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Posted in Blog on January 23, 2012

Artosphere Conductor Corrado Rovaris | NWA Commerc ...

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Corrado Rovaris, the conductor of the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, for promotional material for the Walton Arts Center. Straight from Italy and the music director of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, Corrado has an impressiv ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on January 19, 2012

Three Brothers | NWA Portrait Photographer

I’m back in the country after a trip to China on assignment, and I’m slowly getting back in the game of “normal” life. More on that later. For now, here are some images from a shoot I did before Christmas. These guys’ uncle bought them a session as a ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on December 12, 2011

Help-Portrait 2011

Last Saturday, December 10th, was one of my favorite days of the year. It was Help-Portrait day, a day where photographers and other volunteers get together — all over the world — to donate portraits to those who need them most. It’s a fascinating, inspiring, an ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on December 7, 2011

Renee’s Senior Shoot | NWA Senior Portrait P ...

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting Renee’s senior portraits. Renee had a bad experience and mix up with another photographer and didn’t end up with a single print to call her own…so she became one of my 2012 Senior Reps for Bentonville High Sch ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on December 1, 2011

Help Support the NWA Las Fotos Project

It’s not often I ask people to donate things (or money!), but this is one of those times. One of my good friends, Be Gutierrez, is embarking on a project she heard about on a recent visit to L.A. After meeting with the founder of the project, she decided to bring it to Nort ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on November 30, 2011

Baby Belly #1 | NWA Maternity Photographer

A few weeks ago, I did my first maternity shoot on a local first-time-to-be-expecting mother. Each time I dive into a new genre of photography, I’m both humbled and excited. There are small nuances that differentiate each type of photography — newborns, families, seni ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on November 24, 2011

Thanks.

There are many things to be thankful for at this time of year — friends, family, and all of the usual things. But as far as my business is concerned, there is one thing I am especially thankful for: my clients. You. This has been an incredible second year. Business has more ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on November 17, 2011

Costa Rica 2011 | NWA Nature & Travel Photogr ...

In the middle of September, the Mrs. and I finally went on our honeymoon in Costa Rica. I had been there once before on a study abroad trip in 2009, and boy was it good to be back! We both love to travel, so it was a nice break from the daily routine.   We spent the first tw ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on November 3, 2011

Ann’s Newborn Shoot | NWA Newborn Photograph ...

I recently had the privilege of taking some newborn photos of little Ann in Fayetteville. Even though she would not go to sleep even once (no matter the bribe), I think I ended up with at least a few keepers.   It’s pretty tough to do newborn shoots when the baby won ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on November 1, 2011

Williams Family | NWA Family Portrait Photographer ...

A few weekends ago I shot the Williams family on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.   Although the kids didn’t really want their photos taken, I still managed to snap a couple of keepers.   Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 28, 2011

WAC’s Digging Up Arkansas | NWA Event Photog ...

A couple of weeks ago I shot a small performance for the Walton Arts Center. Their Digging Up Arkansas series travels around the state to perform for young students and try to teach them about Arkansas history. I took some photos for them to update their marketing materials with& ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 26, 2011

Indran & Julianne | NWA Homecoming Photograph ...

A couple of weekends ago I took some quick shots for Indran and Julianne for Bentonville High School’s homecoming dance up at the Bentonville Square and the trail around Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.   Lookin’ great, guys!       &nbs ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 25, 2011

His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche | NWA Event P ...

This past weekend, the Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas hosted His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche, a high ranking Tibetan Buddhist Monk from Bhutan from the Kagyu lineage. A recognized reincarnation of an 18th century master, His Holiness gave teachings on Saturday at Mou ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 24, 2011

Trina’s Senior Shoot | NWA Senior Portrait P ...

A little while ago I did Trina’s senior portraits at Wilson Park and the Fayetteville Square. Here are a few–I’m in a black and white mood today, apparently.     Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 17, 2011

5th Annual NWA Center for Equality Ball | NWA Even ...

On Saturday night I photographed the NWA Center for Equality‘s 5th Annual Equality Ball at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, AR. People of all creeds, colors, backgrounds, and sexual orientations were there in hopes of spreading the message of equality for all, especially t ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 14, 2011

Announcement: Fall Mini Sessions!

Hey guys! Here’s a deal you can’t pass up. Do you want a quick family (or individual or couple) portrait you can send out as holiday cards or give as gifts? Here is your chance! Fall mini sessions will be held Saturday, November 12th in Rogers, AR, and Sunday, November 13t ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on October 11, 2011

Avril & Josh’s Big Day | NWA Wedding Photog ...

About a month ago, I shot Avril and Josh’s wedding here in Fayetteville. It was a small, intimate ceremony held in the field at her mother’s house, and was a perfect fit for everyone. The same man that married Avril’s parents married her and Josh, with a nice, unusual cerem ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 16, 2011

Costa Rica 2009 Revisited | NWA Nature Photographe ...

Two years ago, I went to Costa Rica on a semester-long study abroad program through Duke University and the Organization for Tropical Studies. While studying tropical biology, I also took a LOT of photos. Today, I’m going back to Costa Rica on my honeymoon! Here are a few i ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 14, 2011

Kelli’s Senior Photos | NWA Senior Portrait ...

A couple of weeks ago, I shot Kelli’s senior portraits at Wilson Park in Fayetteville, as well as at the Fayetteville Square. Kelli is one of my “Senior Reps” at Heritage High School in Rogers — if you know her, ask her for information about senior portrai ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 13, 2011

Arin & Michael’s Wedding | NWA Wedding ...

A few weeks ago, I shot a small, sweet wedding ceremony and reception at the Garden Room in Fayetteville. Arin and Michael had an intimate, quick ceremony with their children, and the kids had a blast with the smoke machine and disco lights at the reception. Arin even made her ow ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 12, 2011

Baby Awesome | NWA Newborn Photographer

A couple of weeks ago, I had took my first shot at newborn photography for a lovely couple in Pea Ridge. Quite different from what I’m used to, but it wasn’t too bad! It was short and sweet, and baby Awesome did a great job. At just a couple of weeks old, Awesome held ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 10, 2011

Avril’s Bridal | NWA Bridal Photographer

Today is Avril's big day, so of course I get to release her bridal images to you! While Avril normally isn't the "big white dress" type, she handled it well and knew how to smile when she needed to most. In fact, she didn't even want to do a bridal shoot in the first place. Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 9, 2011

2011 Washington County Fair

Two weekends ago, I went to the Washington County Fair to take photos for Ozarks Unbound, a local online news publication. I hadn’t been to the fair in as long as I could remember. It was much smaller than I imagined, but I still felt my cholesterol rising the minute I got ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 8, 2011

Reagan & Reese | NWA Children Photographer

At the end of August, I photographed Reagan and Reese, two energetic 10 month old twin girls. Even though they lasted about 15 minutes, I got more shots than they bargained for! With matching tutus, hair bows, and toothless grins, these girls were a joy to work with.     ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on September 5, 2011

World Gym for SRP | NWA Event Photographer

A couple of weeks ago, I shot an event for World Gym in Fayetteville on behalf of Stone Ridge Photographers. Here are a few images! Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on August 30, 2011

Mary Beth & Doug’s Wedding | NWA Weddin ...

A couple of weeks ago I shot Mary Beth and Doug's wedding in Fayetteville. Congrats, you two! Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on August 22, 2011

Facebook Contest: Win a Free Photoshoot!

All right guys, in my never-ending quest to grow my Facebook page, here's a contest in which you can win something pretty cool. Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on August 15, 2011

Mary Beth’s Bridal at Carnall Hall

On Saturday I shot Mary Beth and Doug’s wedding, so today I’m posting some images from her bridal shoot at Carnall Hall a few weeks ago! Congrats, Mary Beth, on your big day, and I wish you two the best. Check back soon for the wedding preview post! Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on August 10, 2011

Deal: Half-price Portraits on NWADealPiggy!

I’ve got a deal running TODAY ONLY on nwadealpiggy.com, a site similar to Groupon but local to Northwest Arkansas. Click on the screenshot below to see the deal, and don’t pass this offer up! Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on August 8, 2011

Las Vegas and Skip’s Summer School 2011

Last week was intense. On my virgin trip to Las Vegas, I attended a 3 day photography workshop called Skip’s Summer School.  Yes, there is an actual “Skip.” Skip Cohen is the man behind this great program, and as the past president of Hasselblad and WPPI, am ... Continue Reading