The top image comes from Philadelphia – we shot with these three models and one other on our trip.? They are all fantastic models and we hope to shoot with them all again!? We’re actually shooting Ronice’s wedding in April? so we know we’ll see her soon at least.

The next image is Laura – one of the best “character” models we had on the trip for sure!? She did a number of different looks including this nautical theme.? I like the red, white & blue theme as well as the crazy weather around her.? It was a very windy, dark day but we made some great images, I think.

Joseph was our lone Virginia Beach model.? We scheduled 14 models and he was the only one who showed at all.? It was a very difficult day and we considered turning around right then and coming home.? Joseph saved the day with hundreds of awesome photos.

One more trip photo for now – the Assateague ponies.? We now have a 20×24″ of this on our wall in the studio.? This print looks FANTASTIC at that size.? I love the subtle colors in it and the sense of depth with the second pony.? It reminds me how incredible our trip was.

Finally, we’re back to the studio for a little mother/daughter action where Michelle and Kelsey took over in the studio and produced some fun images on white.? This is just one of the series but we had so much fun!? We need to get those two back in here soon.

Once in awhile it’s great to remember that we enjoy our job and that we’re pretty good at it.? Sometimes that gets lost in SEO, business, goal setting, day-to-day business operations, etc. but it’s still important to remember what we do and why we do it.? I love being a stock photographer and despite having many other roles in my life (father, business owner, wedding photographer, book publisher, author) I still enjoy stock more than almost anything else in my life.? It’s the perfect job for me and I want to remember that.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
looks like work. – Thomas Edison