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Friends on Film



7.05.22



An afternoon out with friends in the music scene captured on film in Birmingham's Southside community.


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Small Town Charm



6.29.22



Personal endeavors of small town charm and street portraits taken with 35mm

Black and White Film


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Musicians on Film



6.25.22



A sampling of new works captured on 35mm B&W Film from a couple of shows my

husband played on.


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Two Worlds, One Journey



6.23.22



This evening is the debut of my work alongside my grandfather's in the TWO WORLDS

ONE JOURNEY art exhibit at The Canary Gallery.


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Kate's Baptism



6.18.22



The Holy + Trinity Greek Orthodox Baptism documentation.


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Cahaba River



6.08.22



A weekend afternoon spent on the river as I document my observations


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Childhood



6.07.22



Capturing childhood on film helps create a nostalgic mood of distant memories.


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Mistakes Photographers Make



6.08.22



Why many photographers get it all wrong when they start taking pictures.


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Southeast Gassers



6.03.22



A blast from the past as I decided to go and see what the Gassers were

all about!


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Wedding Documentary



5.31.22



A wedding day documentary of Sara and Jerry from this past weekend.


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New Film Work



5.31.22



The first roll of film developed in over ten years. Here are my thoughts with shooting film compared to digital.


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Photography Mentors



5.26.22



As I organize my old film negatives, I enjoy reliving some of the earlier and more formative years of my photographic career and stress the importance of a mentorship.


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Film Photography



5.25.22



I am shooting with film again after a 10 year hiatus so I can ,once again, for my own personal work and collection of photography help keep this traditional art medium alive .


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Fine Art Commisions



5.18.22



As I structure my business around fine art printing, I am noticing a new audience reaching out for personal commissions with their interior design space for home and office.


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Shelter Animal Donations



5.11.22



Proceeds from the Fine Art print orders of the Missing Link Rescue Shelter animals will be donated to help benefit the well being and care of these animals.


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Fine Art Prints



5.04.22



I recently acquired a print simulator to help clients select and order fine art prints with confidence. This will help them visualize the finished product before ordering!


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Family Portraiture



4.29.22



My second family, good friends and always a good time, The Butlers and our 'first' official family session together!


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Volunteer Work



4.27.22



I have started volunteering at The Missing Link Rescue with the horses. It's been very therapeutic being able to work with them on a weekly basis.


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Lena James



4.26.22



A small preview of Lena James's at home newborn session from this past week. It was a sweet session that I was thankful to take part in.


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Why Documentary?



4.15.22



A briefing on why I transitioned over from Lifestyle portrait sessions to Documentary portrait sessions as I explain the difference between the two.


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Missing Link Rescue



4.14.22



An animal sanctuary for the neglected and abused located in the North Jefferson community of Mount Olive, AL.


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Dave Crenshaw Promo



4.12.22



Promotional work for musician, producer, singer/songwriter Dave Crenshaw for his upcoming album.


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Spring Ball



4.05..22



Documenting Blountsville's Little League Baseball game against Cleveland as Eli pitched his first no hitter for the season!


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Play Sessions



4.08..22



My favorite time of year is upon us when outdoor activities are in full bloom with children's parties and social gatherings!


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Lake Martin 100



3.26.22



My take on the LM 100 as I participated as part of the pacing crew for a good friend who completed her first 100 mile race this past weekend.


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Marketing Material



3.23.22



A commercial session for a high end luxury bag dealer to focus on branding and marketing material for GoDaddy.


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McClellan Madness



3.05.22



The 1st annual trail race for Dirty Soles Trail Races was held at Fort McClellan in Anniston this past weekend and I was fortunate enough to document it.


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Yesterday's Tomorrow



1.18.22



I was recently gifted the negatives of my late grandfather & photographer David Allen McCluskey. These images depict life in the 1950's and 1960's of a world I never knew.


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Christmas Traditions



12.20.21



Capturing Christmas traditions as a mom passes down her Christmas cookie recipe to her two young daughters.


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Band Life



11. 09. 21



Documenting the band CASHBACK as they took a road trip for some shows

in Waynesboro, Virginia and Statesville, NC.


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Resurgence



11. 02. 21



Rebirth of decade old images as I start to print and archive my older work to go into my personal collection of signed fine art photographs.


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Band Rehearsal



10. 18. 21



Dave Crenshaw prepares for his upcoming show at the

Elegante Studio rehearsal space.


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Dismals Canyon



10. 04. 21



A day trip to visit and hike Dismals Canyon located in

Northwest Alabama.


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Paul Thorn



9. 26. 21



Documentary of the Paul Thorn concert at

the historic Lyric Theater in Birmingham.


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Eva Frontier Days



9. 23. 21



Bulls & Barrels Rodeo


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The Pictorial List



9. 03. 21



an interview with online publicatioin, The Pictorial List, regarding my live music documentary series, Memoirs of a Musician's Wife.


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My Grandmother



8 .25. 21



reminiscing over the years from all the moments I've

documented of my grandmother.


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Adam Hood



8 .19. 21



behind the scenes of Alabama musician ,Adam Hood, as he opened for

Whiskey Myers at Avondale Brewery


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The Birthday Party



8 .11. 21



A documentary celebrating Collins Reese first birthday party

among close friends and family.


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The Rope Swing



8 .05. 21



My return to the rope swing always leaves me

feeling like a big kid again.


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Sunflower Field



8 .01. 21



My road trip to the HD Farm to photograph their sunflowers

on the last day of the season.


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Behind the Chute



7. 22. 21



The rodeo documentary series on display at the Genesis Gallery

through September


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Dave Crenshaw - MUSIC



7. 12. 21



promotional material for singer/songwriter


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Van Gogh



7. 10. 21



a day trip to Atlanta for the Van Gogh Immersive Experience


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Recognition



7. 01. 21



I have recently been added to the 'Best of' list for an international directory of fine art photographers.


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Critter Camp - GBHS



6. 28. 21



My return to the Greater Birmingham Society to speak to campers

about my photography.


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Cheyloe - MUSIC



6. 25. 21



Live performance coverage of singer songwriter Cheyloe


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GoDaddy - Marketing



6. 24. 21



commercial and branding work for local businesses


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Rural Roads Series



6. 20. 21



ongoing personal photography project


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Wedding - STORYBOOK



6. 3. 21



Wedding documentary for Steve & Victoria


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Dave Crenshaw- MUSICIAN



6. 1. 21



behind the scene coverage of making a music album


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Summer Day- STORYBOOK



5. 14. 21



a day in the life STORYBOOK session


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Pool Hall- PLACES



5. 01. 21



the slow return of normal


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Ft. Morgan Road - PLACES



4. 15. 21



a mini-getaway for recharge & inspiration


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Heritage- BRANDING



4. 02. 21



Collaboration with artist Dave Crenshaw on his upcoming album


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Yeagerlings - STORYBOOK



3. 10. 21



Rural Documentary Portraiture Series


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VHCC- BRANDING



2. 26. 21



Working alongside the amazing and friendly staff at the Vestavia Hills Country Club


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Rosemary - LIFESTYLE



2. 23.21



I am in love with my friend's new baby! Here are some of my personal favorites.


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John Hollis - LIFESTYLE



2. 14. 21



Fun at the Howell homestead for this cutie's 6 month lifestyle session.


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Fultondale Tornado



1.27.21



Images of the destruction from the EF3 tornado that touched down in my hometown late Monday night.. January 25th.


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Running Route - PLACES



1.3.21



My five mile running loop shared in photos


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Aunt Nellie



12.28.20



Visiting my Great Aunt Nellie for the first time at the nursing home during a pandemic.


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Merry Christmas



12.24.20



Wishing all my friends, family, fellow photographers and followers a very blessed and safe

holiday season.


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Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo



12.13.20



Candid event coverage of the annual Jimmie Arrington Memorial Rodeo in Cullman, AL. Due to Covid-19, no spectators were allowed.. only participants and their guest.


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New Concepts



11.05.20



Too many years of seeing too many images that look too much alike. How I plan on redirecting and evolving as a photographer and artist.


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Rural Life during Covid



08.05.20



This has been a long year for most with the pandemic. During this time I have laid low, taken time for my own work and in the process, have a new portfolio to showcase.


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Cooper Farm Rodeo



06.14.20



My first attempt at photographing a rodeo out in Wilsonville as I showed up not knowing many people but left feeling right at home.


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SAC Juried Show



05.14.20



Older work accepted into the competitive SAC Juried Art Show in Montgomery.


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LEIGHANN EDMONDS



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