Smiling "Lowry"

This happy photo shoot made my day. What better way to start a day full of smiles! Little Lowry did just that. I hardly captured a photograph when he wasn't smiling. His first picture was in his dads boots. ( He's already trying to fill his shoes) Katie, Lowry's mom, Suzie his grandmother and myself were laughing so hard we were crying and Lowry was loving every minute of it.
He was beyond a pleasue to photograph. I sure hope he comes back to visit. He certainly brightened my day.
Suzie was a wonderful assistant, sweeping, shaking the lamb, and giving us ideas......
I appreciate all your help. Enjoy your apples and please come back for more.
Thanks for a bright morning!!!!

Chandelle M.

Recently I received a call from Chandelle"s mom about doing her Sr. pictures. Trying to get them done before a yearbook deadline, Chandelle and I took off on our photographing excursion. This girl was amazing...... She was an absolute natural in front of the camera.
She plans to go into radiology after her Sr. year, ( I think she should take up modeling as a second job. :)
She marches with the Byrnes Band and with that doesn't have much time for anything else. She and I had a lot in common with our love for animals. During our session a cat came from nowhere and we stopped everything to give it a hug and make sure he was not a stray. I enjoyed spending time with Chandelle. To top off the day we went to Krispy Kreme for a cold drink and their amazing crushed ice. We were given 2 boxes of "ugly doughuts" for free. So Chandelle not only got her Senior portraits done she got a free box of doughnuts as a bonus.
I truly don't know how she will pick a Senior picture our of all we took. She is so photogenic and was a pleasure to work with.
Chandelle, I'll be looking for you on the field. Have a GREAT Senior year!

Shari and David's Wedding

The setting of David and Shari's wedding was at the foothills of Landrum SC. The Red Horse Inn, tucked away down a long gravel drive surrounded by trees, rolling hills and white fencing. I have decided this is my favorite place to photograph weddings. This family was so kind and made me feel like part of the family from the first time we met at Ihops to the wedding day.
It was a very quaint ceremony with only family and close friends. Between the beauty surrounding us and a few happy tears David and Shari exchanged their vows with sweet words
and emotion. At the reception the kids were running barefoot in the lush green grass enjoying the first day of fall. The reception was a sit down dinner catered by Stone Soup in Landrum.
I appreciate David and Shari inviting me to photograph their special day.
I wish them much happiness and love in their future together.
Best Wishes!

Georgia

Georgia was a patient of Dr. Nease and Higginbotham Orthodontics (www.drnease.com)
She has recently gotten her braces off. Georgia has a beautiful smile and personality. We had fun on our shoot at River Falls and Reidville dodging spiders in the barn, walking through briars, and making a scene as cars rode by. Georgia was a great model. Her picture will be hanging on the wall of Dr. Nease and Higginbotham's new office on hwy. 290.

Clark B. and his pet Lizard, Lady Spike

Today I had my first encounter with a large pet lizard. Her name is Lady Spike. Clark, a Senior at Dorman is the proud owner of Lady Spike. We took a few shots of Clark and L. Spike down by the creek, then Spike had to go home. We continued our photo session around the local area. While getting to know Clark I found out he is on the Dorman golf team and plays the mellophone in the Dorman Marching band. He hopes to go to Clemson and try out for the Tigers Marching Band.
I had fun getting to know Clark and his mom.
Clark, good luck with the band competitions this year and I hope to see you during golf season.
Thanks for answering all my lizard questions. She is definitely a conversation piece.

Hannah Gilbert's Bridal Portait Session - (Sneak Preview).

Today I had an amazing time photographing Hannah Gilbert's Bridal Portraits. I have known Hannah and her family for quite a while. We began at the studio and for some reason my radio trigger lights wouldn't fire. So with the assistance of her mom Paula holding a reflector, a large studio window and the wonderful evening sun we captured some beautiful photographs just using natural light which are my favorites anyway. We left there and went to Hannah's grandparents 100 year old historical home tucked away off the road and down a winding drive. It was a photographers dream. We captured shots with huge columns, washed out barns and a drive lined with beautiful trees. I could of spent all day there. We topped our session with a big surprise for her finance Luke. Of course, I can't show pictures yet until after the wedding. We don't want anyone peeping at the bride or seeing Luke's surprise yet.
It was a great day and Hannah you're an absolute beautiful bride. I'm so excited for you and Luke. Thanks for a fun day and for putting up with my crazy ideas. I'm glad nothing jumped out from under the barn and attacked you! haha
I'll see you at the wedding in just a few weeks.
PS: I will be posting pictures later of Hannah's bridal portraits.