Coming to ya live…well kinda

Ok so I had a ball last month working on a commission for Boomer Life Magazine

working with some of Richmonds most amazing woman.  Just spending a day with these gals gave me such inspiration.  Such fun gals!  I enjoyed meeting everyone!  Thanks for having me work with you!

First was Kat Simons from FM Lite 98

Mary Foley you have to take a second and visit her website and listen to her front page video…I loved it :-) Hey Mary you completely had it…I am a clear coat for my fingers and bright red toes….lol!

Jenny Price from The Retail Merchants Association

And loved getting to work with Rita Mclenny again from Virginia Film Office director.

and last but not least I got to gabbing with Suzie Galvez

and Mary Foley about there radio show that they have together called Girlfriend We Gotta Talk.  What fun they must have and all that good stuff.  Had to take a coupld shots of them because they were just to much fun together!  Crazy gals..full of life and fun.  My kindof woman :-)

and after hearing the story about how I got into the world of photography they insisted that I come and do the show with them one day.  I said “Why not” and the rest is history.  If you would like to hear the radio show go and check it out!  It is the August 14th show I was a “radio show newbie”…I was fairly well behaved though..so hard for me.  I tend to cut up a ton as most of you know ;-)

If you would like to find a Boomer Life check out your local grocery stores, Dr. Offices etc.  I think they are also offering a paid subscription that would be delivered to your doorstep if you aren’t in the area.  Daryl is in the mist of re-building their website and it is looking great so far!  It should be up very soon so keep checking back.

Completely off topic…

Hope everyone is having a great week.  Just wanted to say thank you to all of you sweet folks who posted, e-mailed and called with hugs kindness over the loss of Molly.  We are hanging in there and life is moving on the way life moves on.  The kids are adjusting and we know she is in a better place.  You guys are the best! I can’t get over the kindness from so many!  I can’t thank you enough!

All Good Dogs Go to Heaven

We knew this day was coming…Molly has been our “souldog” for over a decade now.  As a good friend has told me “You only get one soul-dog in life”

The first born of sorts.

Our best friend. I remember the day we picked her out at the pound. Out of all the dogs there she was the only one not barking and huddling at the front of her cage begging with those big eyes for someone to love her. We took her home and never looked back.

Pound dogs are so often the best dogs ever. They know pain and loss, longing for someone to just love them. She always appreciated us taking her home and has been the single best animal I have ever had. And I have had a ton. She is basically that dog that would fetch a ball, greet you at the door, never have an accident in the house, never eat your furniture, protect your children in the backyard, walk off leash anywhere and stay by your side, let you cry on her when things go wrong…..ugh…I could go on and on.

Best dog ever. But it is time. She can’t move and now she can’t keep anything down. Tomorrow will be “the day” if we can get an appointment. Probably the roughest day for me since losing my parents. It’s been my experience that there is no such thing as “easy” loss. There will be an empty spot, sad family and sad animal pals left behind.

Figured I would take tonight to make the post while I can still see :-( Of course when I got home tonight and saw how downhill she had gone I knew there was only one thing left that no matter how hard, had to be done and couldn’t wait. Molly’s last family session. She has been through so many she actually HATES the camera. But as I am always preaching….after you are gone these images are all that will be left. And that even goes for our furry friends that, to many of us, mean so much.

She will be missed by all…

She has played “mom” to every animal in the house…I think our orange cat Sunny and Spike the other puppy are going to miss her the most.  Now that she can’t move you will catch them laying with her through out the day.  Keeping watch.

and still just about impossible to get a “family” picture..but we tried any way:-)

and this last picture was an image I knew I wanted after she was gone but I know it will be impossible for me to take it after she is gone….so…I took it today and ughhhh…..

Off to try and get some sleep.  Tomorrow is going to be rough….

Beautiful Woman+ Beautiful location= Breath taking images

WOWZERS… So as most of our clients know we actually shoot all over the place.  Of all of our weddings this season only two of them were actually in Richmond.  The rest, all over the place.  We are even heading to Jamaica in November for a wedding.  There is something about being at a “mystery” location that I just love.  I love walking into a location and knowing I have a short amount of time to find the best light, props and options for my shots.  I love the challenge!

When Kari set up her bridal session at her location just outside of Charlottesville I was interested to see what the location would have in store.  When I pulled up I was jaw to the floor.  I had no idea such a gorgeous location was within 40 minutes of Short Pump!  Keswick Hall ,if you have never had the opportunity to visit, is a little slice of peaceful heaven.  Sweeping landscapes, beautiful pools and golf course complete the relaxation.  Daryl and I plan on heading up there next year for a weekend get away.  They even allow pets!

So what is a photography geek to do?  Take lots of pics!  What else?  So of course I am going to share them with you guys :-)

Think those are great?  Wait until you see the wedding!  The Richmond Times Dispatch actually even wrote an article featuring their beautiful ceremony :-)  I will share more of that when we post their slide show later this week.

Have a great weekend everyone!

AJAXed with AWP