Photography — whether portraiture, landscape, product illustration, or action — enhances any message.   Contact Diana at GRAFIX to go to start the process of photographing your own business or product. Dale Kilpatrick as Santa Claus calls his reindeer. Aspen leaves … Continue reading →

I love to visit Monticello (the little mountain), the home of Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville, Virginia. When last I visited, the weather was cool and clear — a perfect day for enjoying one of the prettiest historical sites in America. … Continue reading →

Portrait photography will include setting the person at ease, moving to catch the right fall of light and shadow, and editing for impact with the cropping of boundaries. Mary was a little shy, holding back until I got her to … Continue reading →

When a child reaches the age to eat his first solid food, the moment is celebrated in a special ceremony called Annaprashan. The family meets in a temple, follows through a series of prayers, and receives blessings from the priest. … Continue reading →

Eastman Kodak 2-A Folding Autographic, made between 1915 and 1926. Shutter settings are T, B, 1/25th of a second, and 1/50th of a second. The f/stops range from 7.9 to 45. With its folding case, this was considered a portable … Continue reading →

The Hamilton Economic Development Corporation asked me to submit some photographs to use as window dressing for an empty building on the Square. I had done a similar project before, and the building was leased immediately, and still is occupied. … Continue reading →

I love my camera. Since what I love most is portraiture, I wanted to get the best possible lens specifically for that. I pondered over the camera and lens purchase for about 2 years. Finally, at the end of 2011, … Continue reading →

Olee Bakke at St Olafs Kirke in Cranfills Gap, Texas

Carolyn and David

Micobe Feed Mill – Hamilton, Texas

Mountain of Tires

Shelly knew she was going to die, cancer had the last word about that. But, she planned accordingly, creating her own funeral. She wrote words to guide the preacher, picked the songs to be sung (one was from “Easy Rider), … Continue reading →