Having pets has always been extremely rewarding for me. I love the loyalty they show and the dedication to making me happy. However, it has always been a difficult time when one passes away. On Wednesday, February 14, I lost a great friend and companion when "CJ" was unexpectantly taken from me. He was an American Eskimo, almost 10 years old, with a very protective nature. I'm sure it was that nature that cost him his life on Wednesday night when a neighborhood dog was on his property and he took exception to that. He simply did what he had always done....protected his area...his turf...but I'm going to miss him dearly. His two "step-brothers" Baxter and Reggie are going to miss him too. Rest in peace CJ.

Creating Images With Impact

As a photographer, my goal with every session I photograph is to create images with impact. I hope that impact is one that my client can simply stare and say "wow." Being photographed should be an experience, not just a series of steps that you must follow to reach an end. It's me and my subject working together to capture moments that will never be exactly duplicated again. Whether it be joy or sorrow, it needs to have impact. That impact is not always recognizable by just me, but also by the person I'm photographing. Anyone, and I do mean anyone, has the physical capabilities to take a picture. But photography should go well beyond that superficial level of satisfaction and reach a much higher degree of "impact."