I Can - Finding Ability in Disability

Nov 20, 2019

Several weeks ago I was approached by the Special Education teacher at Cullman Middle School, Kristen Tanner. Kristen knew that I created a photo earlier in the year as part of a project for the band teacher, Linda Bean, titled “Find Your Passion”. Kristen asked if I could possibly help her with a similar campaign. She wanted to focus on her student’s abilities, rather than their disabilities. It did not take long for the creative wheels to start turning and a plan was born ...

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Portrait Masters

Mar 26, 2019

Competitions are a way for me to challenge myself and push my skills and creativity to new heights. Some are also a necessary means to a different end... accreditations. While IPC offers me the opportunity to earn my Masters in Photography, Portrait Masters offers their own multi tiered level of mastery and accreditation. This past February, I entered 15 images in the Portrait Masters competition with a goal of having all 15 images merit, earning points towards my accreditation. I am happy to ...

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Humble - Happy - Hungry

Jan 26, 2019

This past year has been somewhat surreal. It all started one year ago when I entered a handful of images into a competition. This competition was part of a conference I was attending for high school senior photographers. I walked away from that conference with 5 merits, 3 First Place finishes, a Second Place finish, Best of Show and Senior Photographer of the Year! I was shocked and humbled with all the awards and to be honest, one year later, I'm still not sure that it has all ...

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Traveling Dresses - FOUR

Jan 02, 2019

This dress, number four in a series of six traveling dresses, comes from Karen of Karen Nicole Photography in Hazel Green, Alabama. Karen's dress, which is absolutely adorable, was purchased from Amazon.com. After photographing this dress, I ordered a similiar one from Amazon to add to my style closet!  My lovely model is Miss Meagan Robbins. Meagan is a 2019 senior from New Hope High School. My guess is that Meagan is every teachers dream student. Meagan is the current President ...

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