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Total Eclipse with the Fireflies in Columbia SC

Posted on August 22, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun occurred across the length of the united states. Here in NC, we would see a nearly full eclipse, maybe 95% covered, but not a full eclipse. However, down in Columbia SC, approx 3hr away, there would be a full eclipse. We found that they have a […]... Read More

Caitlin – A potential model

Posted on July 19, 2017March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

A few weeks ago, Kim, Caitlin, and Aunt Julie went up to New York, NY to meet with MMG and a photo shoot. The trip was good and exciting for them all. This was Caitlin’s first airplane flight and first trip to NY. The photo shoot was in a small residential apartment. Shortly after getting […]... Read More

Photography-Swimming

Posted on January 19, 2017March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

I recently had the opportunity to photograph the Southwest High School Swim Team at a few swim meets. Photographing swimmers is quite challenging… well, for me it is. Often it is a dimly lit indoor pool with not a lot of space to move around to “get the shot”. There are parents watching and not […]... Read More

LG G4 Camera Review

Posted on December 3, 2015March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

I recently upgraded phone plans with a new LG G4 smart phone. It was a toss up between Samsung Galaxy S6 and the LG G4, but there was a sweet deal to save $200 off the phone price if you trade in a used smart phone. So, I have been quite impressed with the phone […]... Read More

Beautiful Sunrise

Posted on October 7, 2015March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

Beautiful sunrise while driving my sweet girl to school this morning. Google Photos Assistant generated this rendition of the same picture for me, I kinda like it.... Read More

Photography-Cross Country Runners

Posted on October 1, 2015March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

I recently had the opportunity to photograph the Southwest High School Cross Country runners in a meet. This is the first time photographing a running event. Fortunately the weather was just perfect. The sun was at a good point on the horizon, but the light was still a bit harsh at times. What I didn’t […]... Read More

Mirror Lake on a cold morning

Posted on February 12, 2015March 2, 2018 by Jim 2 Comments

Another cold frosty morning and the lake was flat and smooth, like a mirror. There is something about the quietness of the morning beside a lake, that begs you to stop, look and listen. There are not flowers blooming, no green or colorful leaves on the trees, but still beautiful in it’s own way. Unfortunately […]... Read More

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