The Things We Do

This was the second time I photographed Katie. The first set were amazing, so I had my work cut out for me if these were to compare. She makes for an agreeable model no matter the conditions, though. We spent yesterday afternoon outside downtown. As you might remember, it was cold. No matter. Katie was a trooper. She sat on the wet, cold ground, stood for hours in the cold, gusty wind, and looked great doing it. Thank you. Also, thank you to Brooke for helping out. Congrats to Katie for being named Home Coming Queen at Jones County High.

My First Comment

I'm so excited to get feedback. Of course, it was from my mother. I think she still wishes she had had a girl. So, please let me know what you think. I love the interaction.

Potter-Buller Wedding

It was a pleasurable evening with Haley and Shawn. Everyone was wrapped in the spirit of the day and enjoyed themselves immensely at the reception. Brooke and I had the opportunity to work with Dan Leslie again. A wonderful videographer and great person. Amazing images of a passionate couple. I love it when a plan comes together.

A Glimpse Into My World

My wife, Jeca decided she wanted to see the Barenaked Ladies in concert, so we bought tickets and headed for Atlanta. To make the evening complete, we had dinner at Taqueria del Sol (not yo momma's mexican restaurant with two convenient, Atlanta locations to serve you). A must stop. Don't mind the line; it moves quickly. Then I ran across the parking lot to Star Provisions (not yo momma's grocery store) for dessert. A pear tart and caramel, chocolate, pecan tart were devoured on the way home from the concert. Not really car food, but we made it work. The concert was good, too.

What I Learned:
You can do it your way AND be successful. If five guys with bongos, an accordian, a stand up bass, and a guitar can sing "you can be my Yoko Ono" to a paying crowd, anything is possible.

Catch Up

Here are a few images I've been meaning to post. Please don't let these be any indication of my skills as I photographer. The "photographer" turns off on vacation. Also, my wife took two of these.

First, two from our trip to north Georgia. Us at a little church on the top of Springer Mountain... and a great place for breakfast in Cartersville. Four Way Lunch serves amazing chili burgers for breakfast. Very nice.




Our pug, Sydney, in her devilish Halloween costume. This is why I don't do pet photography.

Stamps Maternity

Amanda and Bryant came by Saturday morning for maternity portraits. There were many of the "classic" maternity portraits, but there were also several which I thought "Celebrated the Beauty of Pregnancy." Here are but two that I really like. Something a little different. Thank you, Amanda and Bryant, for having fun.

Carter-Piers Wedding

I'm very late in posting these, but it has been, thankfully, very busy. Laura and Jason allowed me to be a part of their amazing wedding. The weather was perfect. The setting was beautiful. The guests were amazing! A wonderful group of close friends and family made for an unforgettable weekend. These are but a few of the almost 800 images from the weekend. Thank you.

Holiday Gift Certificate Special

As a gift to everyone who reads the blog, I am offering gift certificates at a 20% discount. That means that a $100 gift certificate would only cost $80. An excellent gift for a new mother, grandmother, or bride-to-be. This offer is only good until December 22, 2006, so don't delay.

My Apologies

I have been very slack with my blog postings. I apologize. I've actually heard from a few of you requesting new entries. Thankfully, I've been very busy with weddings and portrait sessions. The new Olive My Love cards are a big hit. Thank you, Laura, for all of your hard work. Its not too late for those of you who haven't ordered cards or prints for Christmas. Remember, there is a 10% discount for card orders placed in November. This is a little scattered, but I want to update all of you. A great new special will be posted shortly.

A Few Days of Rest

I'll be out of town for a few days, but I'll return on Wednesday. If you have an urgent need, please call me. 478.361.2500 Otherwise, I'll get back to my email Wednesday. I'll post some pictures soon. Have a great weekend, and I hope it is starting to look and feel like fall where ever you may be.

Amber and Phillip

Brooke and I had a great time with Amber and Phillip, Saturday. Wonderfully caring people. A rare virtue. Mother nature smiled with an amazing sunset. Few times have I had the opportunity to photograph someone with such a striking sunset as a background. They are off for a two week honeymoon, but I thought the rest of you could enjoy in their absence.



Brooke decided to make an abstract art piece at the wedding. Prints are available for any interested.

Lastly, Brooke helped create a very difficult image indeed. She is the bright spot in the upper right corner. Very cool.

Sara Kate

A morning spent watching ducks and horses...with a photographer chasing you around. That best describes Sara Kate's session. She had a great time while I worked to get those "moments". I think I succeeded. The first image gives you an idea of what it was like. Sara Kate's mom Kelly was one of my first customers. Thank you.

Fosters and Friend

Sarah, Darin, and Annie were good enough to make the trek from Atlanta for their Christmas card portrait. It was anything but Christmas like Sunday, though. Upper 80s on the first day of October is uncalled for. They were troopers. Darin even wore a sweater to give the impression it wasn't sweltering. Annie was very well behaved and made for an interesting afternoon. Thanks guys.

Bennett Barkley

Heather and Bennett came to see me early Saturday morning. I had the most fun rolling around on the floor capturing Bennett's personality. He is an excellent poser. I didn't really give him much direction, but he knew just what to do. He got a little close in the first image, but it makes me laugh when I look at it. Curiosity is a wonderful thing.

Gift Certificates

I wanted to let everyone know that I offer gift certificates. They are available in any dollar amount, and I keep track of them in the event they become lost. Gift certificates make excellent gifts for expectant mothers, new adoptive parents, or brides-to-be. Best of all, they come wrapped for those who would like to avoid the task.

Edwards-Newman Wedding

I had been looking forward to this wedding for some time. A small wedding with two great people. This gave me the freedom to play. Brooke and I were able to capture several unique images and had a blast doing it. Maggie and Rick were very easy going and really enjoyed their day. Thank you for letting us be a part.

Grand Opening Party Day + 1

First...
Thank you so much to all who stopped by last night. I couldn't be happier with the way things went last night. My only regret is I didn't get to spend as much time with each of my guests as I would have liked. It was a pure joy to see everyone. I also want to thank my mom and wife for working so hard to make the party a reality. It wouldn't have happened without them. We might have to make it an annual affair......but, I need sleep right now.

Second...
I want to apologize to all that I didn't or couldn't get in touch with. I worked hard to think of everyone who has been a part of my success. Unfortunately, I spent this morning in the shower thinking of everyone I overlooked. Please don't read into it. I'm just bad at recalling names. Additionally, while there was help getting the food ready, most of the rest was left to me. A bit overwhelming. So, I invite all of you to contact me, so I can invite you all next time. It was fun, and I hope to do it again.

So, in short, last night was the official kickoff to what is already a successful venture. I'm thrilled with how things are going, and I look forward to many more years. Thank you again to all.

Very Special Cards

I am thrilled to be the very first to offer cards from Olive My Love. Olive My Love is the creative outlet of Laura Haselden. A graduate of the Portfolio Center and formerly of American Greetings, Laura has created this line of cards exclusively for Inward Studio. The cards range from whimsical to contemporary. Off beat colors and designs create a unique look. Water color, linen, and high gloss papers allow you to further customize your cards. Currently Christmas cards, birth announcements, and thank you cards are available, but many more options will be available soon. Check the website for many more options.

As an introductory offer, card orders placed through October 31, 2006 will receive a 25% discount. For those of you wanting a fall look for your cards, you can pre-order cards before your session and receive the discount.

Mary Lois

Mary Lois was my first "model" session. Mary Lois was spending time with her grandmother here in Macon, and was gracious enough to make time in her schedule. She was a dream to work with, and I look forward to many years more. I photographed her parents' wedding a few years ago. I'll officially be old when it is Mary Lois' turn. There will be several images added to the website, but here is my favorite.

Wedding Ring Bridal Show

Thanks to Brooke, my invaluable assistant, for helping with the show. At times there were three or four brides at the table at one time. It would have been impossible without her. We got the opportunity to speak with a number of very nice people at the show. Thank you to everyone who came by the booth. I hope I have the chance to work with many of you. Thank you to Hassel Weems for taking the image of Brooke and I at the booth.