Many years ago, Sandi worked in our production department and kept things pretty well taken care of. We were sad to see her go, but glad she has found her niche in life. Sandi is just the sweetest person, and Chris seems so completely devoted to her.
This was a wedding reception for family, friends, and coworkers. Sandi and Chris were married in Jamaica in October, where some close family attended. But being who they are, they wanted to share their joy with everyone else, too.
We were grateful to be on hand to not only share their happiness, but to capture a few portraits and memories to put in one of Sandi’s many (many, many) books.
We do so many personal portraits, that it seems like anyone who needs a brochure or business card photo has to stop here first. Charmaine’s new position with an area bookseller mandated a nice portrait for her sales brochure.
When the boy’s mom called to say there were two young boys to be photographed, I prepared for a rambunctious pair who would challenge both my patience and my skills. But the only patience I needed was for a few jokes.
Apparently the boys have grandparents who are photographers and who live in New York. Being in front of the camera is nothing new to them, and so they were not only cooperative but also helped with many of the poses.
A special pose was done for dad. I won’t show it here, as who knows whether dad is a fan of this blog?
We held a special Halloween Portrait event today, offering up packages for portraits of your wee ones in costume. We got quite a few wee ones, and a couple of not-so-wee ones. We saw astronauts, chickens, and a pirate.
The cute little pirate above, by the way, is my grandson. He’ll be four on November 20. 🙂
An upcoming Jefferson High graduate, Albey wanted us to take his yearbook photo. He wanted some casual photos, too, but not for this session.
We think he looks pretty good in a tux… yeah?
Diana and her mother’s birthdays are only five days apart. As a result, each year we get together with family and friends (mostly family) and have a big family dinner. It started many years ago, and we’d get together at Old South Mountain Inn, near Boonsboro, Maryland.
Over the years, as the kids got older, and we’d invite them along, it got to be such a big affair that it became impractical (and too expensive) to hold in a restaurant. So we started alternating where it was held, but usually at someone’s home. This year, it was held at our home.
We grilled big steaks, had baked potatoes, a salad with everything, lots of big shrimp, and lots of fun. Traditionally, we start off the evening with strawberry dacquiri’s. I think it was around the end of the second blender full that we discovered that we might also want to drink something else. 🙂
My brother, Jon, was also a guest this year, along with our younger daughter, Tara and her fiancee Jake. Along with Diana’s sister Joyce, her mom and Joyce’s husband, Bruce, we had a great time.
I look forward to this dinner every year. But it’s over for this year. 🙁
A lovely time was had by all as Witt and Gary tied the knot at Three Onions restaurant in Shepherdstown. Since Diana and I were also guests, I photographed their intimate ceremony and pictures of very close family and friends. Afterward we had a yummy brunch meal and more laughter and fun.
I don’t think there was a single photo that Witt and Gary didn’t like.
Congratulations, you two!
I spent a little time with a featured crafter I was photographing for Valley Homes and Style. This lady takes average items and makes them extraordinary by painting them, giving them character and adding sayings or symbols.
The item above is made from a piece of wood, and some fine screen materials. A little paint and a few nails and you’ve got a crafter’s treasure.
While I was there, several shoppers at the Crafter’s Gallery were making purchases of Jan’s items. They have an appeal… you should take a look at them.
I’m such a romantic.
You know that. If you didn’t, just go with it for a minute.
Friends of ours have not had a good portrait done in awhile, so they called us and said they wanted some pictures down in the park. Okay, says we, and off we go. This was during the midst of the rainy week we had, of course. But for some reason the weather held off.
A sign perhaps?
Witt and Gary are two very lovely people. Warm and caring, generous and kind. They always ask after our family, our friends, and our work. They have even made suggestions about how to improve our newsletter.
Yes, we listened! We’re daft, but not THAT daft!
Diana applied a very nice new process that makes the image look like a sketch… pencil and paper. I think you’ll like it.
My last visit to an eye doctor was too long ago.
You need to go get your eyes checked. Trust me.
The visit was painless and quick. The doctor said my eyes were in great shape, save for a little nearsightedness. Good eyes are pretty important in my business, so I’m glad I got a clean bill of health.
I ordered new glasses. I usually wear contacts while working, but at the house I like to give my eyes a rest and wear glasses instead.
Did you call your eye doctor yet?
Many years ago, Sandi worked in our production department and kept things pretty well taken care of. We were sad to see her go, but glad she has found her niche in life. Sandi is just the sweetest person, and Chris seems so completely devoted to her.
