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!