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75th Anniversary of the parkway

Here are some pics from the big spread with did. I'm most proud of the the panoramic considering it was my first panoramic made from multiple photos. Thanks for teaching me Parker!!!!

Homecoming

There is something truly iconic and timeless about photographing a homecoming. It is always extremely emotionally intense and I caught myself welling up when the man below hugged his son for the first time since January. My heart always aches for the men and women that serve but also for the families that live on without them in their lives. I wish we could live in a world where this was not necessary...ok I'll stop being naive.

Ohh Bless Your Heart...

This past weekend I got to photograph the second annual Heritage Fest in Campbell County, Virginia. As far as country festivals go, this is definitely one of the best that I've been too. I not only had the best BBQ I've ever tasted but also had plenty of colorful tractors and a praying mule set in the backdrop of William Campbell High School with non stop live bluegrass music. What fun on a Saturday afternoon in beautiful light. I only had a few hours to play but feel really good with what I came away with...plus I had a heck of a time. Enjoy!!!

PRAYING MULE!!! AMAZING!


before he prayed he dunked a plush basketball....love it.


Like father like son...

An Experiment

Every season we do a portrait series for our athletes of the year. We do it so often that we are constantly trying to come up with new ways to shoot the athletes. I came up the idea of shooting them all on the ground overhead with a ladder so it would give a flat floating effect. I'm still not convinced I really nailed it but I was still glad I tried something a little different. There were mixed reactions in the community. Some people loved it and other people hated it. It was the first time in a while that I got hate mail. One woman actually asked Jill, "Why are they on the ground...are they lazy?"

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The Concord Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary 4th of July Parade = Awesome



House fire

On the river.....

Last week I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to ride on a batteau down the James River during the James River Batteau Festival (read previous post that explains what this is). It truly was one of the most memorable assignments I have ever had. Not to be too cheesy but I feel one with the river people. I was really taken how much everyone took care for one another. There was a level of camaraderie I have rarely witness. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't already making plans for next year.

Here are a few scenes from the day. Read Liz's story here about our adventure for the day.