Kickapoo's Karly

Introducing Karly! Karly is this years' Senior Ambassador representing Backroads by Lynda at Kickapoo High School in Springfield. Karly stays very active in her school as a varsity Cheerleader for the Chiefs. I enjoyed spending time with Karly and her Mother Shari and they were troopers out in the heat getting her portraits made plus Sherri got to be pretty handy at handling the reflector too. We had a lot of fun traveling around Springfield and even got some really fun shots with Karly's dogs Skye and Delila. Karly will be back in the studio in a couple of weeks to finish her session by getting a few more fun outside shots and doing her indoor studio shots. Be sure to check back and see what we are up to....we have some fun things planned! Thanks Karly for picking Backroads by Lynda to help capture this exciting time in your life.

Hanging out at the pool with Jesse!

Jesse is a senior this year at Hilcrest and is the whole package. A wonderful guy that was so easy to talk with and had a real sense of direction in knowing what he wanted in his senior images. Although it was incredibly hot out, we had a great time staying cool at the pool getting his senior shots. Jesse is a lifeguard, a member of the swim team and also plays the tuba in both the marching and concert bands. Have a great senior year Jesse and thank you for choosing Backroads by Lynda to capture your senior images.

Girl Power!

I was having a little fun tonight playing with an image of Maddison from this spring. Just tonight I was reading a technique using gradients and thought that this would be the perfect shot to play with. Isn't she just the cutest!!!

Girls just want to have fun!

Last weekend I took a very needed break and visited Eureka Springs with 3 of my best girlfriends. Denise, Jenn and Michell are all portrait or wedding photographers from different areas that I have had the privilege of shooting with and learning from. Although it was a rest, great food and a lot of laughs, we also discussed different shooting techniques, equipment, different techniques in editing images and shooting styles. I am incorporating some of these new ideas in my editing now and plan to be able to offer some new looks at Backroads by Lynda this coming senior season. Be sure to check in from time to time and see some of the latest ideas and techniques in the area of portraiture. In the mean time, I hope you enjoy some of the fun images that we captured as we perused Eureka Springs. For a "hauntingly" good time, be sure to check out the Crescent hotel at http://www.crescent-hotel.com this is a beautiful venue with so much history. Ladies, thanks for the friendship and good times. I had a ball and can't wait until our next meetup!

Chaffin Wedding....the gallery is up!

Just a quick note to let anyone checking in for the Chaffin wedding proofs know that the gallery is up and ready on the viewing site. I hope you all enjoy browsing through the many proofs as much as we enjoyed processing them. WOW, I have to say it again....what a stunning wedding!!!

Simple Elegance! Cortney & Scott's wedding day

There is just no better way to describe the beauty of Cortney & Scott Chaffin's wedding as simple elegance. Our friends were married June 28th on the banks of the Finley River in Ozark at the legendary Riverside Inn. The feel of the landscape and buildings was that of old world wealth and with their choice of black, white and red for decorations, it simply couldn't be more beautiful! Cortney was stunning as always, in her cream gown with black sash and Scott in his black tux. Scott's daughter, Logan was the maid of honor and was radiant in her black dress carrying red roses. The tables were adorned with black satin and red roses and had black and white photos of the bride, groom and new family on each along with framed handmade love sayings. As the guests arrived and were greeted by an acoustical guitarist playing while they were seated in the shade of a large magnolia tree on the patio where Scott and Cortney exchanged vows. The reception was held inside with a full meal in Riverside style and open bar to follow. Friends and family laughed and chatted as they mingled on the patio near the flowing river the remainder of the night. Truly, this was one of the most beautiful weddings that we have ever attended and I am so happy for my friends and the start to their new life together. Congratulations Scott, Cortney and Logan!

Nixa's Senior Rep....Kelsey!

My senior ambassador for Nixa schools this year is Kelsey. Kelsey is a wonderful young lady that is as intelligent as she is beautiful. We had a wonderful time laughing and talking while shooting Kelsey's senior fun shoot for her cards. Kelsey is very active in the Nixa school system with band, honors society, and French club among some of her interests. I am so fortunate to have Kelsey representing Backroads by Lynda this year for her school and look forward to working with her soon on her actual senior shoot. We have some fun things planned with her, so be sure to keep checking in to see what is new with Nixa's Kelsey and if you are currently a Nixa senior looking into photographers for your senior portraits, go talk with Kelsey to see what we can offer you.