Kinda had to share this one… :)

Kinda had to share this one… :)

Our baby boy is here! Luke Justice Harman was born August 27th. I never thought I could love a little guy so much. Yep, he is pretty much amazing. I thought everyone would like to see a shot of him, so here is the birth announcement.

Every year I say to myself that I’m going to get out there and get some shots of all the beautiful fall colors, but then I drag my feet and the leaves are gone before I know it. So, this morning when I saw the sun gloriously shining down in my front yard I knew I had to get my camera.
This is a challenge to all you photographers out there! Leave a comment with a link to your best fall color image. Let’s also make it a requirement that it must have been shot this year. Let’s see those fall colors!

**edit** If you’d like you can also post a link to download a high res version of your image so people can use them as their desktop background. Make sure to watermark your image for copyright protection. You can get my full resolution image HERE.
I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Chicago for Evie and JD’s wedding. I wanted to share a few images from the city as well as a few from the wedding that caught my eye. Special thanks to Kurt for coming along with me to second shoot.
Chicago is such a beautiful city. I don’t think I’d want to be there in the winter, but the spring sure was nice. Here is a view of the river with the train passing by and all the amazing buildings.

the city seal…

Kurt and I of course had to go to the top of the Sears tower….


Kurt under one of the train lines.

Factoid: Chicago is the only city in North America in which 6 Class 1 railroads meet.
Lastly, a shot of my good friend Jake who was in town for the wedding in front of none other than Gino’s East. This was my first time having Chicago deep dish pizza and it was fantabulous.

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This first shot is of Evie’s locket she wore the day of the wedding. Inside is a picture of her Dad who passed away a few years back. Evie’s aunt is holding it open so I can get the shot.

some of Evie’s creativeness…notice JD’s wooden ring!

Evie with her brother just as the doors to the chapel were opening…

lastly, a shot of Evie and JD just after being pronounced husband and wife! I’m not sure they could look any happier. These shots are often some of my favorite.

My church is part of a coalition that builds a Habitat for Humanity house every year for a local family in need. I’m proud to be a part of it. If you’ve ever thought of helping out on one of these builds you really should. There are many many areas in which to serve. And no, you don’t need to be an expert carpenter to do it! If you can hammer a nail in, you’re set. Even if manual labor just isn’t your gig, you can always help with things like hospitality (bringing water and food to the workers), or fund raising.
So, this is your encouragement….get out and serve! A few shots from earlier today….
This is Julian standing in front of our progess thus far. I go to him every time I have no clue what I’m doing and he sets me straight.

Michael, our site coordinator. He was looking over the plans and got caught off guard by me shoving a camera in his face.

