Ellie

This is a shot of my beautiful (quickly growing daughter). She will now pose occasionally and sometimes she will even ask me to take a picture of her.

Photographs from the Photowalk

This young lady is Anna. She accompanied the Springfield MO group that went out on the annual Scott Kelby Photowalk.

Danny and Lauren "unofficial" Engagement pictures

These are "unofficial" because they were taken on the night when we were having dinner and working out the details. We were talking outside after dinner and I started to see that the sky was looking just right for something I had wanted to try out. I decided to go ahead and ask them if they would experiment with me. I was not planning to take any photographs that night but, I try to always have my equipment with me (you just never know). They were up for it and as a result I came away with a few images I really liked (and will be sending to them) and some practice with a technique I had not been able to play with yet. Moral of the story... always have your camera ready to go.

Blake Purcell

This is an image of a missionary/pastor/seminary administrator that has been serving in St. Petersburg, Russia for 20 years.

Wess

The Thompson Brothers in the Studio

Curt Brannan

Dr. Brannan is a good friend of mine and a fellow teacher. I have been continually encouraged by him over the past few years. Encouragement has come through his words and his example. He has been through tough times and I have never seen him lac a smile (until I asked him not to). I think taking portrait of the ones you love or having someone take them for you is incredibly important. I am so thankful to Dr. Brannan for allowing me to make a few portraits of him especially since I know it was torturous for him to be in front of the lens. These images mean a lot to me and I hope that they may also be a blessing to his family now and down the road.