Baby Tatum

This is Tatum at only 7 days old. What an adorable little boy!

All photos were taken in natural light.

Steven's Senior Portraits

Steven is the high school quarterback, the basketball star, the baseball star...

This is part one of our two-part shoot, the next to come next week when the weather is better. We'll be doing the outside shots on Monday if there's no wind or snow!

He's planning on attending Arizona State University next year, but says sports are out since he played so many in high school and doesn't feel he was able to develop well enough in any one of them to continue on.

Good luck Steven, and good job!

The Cpl Joe McCarthy Foundation

I would like to introduce you to a Saint Johns 501(c)3 registered charity called The Cpl Joe McCarthy Foundation.

This organization provides many services for local children and veterans. I've been volunteering with the Foundation for several years and whole-heartedly believe in the services they are providing to the area.

The Foundation is currently trying to raise funds for a Veterans Memorial that will be placed in the County Complex next to the St Johns Public Library. They've almost met their goal and are very, very close to having all of the funds necessary to erect the memorial. Please visit their website where you can learn more, make donations and purchase dog tags that will be displayed inside a case at the memorial. You'll also learn about all of the other children's and veteran's programs.

The Foundation will be hosting Summer Fun in the Park on June 12th. This year's event replaces the past annual Spring Fling event usually held at the County Fairgrounds. There will be water events at the pool, carnival games in the park and new this year is the Soap Box Derby, which I will be leading. You can pre-register for the derby by stopping by my studio for only $15. Registration after June 4th is $30. Bring the kids down to the park on June 12th for Summer Fun!

Thanks for your support.

Matias's Senior Portraits

Matias is a graduating senior from Gallup, New Mexico.

It's refreshing to hear about a young man that is 20 years old and graduating from high school. Many would have given up long before and/or not gone back to finish up.

Good job Matias and good luck.

Merissa's Senior Portraits

This is Merissa! She's a beautiful young lady and the daughter of my hair doctor.

Senior Portrait season in St Johns has arrived in full force and it looks like it will be keeping me quite busy over the next several weeks until graduation.

Next up will be Matias, a young man from Gallup, New Mexico.

Family Portraits

I recently had another local family come in for portraits. That's the goal, right? Well, this young family has absolutely beautiful children and I wanted to share them with you!

I used to work with "mom's" sister a couple of years ago. Turns out, she's getting married soon and I hope to provide the photography for the wedding.

Anyway, let's talk a bit about family photography. While traditional, in-studio portraits are an excellent way to go, I tend to want to do something a little different.

I'm sure many of you have heard of "personal photography". This is what I enjoy the most when photographing families or even just the children.

Personal Photography involves me, the photographer, coming into your home for a day (or more if necessary) and capturing the life of the family, child or children. Even pets! I've provided this type of coverage in the past and produced some of the best portraits in this manner.

There is typically little or no staging of the shots, although the family may choose an activity that is not necessarily on the schedule, just so I can capture it. Families, children and pets are best photographed in their most natural, or comfortable, environment. Home! We can get meal time, play time, bath time, even bed time all in one photo session. Though it is a long day, it is very rewarding to build a real friendship with the client in their own home, hopefully a friendship that continues on after the session.

Aside from the standard prints that are usually ordered, coffee table-style books are becoming ever more popular. These books can be designed in so many ways; sections to include the family together, each child separately, the pet or pets.

I'd love to be YOUR personal photographer. As always, my consultations are free, so give me a shout and we'll plan your family day!

Funny Bunny

Our first Easter Bunny shoot was an amazing success!

Apparently, the Easter Bunny has not visited St Johns in many years. We had hundreds of kids, adults and even pets stop by to say hi, get their picture taken and get their chocolate.

It will be our goal next year to have the Easter Bunny in the park along with easter festivities. We may also visit Round Valley!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We appreciate your support!