is always laughing They are a truly "happy" couple

April 03, 2015 - A little girls dream All of her friends Manicures and Pedicures Haircuts and Styles Makeup Even run...

April 03, 2015 - A precious boy named after a precious friend

March 10, 2015 - Meet the Rogers Family They are expecting! They had their ultrasound done and had the results placed in a secret e...

March 04, 2015 - Kristen! What a wonderful surprise 40th birthday at Chateau Elan complete with red carpet and of course there w...

March 02, 2015 - If there would have been Monster High Dolls when I was a kid I would have them all. This little girl LOVES them And...

January 29, 2015 - O N this long storm the rainbow rose, On this late morn the sun; The clouds, like listless elephants, Horizons stragg...

August 25, 2014 - Shannon was one of the most fun brides I have worked with. She and Pete were so creative with all of the wedding touches...