Cramer Benefit Dinner

My brother-in-law has been working very hard to recover from the stroke and other various complications he suffered some 3 months ago. He still has a long way to go. Very long way to go. But to hear the reports of steady progress is encouraging.

If you'd like to read more about Mike...you can find him on caringbridge

Equally

encouraging...the magnitude of turnout for the Benefit Dinner. I'm sure anyone who's known Mike can tell you he's been influential in many lives. But to see so many of those lives, in the same room, at the same time...Awe-inspiring. It was humbling to be there and have the privilege to document the evening. I put a larger selection from the evening on my website on it's own page, but wanted to include here a few of the favorites from a very awesome evening.

David and Audrey

What a wonderful way to ring in the new year...sharing in the festivities not only of the first moments of 2012, but also the celebration of the newly married David and Audrey!

 

 Welcome to the family Audrey!

Thanksgiving Reflection

Holidays often give an opportunity to indulge in one of mankind's greatest delights. Right now, my father would be thinking "pie". But once he had a piece and had a few more moments to dwell...he would say "family".

Family is one of the most powerful influences in anyone's life. It was such an influence in this family, that one of their own authored the quote that accompanies one of their photos. As great an example of a "Reflection" as there can be...words that speak directly and powerfully to the subject of the photograph.

The words say " You are my strength, Please guide me as I go, You are the greatest joys, I will ever know, I promise to love you til eternity, You are my forever, my family".

What an awesome tribute to those who have made such an impact on your life! Nice job Kelsey!

My favorite subject

Today presented an opportunity to have a little "photo time" with my favorite subject...my son, Jaxon.

He tops my list of favorite people to shoot not because he's especially cooperative (although I did manage to get a few while chasing him around), or because he even loves the camera (he's practically nailed the "turn and run" when he sees a camera out)...he's just adorable.

Is my opinion bias? Absolutely.

Afternoon on the lake...er...River

Last weekend I got an invite to head out to the Monongahela for some water action. Seeing as I have little experience doing anything outside of the boat...and that the water was FREEZING, I let the guys with some experience do their thing.

As you can see....they didn't disappoint!


*Editors note* - Thanks Catie for reminding me that the Monongahela is a river and not a lake!

Rebecca and Gary

Zane and Amie