Our Anniversary

Linda and I six years ago, yesterday! Seems like yesterday.... Anyway, it was a wet, dreary, cold and yet the most beautiful day ever! I LOVE YOU, LINDA!

Four Rules For Life...

1. Show up. 2. Pay attention. 3. Tell the truth. 4. Don't be attached to the results.

- Angeles Arrien

Quote of the Day

"If money is your hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability. "
-- Henry Ford, industrialist

Ian Wesley

Haley, pt 3

Quote of the Day

"Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. "
-- Sam Walton

Quote of the Day

“The average person puts only 25% of his energy into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.”
—Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) industrialist, businessman, philanthropist

Lexi

'lexi', was one of the little flower girls at the last wedding...I laughed till I nearly cried looking at this image...4 years old!

Amie & Peter

Photographed Amie & Peter's wedding htis past Friday in Sartell/Saint Joseph. Here is the finishing image of the day! Blessings you guys!

Kelsey, pt 2

Another image from Kelsey's session...

Dane

Here are some images from a session done wth 'Dane', cute little guy, who seems to love everybody! These BW images were created at our studio, by my wife, Linda....

Kelsey

Photographed 'Kelsey', a Washburn High School Senior this past week. Kelsey's personality and willingness to 'Have Fun', showed in all her images.

Ian Wesley

This is one of the Images from my Son's Senior Session...I'll post more. He's eighteen, has one more year of high school and has enlisted inthe US AirForce for six years...He's excited and I'm excited for him.

Quote of the Day

"If Columbus had turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him, either."
-- Anonymous

Quote of the Day

“We need not think alike to love alike.”
—Francis David (1510-1579), clergyman

Quote of the Day

"Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don't turn up at all."
-- Sam Ewing, Writer

"Haley"

Another Image of Haley I liked....

Quote of the Day

"Self-image sets the boundaries of accomplishment."
-- Maxwell Maltz, Author

"Haley"

Photographed Haley on Sunday Morning this past weekend...The clouds managed to obscure the sun which brought a beaultiful natural light to all her portraits. Thanks Haley, Blessings

Quote of the Day

“Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.”
—Zig Ziglar (b. 1926), motivational author, speaker

Beth & Joe, Sept 13, 2008

Photographed Beth and Joe this past weekend in Waverly, MN. Light rain all day, but the beautiful lighting added to every image we captured...and Beth and Joe didn't seem to minds a little 'sprinkle'. Thanks Guys! Blessings.

Quote of the Day

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go. ”
—Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), Writer, cartoonist

Quote of the Day

"Education is of no value and talent is worthless - unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass."
-- Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State

Quote of the Day

“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'”
—Mary Anne Radmacher; author

Quote of the Day

“Take control of your destiny. Believe in yourself. Ignore those who try to discourage you. Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits. Don't give up and don't give in.”
—Wanda Hope Carter; motivational speaker and writer

Jen & Brian

Jennifer and Brian were willing enough to join me early Sunday morning for their enagagement session. It was cloudy, but the rain held off until we had just finished! Thanks Guys, Blessings!

"Season Coming To A Close"

Been visiting with my friend John, from Roy's Point Marina, regarding schedule times for Fall Haulout of boats...that's tough reminder that the season is coming to a close and we need to let Lake Superior become an ice-cube again.

This image was created in October of 2005 at Roy's Point, during the morning of Cambria's (my sailboat) schedule bed time. Taken in the morning, looking toward Basswood Island.

Quote of the Day

"A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote of the Day

“To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler--and less trouble. ”
—Mark Twain [Samuel Clemens] (1835-1910), writer, lecturer, humorist

Never, Never, Never Forget....

Quote of the Day

"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome."
-- Booker T. Washington, Educator

Quote of the Day

“Example has more followers than reason.”
—Christian Nestell Bovee; author

Quote of the Day

"The person who would like to make his dreams come true MUST STAY AWAKE."
-- Richard Wheeler, Rotarian

Quote of the Day

"Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly and get on with improving your other innovations."
-- Steve Jobs, Apple Co-Founder

Quote of the Day

"The barriers are not erected that can say to aspiring talents and industry, "This far and no farther.""
-- Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer

Tessa "Dust of Gold"

Here is an image of our "7 year old" Yellow Lab, Tessa. Birthday was yesterday, but I can remember the kids (littler then) bringing her home, with all their promises to take care of her...yea right. She's a good girl!

Quote of the Day

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
—Mark Twain

Buffalo Bay Sunrise

About 530 am, early August sunrise, near our marina in Red Cliff, WI. Three miles north of Bayfield.

'Yours Truly'

We visited Woods Manor onMadeline Island, where,in the past, we used to photograph quite a few receptions and weddings. THis image was takenby one of the staff that we visited with that Sunday. I don't like having my photograph taken. GT

Quote of the Day

"A great drive, a powerful determination and a consuming desire will easily compensate for a little or limited talent."
-- Robert Schuller, Clergyman

Lake Superior Sunset

Taken as we sailed at twilight toward 'Rocky Island', In the Apostle Islands National Seashore.

So Bayfield...

I love the creativity that some of my clients have. These rings are from clients, who happen to be sailors as well...but I love the ring design which incorporates waves...Awesome!

Grand Marais Harbor

My wife and I, made the trip across Lake Superior, in August under calm conditions. This was my favorite image from the harbor inGrand Marais, MN

The trip across the lake took approx seven hours by motor since we had no wind to speak of...

Rainy Day In Bayfield

Fortunately, we were able to plan around the weather and were happy (very happy) to have gotten alot of great images. The weather today, reminded me of this images, which was photogrtaphed in July in Bayfield, WI

Quote of the Day

"I will prepare, and someday my chance will come."
-- Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States

Quote of the Day

"There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living"
-- Nelson Mandela