A different kind of session Buffalo River Photographer

I live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Period.

Every once in a while I get out and hunt up some beauty to photograph and when my friend Rhonda emailed and asked if I wanted to go on a hike and seek out the beautiful Ozark Dutchman's Breeches to photograph I had to say "yes!".

It turned out to be a cold, cloudy day.... that's mostly good. Great light for capturing some waterfalls in all their glory. Cold means no ticks and chiggars yet.  The flat light turned out to be OK for the wildflower photographs although I would have liked a little more light on some of them. We had a great time and are already talking about another adventure.

This first photo is one that Rhonda took of me zeroing in on the Dutchmen's Breeches.

I am attracted to the water and we spent way too much time shooting the waterfalls, but I am having fun editing the images:

Rhonda sees a nice composition and gets to work on the shot.

I got a few shots of it myself. Here's a fun one:

and this is what it looks like for real:

Dutchmen's Breeches:

Mystery Fern... most likely an emerging Northern Maidenhair:

Rhonda in the moss for the Dutchmen shot:

The only two Yellow Trout Lilies that I could find in bloom:

And the elusive Blue Cohosh:

We stopped for a self portrait before the hike back out.  

Thanks Rhonda for a great afternoon hike. Looking forward to the next trip!

Janice and Daniel Eureka Springs Wedding Photographer

Last Friday, March 18, Janice and Daniel were married at Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  I met them beforehand at the Historic Crescent Hotel for a photo session before the wedding ceremony. Spring is so beautiful around Eureka, so many flowering bushes and early spring bulbs are showing off this time of year.  Here's a little look at some of the moments shared on that special day. Enjoy the sneak peek, Janice and Daniel. The rest of the images will be posted soon!

A wonderful view from the balcony of their hotel room...

Mr and Mrs Sanchez

Madison is Two!

Remember when your main goal of the day was to swing on the swing and make a good twenty trips down the slide?  Play with a two year old for a few hours and you'll remember those times.  Our grand-daughter recently blew through her second birthday with all the energy a little girl can possibly have. She's a beautiful, healthy bundle of action with a little attitude thrown in to spice things up. We recently enjoyed a visit with her (and her mom and dad). I was able to capture these pictures thanks to some wonderful weather for playing outside, plus it was warm enough to chow down on some ice cream cake. I always enjoy time spent with family, and of course, my camera is usually along to capture those times. Happy Birthday, Maddy Paige! Spring is on the way and I hear there is a new swing set in the works.

Autumn and Josh Eureka Springs Wedding Photographer

"Make every shot count" that's what I told myself last Saturday at Autumn and Josh's wedding ceremony at Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs.  Usually, that is my motto anyway, but we were running short on time this day. So much was in our favor, though. A beautiful bride, a beautiful bride's maid and three sweet little flower girls to start. The guys looked pretty good, too.  The lighting was excellent given it was a noon wedding ceremony.  March weather can be anything you can imagine in the Ozarks. We were fortunate that it was only cold.

After the ceremony, Autumn and Josh and their families and friends all gathered for a meal together.

Thank you, guys, for letting me capture so many moments in so little time.  I think we did good.  Enjoy this sneak peek!