Tampa

Sometimes you just gotta get away. It doesn't have to be a big trip, just a change of scenary. This weekend we knew that's what we had to do. We stayed with our friend, Carlos, in Wesley Chapel, visited with Sam and Kelly (and played guitar hero and wii until late at night), and spent a day with Nate and Jen over in St. Pete. It was a great weekend and very relaxing! The sunsets on the west coast are absolutely gorgeous so I had to snap a few pictures. The dolphins even came out to play!

Statue of a victorian lady near the beach I thought was cool

Seriously? I want this on the East Coast so I don't have to drive 2 hours to see it!

Nate and Jen were my models :)

Lovahs!

How perfect is this with the dolphin out to play!

Don't let it fool you, this horseshoe crap was D-E-A-D.

I'm really excited! I get to shoot Leah and her family this weekend. Look for those photos soon!

All-Star Acoustic Jam

I grew up on country music. Sometimes, I turn it on just to remember my childhood and that downhome country feel to life. The rest of my family listens to country music constantly and would be able to spout off the names of the hottest artist in 2 seconds flat. I can't. I wouldn't even be able to tell you the names of most actors. I might recognize a face, but past that, they are just like every other average Joe I see in a day. Anyhow, my cousin, Tarah, invited me to go with her again this year to the All Star Acoustic Jam which a local country station puts on each year and the proceeds from all the tickets goes to the Ronald McDonald House. Well, I figured this was a prime opportunity to work on some photography skills and here are just a few of the pictures. There are many more on facebook.

Pictures in the Park

I think that photography has been the most creative, relaxing hobby I have ever picked up! I love being able to go down to our local park and enjoy God's creation and all the beauty. I love the innocence of children while they play. I love capturing images like these.