Every first friday of the month, the Riverviews Artspace (my studio building), hosts an artists’ studio open house. Most of the artists open their studios for visitors young and old; its over three floors of artists and their work! I’m not in town for most of them but when I am, I love to see all the people who come by! Please consider this your open invitation to drop in at my studio on 901 Jefferson Street suite 207, between 6 and 8 Friday to see some of the latest work and sign up for our free portrait session give away!

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Hi happy blog readers! Just a note - I limit the number of weddings I photograph each year to ensure my clients receive the best service and all my creative energies; I don’t book something every single weekend! I have about three dates remaining so if you are thinking about booking me for your wedding in 2008, please contact the studio as soon as you have your date!

is a riotous cartoon about a duck who also happens to be a photographer. I read it daily and sometimes (well, most time) it is JUST so spot on. This morning’s cartoon:

I just adore small intimate weddings! Cass and Jacob had one of the smallest ones I have on the books so far for this year - and I was so delighted to be a part of it! Eleven people total including me, at the gorgeous Sixth and I Historic Synagogue.

To those who celebrate this holiday, warm Easter wishes!

Josi was the winner of February’s portrait session giveaway and she choose to share her session with her partner Amy.

Thanks for braving the crazy crosswinds on the way to the island!  There are lots more but you’ll have to come see me!

I love getting packages!! (Who doesn’t?) And this wonderful couple will be getting this new modern album soon!!

a quick preview from Melissa and Scott’s lovely wedding at the UVA chapel and reception at Keswick -I’m SOOO glad the forecasted storms held off until later in the evening!  More later!

Sometimes thing just don’t work out the way you want - I was already commissioned for their date when this couple found out about me. Nonetheless, I was thrilled to shoot an engagement session with them, and, as promised Alison, here’s a sneak peek!

Hope y’all had a great dinner and a safe drive back to Roanoke!