Category Archives: People I Know

Photos of interesting people I have encountered.

a bit of rest

Can you believe that I’m actually on the other side of the camera? I’m going to take a brief rest from posting – I need a bit of a rest to rejuvenate my creative spirit.  There have been so many changes in my life recently, and I need a moment to step back and take...

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a lady loves tea

There are few things more lady like than attending an afternoon tea, complete with fancy hats and beautiful place settings.  I truly enjoyed spending my weekend with such lovely ladies that I also have the pleasure of calling my family. I hope that your weekend was just as lovely ♥

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happy mother’s day

Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful Mama, and all mothers out there! Spending my day on the Carolina coast ~love~ +++++++++ Photo taken by my husband.

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prom – spring ’09

My first session was extremely fun thanks to these two!  I’m almost finished post-processing – trying not to overdo it. I wanted to share my favorites here.   I definitely took too many shots, just to make sure that I got “the one”.  I kept thinking “Senior prom only happens once.”  I can only imagine what...

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how sweet it is

When I was younger, I would spend summer evenings with my father in his garden as he watered his plants and vegetables.  He would spray my bare feet, and I would laugh, giggle, and run away – always to come back for more. It warms my heart when I see my daughter sharing the same...

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beauty in the unexpected

Enjoying longer days outside with my favorite girl in the world! Guess what I discovered yesterday?  Beauty can be found in flowering weeds! (smile)

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bonus shot: thirsty?

I usually don’t post twice a day, but I couldn’t resist.  I captured this moment at lunch today with my nephews. ************** A few updates: Want to know what’s in my camera bag? Have a look.  Any other questions? Just let me know. Wonder how I am progressing with my argus? Check out my set...

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love thursday – hands

~my nephew and my father-in-law~ “Few can bring the warmth we can find in their embrace, and little more is needed to bring love than a smile on their face.” (Author Unknown) Love – pure and simple. Happy Love Thursday! Find more images and stories of love at Chookooloonks.

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story time

On Saturday mornings, you can find my daughter and I at story time at our local Barnes and Noble. I love this time we spend together, mostly because I had the same “ritual” with my mother.  I fondly remember going to the library on Saturdays and picking out a book that I would spend the...

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