A studio session

My friend Becki from our small group at church is going to be moving soon. She and her family are off to Florida in a few months on a new Navy adventure. Her daughter Bethany has been doing ballet here for a while now and Becki wondered if I would be up for taking some pictures of her practicing at her studio. She has made a lot of friends and memories here at this studio and Becki thought it would really mean a lot to Bethany to capture some of those moments. 

When I got the email that she was interested in hiring me for this job, I was so pumped. Not only do I love this family, but the idea of capturing dancers in studio really got my creative juices flowing. I was so excited to get there and really attempt to capture the essence of what it is like in studio. 

I could not be more pleased with the results. Bethany's instructor was kind enough to let me snap away during the entire two hour practice. I used a variety of lenses and perspectives and enjoyed every second of my time there. 

I know these images will be very special to Bethany and her family for many years to come and that in and of itself makes my heart sing. Opportunities like this make me so thankful and blessed to be able to use my gifts to bless others. 

Zoo Favorites

Spring break happened right after my weekend in San Diego for photo shoots. Paul and the kids came down and joined me in San Diego so we could start off spring break with some fun adventures. 

We went to the San Diego Zoo and it was a first for all of us. What an experience!! That place is GINORMOUS! We had a great time and were thoroughly exhausted when the day was done. Here is a collection of my favorite snaps from the day

is it possible to take a bad picture of a peacock? 

is it possible to take a bad picture of a peacock? 

I am so in love with this picture. I just love the colors and the sharpness of the eyes in contrast with the softness of the water. I also took it through a pane of glass and you can't even tell so that's kinda cool too. 

I am so in love with this picture. I just love the colors and the sharpness of the eyes in contrast with the softness of the water. I also took it through a pane of glass and you can't even tell so that's kinda cool too. 

one cool dude right there

one cool dude right there

majestic

majestic

timeless

timeless

babies!!

babies!!

umm yeah well....couldn't resist!! =) 

umm yeah well....couldn't resist!! =)