Portraits Family and Individual

The past couple of years, I have expanded my photography to include family, individual and wedding photos. I have also expanded my gear to include the Sony A7RIV, A7IV, A9 and A6400. My go to lens for portrait and weddings include the Tamron 35-150mm 2-2.8, Sigma 50mm 1.4 Sigma 35mm 1.4, Sigma 105mm 2.8 ( ART lens ). I have also added at AD-200 off camera flash with soft box, even to my outdoor shoots. To give another perspective to some shoots, I started using my DJI Air 2S to the mix. Show-casing a few of the photos from the past.

 

Family Photos

2020 allowed me to expand my experience to include wedding and family photo sessions. I also added Sony A7ii and Sony A7Rii to my tools.

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Appalachian Section Trail Hike Grayson Highlands to Damascus May 2020

At least once a year, I take time off from the work schedule to get some some much needed trail therapy.

This year, I planed to a hike from Grayson Highlands State Part to Damascus. The following year I hiked from Damascus Virginia to Dennis Cove. A good friend, Janet provided trail magic by helping me drop my truck and hitch a ride to allow accomplishment of these section hikes.

I enjoy the time alone on the trail. It allows my mind to be awed by nature and think and ponder life’s mysteries. This hike was a total opposite of last years. As I was dropped off at Grayson Highlands State Park, the clouds were already gathering into a gray gloom.

One of the aspects of hiking I truly enjoy is roughing it. Pitting myself against the elements of anything Mother Nature can throw at me. This section hike tested my the limits.

Creek flows down to Damascus, good water source.

Creek flows down to Damascus, good water source.

One of the many bridges on the trail.  The Creeper Trail is a beautiful section of trail leading to Damascus VA

One of the many bridges on the trail. The Creeper Trail is a beautiful section of trail leading to Damascus VA

This was my third visit to Grayson Highlands State Park,  I love the area.  The weather fo my hike was abysmal. Rain and wind every day.  But I immensely enjoyed.

This was my third visit to Grayson Highlands State Park, I love the area. The weather fo my hike was abysmal. Rain and wind every day. But I immensely enjoyed.

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Trillium (trillium, wakerobin, tri flower, birthroot, birthwort) is a genus of about fifty flowering plant species in the family Melanthiaceae. Trillium species are native to temperate regions of North America and Asia, with the greatest diversity o…

Trillium (trillium, wakerobin, tri flower, birthroot, birthwort) is a genus of about fifty flowering plant species in the family Melanthiaceae. Trillium species are native to temperate regions of North America and Asia, with the greatest diversity of species found in the southern Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States

The Highland Ponies are always a special part of this hike.

The Highland Ponies are always a special part of this hike.

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Fatmans Squeeze. So far I can still pass!

Fatmans Squeeze. So far I can still pass!

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My habitat for 4 section hikes.  Love swaying.

My habitat for 4 section hikes. Love swaying.

Stumpy Lake

Stumpy Lake in Virginia Beach, Virginia provides so many nature and landscape photography opportunities. Providing several shots to show the beauty of this spot. I enjoy capturing sunset shots on the east end of the lake. A wonderful wooden pier allows for good views and fishing.

Sunset at Stumpy Lake

Sunset at Stumpy Lake

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Super Moon Worm Moon March 2020

I looked for an opportunity to capture some shots of the rising moon. I picked the Lesner bridge as a possible spot. It was an awesome view. I found myself just staring at the moon as it rose. I had to remind myself I was here to capture it in photo as well.

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Foggy Nights on the Boardwalk

It was one of those rare foggy nights. I was already tired from a long work week, but decided I might find some good shots on the boardwalk. I had my trust tripod to help. Used F stops in the higher ranges and long exposure time to get in some good shots. Take a look and enjoy

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More Lesner Bridge shots at night.

I took advantage of another crisp clear cold February night to get some night shots of Lesner bridge. Tripod makes these captures possible. I was using my trusty Nikon D600 kit lens. F13 with ISO at 160 and 2 second shutter speed. I played with some editing features using Adobe Lightroom. Black and White focuses an alternative perspective.

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