Stambaugh Family

We were able to hang out with our good friends, the Stambaughs, while we were visiting NC. We had our last portrait session (while we were away) with them. They recently adopted baby Jacob and it was our first time meeting him. He is such a sweet little boy and Beth and Dave were made to be parents. It was such a joy to be around them and watch them interact as a family.

Our dog, Joey

Radez Family

Dan and Elizabeth are some good friends of ours from college. During vacation to North Carolina this summer they asked us if we could take some photos of them. We were delighted to, especially since we don't get to see these special friends often and it would give us some quality time together. They suggested the Duke gardens, which neither of us couples had been to. All of us were taken back by the beauty the gardens offered as well as the uniqueness. I was in heaven with the light provided by the sun. We thoroughly enjoyed our time photographing the Radez family and couldn't get over how well behaved their precious son, Logan, was.

This was my favorite shot of the day.


















































































































































Logan is saying, "look a hiney."

Pretty in Pink

Finally warming up to the idea of letting me put bows in her hair. They don't stay in for long, but that's my Abby.

Baby Mary

This is my niece, Mary. She was born May 22. Last week I was able to go visit and hold her. She is a beautiful, angel baby.












































































































































During a sneeze.






































































And one of big sister, Ashley, watching Baby Einstein.

"Keeping in Step With the Spirit"

Back in March I was asked by my church, Walnut Hill Community Church, to create some images for an upcoming sermon series, "Keeping in Step With the Spirit". The concept was to have a child dancing on the feet of their father and in some cases be able to see the expression on the child's face as excitement and joy. It just so happened I took my trip to California while I was working on this project. It gave me the opportunity to explore some different locations. Some shots were spur of the moment. We were driving through the mountains around sunset and found this great area to pull off the road. As the sun was setting my brother grabbed Abby and they were really just playing. These are such fun moments for us to remember. Now my family just laughs when we see my brother's feet on the two big screens every Sunday during the sermon.





















































































I also tried some different shots after we got back with Abby and her daddy since he was not on the trip.

Churchill-Joell Family

For fun

A few more shots from our trip out west.