Life's Perfect Pictures

I have decided that 2009 will be the year of learning for me! I am studying photography instead of just shooting it with no real purpose other than making money doing portraits! I have researched and bought several good books on everything from exposure to equipment and I have to say that I am learning a lot already. So in addition to the "I'm going to get in shape" New Years resolution I want to make it known (to be held accountable) that I am going to take the time to learn the art that I am so passionate about! I want to know ... Read Full Story

By popular request, I am starting a new weekly post called Tip Tuesday. The purpose is to help us all become better photographers even if it's only for personal use! I hope these are helpful and if you have a question or something you would like to see covered on Tip Tuesday just submit a comment and I will do my best to help! Tip #1 This may be a very basic tip but I feel it is the MOST important!!!! GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA! You don't have to take it on a date or buy it expensive wine but you do have ... Read Full Story

BLONDE MOMENT! I forgot tip Tuesday until last night so this week will be tip Thursday! I promise to put a postie note on my forehead so I remember next week. Tip # 2 will seem obvious also, however, not many people do it! Most people just expect to turn the camera on and bingo bango, great photos! Sorry, I wish it worked this way but, alas, it does not! So tip # 2 is TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS ! Isn't that a duh tip also? It took me a while to learn that in order to get that one great photo you must ... Read Full Story

Some months ago Spencer wanted to buy an old car and fix it up to "cruise" in. Some how in all the phone conversations, there was a miscommunication and when Spencer went to get the car it was gone! He was upset and stewed about it for a while but finally let it go! A month later we found out where the car had gone! A friend of ours, who had no idea we wanted it, bought it to fix up himself! Spencer was fine with that since he finally knew what happened to "his" car! Fast forward to this past weekend: Jerry, the ... Read Full Story

It's kind of a cold, dreary day here in Central Illinois complete with rain! I have decided that I am going to stay in my jammies today and do laundry and clean and call the doctor to see what he wants me to do about my unfortunate side effect from weening Sadie a couple of weeks ago. I will spare you the details but I will say that there is plenty of pain and swelling going on. The images above were take this past Wednesday evening as we rehearsed for the final time with our worship leaders Mike and Karen. They are stepping down ... Read Full Story