Boys will be boys

We got to visit with a couple of great young men this morning - Spencer and Riley! They look very presidential in their tuxedos and we made some wonderful portraits!

Sending him off for an edjimication

Wow - yesterday was the first day of first grade for our little boy! Both a happy time and a weepy time - only you parents that have been there know! He's adjusting well after only two days. So are mommy and daddy! And yes, even professional photographers have snapshots! ;-)

What's with this dry spell? No measurable precipitation since June 5? At least there have been no portrait session rainouts, but geesh, can SOMEONE please do a raindance?

Memphis

From a couple of trips made over the years...

Our studio building included in a new book.

Our studio is included in this new book and is available at areas stores such as Sundance Bookstore, Amazon. com and others. Pages 66-67. This is a fine reference for those interested in the history of our local architecture (like myself!) I took it upon myself last winter to document many historic buildings in our area, and like this example was able to restore them to their former glory.
This is the old NCO (Nevada California Oregon) Depot building on 4th Street near downtown. I have included one of my "before images" and a final version - a lot can be accomplished with modern technology! Here's another of my favorites:



This is one of the coolest signs in Reno IMHO. You just have to love that old 30's or 40's cruiser still chugging it's way down old Highway 40! Alas, the heyday of Motel Americana has fallen victim to the past - but we still have reminders of this simpler time - reminds me alot of Route 66 and the nostalgia that goes along with it.