When I was at the craft store tonight purchasing something for my first photo shoot tomorrow, I became a little inspired. My first thought was to decorate a picture frame, but that’s been done so many times before. I finally decided on this wood and glass box. After I paint it gold I’m going to decorate […]
May 17, 2013
Breaking Down The Walls
“for there is nothing heavier than compassion. Not even one’s own pain weighs so heavy as the pain one feels with someone, for someone, a pain intensified by the imagination and prolonged by a hundred echoes.” Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t posted anything for a […]
May 7, 2013
Turning Photographs Into Quality Art Prints
Last week, I had the honor of going shooting with my husband’s cousin, James Neil Brown. He makes ordinary photographs into works of art. We stopped by the gallery in NE Ohio where his prints are on display for the next few weeks. His work is spectacular!! I spoke to one of the gallery workers […]
April 24, 2013
Namibia, Africa Update
UPDATE: Two family members have donated the much needed money for me to get my Rabies and Yellow Fever vaccines!! Thank you both and I love you dearly! I’ve just over three months before I leave for Namibia. I’m very excited, but at the same time a little apprehensive as I’ll be traveling halfway around […]
April 19, 2013
Military Service Men & Women Homecoming Photography
I’m pleased to announce that I have been accepted to be a photographer for Welcome Them Home, “a network of photographers who donate their time and skills to soldiers and their families as a thank you for the sacrifices that are being made for our country.” If you are in the military or a family […]
April 15, 2013
A Beautiful Evening At Zoar Wetland Arboretum
Yesterday I caught Spring Fever and had to get out of the house. It was just too beautiful of a day to stay indoors. At first I sat on the little hill in our backyard, but my husband and our two Yorkies joined me. The squirrels scampered away at the sight of the dogs, whose […]
April 10, 2013
Spring Has Finally Sprung In Northeast Ohio
It’s been a very hectic few days, but I did manage to lie on the ground in our backyard and take a few photos before the thunderstorms arrived. Our neighbors must think I’m crazy! Hope you enjoy the photos and the quotes!! The spring came suddenly, bursting upon the world as a child bursts into […]
April 8, 2013
National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest
**My links keep “unlinking” so in order to find my submissions on the NWF site, you’ll have to type my first and last name into their Search section. Hi everyone, I’ve just entered ten photos into the NWF Photo Contest. The grand prize is a trip for two to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada where you can see and […]
April 2, 2013
It’s Time For Some Downtime!
I’ve been pushing myself too much lately so I’ve decided to take some “downtime” to regroup and relax for a few days. It seems as though my to-do list keeps growing, which gives me the feeling of never accomplishing anything. In addition to completing all the necessary paperwork for my Namibian Visa, I’m promoting myself […]







May 18, 2013
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