Louisville Zoo

Spring is just around the corner and the Louisville Zoo was calling me...I had to listen...Hope you enjoy, I know I did!

FAT Friday

If you have not experienced Franfort Avenue Trolley (FAT) Hop at the Melwood Arts Center, you must! Lynn & Terry of Lifetime Photography were kind enough to show us around. If you like eclectic art in a variety of medias, check it out. The art center is open everyday but the trolley hop runs the last Friday of the month.
We also met with David and Sharon to deliver their thank you cards. Great to see you again and I am so glad you like your cards

Farmington Plantation up close and personal

This week I visited the Farmington Plantation House and enjoyed some macro photography. I hope you enjoy...Let me know what you think...

PPAGL Meeting - Kara Beth Brunner

Kara Beth Brunner rocks the baby portrait world. She presented a detailed look into the art of chasing little feet to get the most incredible protraits at our PPAGL meeting. Dinner was yummy too! Yono, what a hoot. If you want to laugh while you dine, sit across from Yono!
In all seriousness, this organization is a wonderful weath of learning and networking. Thanks to you all at PPAGL.

Road Trips to Texas

Yaawwwnnnn....

Wow, what a long drive that was! A road trip from Kentucky to Texas and back again in two days! Thanks to the help of a dear friend, my son is now moved back home from Texas. It is great to have him home again. I am exhausted but all in all the trip was fabulous! Lot's of fun, laughs and a chance to see some beautiful scenery, plus a quick side trip to visit with my brother and his sweet wife in Nashville.

Here are a few pictures from the trip, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them. Keep in mind, most were shot out of a pick up truck window rolling down the road at about 70 mph. LOL

Canon at the "Battle of Parker's Crossroad".

McKinney Texas, my son's former homeplace.

A log cabin at Red Caboose Park in Bellevue Tennessee

Crossing the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.

Our ladybug stow away.

Ok, so I was taking pictures of just about anything!

ok, not 'just about' but EVERYTHING! LOL

Lavon Lake, Texas

One of many gas stops along the way. My son was nice enough to pump for me :)

My son's car was full of various sizes of turtles....his nickname is Turtle.

Somewhere around Little Rock Arkansas. This was a major speed trap location, but I am happy to say, we did not draw any unwanted attention from the fine state troupers!

That black car followed us everywhere we went...oh wait! that's my son!!!

Redbuds blooming somewhere around Texarcana

Road Kill...Need I say more?

Not much to say, just lots of road ahead of us...

Almost into Memphis...only one more state to go through!

My baby brother :)

Digital Darkroom

Last night was the Digital Darkroom meeting (a monthly meeting) of my Photo Club and we were presented with some awesome portrait touch-ups. Nate showed us some cool new software for portraiture work. It is wonderful to have good software to assist professionals in enhancing their artist eye. Thanks for a great class! This club is for both amateurs and professionals. If you have a love for photography, this is for you.

Portraiture takes years of practice and seems to be constantly evolving. Since this is my blog, here is my two cents worth. This is the difference between a true professional photographer and your local department store click and print or even uncle so and so with that really awesome camera. The true professional photographer takes the time to post process every image before the customer sees it, not because there was anything "wrong" with it to begin with, but to insure it is absolutely the best results.

Ok, here is an additional two cents worth, not only is it important to choose a Pro, but in addition to this, check their creditials. I am a member of several Louisville Area organizations including KPPA and PPAGL that promote educations and assure the best quality of all its members. This also gives our clients peace of mind to know that should the unforeseen happen, I have a wealth of other professional photographers available to step in and make sure that your event is covered.

Now I know I did not give you enough to pay for a cup of coffee...

For those hobby photographers reading my blogs in the Louisville area, come on out and see what our club is all about!

If you are a Louisville area professional photographer and have not yet been acquainted with the Professional Photographers of Greater Louisville, I strongly urge you to stop by!

Also check out the PPAGL Message Board

David & Sharon

We met with David and Sharon last night at the Coffee Crossings and enjoyed listening as they shared their wonderful Honeymoon Cruise memories. The "newly married" game sounded like a real hoot! Congrats again David and Sharon and may you have many years of happiness together! We really enjoyed being a part of your special day and hope you enjoy your album just as much as we did spending the day with you!

Stuck!

We had eight inches of snow with drifts much higher than that.
We discovered this is enough to cause us to be unable to drive out of our driveway. Not only are we unable to drive out the driveway but we managed to get our car stuck in the snow. It was fun to play in the snow today and watch the dogs romp. Our smallest pup, Holly did a face plant in the snow and nearly dissappeared in a drift. Jasmine, our only long haired dog discovered that snow clumps in little balls all over her long fringing hair. Buster, our biggest dog, did fine walking in the snow and only occassionally found areas deep enough to drag his chest. DaisyMae our beloved basset was another story. She had to hop like a rabbit because her entire body drags through the snow.
Overall, we had a lot of laughs watching our four legged children romp and play. Well back to watching movie reruns. Take care :)

Snow!

Yep, that's right, it is snowing again. I was beginning to think the little bit of snow we had a few weeks ago was all that was going to appear this winter. It's a winter wonderland, but I am ready for spring. Yesterday I stopped by Blackacre Nature Preserve a notices all the bulbs were sprouting up. The Lilly Of The Valleys had already bloomed. Now you ask, did I get pictures....NO! :( What was I thinking, I didn't even get the camera out of the car! David and I plan on returning as soon as more spring blooms. I will be sure to post some pictures then. Well to all who read me....Have a wonderful weekend!!!
DK

Bridal Shows

Well today I survived my first attempt at a bridal show. It did not go bad at all. I really enjoyed it. I was able to talk with a few new brides and share in their excitement. Overall, I think it was a possitive experience. I am ready to face the world, well, ok, maybe just a January show....