Snow Pics

I've always wanted to shoot some decent snow pics, but in Memphis we rarely get enough to shoot before it all melts. Last week was a rare exception, so I dropped Jordan off at work and the kids off at school, and then scrambled back to the house to get my gear. There was this place I wanted to go (see the water images below) that I have wanted to shoot for some time now. I had envisioned buying some chest waders and actually getting down to the water line for some dramatic early morning shots, but thought better of it in the sub-freezing temps. Maybe I'll visit the spot again soon.

I originally posted these images yesterday on Facebook. In only 24 hours, I've already had a couple of people inquire about purchasing prints from this series. If you're interested, click here to purchase copies directly from my web site.

Hudson

Check out this little man! Hudson is the son of Stephanie and Tanner, who are previous clients of mine. He looked totally dapper in his little hats.

This session—like all of our infant sessions—took about 3 hours with lots of time for feeding and changing. Hudson was such a trooper, and the images turned out great.

Gallery Wrap Special!

To highlight one of our coolest new products, I'm giving away a free 16"x 20" canvas Gallery Wrap to every client who books a wedding with us at the Modern Package level or higher during the month of February. If the package you book already includes a Gallery Wrap, you will receive a $300 Services Credit instead.

These images are really cool! The image is printed directly on canvas, coated with a protective varnish, and then stretched over a wooden frame. They're ready to hang. No framing needed.

Everyone who sees these comments on how fantastic they look. They really do look like paintings. The one below is 36" x 54".

Beach Specials!

We only have a few slots left open for our $99 Beach Portrait Special. If you plan to be in the Destin/Sandestin/Seagrove Beach/Seacrest/Orange Beach/Rosemary Beach/Seaside area during the week of July 19 - 26, call us ASAP. These sessions are filling up fast. These can be family sessions or engagements!

Those Beautiful Baker Babies

These images are a new twist on family photos. I'm tired of shooting boring sit-down family photos where the kids are uncomfortable (and the parents even more so). On monday I hooked up with Rachel and Adam Baker and their three children Laura Beth, Kess, and Wil. We went to a park in Germantown to let the kids have some fun. The result: 1100 images in 90 minutes! Have a look at the full set of session proofs in my Online Proofs section.

More Laney

Here’s an update to one of my earlier shoots, with Laney Mann. The full session is now online here. If you’re interested in hiring an up-and-coming model, she’s a natural. These images practically took themselves.

Senior Portraits on my Birthday

So I turned 37 yesterday and had the greatest time shooting Senior Portraits of Laney Mann. Isn't she gorgeous? She kept apologizing for having me shoot these on my birthday, but I tried to assure her that there was nothing I would rather be doing.

I shot 800 or so images at maybe 10 different locations, in about 4 1/2 hours (spread out over two days). Laney was a real trooper. The temperature when we shot this image was somewhere in the low 20s, and the wind was howling through the alley where we were standing. We kept her wrapped in a blanket until time to shoot, then she would throw the blanket aside and I could get maybe ten frames shot before we would cover her back up and get her in the truck. I hope she doesn't end up with pneumonia! You can't see it in this image (through the miracle of Photoshop), but she is COVERED in goose bumps. Have a look at the high-res version here.

Cory Cunningham

I had a fun session with Cory Cunningham earlier tonight. He's an up-and-coming actor in the Memphis Theatre scene and he wanted some new headshots. I'm looking at these images, and damn if he doesn't remind me of a young Kurt Russell.

Cory just recently finished a run at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis as the actor portraying George Bailey in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

When Cory makes it big, I'm going to be able to say, “Yeah, I shot him, back when he was still wet behind the ears.” (Just kidding, Cory. Go break a leg, or something.)

Check out the whole portrait session here.

Thanksgiving, Part 1

I figured it was time to post a few images of the other members of my household. These were all taken over the Thanksgiving holiday.

First, this is Jack. He's 8 and the greatest little boy a parent could ever ask for.

Next up is Emma. She's our blond, and boy is she. Since we lost Cooper, Emma has been the beneficiary of all of our displaced love.

Here's a little detail I shot of an old rusty plow, just for good measure (note: the plow does not live with us.)

Check back soon for part 2.