Tony--Senior 2014

Tony is just awesome.  He is a Senior from  Clarinda, a nearby town, and he has very diverse interests and a completely relaxed attitude about having his portrait made.  He went along with whatever I or his Mom suggested, and brought some great props that truly represent his interests.  We ended up working in the Studio for about an hour and a half, then heading out to steaming Waubonsie for some great shots climbing trees, down by the small pond there, and up in the tall grass during sunset.  He even agreed to wear his leather jacket in a pile of brown, crispy leaves, although we were all dripping sweat.  A science fiction and horror fan, Tony was able to chat with me about Star Trek, Star Wars (sorry, Lucas, although I really enjoy your movies, Trek wins for me), The Evil Dead, and various other topics, as well as life in marching band (I was a band geek, too).  We had a great time, and, Tony, don't forget to watch the original Star Trek series episode Space Seed, then follow up with a look at the Star Trek movie The Wrath Of Khan to get the Kan Noonian Singh history...

The Nelson Family

Had a busy weekend (are they ever quiet?) and made some wonderful images along the way!  This first set is from the Nelson Family Portrait Session.  They chose Waubonsie State Park, and we were able to work during the Golden Hour (sunset) to capture all the activity a family with two small children can generate.  Wonderful formal, posed shots, and priceless candids were the result, all with some help from Mother Nature.  Waubonsie is gorgeous.  It was a little warm and buggy, but everyone held up well.  Enjoy!