Our search for a new home!


For about a year now we've been contemplating a move from our home studio to a retail location. One would think that might be an easy decision and considering all the empty spaces an easy find, but it hasn't been.
Every time we think we have deal we can live with, we see another sign that things are not as they should be for such a big move in the life of a business. Small businesses going under right and left. At first we wanted to be right where we are now, Five Forks, in a space that people could see without looking too hard, but the landlords though somewhat willing to budge on their rents still require large sums as the lease ages. More for them, less for us. Hard to sign on for that.
Yesterday though we finally starting to think outside the box and realized we only need to get out of the home studio we don't necessarily need to get on a main street or strip mall location. Today we will start looking for something a little more abstract, warehouse-ish maybe.
Today is another day with different possibilities.........maybe just maybe the right thing, is right around the corner!

Newborn twins!

I took this images a while back, I have to say it was one of my favorite sessions ever. The babies were young enough that they slept without difficulty, the mom was relaxed (she had a 14 month old at home), she and her mom praised the images we were created the whole way through. It was only about an hour maybe less, we took images of them alone and then worked on this one together. I just love it. And now it looks even more special due to the art it has been turned into. These babies are at least 3 months now but remembering those early days of their life gives me such pleasure. Its such a privilege to be able to freeze time in this way.

The January Blues....

I get them every year no matter where we live. Its a time of year that reminds me of my youth, long, cold, snowy January's, when you only go outside because you have to. Even when someone suggests something fun to do, something you would never say no to you don't go out, its so awful out there that you avoid it at all costs. I remember feeling so desolate, like there was nothing to look forward to. Today, the effects of the January blues have less impact on my daily life, yet almost every year I get one day to feel that desolation...today is that day this year.

Its been raining and although a little warmer, we've just come through a particularly cold month and a 1/2, but that's global warming and all. Its been colder here than I have I ever experienced before, as cold as home on some days, colder than I ever thought possible for the South. We are just off the holidays, me , just off an illness and an injury, I am feeling particularly dull due to the lack of significant exercise. Its not hard for me to feel the darkness of Winter.

Tonite I look outside to my beloved porch and this is what I see..all cold and lonely and waiting for us to frequent it. The red cup looks like Christmas, yet Christmas feels like ions ago. It waits for our joyful sounds of warmth. I think I will have to look for signs of Spring tomorrow.

Valentine's Day Promo just released!

Ok so V-Day is the next big holiday to keep us out of the Winter doldrums we created something to go along with our new clothes. These are mini sessions, 15-20 minutes each, it can be used on any subject, babies, kids, pets or high fashion photos of you for your special Valentine. These are affordable and fun, call today to set up your appointment. You will have custom made cards to give out to family and friends, how FUN is that???

Adding Clothes to our Products!

Even after all the hoopla of Christmas and New Years we found it necessary to bolt outta here and go to Nashville for Imaging USA which is the annual convention of Professional Photographers of America. Its always an inspiring and motivating experience. This year was overwelming though. Not sure if its the economy and photographers are looking for any and all ways to do business better or just the nature of the industry but it was mobbed. I have never seen so many people in one place before. Over 10,000 photographers attended. The trade show alone was something you had to take in small doses. Tate and I had a great time, learned alot, got very motivated and excited about our craft and came home with a few cute things. We purchased the outfit shown above, another one in pink and a couple of hats for boys. We are hoping to incorporate more clothes into our childrens portraits, its so awesomely creative to put a child in something like this and go to town. Thanks Claudia for bringing your sweet baby in. We had a great time!