I’m back in the saddle after 3 days at Imaging USA 2012 in New Orleans. It’s always good to hear another perspective from others who have been in the business for many years doing the things you aspire to do better. We never stop learning when we open ourselves up to listen.
I manage to get out one evening to shoot. Here are some of my favorites.
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A traditional portrait in cap and gown is a great way to remember this milestone in your life. Not only as a high school graduate, but as a college graduate too.
Ms. Stewart, graduating this May, but will not stop here. She has plans to enter law school upon completion of her undergraduate degree in Psychology.
All the best to you!
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January 1, 2012 another new beginning and another opportunity to get IT right. What is IT you may ask? IT is being a better me (wife, mother, Christian, friend, photographer, etc). My list goes on and on and it’s exciting to know I get another shot at it.
So, by the end of the day I should have taken down my Christmas decor and had my traditional New Year’s Day meal. I think I’m off to a great start! Some days I know I’ll fall short, but everyday I open my eyes is yet another opportunity to get IT right. I’m a work in progress.
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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,400 times in 2011. If it were a cable car, it would take about 40 trips to carry that many people.
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HS Senior, Bontu not only has a beautiful outward appearance, but a beautiful inner spirit. Our scheduled outdoor session turned into a studio session due to unscheduled rain. But, Bontu had no problem flipping the script and making it work despite the change of plans. All the best Bontu as you complete your last few months of high school. Upon completion of high school, Bontu plans to major in Political Science and become an attorney.
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Luckily, I have a daughter and a dog who don’t mind being photographed. The guys….let’s just say, it’s like pulling teeth. Enjoy some of the photos from a recent shoot with my two favorite girls.
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While slowly settling back into my life in Georgia, I’m still constantly thinking about my recent mission trip to Kenya. My heart remains heavy as I think and pray for the people I encountered during my 14-day journey.
I was fortunate to be among the 10 missioners chosen from St. James United Methodist Church. St. James UMC partnered with Life for Children Ministry (www.lifeforchildrenministry.org) and built six homes in Western Kenya in the towns of Kisumu and Wachara. Each home was completed in one day and the underlying message after each build was God answered a prayer. The testimonies were powerful as we witnessed faith in action and restored hope on a daily basis. From one grandmother smiling for the first time in a long time to another saying she can now go and live with God because she had received a home with a tin roof.
Building homes were only part of the mission. We also ministered and served a hot meal to the street kids in Kisumu. The Sunday meal feeding program provided by Life for Children Ministry is sometimes the only meal many of the street kids will receive all week and survival depends on dumpster diving or stealing.
We were also blessed to have the Senior Pastor at St. James UMC, Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen, traveling with us and he preached on several occasions. On one occasion, he preached about “A Dreamer” named Joseph to the parents, students and faculty at Wachara Primary School. That message resonated with the young and the old and many came running to receive Christ for the first time and for prayer. It was a powerful moment and an awesome way to end our time in Wachara, Kenya.
Over the 2-week period I witnessed so much poverty. More than I have ever seen in my life but I also saw God in action throughout the entire trip. It’s amazing how vivid God was to me while in Kenya. I know God is at work no less at home, but the busyness of my western lifestyle sometimes cloud my vision. It was clear to me that I need to be more intentional about seeking God in the busyness of each day.
God took me out of my comfort zone and allowed me experience and see Him anew. He showed me even in our lack we have so much. Our time, talent and resources can make a big difference in someone’s life and sharing them will make a big difference in our own. I encourage anyone who would like to experience God to participate in missions in your community and/or abroad. Mission is possible and you will be blessed beyond measure.
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Mother-Daughter shoots are always a lot of fun. These ladies were a hit together and solo. They gave advice to one another about how to pose and what accessories to wear. They even played hand games, lol. Remember when? It was a special time together for the two of them. A time that will be remembered for many years to come. See more photos from this shoot.
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Awesome worship and praise at Cory Condrey’s, Stand 2011 held in the Georgia Dome on Saturday, October 1. There were thousands of people in attendance at this FREE event hosted by Cory Condrey and his wife Joann. Home Depot and State Farm were major sponsors for this event. The highlight of the night was the number of people saved and baptized. The message was given by Pastor Sheryl Brady and many gospel artists graced the stage belting out songs from their heart. Some of the participating artists included Martha Munizzi, Darwin Hobbs, Deitrick Haddon, Kierra Sheard, Le’Andria Johnson, Earnest Pugh, Tye Tribett, James Fortune, Bishop Paul Morton, and Canton Jones. Bishop T.D. Jakes and President Barack Obama encouraged the attendees via satellite message. I’m looking forward to next year!
The annual Gospel Choice Awards Show in Atlanta took place on Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center. This black tie evening started with a red carpet entrance that took place at 5pm and the Awards Dinner at 7pm. Ten Pastor’s were honored for their service to their church and community at large. Photos from the event.
Rev. Dr. James Hightower – Greater Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
Pastor Tracy Neal – Leverette Hill Baptist Church, Warm Springs, GA
Pastor William B. Harris – International Christian Fellowship Church, Atlanta, GA
Bishop Marshall S. McGil – Kingdom Metropolitan Worship Centre, Columbus, GA
Bishop Dr. William Davenport – Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Social Circle, GA
Pastor Mike Glanton – New Life Christian Church, Jonesboro, GA
Pastor Benjamin Lockhart – Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Marietta, GA
Bishop Thomas Daniels – Woodsbury Miracle Fellowship Center Church, Woodbury, GA
Rev. Dr. George Crenshaw – Shaw Temple AME Zion Church, Smyrna, GA
Pastor Dr. Jeffrey Wimbush – Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Hiram, GA
The awards portion of the night was hosted by Comedian, Akintunde and Juandolyn Stokes. Two of the top award recipients were Reggie Gay, Lifetime Achievement Award and Dottie Peoples, Thomas A. Dorsey Award. The evening was filled with many gifted and anointed artists such as Dottie Peoples, Sonya McGuire, Kersten Stevens, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Harold Holloway & Company, William Davenport, St. James UMC Sanctuary Choir, Alycia Levels, Billy D, Taylor Elise and International Christian Fellowship Choir.
Photos from this event can be viewed here.
