Hays and Bert

Saturday found me back in Greeneville in a beautiful backyard!  Yes, these photos were taken in their backyard! Here's a sneak peek at Hays and Bert.

Yoga!

Last week I took a couple of pictures for my friend and yoga instructor, Rhonda.  She's looking for a few pictures she can use on her website.  She did a great job, but as the photographer, I'm just not pleased with the background.  I suggested we take the yoga outdoors, so hopefully you will be seeing some pretty scenery yoga soon!  For now enjoy these!

Rhonda is an instructor at Mountain Yoga in Johnson City, TN.  You should stop by and check out her classes!!

Jeffrey and Kyler's Senior Prom

Friday night was prom night for Providence Academy.  Actually, they call it something besides prom, but a rose by any other name . . . Anyway, I got to spend a little bit of time with Jeffrey and his girlfriend, Kyler.  (I hope I spelled her name correctly!)  They are adorable.  Seriously.  Check them out for yourself!  If you want to see all of the photos you can check them out here - Jeffrey and Kyler Prom Photos

Location - Veteran's Administration, Mountain Home, TN

February Photo Walk

Between the weather and my back I wasn't sure I would make it out for my second photo walk of the year, but I managed to get it done on the last day of the month!  I question my choice of taking Ruger with me, because of the messed up back, but he did very well.  We went to Sycamore Shoals State Park and walked the path along the river.  It was really his first test of being in public and around strangers.  He did so well!!!  He just wanted people to talk to him and pat him on the head.  However, he had a standoff with a stroller until he deemed it non-threatening!  He, also, had very little desire to stand still for any photos of himself - guess he's at that age :)

I'm not sure what happened to these trees, but it was absolute carnage.

Ruger just walked right into the water, stood there, and looked around.  He seemed a little indifferent.  I am hoping he likes the lake more in a few months!

An attempt at a puppy portrait . . . I think he's laughing at me.

Valentine's Day 2014

Love never fails.  Happy Valentine's Day!

January Photo Walk

This year I did not set your typical New Year's resolutions.  Instead, I set goals.  I set both personal and business photography goals.  One of those goals was to get out with my camera and do at least one photo walk per month.  I almost let this month slip away, but I got out there today!  Since we got some beautiful snow and my roads are still covered in snow and ice, and my car doesn't like the mountain roads when they are snowy, I stuck to my mountain side for my walk.  I, also, took Ruger with me for his first photo walk and his first time exploring the rest of our property.  I am happy to report that he did awesome and I look forward to taking him on more photo walks!  As a bonus, it pooped him out and he is currently passed out at my feet!!

Ruger was extremely engaged with his new surroundings, but he happily stopped when I was taking photos!  He was tied to my belt and didn't pull me off my feet once!

I love black and white, trees, and Ansel Adams!

Icicles hanging off the the wheel well of the Jeep.

Looking over Long Hollow

Books Galore!

In March, I will have a photo display at the Northeast Community Credit Union again.  I'm excited about this opportunity and am exploring new ways to showcase my photos and available products.  One of the products I offer, that is always a favorite, is the 7x7 hardcover book.  I'm working on two samples for the display - one wedding book and one portrait/lifestyle book.

Here's a peek at some of the layouts! (Ignore the dark grey around the photos - that's just the desktop background from my screenshot!)