Peyton Beals...we're waiting...

So this last week, I had the privilege of sharing with my best friend and his wife, the anticipation of their baby!  Due to arrive in the next couple weeks is Peyton Beals!  It is going to be awesome to see how this little girl turns one of my best friends lives upside down!  He is going to be wrapped around her little finger.  With three girls of my own...I know first hand!  It was fun to capture these shots, and try out new techniques, I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a full time Mama-razzi - but I wont pass up the opportunity if I'm asked.  Congratulations April and Mikey!

Its About Time!

Well I'm waiting like a kid in a candy store for my new equipment to arrive.  Its not really mine, but I get to use it - and I'm stoked!  I'll have a chance to shoot some of the most amazing places I have ever been.   I've met up with several local photographers, and there doesn't appear to be a shortage of photography work.  I will do my best to keep photos posted on the blog here, and to tell you about my travels.  In the mean time, here are a few shots from my time here.

First Derby

Well I was blessed to be able to attend my first Kentucky Derby!  It was an amazing experience.  A friend of ours invited me to go and watch the derby from the backside of the track, with the trainers, jockeys, exercise riders, and a bunch of other people that have something to do with horses.  I myself, know nothing of horses, and the last time I even rode a horse was in Mexico in 2001!

But it was fantastic meeting all the people learning the different roles they have, and their association with racing, the Derby, and the industry.  Besides, I had track side seats with my camera to one of the most famous sporting events in the world!  I'm looking forward to going again next year!

So here are a few of my shots, to include the world famous Derby hats.  I hope you enjoy them, and if you'd like to buy a print, you can follow the link to our website.  The password for this event is DERBY.

Nashville Knights Competition

Ok, finally, here are the photos from the Nashville Knights Gymnastics competition.  I'll try and get an email out to everyone from the teams to look and see if their gymnast is on here.  The link to order prints is here:  NASHVILLE KNIGHTS PRINTS . Here are a couple photos from the meet.  Enjoy and thank you for taking the time to stop by!

Honoring the Fallen

Tonight I visited Marye's Heights in Fredericksburg, VA, This is the sight of some of the bloodiest battles of the civil war. As well as that sight of numerous battles in the revolutionary war. During the Civil War this was the site of two major engagements, and ultimately for control of VA. The first battle was a successful defense of the Heights and the river crossing by Robert E. Lee, repelling a Union attack. The second battle, Union soldiers were victorious in taking the Heights and breaking the Confederate lines. In total more than 15,000 soldiers died in just over three weeks of combined combat, ending in a hand to hand fight for the hill top.

Walking among the heros of American History, made me wonder how many people today really appreciate the depth of the sacrifice that went before us so we can be a nation today, and for that matter, if the time came would the people of our nation once again be willing to sacrifice so much to preserve the blessings that we have here in America. Its an honor to walk among the fallen heros, but I walk with trepidation and a fear that this same caliber of hero is part of our past, and not our present or future.

I know this doesn't have much to do with photography, my hope is that the photos I share do arouse a reflection on your Blessings, our sacrifices, individually and as a nation, and our personal resolve to stand up and protect those things in life that are that valuable. So valuable that 15,000 souls are worth one hill top.

Cheerleading HOORAY! :)

Here is the link to the Jamfest photos - the password is JAMFEST - feel free to look through them and order what you like.  If there is a product you are interested in, and it is not listed, feel free to email us, and ask.  I want to thank all of you for the opportunity to photograph this event!  Great Job girls!

JAMFEST PHOTOS!