Little Johnny

These portraits have been sitting on the hard drive for a few months and I decided to pull them up yesterday. This little boy was a bundle of energy and taught me that the camera has to be in position ALL the time! The shoot produced some outstanding portraits. Here are a few, including a portrait of Johnny and his parents.

A Rose is a Rose

A rose is a rose ...... Not so! If you've ever grown roses, you know that some bushes are more vigorous and hearty than others. Some are more prone to disease and bugs. And when it comes to photography, they're not all the same. I, personally, have my preferences when it comes to roses, but the particular roses I like in the garden don't photograph well. Here are some that do! Imagine the smell of a boquet in your house and you'll be taken away to a distant place . . .

Washington, DC

Our family vacation took us to Washington, DC last summer. There was lots to do and see. It was also the first major outing with the new camera and I was on a big learning curve. Here are 11 shots from more than 800 that were taken.

The Farmers Market

The Madison Farmers Market is both a photographer's playground and a frustrating place. There is so much to shoot there but patience is an absolute virtue. This is another place that if you've never visited, you must go. The market is located on Capitol Square and is held every Saturday through the late fall. Our trip last summer also took us to Ella's Deli - another place that if you've never been, it's a must, especially if you have kids.

Colorado Vacation

Our annual family vacation took us to the Rocky Mountains last month. John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" is one of my favorite songs and took on a whole new meaning with this vacation. The scenary is stunning, the smell of evergreens and pines is refreshing, and the stars are heavenly. If you haven't been, you must go! This is the first of several posts with pictures from our vacation. Sit back and enjoy!

Ozaukee County Fair - 2010

This was my first outing with the d90. Worked for the Feingold campaign at the Ozaukee County Fair and had a few minutes to walk around the grounds and shoot a few pictures.

Peonies

If you've never taken the opportunity to visit the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee County, especially when the peonies are in full bloom, you should place it on your bucket list. The peony garden is truly a site to behold.

Maddie and the Twins

Three year old Maddie welcomed twin brothers into her family late last summer. I had the pleasure of visiting the family in their home and doing some pictures of the boys and their older sister. Here are just a few.