Catholic or not, who wouldn’t appreciate the beauty and majesty of this cathedral….or of any beautiful cathedral?






Not only do I get to teach Math at this wonderful school, I also get to take pictures on graduation day! Here are some of the photos from 2025 graduation.
The loft in Chicago where my daughter, Susan, and her family live, hired her to paint hallways in the loft complex. Susan is a creative artist as well as highly skilled in a plethora of other endeavors that require creativity and attention to details.
Every Valentine’s Day and only on Valentine’s Day Jim gives me flowers. I’m okay with that because not only does that make it more special since it’s not a common gift from him, I would probably be the same way if I was the one giving flowers. They are beautiful, but so expensive considering they don’t last very long.
Nothing more beautiful and peaceful than being outdoors among the sounds and sights of nature.
Families are always fun to photograph! Not only do I want to take the more formal pictures, I also want to capture some of their personalities as they interact with one another.
Nothing else needs to be said about Jim except that I love him dearly and will forever. Besides that, there is not enough space to adequately confess my love for him.
I really like the red room in my home! Not only is red my favorite color, red rooms are beautiful to me. I never get tired of it especially toward the end of the day when the sun is setting and adding both a glow and a warmth. This red room of mine is where many have gathered over the years to share food, laughter, and many stories.
This season will always be my favorite season because of its beauty and cooler temperatures!
These photos were taken in Parkville, Missouri and in Columbia, Missouri when I was watching my granddaughter swim at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Park University Chapel in Parkville, Missouri.
At Park University.
At the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
University of Missouri
Parkville, Missouri
Sometimes the children are more fun to photograph. I really did photograph other things and people at the reception, but I found these photos irresistible. Typically at a party or reception, I will photograph people interacting with one another, objects such as the flowers and food, whole room shots etc. I want to tell the “story” of the event through my photos so that years from now, my photos will bring back sweet memories.
Do you remember your own prom if you attended one? Remember the excitement, more so for the girls? In my opinion the importance of proms is more exaggerated than it was when I was in high school. I think teenagers are spending a ton more than the previous generation…and it’s not all because of inflation. I hope you enjoy these photos and that they bring back pleasant memories for you.
This photo shoot was probably one of my favorite ones because of the relaxed atmosphere and almost magical quality of the light and her beautiful dress. Her Mom originally wanted me to photograph at 4:00 P.M. which normally would be a good time of the day, but because I knew the location would be in the sun only, I suggested later in the day…..early evening. I’m glad I did!
The beauty, color, and vibrance of flowers are some of the reasons I enjoy photographing flowers. They may be in the wild or they may simply be thoughtful and loving gifts from others.
What made this photo shoot unique and memorable was the fact that this is my Granddaughter AND she wanted her Senior photos to be on the beach near the location she used to live when a little girl….Navarre, Florida. It turned out to be much colder than she imagined. I always have appreciated the ocean and I love Shyann dearly! I’ll never forget this experience.