I'm in love with this typewriter and I can barely compose!

It's rare that I have a compulsive need to post four version of the same image, but I am in love with this typewriter and all the different ways it can be processed. Do you have a favorite?

JIM BEAM & MAKER'S MARK!

Here are some images from the recent 4th of July Whiskey Good Time Festival that I got to photograph in the bourban capital of the world, Bardstown, KY! Who knew that the Jim Beam warehouses were such killer backgrounds!

Summer Bella

Heather called me awhile back to schedule shoots of Bella at 6 months, 9 months, and a one year and I have to say...what a good mom! :) So far scheduling and good weather have worked out well! This is Bella at 9 months welcoming summer at Splash Country and then hanging out at my house. Bella has learned that if she rolls the football away from her, Heather will chase it. Needless to say, this was a long game. It was worth it, because this was a special shot for Heather's husband Jay's birthday present. He had figured out every other present and this was the last chance to surprise him. Bella is one happy little girl. I would have NEVER guessed that spraying water in her face would make her laugh over and over. Good thing Heather did. I love how much Heather enjoys being a mom and enjoys Bella. Before I know it, Bella will be one year and I will be sure to post more pics. We are both October babies, I'm just a little older. :)

The 1st Annual 4th of July Whiskey Good Time Festival Trip of Awesome!

I just now surfacing from a fun weekend in Bardstown, Kentucky with some old and new friends. There are so many images to share, but I thought I better get at least one of our attempts at a group shot on the blog. I will be feverishly working on the images and then putting them in their gallery for all to see.

Aubrey's Headshots

Headshots for this little girl? YES! Aubrey is winning so many contests that she is headed to Las Vegas. Kids are always quick on their feet, but I have to say that she moves faster than anyone I've ever photographed. Luckily there were plenty in focus to choose from! One thing I have learned about Aubrey...she loves to throw rocks. :)

Kelsey!

Do you remember being 11 years old? Me either! Kelsey won't be able to forget because I took so many pictures. She is not only beautiful, but also has such a soulful, yet friendly look in her eyes. Everywhere we went on our shoot, we ran into funny dogs, so I started shooting them. I am going to start a series called the Dog Days of Summer!













My name is Sammy, and I prefer not to be picked up.



My name is Hattie Mae, and I am camera shy.

Aubrey is off to the pool...

Every once in awhile I get to run into my little neighbor, Aubrey. Today she was off to the pool and she let me snap a few shots before heading for the water. I photographed her at 9 mths when she could barely sit up. Now she's wearing pink crocs with a matching hat and making waves at the big girl pool. :)

Aronoff, Rosen, & Hunt Law Firm Cincinnati, OH

Beth & Kevin are back from their honeymoon!

Beth and Kevin are back from their honeymoon and were still ready to take more pictures! These are my kind of people! I have a feeling that Belle will be working with me when she gets a little older. She was a great help at the shoot!

Julie & Fred's Engagement Session

These two are such good sports! I took them all over town and then some. I think we got some interesting and different shots for this unique couple. This is especially challenging since Julie of Julie Roberts Photography, is an awesome photographer herself! Fred helps Julie quite a bit with the business, but when you talk to him you will find out quickly he is one of the last great writer/poets of our time. Between these two artists, I'm sure their wedding will be one of a kind!

Expressions!

I recently got back from another trip to Ohio where I did everything from
shooting a wedding with my great friend Carmen Nauseef of blinkofaneyephotography in Dayton, to photographing Aronoff, Rosen, & Hunt Law Firm in Cincinnati. I even got to practice some fun photography techniques with my best friends Michelle and Steve and of course their awesome dogs Zoe (the Boston Terrier) and Celeste (the Ohio Mutt. She prefers Pretty Girl). The expressions you can get from dogs makes me want to start a new series.