“Oh, the weather inside ain’t frightful / In fact it’s purely delightful! / And as long the AC will go - Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow!” It may be summertime but in a studio it can be a snowy day on a frozen lake. Our champion skater, Zoey, performed beautifully in this studio portrait session. What scene can I make for you?

While I consider all of my subjects to be people of stature and importance, it is not often I am given the opportunity to create a portrait for a man who has both seen history and played an active role in it. My study of Justin Cardinal Rigali, one of the loveliest prelates of the Catholic Church.

We don’t need celebrities when everyday people are inspiring. And Elizabeth is one of those people whose true grit resulted in a significant change in her life. I think her story - with pictures, naturally - needs to be shared to inspire others! She’s a real loser - #winning!

It is refreshing to leave behind the familiar landscape of East Tennessee and play with the Nevada desert. A recent visit to Vegas allowed me some time with a young lady at a ghost town, under a hot sun.