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Brady.... Senior 2009

I like working with Brady (who is a senior at Ira) because she knows what she wants out of her sessions. When we work together it truly doesn't take very long to accomplish what the shoot was about in the first place. She is always game for whatever I throw at her and then she knocks it up a notch or two. It is always fun.

Justin & Audra's Family

I am not sure how many photographers would admit that some of their best images are produced from moments that are totally unscripted and unposed.
Normally a blink picture is deleted, but I am finding more and more that those blinks hold huge messages and moments that can't or shouldn't be ignored. They can be moving within themselves. The Summers Boy (blog titled My Friend Debbie) and his dad revealed a moments prayer just as little Parker (above) seems to be ending his prayer with such reverance in how he is holding his Daddy's hat so close.

Then obviously the prayer is concluded and he moves on to other things! He just has such an expectant look on his face that he have asked a question somewhere in that sweet heart of his.

Daddy's and daughters are so photogenic. When Daddy is in the picture things just happen that change the countenance of these little girls dramatically.

Boots and jeans, hats and buckles....



Another one of life's moments.

This is truly a preview of coming attractions...

Rowdy's Family

Do you remember this young man from a prior blog? This time his hat is on straight, rather than backward and he doesn't have his arm around my daughter!

This is Rowdy and I had the privledge of capturing his family on "film".
I like Rowdy, he has an open, wide and quick smile and treats even Blair's pesty little sisters with respect. His teachers sing his praises and he seems happy to just hang out around here. He particularly likes the tractors.

Rowdy told me at Ira's Homecoming (see blog named "me") that he was fourth generation Ira. His granddad served the Ira ISD board until this past election. Thank you, Doug for your service.

This is Rowdy and his daddy Ronal and little brother Riley. Can't tell they are related can you?
I could tell as I worked with Rowdy and his family that Rowdy loves and respects his dad more than he could ever voice.


To go with his little brother Riley, Rowdy has a little sister that is 7 years old her name is Kayley. Look at those amazing eyes!

You would have to be blind to NOT see the brotherly love in this picture:

The entire White Family, Ashley, Ronal, Rowdy, Kayley and Riley.

And when the little ones get a little tired of me, I just have the parents turn them upside down, instantly, the love me again!

Ashley and Ronal

Thank you White Family! I loved getting to know you better! Knowing you make us like Rowdy even more!

The Dennis Taylor Family

Dennis and Rhonda Taylor are from Ira.

I was invited to work with Rhonda and her extended family for Christmas gifts.

I have known Rhonda and Dennis and their kids Cheyann and Justin for as many years as we have had kids in Ira. Dennis faithfully serves Ira as President of the Ira ISD school board as well as being very active in the Ira Church of God.

This is Rhonda's sisters family Becky, Cary, Colton and Brittany. They live in Snyder.

Rhonda is the official babysitter of Ira. The school teachers trust her with their kids because she doesn't just keep them she loves them and works to ready them for Kindergarten.

Now for Dennis and Rhonda's kids:

Cheyann and her dad. I always thought that since everyone called her "Chy" that she was shy. Apparently she isn't shy at all. She was hilarious. Very demonstative, I loved her.

Justin

Rhonda and Becky's brother is Ricky. I played around with Ricky's picture. He was so enthusiastic with his shades that I decided there needed to be some fun had with them.

Thank you Rhonda for inviting me to meet your family. I so enjoyed it.

Thank you Rhonda and Dennis for what you do for Ira.

Kids Cooking at Gourmet Farmer

Raven & Emily participated in a really neat thing that Tammy Stocker at the Gourmet Farmer did a couple of days ago. A cooking class for little kids, which in this case ended up being little girls. Tammy did a really good thing in this class.

The kids baked really fun food. They fixed macaroni bites, dog biscuits and decorated cookies.

Here are a few pix from their fun. Thank you Tammy for doing this for the kids.

Macaroni Bites:

Little flours:

Dog Biscuits:

You know, we in small towns have a tendancy to think that there is nothing to do in our small towns. Tammy and those like her are proof there is plenty to do if we support it.

Thanks again, Tammy.

College on the Square

Western Texas College has invited me to conduct a class on photography starting on January 13th, 2009 on Tuesday evenings for four weeks from 6pm until 8, ending February 3, 2009.
I am very excited about this and have had lots of people ask me about it. I plan to mainly help you learn YOUR camera, learn how to take better pictures and hook you up with some folks who can maximize your photography. I hope that if you are interested you will participate. I am sure that we could go for more than four weeks but I don't want to burn anyone out.
Call WTC for more information.

Snyder Chamber Banquet

The Snyder Chamber of Commerce Banquet was November 6. I had the honor of being the designated photographer for the event.

For those of you who were there, you got to listen to the amazing humor of Dr. Swanburg. I laughed the entire time I was shooting. What an honor to have him in Snyder.

The Chamber honored many local businesses. One of those businesses was Big Country Autoland owned by Bill and Nancy Wilson. Many years ago I worked for Mr. Wilson, Bill's dad, who passed away earlier this year. I had a lot of respect for that man. He was stern but fair. I liked him but feared him greatly.

Another of those honored at the Banquet was Cloyce and Anita Talbot. No one can argue that what this family has done for Snyder is honorable. Thank you both.

And Joe Taylor recieved the Farmer of the Year award. He is a hard worker and deserving of this award.

The Reed Family owners of Southern Electric recieved the Business of the Year Award. Mr. Reed's two son's were there also but I liked this one of him. Thank you Reed's for your contribution to Snyder and Scurry County.

And then there is Kent Wright. A child in a man's body. You Go Kent!

Terry Martin. I worked for City Hall about 9 years ago right as Terry was coming into the City Council. I can still remember not knowing which one he was for sure, but his hard to answer questions were legandary from the getgo. I loved it. Too many people go onto boards thinking they are going to revolutionize the world only to find that they are trying to decide which bid for sewer pipe is the best one. But if I remember right he even had hard to answer questions about that. But as Mrs. Allen Noah said at the banquet he is only trying to do what is best by the citizens of Snyder.

Thank you Chamber for inviting me and thank you hardworking Scurry County residents for doing what you do.