Photographing Pets...

I read several articles on how to photograph your family pet, and there was a wide range of tricks to use and how to do it. I finally came to the conclusion that if you are going to do something like this, the best was is to just let your pet be a pet.  This might mean following them around for a great deal of time with your camera, but so be it! Here is what I came up with:  

Say Hi Lucy!

If you ever go to Nashville, TN

We did a little bit of research before we planned our trip to Nashville, TN...but if there is any question, I would put Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant at the top of your list. You will most likely have to make a reservation, but the music and the food are excellent, and the people are very friendly. It's sort of the small town country feel. 

We stayed in Franklin, TN, and just make the short commute, plus Franklin had lots to see as well. 

Franklin, TN

Franklin, TN

Franklin, TN

If you are a classic country music fan you will want to go see Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery - grave-site of George Jones and several others. 

Grave-site of George Jones

Grave-site of George Jones

Centennial Park 

Centennial Park

 

The Johnny Cash Museum

George Jones Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame

Downtown Nashville - Broadway

The Shelby Street Bridge

Ryman Auditorium

Home of Roy Acuff - next to the Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry

Of course there was much more to see, but these are some of the highlights that we hit.  

Just a quick Thank You!

Just a quick Thank You to everyone that has supported me this year.  I gained a few new clients, and have several lined up for next year.  I can't wait to see what 2015 has in store for me, and this operation I have going.  I hope each and everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  See you in 2015!  I might some more crazy ideas. 

Our Tree

A rather fitting ornament!

Family

Family is the most important thing in the world. ~ Princess Diana 

It can be rather difficult to get an entire extended family together to have your pictures taken, but this family pulled it off so

smoothly!!  Plus, It's good to have a least one family picture taken every year.  Trust me on this one....40 years from now you'll be glad that you did!

Jerod and Kelsey 2014

I finished up a wedding with two incredibly GREAT people.  I was rather dull on ideas, so if you are ever in the same position check out Pinterest.  I actually made a board of some great wedding poses.  

Also a great wedding cake from : Loving's Cakes in Garden City Kansas!

Happy BIRTHDAY!

I'm not sure that I ever realized how much kids love the movie Frozen, but they do.  Still haven't seen it myself , but she sure loved it.  Make sure to take a few pictures of your kids b-day party, and not on a smartphone.  You might just thank yourself later. 

KM&J September 2014

If anyone out there is looking for a park to take pictures, I would highly recommend Bogle Park in Bentonville, Arkansas.  Even if it is just a few snapshots of the family, they really do ahve a great atmosphere.  And it's free! 

It really is these sorts of pictures that you will remember the most.  Not the ones that have perfect posing, perfect light, or even the perfect smile. It is simply the ones that hold the perfect moment.  The one that isn't rehearsed, staged,  or planned.