I often get asked about the name of my business (how I chose it and why). Many photographers simply use their name as their business name, but I knew from the start that I didn’t want to do that. Not because I don’t like my name, but because I wanted my business name to communicate […]

There never seems to be a shortage of food at our Thanksgiving table. We have a old-fashioned, Southern-style, pot-luck Thanksgiving lunch that will leave you feeling like a stuffed turkey for days. The extended family gathers together for a day of food, fun and relaxation. This year I planned to make time to photograph some […]

My favorite thing about Halloween has to be homemade costumes. My mom made our costumes nearly every year when we were kids. If she bought something at the store, it was something like cat or bunny ears, or something to make into something else. I was a costume freak back in the day. I’m sure […]

Documenting Family Moments There is something special about gathering at the airport to welcome someone home. I remember my grandfather’s homemade “Welcome Home” banner and all my family waving at me as I disembarked the plane upon returning from my first trip overseas. They were all waiting for me right at the gate (back in […]

It’s no secret to those who know me that I have a sweet tooth. I blame my genes for that particular trait. I first got into food photography by photographing the desserts I made to take to various family holiday gatherings. I liked photographing what I made because it helped me remember what I contributed […]