I had to call a fireman today.
I needed some firemen today. Called my old high school friend Tim Tincher, a Lebanon IL volunteer firemen and a few hours later… I had firemen. I had trucks and
Category: MyThoughts
Olivia
Olivia came to visit recently at my request.. I needed a model for some test shots and Olivia was able to help me out. It really is wonderful to have
Too cold for comfort!
It’s winter. It’s cold. Sounds reasonable. But this is seriously cold. Hard to get an objection on that… funny how you remember things though. THIS is the kind of cold
Giddyup!
Growing up on the family farm you could say Lizzi is a horse person… and if you’ve known many horse people.. you know… they are serious about their horses. With
Alex goes to LA
Saint Louis’ Alex Hudgens (and Vanderbilt grad) has been a production assistant at NC5 for just a few months now.. sometimes people catch your eye… sometimes you Know [yes with a
Moments: In Music
Performing arts. There aren’t many ways to bare your soul more clearly than as a soloist. I’m more of a choir singer myself. Back row of a choir feels a
Customer Service
I just had a wonderful exchange with the owner of a studio lighting company. Many will know who I’m referring to before I type his name. A proud American company
Horseshoe Bend: Part 3 of 3
From our hotel it’s a couple hour drive to an incredible feature in the Colorado River a few miles south of Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam. We’re fresh
Natural Bridges: Monument Valley part 2 of 3
After shooting one of the most awesome moments of my life in Monument Valley, my travel companion Paul Rogers and I make the drive up to Natural Bridges National Park
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Awesome redefined. Part 1 of 3
I went to the Monument Valley area for a long weekend of photography recently with photographer and friend Paul Rogers. If you’ve ever seen a John Wayne movie or countless
A Pilgrimage
Since I was in 7th grade with my first instamatic and developing my mind’s eye as well as my own black and whites I’ve wanted to go on a pilgrimage
Just went LOAN!
This week the International Photographic Competition was held by the Professional Photographers of America in Atlanta… I am VERY pleased to brag announce that one of my entries was awarded
Independence Day
Every year its a challenge. Create something memorable with a camera on a tripod as the fireworks explode in the just darkened sky to celebrate our country’s independence. I LIKE
Clicking with Bri
Sometimes you just click. You know the feeling. Doesn’t matter whether you’re meeting a new friend, coworker or photographer and model… sometimes you just click. Bri visited me this week
Kelsey – Class of 2014
Kelsey came to visit tonight for a quick senior photo session and I had to share her smile with you. She has an easy smile that makes a photographer glad
“This is Home”
About six months ago, NewsChannel Five introduced a song called “This is Home” to the St. Louis market. It’s fun, peppy, and has been well received. The lyrics gave an opportunity to showcase
25 years together
25 years ago my beautiful bride met me at the alter to start our lives together. We’ve had many adventures together since.. hiking trails.. trips to the carribean.. cruises.. and trips to
Hearts Apart
Here’s a cool little article by the PhotoShelter folks about one of my favorite volunteer organizations: Hearts Apart Hearts Apart is a nonprofit organization that uses photography to help keep
Kenzie
Tonight I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite models – Kenzie Pettig. About 6 years ago I went to my first professional photographic class at the Illinois
Inspiration
Inspiration. Where does it come from and how do we harness it? This could be short ’cause I ain’t got the answer ;) Over the years in the video edit