AS if she was an old friend...

And there she sat, dressed in red. At a glance we both knew... She had to pose for just one photo...

Marti Gras @ The Gateway...

A celebration of sorts, Mardi Gras at the Gateway. The celebration of our children and those who teach them the ways of the world and what it takes to survive... Teach our children well... DC

A VERY Special Photo...

My beautiful 19 year old daughter Audri sent this photo to me. Taken on the coast of Oregon. Wanted to share it with all of you.
Thank you sweetheart you are such a blessing!

Happy Valentines Day!

OK, now I know you must be wondering... "What the heck is going on with DC?" Right? Well lots of changes here in this photogs life and I am very happy and thrilled to share them with you. First I'll tell you about my career: On Thursday February 12, 2009 I attended the North Carolina Press Associations Awards Ceremony and took 1st place in the "Photo Page" category and 2nd Place in General News Photography both on my coverage on Trooper Blanton's memorial service in the Community Division w/circulation over 10,000. It was such a thrill and an honor to receive these awards and to be recognized on a state level!



Second, this Friday the 13th, 2009 was my last day at "Lead Staff Photographer" and "Photo Editor" for the Mountaineer newspaper here in Waynesville, NC. I will be pursuing my freelance career in the news business and expanding by Wedding and Special Event Photography along with on location Portraiture. This decision was dictated by the current economic condition in Western North Carolina and as a nation as well. I have been blessed by my time at the Mountaineer and greatly educated in the art of photojournalism as a whole during my tenor of the past year and seven months. I am very excited for all of the opportunities that are in front of me and I want to thank you for all of your support during my time at the Mountaineer. I will from time to time continue to provide "Front Main Packages" special to the Mountaineer. I want to thank the Editor: Vicki Hyatt for giving me the opportunity to have shared with each of you "Life through the lens of DC".

Pretty in porcelain...

During a visit to a local antique store I saw this little one that seemed to take on a life all her own.

The night always brings change...

Hi. It has been one week since my last posting. I want to first apologize for not staying on top of this over the past week and leaving you to come back only to see "Popcorn's" photo from last week.
During the past week I have found that once again, that life can change on a dime without a moments notice and that new opportunities only come when old doors close behind you. My apologies for sounding vague. Just let me say thank you for coming back to my little blog, and ... At least a photo a day, ok? Enjoy!