Mary Ann and Jacob

Mary Ann and Jacob are always lots of fun to be around. Jacob admittedly does not particularly enjoy having his photo made. But he was a great sport about it, as always. We chose a beautiful fall day late in the afternoon. We tried to include there dogs with limited success.

Fun Capturing Speed

I spent some time this weekend photographing this young man on his "crotch rocket". I found it very challenging to strike a balance between having the subject in focus and the background streaking to give that sense of speed. Of coarse, Photoshop can do a lot to create that illusion.

We can almost recognize facial features of the mystery driver.Nothing beats a 85mm f1.8 portrait lense to capture the eyes that my daughter fell in love with.

Upper Cumberland Landscapes

Barn in Grassy Cove
Sunset over Rinnie Baptist Church

Overlook off Hiway 90, near Albany, KY

Off Road

Today Steve, Sara and I went to Kentucky to do some 4 wheeling. Despite the severe drought, we were still able to find some mud holes.

More Hummers

These little guys and gals were buzzing all over the back porch just befor the rain came yesterday. I got lucky with a few images. I is still quite difficult to stop those wings.

Cumberland Mountain State Park

Some thing are always best first thing in the morning. Driving home from work after a long night shift, I have always wanted to detour into CMSP which is almost in the city limits of Crossville, Tennessee. I was taken by the still reflection of the lake near the beautiful stone bridge. Insects taking care of business and the early morning light reflected off this wild flour also caught my attention.

Melissa and Ryan's wedding

It was such a pleasure for me to spend this very special day with Melissa and Ryan. Melissa decided to return to her home near Knoxville to be with her Tennessee friends and Family. These photos are a small representation of the many joyous moments of there wedding.

Alone at last.

Lets be a little bit silly.

These folks reallylike to P A R T Y !!!!!

Many thanks to Melissa and Ryan on allowing me to share this very special day with you and your family. Joe

New 85mm portrait lens

Let there be light!

It happened this weekend just in time for Mothers Day. I think that it was more like an early Fathers Day as I got studio lights. The following is an example of a few of my first shots taken with them.

Erin with hair light.

Barbara with our Chinese crested powerderpuff "Fufu"

Barbara with Fufu and Maggie.

Erin. This was taken with one white umbrella reflector and a silver reflector on the left.

Friday in the Park

Friday, May the 4th was our 28th aniversary. The day was spent at Dollywood with Joey, Sara and Lora. Below are a few images from that day.

Sara absolutely hates to have her picture taken.

Joey, with his doo-rag and sunshades prepares for a day of NOT preparing for exams.

Lora looking out the window at Backstage restaurant.

Joey, Lora and Sara in line to ride Mystery Mine

The blacksmith warmed up the crowd with a very hot performance.

The potter's skill was only matched by his charm with the women in the crowd.