Fun in the snow...

I do believe this child gets cuter every time I see him!

WE FINALLY DID IT!!!!

My good friend Tamar London and I are now officially business partners! We will be moving into a new studio in downtown Altoona on March 1st. Tamar is a fabulous photographer and owner of Tamar London Photography in State College. Business has been booming for both of us and it's time we started hiring more employees, which requires a bigger space than either of us have ever had. After a year of traveling together and discussing the possibilities, we both felt like it would be a good move for us to join forces.

Over the next few weeks we will be posting images as we renovate our new studio which is located at 1304 Eleventh Avenue, right next to Servello Art Gallery and Richard's Wedding Shoppe. This 9000-square-foot building is a blank palette that we can not wait to make our own! Here's what it looked like before we got the keys:

Ice Storm Beauty

The ice storm caused school cancellations and slowed things down in the area this week, but it was quite beautiful. I ran outside this evening just before sunset to grab a few images.

Laura & Billy are expecting...

...and here are a couple images from Laura's maternity session. What an adorable couple! I can't wait to see how gorgeous little Grant is going to be.

FIVE TROPHIES!!!

It was very exciting to win big again at Triangle's winter meeting. I took first place in the individual folio catagory with images of Chelsea (high school senior), first place in the wedding folio category with images of Malissa & John, and Julie and I took first, second, and third place in the multi-maker wedding album category with wedding albums of Talia & Kenny, Janelle & Shaun and Kristen & Craig.

Bridal Show at the Jaffa

Today was the 2008 Wedding Extravaganza at the Jaffa Mosque in Altoona. Julie and I had a great time meeting lots of brides and other vendors. Here are a few images of our booth...

A little more Nashville...

One of our favorite parts of the TN tour was the Opryland Hotel in Nashville.

Nashville will never be the same...

The folks in Nashville gave us a very warm reception. I love this southern hospitality! A few of them even took us out for dessert after our program. Here are some images from the Nashville leg of our TN tour...

We ran into a super nice group of bikers who are members of the Patriot Guard Riders. They were going to the airport to welcome home a soldier. What a beautiful mission these folks do. It was an honor to meet them.

Fun time tonight in Memphis...

Tamar and I enjoyed speaking to the Memphis guild of the TN professsional photographers. A special thanks to Benne and David for taking us down to Beale Street afterwards to hear an awesome and at the Rum Boogie Cafe.

More images from Tampa....

We visited the Tampa Aquarium where I got to play with my new camera (point and shoot).

2007 INTERNATIONAL PRINT COMPETITION

I was so honored to have my print "Madeline" go loan at the PPA International Print Competition. When a print goes loan that means it has been selected from all the merited prints in the competition to be published in The Loan Collection book. It was exciting to see it hanging with other loan prints at the Image Expo in Tampa this week. It's a very special image to me because the subject is Madeline, my assistant Julie Buck's adorable little girl. This is me standing beside the image - and no, the print of the car is not mine.

Imaging USA Tampa, FL

I just got home today from Imaging USA . I had such a good time reuniting with some of my "old" photographer friends and making new ones. One of my favorite things about my life is the opportunities I have to meet new people. I had so much fun in Tampa that I want to share some of the photos of my friends and maybe later I'll share some images I took of the beautiful city of Tampa.

First Session of 2008!

Paul and Nicole were such a fun-loving couple. They braved the freezing cold and blustery wind for this January engagement session. Thanks guys!

Merry Christmas!

On this eve of Christmas Eve, I wanted to take a moment and wish all who visit here a very Merry Christmas. I wish you peace and good health in the new year. May you find beauty in every area of your life.

Thank you to every client who chose Ambience Photography to serve your portrait needs. The biggest pleasure of my business is meeting wonderful people, and I have met so many this year. I wouldn't be where I am without you, so thanks!

To all the photographers I have crossed paths with this year, thank you for the encouragement and inspiration. I have made many new photographer friends this year, I couldn't begin to name them all. But each of you have made my life sweeter and more beautiful.

I'm excited about 2008 and all the new adventures in store for me! I hope it's as great as 2007 has been. I'll keep you posted as the events unfold here on my blog. Thanks for visiting.

Six Rottweilers!!!

This was a fun session. One of my favorite client families asked me to do a very special holiday portrait for them. My subjects were surprisingly cooperative and sweet. Must run in the family.

Last wedding of 2007

Congrats to Tom and Brenda!

Stephanie and Brad