FRANCE

I thought I would post a couple of my pics from France. Nothing much. I took only my new point 'n shoot, the Canon power shot SD800is, not a bad little camera. I wanted this to be a true vacation no work cameras. I don't regret it one bit. I had such an amazing time. I wish I could travel all the time. (Don't we all.) I went with my family. We went to visit and meet my stepmother's family. They were all amazing and very welcoming, they kept feeding us nonstop. We traveled from Paris to the Dauphine region in the south then up to the Normandy region in the north. JUST AMAZING

Athletes of the Year

Ok. My first post by myself......These pictures are a sampling of my athletes of the year. I had to shoot a total of 11 photos. I decided to do a technique called "painting with light." Some were a little difficult some were easy. Most of the student athletes were excited about doing something different....they all have been photographed numerous times by The Gainesville Sun. Each year is difficult to come up with an idea or theme for athletes of the year. I had one day to get my supplies and come up with an idea...not to mention after setting up my location and taping the windows with black garbage bags, so I could shoot in complete darkness, someone decided it was time to remodel our studio and tore a huge hole in wall....Time to find another location.

Here Goes!

Okay, here goes. With the help of the lovely and smart Morgan Petroski....who is leaving Gainesville for Albuquerque, I'm going to try to to start my blog. Please bare with me through this process. I'm scared. :o

I've been a staff photographer at the Gainesville Sun since January 2005. Before Gainesville I was in Fayetteville, N.C. as a staff photographer for at least 6 years.

I'm going to try to do a little catching up by posting some old stuff, then post my newer stuff. I hope you enjoy. I'm an old dog learning new tricks.
Thanks, ENJOY!

TW