Senior pictures with Jordan

Had a great time with Jordan capturing a few images for her Senior Photos.  We still have another session to go.  It's going to be fun!

F.U.N. With Kids!

 A weekend with the Cub Scouts of America

is always fun!

Archery!

Instruction!

Lots of games and activities!

                                   

                       

Skydivers and Character Building....

It's no wonder I captured so many images.
Those kids know how to have Fun!

The Woodland Wedding

In the heat of July 2nd a wedding occurred.  Moments before the ceremony, a storm rolled through the area cooling the temps 10 degrees and bringing with it beautiful skies.  After the union, snow cones were served and the guests enjoyed a relaxing evening filled with laughter and great conversation.  We so enjoyed creating images of these two lives being joined together.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Eric Walter!

The Building of a Chapel Part 1

Recently, I have had the pleasure to be a part of a special project...The building of a chapel for the marriage of a daughter.  This labor of love is a precious thing to help with and observe.  It is ...in many ways ...the beginning of something beautiful.

Footing

Slab Crew

                                                         

                                                                          Flowers Started for Comfort

Ah, to build, to build! 

That is the noblest art of all the arts. 

Painting and sculpture are but images, 

Are merely shadows cast by outward things....

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Pour

Slab Done :)

Almost Done With the
Steel

Steel Crew

The Crew Minus Two

Celebrating a Legacy

 

          

I had the opportunity to capture moments from the celebration of 60 years of marriage for the Scruggs family!  It was a privilege to have a hand in gathering memories for this landmark occasion.

New Eagle Scout

How fortunate we were this weekend to get to attend my nephew's Eagle ceremony!  He has proven his mettle in pursuit of Eagle Scout over the years and it was great to share in the celebration.  


As Mike Rowe said, "The Eagle Award is not really meant for people who need to be dragged across the finish line. It's meant for a select few..."



We are proud of you!

Backyard Safari

 Well, Christmas has come and gone and the toys are getting well used over the break.  Uncle Fish and Aunt Chicken gave some ultra cool gifts to the offspring.  #3 has been wearing out the safari set and has travelled thousands of boyland miles with it.  I had to capture a few moments for posterity.  :)

TORNADO in Northwest Arkansas

I was up as usual this morning at about 5:30 and decided to check the weather radar because it was raining and the wind was howling. As I pulled up the weather site I noticed our area was covered in the bad colors and it had a tornado warning box around northwestern Washington county . That's me, I am in that area. I got off the internet, woke up the family and we got in a protected area. At that time the power went off and the cell phone rang. One of my sons had spent the night with a friend and the mom called to tell us that the tornado sirens were going off. We got the emergency radio out to listen and stayed protected. We did not hear of a tornado setting down in our area, but as we went to pick up our son we realized tragedy had hit our little area. Three people in a town by us died and several others were injured. Our prayers are with the families in our area as well as the Emergency workers out in this away from their families. One of my images is of a husband and wife firefighting crew from the Gallatin Fire Department.

Court of Honor

This image is of my son. He advanced to the rank of 2nd class in Boy Scouts. It was a great evening. He also received several merit badges including one that goes toward Eagle.

Amazon Book

Time for Understanding

I was going through old images today and came across this man I met in New Orleans. He had a bad leg and was in a desperate situation. I began talking with him and he looked at me and started explaining how his life started falling apart. He is a good man, but has lost hope. He told me"This is not me, I'm better than what you see." I believe this to be true about a lot of people we pass on the street. This time of the year is about the birth of Jesus Christ. So let's remember compassion.

Merry Christmas, Gary Yandell