Architectural Designs

One of the most impressive pieces of architecture I believe, are giant columns. These are are about 60' tall and 10' round. I photographed these because the building was just a colossal piece of art, that really got my attention to all the details. The Parthenon in Nashville, TN is a full scale replica of the original in Athens. It was built in 1897, as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. If you are ever in the area, be sure to visit the Parthenon museum.

A legendary shoot in Miami.

Recently, I had the privilege in assisting a good friend, and one of the greatest photographers that I know Mr. Dean Dixon. When you get a chance, visit his site to see some really outstanding photography work.

His task was to capture a blues music legend "Matt 'Guitar' Murphy", in Miami,FL. Dean managed to get some exceptional shots, that will be featured at the Blue-Grass Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis,TN next year. Besides the great photography, searching for the location, etc. It was a treat meeting Mr. Murphy. Incredible, that at 85, the man still plays and sounds really good!

Thanks to Dean, for allowing me to hangout all day and learn so much, about one of my passions in life. Photography.

Children...Make these memories unforgettable.

Children are such a blessing to our lives. Here are some recent photos of both a newborns, older sister, and other children. Thank you for the parents that allowed so graciously, for us to post these photos. If you might have any upcoming special event for children, or for a family portrait at home or the beach. Make this special season of the year, one that will have lasting memories for years to come.

Call us today, to schedule your photo shoot by calling 1.615.543.6776.

Visit to Port Canaveral

Approx. 80% of the world's population lives near the water. In this case, I am glad to be in the majority of the group. There is nothing like going outside to a warm sunny day, especially if you have experienced a bitter cold day in times past.

Today, I got to visit and meet some of the folks that manage the Port Authority. It's always great to meet new faces, and you appreciate their work and efforts which help the community. On the way out, I drove by the new construction site of the future PORT CANAVERAL Amphitheater. This building will be an incredible draw to the area, in addition to providing top class entertainment.

I hope next time you are in the Central Florida region, you will stop by and see the exciting things that are being developed in the area.

You just never know, what you might find on your visit here. Be sure to check blast-off dates, for even a possible experience, that will shake the ground where you stand.

"La Oracion"

Walking one afternoon in Mexico City, this abandoned hotel got my attention as I saw this massive painting of a mother praying "La Oracion" "The Prayer". For who or what was she asking her God for is a question, we will never know. Was the person behind bars, or might she be asking to get out and experience freedom.

But irregardless, it is a good reminder of the power of a prayer from a mother for a son or daughter on the wrong path of life.

A Different Light

I have been thinking of creating a "Different Light" collection, from some of the coolest landscapes but with a twist. Actually, what you are seeing, was created with what is called "infrared photography", thus giving you a more eerie feeling almost, as if this landscape existed in another planet.  Hope you can appreciate the details, and the simplicity of the different landscapes in addition, to the variation in the lighting and contrast.

Juan Sebastian de Elcano

This week we visited, the third world tallest ship in the world. Named after the Spanish explorer Juan Sebastian Elcano, who completed the first circumnavigation of the world. He was a captain of the Ferdinand Magellan's last exploratory fleet. 

Leaving the Port and headed back home.

At 370 feet long, this training ship for the Royal Spanish Navy had arrived a couple of days earlier from Puerto Rico, after crossing the Atlantic ocean from Spain. The ship being over 85 years old, built in 1927 and named after the Spanish explorer Juan Sebastian Elcano,

In talking to one of the officers, I asked about the maintenance of the ship and he shared with me that  in every stop of the journey. They arrive a day earlier, and the complete ship is cleaned, all brass polished and every detail look at, and maintained. After walking through the ship, that you would think is a museum piece, yet everything functions and serves it's crew of almost 200 men in not only their training, but safely taking them across the world's oceans. It is admirable the condition of this sea worthy vessel.

Secured at Port Canaveral,FL

This is a Step ladder that's about 12 ft. tall.

One of the highlights of the visit, was a lady that came on board with her family. They brought a number of old photographs, which belonged to her father, who in 1957 sailed and trained on the very same ship. It was truly a time to reflect, on not only the greatness of the vessel and it's history. But the lives that had been a part of keeping the tradition alive for so many decades, and future generations of men and women who love the sea.

A sailor admirers an areal shot of the vessel from over 50 years ago.