“If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s”  C.G. Jung. My #1 is off to college. One more step on her 1000-mile journey into the unknown…. how exciting!!!! And for us? Another milestone, I feel it keenly. The house is just a little quieter. Milestones are funny things.  This one, for… Continue reading

 I’ve mentioned in the past about the Dangerous Playground Tour that I take the kids on.  As I travel through some of the small towns in Illinois I run across many interesting things including old playgrounds that still have the equipment I remember from my youth.  Many of these playground devices were old when I… Continue reading

 One of the few times I’m in the photo. My kids are sooooo used to having me photograph them that, if they realize what I’m up to,  it usually results in one of a few faces… screwy face, funny face, not again face, or mad face.  There are other faces that show up, for sure, but… Continue reading

Summer camp is quickly coming to a close. I have often joked with clients that we are a lactose intolerant studio…. No Cheese, please.  I am very fond of a genuine smile.   Actually, I’m fond of any expression that is genuine. Sometimes photographers, pro and amateur, can run right over the real expression looking… Continue reading