Scout is a young and beautiful blond Golden Retriever, who dyed tail also makes her a fashion influencer! If photographing a retriever, I think a dock setting is ideal: it shows the setting that the breed was meant to work in, jumping into the water to retrieve water fowl. Pet photography for the win! A portrait of a gorgeous dog!

When their mom said that the twins were in a “tough guy” tage, I told her, “Bring them into the studio and let me get some old boxing gloves off of Facebook Marketplace.” A vintage setting adds to these delightful children portraits!

I think folks who are not “horse people” don’t alays appreciate the affection a rider and her horse have for one anothe. I brought the studio to the barn to create some portraits of Susie with her mount, Abigail, as well as out among the buttercups. Your pet portaits are so much better when they can show you interacting with them!

Should you have your portrait session in studio or on location? What does that even mean? The answer lies in the expectations you have for your portraits. The good news is that you can have both! Read about the pros and cons concerneing WHERE you have your portrait session.

Here is what I know from my experience as a mother: little boys cannot sit still. And here is also what I know from my experience as a photographer: you don’t want them to. Let me have their moments, let them have their goofs, because it makes them happy and a happy child in a portrait is a wondrous image.

“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?

Courtney started with maternity portraits and now here is the finished product - she and her beautiful daughter, Ruby! People want to see pictures of themselves with their parents so they can study them for clues about themselves. A well-done portrait is that gift to them - and even their children!

Congratulations to Claire, a recent graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School. This lovely senior came into the studio and we made some stunning portraits in a classic style of her classic beauty.

There are advantages to having an engagement session in studio versus outdoors, and gives a look that some have described as more “painterly.” Check out Courtney and Brandon’s session!

I like softness and movement in such intimate portraits. My ever collaborative muse, Sierra, shows that keeping it simple is best and brings attention to the where it belongs - on the subject!

NSFW: implied/partial nudity. Andy came in studio a while back and her beauty and shining personality came through in a series of images. The human figure is a wonderous creation and as photographers, we should strive to do it justice!

Catching up in studio with my friend, model and actor Kwame Rock.  Always a delight and hey - stay out of trouble.  Good to see Kwame back.

A "regular" client, Miss Riley, got in front of my camera for a session.  It is important to have images made of your children when they are very young since the changes in their life are rapid.  Speaking of fast things, so are toddlers - but, challenge accepted!  Nothing like getting down to their level for fun and play!