Brian, Paige and Ryder

Today I got to visit with some old friends and photograph the newest addition to the family. I remember when Paige, Ryder's mom was just a little girl running around the house with her siblings. How time flies. Now having a baby of her own, Ryder was in a great mood to be photographed while mom and dad embraced him in some of the shots. Pam, his Nana was on standby to settle him when he got tired of the the bright lights and commotion. I appreciate Brian, Ryder's dad sharing his cool tattoo's. This is a wonderful family, and I hope I get the opportunity to photograph Ryder in the future as he begins sitting and walking.
It was great to see Pam and Paige and to meet Brian and little Ryder. He is beautiful!

Jake and Josi

Today I met Jake and Josi. Jake is a rising Senior and Josi is a rising 10Th grader. Kim, their mom called me a few weeks ago to schedule Jake's Sr. Session. I always look forward to my photo shoots and getting to know my customers. Well, these two were no exception. Not only are they both great kids, but have travel to many cool places. After returning from Germany two years ago, they have settled back into Duncan. They lived in Germany for two years, while their father
worked with BMW. During our shoot I got the pleasure of hearing all about their stay in Germany. It was so interesting. Since my travels consist of going to Lake Greenwood or Ocean Lakes I was spell bound learning about their trip. Both said that traveling will be a big part of their adult life.
We had a great shoot, starting in the studio, to the country side to graffiti down town. It was a lot of fun capturing such a variety of shots. Thanks for a fun evening and educating me about Germany.

Babysitting my Nephew.

I had the opportunity to babysit my great nephew today. So needless to say he is adorable, sweet, smart and athletic........ need I say more? We had a ball, a matter of fact ball is his favorite word.
I happened to have my cameras in the car so I couldn't resist getting a few shots. I talked him into putting down the golf ball and golf club and going for a stick for the photos. He didn't mind at all. One we were done he was back hitting the club. Look for him in a few years on the pro tour if he doesn't take up baseball like his dad. I believe he's going to be the next Tiger Woods!
Coop, I loved out special day!

Jordann

Ok, I never new being a High School Senior could be so much fun. I guess it entitles you to spray paint on brick walls, play in water fountains and jump over fire hydrants. After we did our pretty shots we got kind of wild! I guess I got trigger happy with my camera, because I captured it all taking place. How we got by with some of
these crazy things without a ticket from the down town police was just pure luck!
Jordann was wonderful to work with. Her fun, try anything attitude just opened the door for a fun photo session. We had an audience everywhere we went. People were amazed at what they saw. The fountain was a nice cool down after a 2 hour photo shoot. It was a fun "trash the black dress" session! Jordann, have a GREAT Senior year, I'll see you at the games.

Down on the Farm!

I had the pleasure of photographing these precious babies once again. I have been taking their pictures since this little fellow was just weeks old and now he has a little sister. She has joined our photo sessions as well. Now that she is sitting up I thought it would be fun getting outside away from the studio and do some natural shots of kids being kids. These two did GREAT!
With a few fishing props, a Jon boat and a pond we pulled off some cute photographs. The fish just weren't biting today! We finished the shoot with two spoons and a BIG bowl of vanilla ice cream.
Yum, Yum. In spite of the mess these two enjoyed their treat, and we got some cute pics.
I love being a part of watching these two grow up. Thanks Jennifer for letting me be your official babies photographer.

Family Time!

I only traveled a few miles from my home to photograph Matt Dillon and his pony Sugar! :)
As a storm was brewing I managed to get some sweet "family" photographs. It was a little challenging dodging the lightning bolts and rain during this session, but everyone came through the shoot safe and sound. The wind and rain gave some special effects for the photographs, but for the most part it held out until we were through.
This sweet family would soon, being the next day say goodbye to their oldest son bound for the Army, first stop being Boot Camp. I'm so glad they invited me to capture those special memories before Clay left. Hopefully some of these photographs will be stuffed in the many letters headed his way. Clay, Good Luck on your new journey! Thanks for letting me be a part of that day.

Corey B.

Corey Bradshaw, Byrnes Rebels Offensive Lineman is a Sr. this year. He choose to have his Senior photo session done early because football takes up his most of his time. Wearing his State 2007 Championship ring we got several shots of Corey in his football attire. Later we went for the rustic look with old barns and brick walls around Reidville. Lauren his girlfriend came along for the ride. We captured them together in a few shots. Lauren is a Nixon Chick ( a group of Byrnes students that cheer at the games.)
These guys were great to work with and a lot of fun.
Lauren helped hold my cameras as we drove from location to location. Thanks a bunch Lauren.
I loved what we captured. I'm so glad Lauren didn't fall the hay bale, thanks to Corey as her spotter! Good Luck this Year in Football. GO Rebels!!!!!

Kristin S.

I have known Kristin over the past few years playing volleyball for Byrnes. I photographed her brother Austin a while back. I was excited to get to know her better during our session. She was amazing to work with. I didn't have to guide her much at all. She was a natural in knowing how to position herself for the perfect shot. We were in downtown Spartanburg making ourselves at home in the back alleys and side streets. Occasionally people would ask or look at us with curiosity. It was quite funny. We just continued on our mission to get some great photographs.
Mission accomplished.
We headed to Barnett Park and were going to get in the fountain, but it was closed. :(
After a great session we were headed to Zazby's for a Big Tall COLD drink. It was wonderful.
Thanks for a fun time Kristin. Your were amazing. Good Luck with volleyball this season.

Melissa and Chris

Melissa and Chris were married at Mary's Cottage at Falls Park Greenville. The setting was Mary's beautiful Cottage Restaurant and the most beautiful gardens ever. The weather was perfect as the evening unfolded. Chris and Melissa had written their own vows. There was LOVE in the air. After the wedding a reception was held on the patio and porches of Marys Cottage. A wonderful sit down meal was served and wedding cake finished the evening. As friends and family lined the red brick walkway sparklers began to flare. Chris and Melissa ran through the waves and goodbyes as they made their way downtown on the sidewalk to a hotel nearby. The two were headed on a 2 week honeymoon to Germany. Chris being a fireman, I loved the way the sparklers and the brick collided together making a burning reflection of light.
I wish you both the best.

Nick Inman on the Slalom

Nick is a student at Carolina. Growing up on Lake Greenwood he has developed some amazing slalom skills since a youngster. I had the privileged to photograph him on July 4Th weekend. He is beyond just a good skier. It was challenging shooting into the sun and away from the sun with the roughness of the wake. The cove was where we got the best shots. I love the different images we got on the same ski trip. It's all in where the sun hits in the later part of the day. Great job Nick.

The Brice Family

The Brice family had a new addition 4 weeks ago. Little Miss Gabby. She is so tiny and adorable. We shot individual and family shots. I love capturing families interacting as if I weren't there. That's what makes the photographs come to life. I love the father and son shot. We certainly got a variety of family in this session. The children were great. I know their patience runs thin when being photographed. I look forward to watching these children grow. Hopefully I can be there photographer through the years to come. Thanks for a smooth session. You all where GREAT!

Lauren's Sr. Session

Lauren contacted me about scheduling her Sr. pictures. It was so much fun. I can't believe she's going to be a Sr. We use to be neighbors and had a play group when my kids were small. Lauren is a natural in front of the camera. She was very pleasant and always was asking if I were OK after I did a balancing act off a ledge. I fell to the grown and in spite of the fall I decided while I was down I would shoot from a lower angle. Her boyfriend Corey came along for the ride so we got a few shots of them playing in the fountain. We had so much fun our session lasted 3 hours. I could of went all night. It saw so many great backdrops on our journey around downtown. I look forward to hanging out next week for Corey's Sr. portrait session. Jean, Laurens mom was a wonderful assistant, holding the reflectors in just the right place. Great Job!