NOLA '16

Every year we go with the family to New Orleans, typically around the Thanksgiving holiday.  This year Amy and I went by ourselves (no kids!!).  It was a welcome break from the insanity.  

Please enjoy some pics from our trip.

These two were amazing, they were playing "Sweet Child o' Mine" by GnR when we happened upon them.  We hung out and listened for a bit.  Probably one of my favorite captures from the trip.

These two were amazing, they were playing "Sweet Child o' Mine" by GnR when we happened upon them.  We hung out and listened for a bit.  

Probably one of my favorite captures from the trip.

Oak Alley plantation (yes, it is the one from Interview with the Vampire).    

Oak Alley plantation (yes, it is the one from Interview with the Vampire).    

I totally stole this idea from a pic I saw or Reddit or Instagram, but this was my attempt at recreating it.  it was late and we were tired...  We'll do it again next year on St Charles, using the cool old houses as a background instead of…

I totally stole this idea from a pic I saw or Reddit or Instagram, but this was my attempt at recreating it.  it was late and we were tired...  We'll do it again next year on St Charles, using the cool old houses as a background instead of Canal Street.

#PartyofFour

This past weekend I had the fantastic opportunity to photograph an amazing family's new addition and practice an area of photography that I don't normally do.

It was a small session in and around their house using mostly natural, available light, occasionally getting creative with some work lights from the garage...  

Probably my favorite capture of the session.  I just love getting these candid moments when nobody is aware of the camera.  Everyone is more relaxed,  reactions aren't forced, and nobody is "faking it".

Looking forward to having more opportunities like this in the future.  I'm always looking to learn and grow my portfolio, and who knows...  maybe bring a little joy so some people out there.

Link to Gallery

Spring in Florida photo contest

I'm a little late in posting these, but we were having a Spring in Florida photo contest at work.  Took one of the kids to EPCOT since it is their flower and garden festival and waited around for some monorails.  Here are the two that I entered.

Full gallery from the day here.

Concours of Exotic Cars in Downtown Celebration

One of my favorite annual events is the Exotic Car Show in downtown Celebration, FL.

It's always super crowded so we got there early, found a spot, and spent the next hour or so taking in all the amazing cars.  My favorite by far was the 1978 (1976?) Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

So many amazing race, exotic, and rare cars.  I highly recommend to any car enthusiast!

Link to Gallery here.

Spring Break 2016

This year, we took the kiddos to Sapphire Valley, NC.  We flew into Atlanta, did the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium (love the Whale Sharks) and the next day drove to NC.  

I was amazed at all the waterfalls we saw while there.  The kids, however got bored after the second one.  You've seen one waterfall, apparently you've seen them all.

Link to gallery here.