Liberty!

Those who expect to reap the blessings of liberty must undergo the fatigues of supporting it. 
--Thomas Paine (1737-1809) English-American political activist, philosopher, author, political theorist and revolutionary.

Had a wonderful time shooting the final performance of "Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals" this weekend. As always, I was impressed with the dedication, professionalism and talent of the performers in their reenactment of the settling of this region. Click here for more photos.

To learn more about the drama and how to get involved in next year's performance, click here.

marvel

The day I see a leaf is a marvel of a day.
--Kenneth Patton (1911-1994) poet

Brooklyn Grace

A daughter is a day brightener and a heart warmer.

-Author Unknown-

This is Brooklyn Grace with her mom and dad. We had a very fun photo shoot the other day in downtown Jonesborough for her 1st birthday photos. She was so sweet and cooperative and easy going - we had lots of fun exploring the downtown area together. To learn more about my portrait sessions and to schedule your own click here.

Many, many thanks to those who came out for the opening of my photography exhibit at the Nelson Fine Art Center in downtown Johnson City. Dick Nelson, the owner of the gallery, estimates we had over 500 attend. It was a wonderful night and I appreciate everyone who came out and said hello. The exhibit will remain up throughout the month of October, so if you missed the opening, you can still stop by and see the show. The gallery is located at 324 East Main Street, Johnson City, TN.

Milligan Art Show

You're invited to come out to Milligan College this Sunday to see photography major Michael Kaal's Senior Art Exhibit entitled "Arizona Summer". Michael's show features stunning landscapes of his home state of Arizona. For those who've followed this blog for a while, you've already been introduced to Michael here, here and here. If you're in the area on Sunday, stop by and check out Mike's work! (To the right are some photos I've taken of him over the last few years. Click to enlarge).

Where: Gregory Center, Milligan College
When: Sunday, April 25th from 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free to the Public
Click here for directions and campus map.
Check out Mike's Gallery and Blog.