don't look back, a new day is breakin'

Recent Lafayette High grad, Audrey, is taking a new step in her life (and in a way, we were right there for it...) Now, there's something inherently special about photographing high school seniors, Audrey included. Little kids are fun and full of life. Married couples are beaming with excitement and love. Landscapes even have a personality that evoke certain emotions. But when we photograph seniors, it seems to spark something inside that makes us sorta' wish we were there again. Walking down "A" Hall. Hanging by the lockers. Waiting for the bell to ring. Weird, right?

Still. Guess it's best to just live for the moment. Don't look back -- a new day is breakin'. This is your life ... are you who you want to be?

congrats, josh n' kayla

We've been meaning and meaning and meaning to get this posted. (Wow, how time flies...) Congratulations, still, newlyweds :)

an abnormal day to do the normal

We got a little sidetracked on Memorial Day. Instead of grilling up some burgers with our friends Marc and Michelle, we headed up to Old St. Charles to take some photos. And we're so pleased we did. Not only did we get these beauts above, but we also shot the four photos in the prior post for the Rendezvous in St. Charles photo competition.

We love taking friends and family to Old St. Charles. There's a current ad on the radio for St. Louisans to visit Old St. Charles as a "mini-getaway." Humorous that everyone in St. Charles listens to the same stations... after all, St. Louis County is literally less than a mile away from Old Town.

But last Monday, we had a mini-getaway. Great company, decent food and pics. How better to spend a holiday?

the hardest thing to do

One of the hardest things to do in the world of photography is to step back and judge objectively from a group of images to pick just one. The one. "The one" for the album cover. "The one" for publication in the Georgia State alumni magazine. "The one" to kick off a slide show. "The one" for the empty frame on the kitchen wall (for those of you who have been to our house in the last two years, you know how big of a challenge that can be!) ... Now, it's the hunt for "the one" that we like the best for the Rendezvous St. Charles image competition.

Becca and I, without discussion, chose our favorite, (after we had already entered six in the contest)... Now we want you to chime in and help us out!

So, which is your favorite? Which best conveys the contest theme: Projection of the historic preservation? Will you spend a minute, do us a huge favor, and vote? Go to the gallery HERE and then submit your vote HERE.

And then come back and answer this question: what "tough" decisions do you face in your daily routine? How do you overcome them?

one more because we can

Some tweaks using CameraBag software and voila... a totally different picture! Perfect for a black matte in our opinion.

Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)

Translation: It's graduation season...


And in the words of Mary Schmich:
"Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.

"Do one thing everyday that scares you. Sing. Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with people who are reckless with yours. Floss. Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself. Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements. ... "

You get the picture. :) Congratulations, Jackie, and all the rest of the Class of 2010, wherever you may be.
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And for those of you keeping track, these were all shot with a Canon 5DII, approx. 120-150mm, f/4-f/5, between 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Four were shot using a strobe; three were not.