Campbell turns 3!

I took some pictures for my mom's co-worker's daughter, Campbell, who just turned 3!  They live "in the country" and had so many beautiful places around their house for pictures!  Here is the 1st picture I edited.  I haven't worked on anymore pictures yet, but I wanted to post this picture!  She's so cute! 

Cute, Cute Roscoe

I know you must think I'm crazy for calling a 90lb german shepherd cute!  But look at that face, well he kinda looks like a bear below, which is funny.  Seriously, I don't even live in the same city as this dog, but when I come home and see him, the first thing he does is roll over to his back so I can pet him!  Now that's my kind of dog!

Look how Roscoe is smiling for the camera!

The Many Faces of Karsyn

The many cute faces of Karsyn....

Excited about going down a slide!

Happy, sweet face and still going down the slide.

I love being held upside down face!

Let's see that upside down face turned around...pure joy on her face!

Another sweet and happy face

A little bit upset here, but she quickly regained her smile.

And I leave you with a couple more family pictures.

Dad, please pick your favorite : )

This is my extended family. The guy on the right is my brother Philip. That's his wife Lindsay and their son Oliver. They actually made the long trip from Amarillo, Texas to my wedding this past May! They are very cool people! The other folks are Lindsay's sister, brother-in-law, neice, and parents. My parents went on vacation with all of them to Red River, New Mexico.

Straight Color

Vintage Cabin

High Contrast Black & White

Vintage Black & White

Karsyn Sneek Peek

First, meet the family! I pulled out my camera, and somehow Karsyn knew how to smile! She's only 1!

She loves her baby dolls!



And one of my favorites so far...

Redneck Riveria

Sam and I spent a long weekend at the beach in July, North Myrtle Beach to be exact. "People-Watching" could be made a sport at this place! You see a little bit of everything. Sorry - I didn't take any pictures while "people watching" on the beach.

But I do have a picture of an ice cream stand at Calabash, NC. Hershey's syrup is a staple in my diet : )


My wonderful parents, who celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary tomorrow!

Here's the view from my grandparents' condo - luckily there isn't a high rise condo blocking the whole view. I somehow lucked out with this shot. I didn't have a tripod, so I was balancing my camera on the deck railing. There was also heat lightning that evening, and it struck right at the end of my exposure giving the sky the brilliant blue hue.

Blue Ridge Parkway

I had a jam packed Saturday on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I signed up for a one-day Nature Photography class offered by the Photo School of the Upstate. It's a great school and I wish I could find something like it in Asheville. The class was led by Richard Bernabe. The day started at 8am (some opted for the sunrise at 6am - I skipped this part) and it ended at 9pm.

First stop, Looking Glass Falls

Second stop, Skinny Dip at mile marker 417 on the Parkway

Third stop, Second Falls somewhere between Mile Marker 417 and 431

This is where I digressed from the main subject, the waterfall and started shooting little details. The waterfall actually had tons of tourists and swimmers in front of it.

Fourth stop, Mile Marker 431 - great scenic views! The rolling mountains were my favorite! I prefer these shots to waterfalls.

Last stop, Black Balsam Knob (I think...it was a small hike uphill but sooooo worth it! And remember to bring a jacket - the wind is cold at 6,214 ft elevation).

Overall it was a great, exhausting trip. I found some great sunset spots I would love to go back to and enjoy a picnic with the views.