A couple of hot dogs
Buster and Barkley wanted to go anywhere but where they were told. But after I waited them out and they learned their environment, they were more willing to stay in one place.
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Senior pictures tell who you are
Kelly talked about wanting to be a journalist when she grows up and had been on the high school newspaper staff. Knowing this in advance, I got 100 outdated newspapers from the library to wallpaper a section of the studio for her. As a final touch, I wrote a story of her transferring to the […]
Under the falls
Jenny and Chris wed at Anderson Gardens this week. It was neat to see how much fall color they had planted into the gardens that you would have thought would be all Japanese. There were more burning bushes than I would have expected. Their reception was then at the new Franchescos. If you haven’t been […]
Our own family
Ever since we got married, we have tried every year to get our own portraits made. This was taken in front of the school down the street. Katherine kept watching me and didn’t want to watch the camera when I would use the radio controlled shutter. There was definitely photoshop added to this photo. We […]
Families staying close
The Falconers came to see me for a family portrait 4 years ago. Now they’ve added a new member and it was time for a photo again. Katherine has blended in well as the newest member. She and Etienne married last year. They will also use the photos for their missionary support newsletters.
Working in great light
Some modern churches have gone to auditoriums with no windows and with that not much character. Court Street United Methodist was built in 1887 under the direction of architect David Keyt. Here Brad and Amber embrace each other in a lasting kiss.
Helping out with the train
Kathleens ring bearer wanted to help more than most. So when he saw grandma holding up Kathleens train, he thought that was the thing to do. Their wedding was at St Peters Cathedral and reception was at the Venetian Club.
A dads assurance
As the bride walks down the aisle, all eyes are on her. And while that is the case in this instance also, most wouldn’t have looked to see the grooms reaction. Brian reaches out to his dad with one last small embrace. It’s a sign to say son, I’m proud of you.After their wedding at […]
A sign of being looked after
Beth and her mom Smadar hold up feathers next to each other and share with each other their thoughts. It was a sign that they felt her dad who had past was looking over them. Later in the day Beth and John found another feather on the path in the garden. Just another reminder that […]
A dog is mans best friend
Daisy was rescued from the streets by a family who found her before the sheriff could be called to put her down. There was no shelter like Noahs Ark so the family brought her back to Rockford. She has lived with Beverly for the last 2 years. Beverly came to me through a promotion at […]