Erik and Lindsey

Last weekend, I had the chance to take engagement photos for two of my friends, Erik and Lindsey.  I met Erik my freshman year, and we quickly connected, both being in Mechanical Engineering and InterVarsity.   At some point, I began to hear of Lindsey, whom he had met through study sessions for Statics and other engineering courses.

Erik proposed in early March, having used oil lanterns to make an awesome trail for Lindsey to follow.  They brought these lanterns to the session, which was a great idea.  Lindsey also made a banner to mark the date of their wedding.  Why spend time on the graphic design of a "Save the Date" postcard when you can put it all in the photograph itself?  This was an amazingly creative idea, and I was glad they had thought of it!

These photographs were taking at various locations around Blacksburg, VA: the Hahn Horticulture Garden, Smithfield Plantation, and what most of my friends call "the Caboose Park."

Congratulations to Erik and Lindsey, and I pray the best for their wedding preparation and the marriage to come!

A Tribute to Andy Goldsworthy

Many years ago, I spent a class period in one of my art classes watching a video about Andy Goldsworthy.  He talked about his craft as he joined bits of icicle together to create a serpentine shape that seemed to move in and through the rock on which it was placed.   The camera continued to observe as he created floating stick structures, egg-shaped rock piles, and vibrant autumn leaf murals.  I was enthralled...and quickly forgot about it.

Then, a month ago, we watched this same video in my Art and Science of Tracking class.  The following weekend, I went home and, already requiring several books at the library, also picked up a picture book about one of his more-permanent works, a dry-stone wall.

Goldsworthy's art is almost purely natural.  He uses tools he finds, if necessary, but often simply works with his hands and, occasionally - as with the icicle sculpture - his teeth.

Goldsworthy's art is often very transient.  The sun will melt or evaporate, the river will wash away, the rising tide will cover, or the wind will scatter his work.  Photography, then, is important to his craft - the art must be captured before the forces of nature cause its destruction.

Inspired by this outlook and artistry (as well as a Google image search of his work), I decided to make a few pieces of my own.  The first is above, the second below.  I don't have anything profound to say about them, as my thought was well, this might be cool, and the two pieces took less than an hour of total work anyway.



Your turn! Get inspired, make something, take a photo, and let me know about it!

Introducing Senior Portrait Freedom

High School senior portraits have become an integral part of the graduation experience.  For most people, it is a big deal.  Students often want mementos to give their friends and parents want something to commemorate this important part of their child’s life.

This summer, I hope to offer a senior portrait experience that is something different than what most studios and other photographers offer.  My aim is not simply to be another option among all the talented photographers in Howard County and the surrounding areas.   If the studio experience is not for you, if you want your senior portraits outside or in places important to you, and if you want a lot of images from which to choose, I might have something for you.  Check out this informational brochure doohicky for a bit more info!

If that intrigues you, there’s more information about my business in the photography section of this site.  Any questions beyond that?  Email me!

I hope you’ll consider me as you are looking for a senior portrait photographer.  My style may not be right for you, and that’s fine.  I can even try to help you find a photographer who will be better able to provide what you’re looking for.  In fact, here’s a list of some of the portrait photographers in the Howard County area.

I wish you the best in your search for a great portrait photographer!

Ken & Kristin

I had the pleasure of taking engagement photos for two good friends this February. They met several years ago on a missions trip in the Dominican, served together as after-school tutors for a trailer park near their college, began dating, and will be married this July!



We went to Antiques on Main (a special thanks for their helpfulness and willingness to let us shoot there!) in Christiansburg, VA, for a few shots before heading over to Heritage Park in Blacksburg. Congratulations Ken and Kristin and all the best for your marriage!