There are few people in this world who would do anything they could to try to help you. It’s no big secret that I had a rough delivery and post-partum with my son, made all the more difficult by having no freakin’ clue what I was supposed to be doing. But a long-time friend who is a pediatric nurse came to my rescue, and got me through the first few months. So, when her husband told me that they were going to have a wedding to celebrate their 30th anniversary (since they didn’t have one when they married), I couldn’t wait to help. I have not shot a wedding since college, and I only shot outdoors as indoor light and I don’t seem to ever get along. But I was willing to do my absolute best, and arrived at the church at 7:45 on a Saturday morning, pretending that I was a morning person and hadn’t missed my breakfast. The setting brought some challenges, primarily poor lighting including the two rows of pink skylights that lined the church and zero lights in the reception hall. But I shot on, trying to get as many different takes of every special moment. I figured I was bound to like at least a few of the 500+ images. So, while it will probably be another 12 years before I shoot a wedding again, I’m very happy to have had a small part in such a wonderful couple’s special day. To Jeff and Debbie, thank you for being such an inspiration. I look forward to the 60th...
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The sun was out but the wind was fierce this morning as our class met up to shoot at Colonial Cemetery. I have to say that it’s not near as majestic to me as Bonaventure Cemetery, but I attempted some unusual shots and even got down on the ground to try different angles. I think I might have been more into it if my hands hadn’t been so cold they were almost sticking to my tripod. Maybe I’ll try again when the real spring comes...
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On Friday, February 3rd, I had the honor to spend the morning with an old friend, Jeff Taylor. I’ve known Jeff and his family almost 12 years now. He is an-all around wonderful guy. This guy never meets a stranger! I’m so happy to be celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary with him and his wonderful wife, Debbie, next weekend, but also wanted to congratulate him on 25 years on the Savannah radio...
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Savannah is a beautiful town, but I have always enjoyed the peace of walking around at night. Lights add a warm glow to favorite landmarks, and calm mood seems to take over as you stroll the streets. I took advantage of trying out my camera settings with a quick stroll between Bull and Abercorn Streets while I awaited the start of Grease. I quickly realized I definitely need to invest in a 12-24 lens to get good shots of the architecture, but I had fun figuring things out as I lie on the ground with tourists guessing if I was drunk or what. Because I thought the lighting was amazing in a few shots, I’m including the color and black and white versions. Tell me which you liked...
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I am never slow to remember what a blessed woman I am, and I count among my blessings the amazing people I have had the privilege to meet. This past Friday, I continued my birthday tradition with a show at The Savannah Theatre. I consider this one of Savannah’s best-kept secrets as I know too few people who have been. Until my son was born, I had never missed a run of any show there, which is why my birthday trip means so much. I decided this would be a great opportunity to try out my zoom lens on my camera as I had a great seat in the balcony (which also reclined and has more leg room than those on the floor). I did not discover until I got home that my camera actually had a “stage lighting” setting. While the photos aren’t poster-worthy, I hope they still convey the entertainment and encourage you to check out a show sometime. Special thanks to Michelle Meece and Shannon Zaller for making my birthday special. You ladies are incredibly talented and beautiful, and I am honored to call you...
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A long time ago, I took a creative writing class (back when I was sure I was going to be a photojournalist for National Geographic). The instructor said if the first thing you want to do when you wake up in the morning is write, then you should be a writer. My problem was that the first thing I wanted to do in the morning when I woke up was go back to sleep. These days, it’s not much different, except that after I’m up, have my tot fed and dressed, my clothes on, and got the brush through my hair at least a little, I want to grab my camera and go. This afternoon, I most of my son’s naptime while Daddy took to homework, and drove around for an hour. I was actually trying to find an old cemetery we found once a couple years ago. While I didn’t find the cemetery, I did find an old dirt road. And you just never know what you’ll find along an old dirt...
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