Florida Beach Fun

We decided to take a break from the cold weather and take a trip to the beach. We drove to Fort Myers Beach to find…

Exploring Natchez Trace Parkway

We received a Thousand Trails camping membership with the purchase of our camper. This is our 1st time trying out a membership. We wanted to…

Taking Christmas Photos at Home

We always seem to take the most photos at Christmas, everyone is together and dressed cute.    Most years we try to get a family…

Christmas is all about the stories

Christmas has become a time of  stress for many people and over the years I have tried to keep it simple and peaceful so I…

Taking Kids Christmas Photos

I don’t need an excuse to take photos of the grandkids but Christmas photos are some of my favorites. I setup my own little home…

Enjoy A Simple Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here for those of us in the USA.   I usually  host and this year is no different except that we have…

Weekend in Memphis Tn.

We took a trip in the new camper to Memphis with one of our grandsons ( we had to bring his parents too)  We camped…

Fall fun in Stearns KY.

We took the camper to Blue Heron Campground it was a beautiful scenic drive to get to the campground but we did have to drive some…

Upgrade to a 32ft. camper

After a few trips in our 21′ trailer with the grandkids we decided it was time to update, we bought a used 32′ Puma travel…

Beach Trip to Pensacola FL.

We drove down to Pensacola and stopped half way at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama, it’s a nice treed park but has really bad…

3 Photo Mistakes To Avoid

There are so many things you can learn about photography and I love to try to learn how to take better photos but these are…

Trip to Belleville and Gananoque Ontario Canada

One of my brothers lives in Belleville Ontario Canada so we have been able to explore some of the areas around there.   We went to…

Orlando Fl. with Grandkids

We just took a trip to Orlando again after 17 years and took 2 of the Grandkids with us. We only drove 4 hours because…

Trip to Punta Cana Dominican Republic

We took our 1st trip to the Dominican Republic we stayed at the Sunscape Dominican Beach, it was a nice resort with friendly staff and…

Fall in the Mountains of GA.

We camped in Cleveland Georgia at Jenny’s Creek Campground, nice place, the spots were a little tight but it we were right on the pond. …

Trip to Cleveland Ohio

When planning our vacation, Cleveland Ohio is not usually a location we think of going to, but Bob’s brother lives there and it had been…

Fall in Panama City FL.

We camped at St Andrews State Park, very nice spot but lots of mosquitoes, it was a long walk to beach, but since it was…

Tn. lake fun with Grandkids

We took 2 of the grandkids camping for the weekend on Center Hill Lake in TN.   We stayed at Ragland Bottom Campground,  the park had…

Trip to Gulfport Mississippi

We took the camper down to Gulfport Mississippi and stayed at the Gulfhaven RV Resort   it is across the street from the beach but feels…

Beach in Fort Meyers Fl.

We camped at the Red Coconut RV Park in Fort Meyers.  They have spots on the beach but we were in the main campground across…

Trip to the Florida Keys

We camped at Pelican Cay in Key Largo, it was a great location but it was a dump and full of broken down boats and…

Thanksgiving in Sarasota FL.

We took our camper to Sarasota Florida for Thanksgiving week (our kids all had plans and it would be out 1st year alone)  We stayed…

Upgrade to a 23ft. camper

We loved our little wolf pup but it was too small even just for the 2 of us and we wanted to be able to…

Myrtle Beach SC. with kids

We took our daughter and 3 of the grandkids to Myrtle Beach and we camped at the state park.  We were in the Rv with…

Rv Trip Across the USA Part 2 of our Epic Road Trip

This is the 2nd part of our anniversary trip after our time in Vancouver for the long road trip back home .  click here to…

RV Cross Country Road Trip, the Journey Begins

For our 30th Anniversary we took an epic road trip from TN to Vancouver Canada, and back.  We drove in an old pickup pulling a…

Exploring Vancouver British Columbia Canada

During our Epic Road trip most of the trip was only a short time in each place but when we got to Canada we stayed in…

Upgrade to a 16ft. camper

Our tuck bed camper was a little claustrophobic and we hadn’t used it in awhile.   We were getting ready to go on a long road…

East Coast of Canada Road Trip

We took a 10 day road trip to the East Coast of Canada we flew into Halifax, I had already made all the reservations online…

Trip to Charleston South Carolina

We took a trip to Charleston SC , and we had a great visit except for our hotel experience,  we stayed at the Charleston Grand…

Trip to Jamaica

We flew to Jamaica and met my cousin and her husband who is a Jamaican.   We flew into Montego Bay and took a rented car…

I Wrote My 1st Ebook

I have written a  book to help other non writers show their life story.   Everyone has a story to tell, but how do you…

Taking a photo of baby in a pumpkin

I have been trying to decide on a cute theme photo to take of the Granddaughter this year.   Last fall I had seen a really…

Trip to Fort Walton Beach Fl.

We went for a weekend beach trip to Fort Walton Beach we stayed at the  Ramada Plaza on the beach, older hotel and not that…

Taking Fall Photos

Fall is here and it’s the favorite time of year for a lot of people.    I do like fall because I can open windows and…

Taking Photos at Home

I usually just take photos of the kids in their environment but sometimes I want more of a studio feel and the best way to…

Trip to Jacksonville Florida

We went on a trip to Jacksonville Beach, we stayed at the Best Western Oceanfront, it is a small older hotel but right on the…

image of baby in window light

Taking Photos with Available Light

Learning to see and use light is one of the hardest and most important parts of photography.   The other day I was taking some…

Taking Kids School Photos

Going Back to School or starting school is a big event for a kid and their parent.   When my kids were young I didn’t even…

Taking Photos of Baby

My youngest Granddaughter just turned 6 months and is just getting to the fun age for taking pictures because she smiles and sits up which…

Trip to Las Vegas Nevada

During our West Coast trip we  took my 1st trip to Las Vegas and I loved and hated it. The things I loved about it was the…

Trip To The Grand Canyon Arizona

Part of our 14 day West Coast Trip was spent at the Grand Canyon but it should really be a trip on its own. It is hard…

West Coast Fly and Drive Trip

We lived in Anaheim and San Bernardino  California when we first got married but we have not been back to the West Coast in 26…

Taking Photos of the New Baby

This is a photo of my new granddaughter and her big brother.   The last two of our grandkids were little boys so this little…

Don’t Trash the Wedding Dress

One of the newest trends in wedding photography is to trash the dress and take really creative photos while swimming with it on or laying…

Posed Or Candid Photos

Candid looks are becoming much more popular than the posed more formal photos, even wedding photographers and portrait studios are doing more of a candid…

Taking better birthday pictures

   Yesterday one of my Grandson’s had a birthday and we had a party for him at  Chuck E Cheese.   Trying to get good birthday…

Taking Photos Of Newborn Babies

I love babies and this year we have had 2 new babies come into our extended family, my youngest sister and my daughter both had…

Playing Outside in a Winter Wonderland

Living in the south we don’t get a lot of snow, but when we do everything shuts down, and the roads are not safe to…

A Long Life Story is a Beautiful Photo

So many people when they get older feel like they are no longer attractive, this is just not true and I think there is nothing…

Taking great Pet Pictures

I don’t take very many photos of animals but I do usually take at least one of the family pet.   We have gone thru…

Photo Day Trips to Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee is a beautiful state with lots of state parks that are perfect for hiking or taking photos.  We try to explore different parks, most…

Fun Photos

It’s fun to add some interest to your photos by finding  objects to use that will create a frame around your people.   The kids think…

Toronto Ontario Canada My Home Town

Where you were born is a huge part of who you are and has helped shape your life so it is important to add it…

A Trip To The Great Smoky Mountains

Gatlinburg is nestled at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and next to Pigeon Forge the home of Dollywood theme park.   Gatlinburg…

Trips To Grandma’s House in Cambridge Ontario Canada

When my kids were little trips to Grandma’s house was a very long 15 hour drive to Toronto Ontario Canada. A few years ago my…

Trip to Gulf Shores Alabama

We love the beach,  the warm breezes, the sound of the water and the colors. We try to visit different beaches, this time we went…

Taking Photos of Little Boys

I have  2 sons, and 4 grandsons so boys are my photo subject most of the time.   In some ways I find them easier to…

Visiting beautiful flower Gardens

I love flowers, I like the scent, shapes and colors, but I am not a very good gardener so I try to visit public flower…

Seeing The World In Photos

Do you see the world in photos?  I do, when I look at things I see how it would make a photo even when I…

Tell The Stories Behind The Image

Do you get frustrated when you are trying to take a child’s photo and they are not in the mood and refuse to look at…

10 Common Photo Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Learning how to take photos can be very overwhelming at times, there is so much information to learn.   Try to avoid these mistakes for better…

Experimenting With Black and White Photography

Old Photos were always black and white and if you want to create the feel of a timeless photo black and white is a perfect…

What is the Best Light for your Portrait Photos?

What is the best light for portraits? Do you need to have expensive studio lights to be able to take good portraits? Actually the most…

9 Tips for taking better Toddler Pictures

This is a video of me trying to take photos in my home studio of my almost 2 year old grandson, he is non-stop and…

Taking Engagement Photos

It has become very popular to have engagement photos, but why? When I was married (a very long time ago) people did not take engagement…

29 Easy Photo Poses To Try With Your Children

Child photography is something you love or you hate.  I personally love it.  Of course it helps that I have the cutest grandkids in the…

Trip to Chattanooga Tennessee

We live about an hour and a half from Chattanooga and there are lots of things to do there so we have gone often for…

Images of Music City, Nashville TN

Nashville Tn is known as music city but it is also a city of culture and history, great food, pro sports, natural beauty and pure…

Using Props When Taking Photos

Props aren’t necessary for a good photo but they are used because they can add interest to a photo and can help distract people from…

Weekend trips to Atlanta GA

Gone With the Wind is one of my favorite books and movies and I have always wanted to go visit the famous southern cities mentioned…

Tips for Better Travel Photos

 Can you tell what is wrong with this photo? This is a very common photography mistake that I am guilty of and I see other…

Photographing Children- Capture Real Life

My favorite photos of the grandkids are the ones I took of them while they were playing and not the perfect image taken at the photo studio….

Trip to Riviera Maya Mexico

The Riviera Maya, is located in the north-east cost of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, México.   The women in my…

Weekend fun in Tennessee

Weekend camping trips are best when they are a short distance away so you have more time to enjoy the outdoors instead of spending the…

Trip to Destin Beach FL.

Going to the beach is my favorite place to go on vacation.   We try to go to different beaches for a change of scenery but…

Trip to Niagara Falls Canada

We drive from Nashville to Canada to visit family every year and we usually drive through Detroit but every few years we drive through Buffalo…

Trip to the Big Apple- New York City

I think everyone has a desire to visit the Big Apple (New York City) at least once in their life,  I had the opportunity to…

Trip to Southern Florida

We took a road trip from Nashville to Hollywood Florida which is located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami in the Southern end of Florida.  Hollywood…

Fall weekend in Tn.

We took the camper to David Crockett state park to see the fall color but we missed the peak color so there was hardly anyone there. It…

Our 1st RV a Truck Camper

When our kids were growing up we really didn’t do much camping because we liked to boat so we usually rented a cabin.   I have…

Trip to San Antonio Texas

Our 2nd son graduated from the Air Force boot camp  at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio Texas, we flew to San Antonio to…

Anniversary Trip in Honolulu, Hawaii

We went to Honolulu Hawaii for our 20th Anniversary, it was our 1st big trip and we had the time of our life.   The flight…