Category Archives: photography

jazz performers

Photo Assignment: “Turn Up the Heat”

This past Saturday I photographed the Turn Up The Heat in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I checked all

jazz performers

Photo Assignment: “Turn Up the Heat”

This past Saturday I photographed the Turn Up The Heat in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I checked all

A post card for events at ACFL&MH

“150 Years Ago”, Abraham Lincoln and the End of the Civil War

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of two pivotal events in our nation’s history: the end of the Civil War marked by after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14,

A post card for events at ACFL&MH

“150 Years Ago”, Abraham Lincoln and the End of the Civil War

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of two pivotal events in our nation’s history: the end of the Civil War marked by after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14,

Post card for Michelle Bensen.

“Turn Up the Heat” Post Card

I recently designed for a performance hosted by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall as part of the “Listen Locally” series. It’s jazz vocalist Michelle Bensen and her Bensen Burners and the title of the show is “Turn

Post card for Michelle Bensen.

“Turn Up the Heat” Post Card

I recently designed for a performance hosted by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall as part of the “Listen Locally” series. It’s jazz vocalist Michelle Bensen and her Bensen Burners and the title of the show is “Turn

brochure cover for scott conservancy

Scott Conservancy Brochure Design

I had the opportunity last fall to design a brochure for a small conservation organization of which I am a member. I have a special feeling for this organization and the large tract of land they conserved—The Scott Conservancy was

brochure cover for scott conservancy

Scott Conservancy Brochure Design

I had the opportunity last fall to design a brochure for a small conservation organization of which I am a member. I have a special feeling for this organization and the large tract of land they conserved—The Scott Conservancy was

CWA 2014 Contest and Muse Medallions

Well, I didn’t get to go to the Cat Writers’ Association conference, which was this past weekend, but I did hear that I won two Muse Medallions for my entries, drawn from those for which I’d earned Certificates of Excellence.

CWA 2014 Contest and Muse Medallions

Well, I didn’t get to go to the Cat Writers’ Association conference, which was this past weekend, but I did hear that I won two Muse Medallions for my entries, drawn from those for which I’d earned Certificates of Excellence.

newsletter design

ALT “Vistas” Newsletter Summer 2014

The summer issue of Vistas has been out for a while! We’ve used the new look and layout again, including this wonderful magazine-style front cover with just a nice juicy photo of the grass in one of the conservation areas

newsletter design

ALT “Vistas” Newsletter Summer 2014

The summer issue of Vistas has been out for a while! We’ve used the new look and layout again, including this wonderful magazine-style front cover with just a nice juicy photo of the grass in one of the conservation areas

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Spring/Summer 2014

Benefit Photos, Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Spring/Summer 2014

Benefit Photos, Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Fall/Winter 2013

A Benefit, Programming and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Fall/Winter 2013

A Benefit, Programming and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

The Ladies' Luncheon Ticket

Ladies’ Luncheon Menu and Tickets for 2014

Every year I choose a different flower for this project, something from my own flower garden from the previous year since I usually design the ticket in January or February, the menu a little later. This year, however, I decided

The Ladies' Luncheon Ticket

Ladies’ Luncheon Menu and Tickets for 2014

Every year I choose a different flower for this project, something from my own flower garden from the previous year since I usually design the ticket in January or February, the menu a little later. This year, however, I decided

newsletter cover

ALT “Vistas” Has A New Look

Sometimes it’s good to freshen the look of something. Vistas had always printed with the same three colors from the logo and the green bars on the outside edge of each page and the same photo pasted into the text

newsletter cover

ALT “Vistas” Has A New Look

Sometimes it’s good to freshen the look of something. Vistas had always printed with the same three colors from the logo and the green bars on the outside edge of each page and the same photo pasted into the text

civil war re-enactors

Images of Living History

Each year Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall hosts a living history event in remembrance of the Civil War, guided by the Library & Music Hall’s own Civil War expert, Espy Post Curator Diane Klinefelter, and including the 9th

civil war re-enactors

Images of Living History

Each year Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall hosts a living history event in remembrance of the Civil War, guided by the Library & Music Hall’s own Civil War expert, Espy Post Curator Diane Klinefelter, and including the 9th

photos from Stage 62s the producers

Photo Assignment: “The Producers”

This past Sunday I photographed the Stage 62 production of The Producers in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I

photos from Stage 62s the producers

Photo Assignment: “The Producers”

This past Sunday I photographed the Stage 62 production of The Producers in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I

illustration of rain garden

Illustration for Rain Garden Interpretive Sign

This illustration is 20″H x 30″W and is done in a combination of watercolor pencil and traditional watercolor on cold-press illustration board. I am familiar with most of the plants included in the garden, and after researching the plant list

illustration of rain garden

Illustration for Rain Garden Interpretive Sign

This illustration is 20″H x 30″W and is done in a combination of watercolor pencil and traditional watercolor on cold-press illustration board. I am familiar with most of the plants included in the garden, and after researching the plant list

front page of andrew carnegie free library & music hall newsletter

The Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

We’ve just published another newsletter, just in time for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Living History Event on April 28. Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of

front page of andrew carnegie free library & music hall newsletter

The Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

We’ve just published another newsletter, just in time for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Living History Event on April 28. Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of

luncheon ticket layout

Ladies’ Luncheon Menu and Tickets for 2012

Every year I choose a different flower for this project, something from my own flower garden from the previous year since I usually design the ticket in January or February, the menu a little later. This year, however, I decided

luncheon ticket layout

Ladies’ Luncheon Menu and Tickets for 2012

Every year I choose a different flower for this project, something from my own flower garden from the previous year since I usually design the ticket in January or February, the menu a little later. This year, however, I decided

post card invitation to civil war reenactment event

2012 ACFL&MH Living History Weekend Post Card

2012 still recognizes the sesquicentennial, or the 150th anniversary, of the Civil War; last year was the beginning of the war, this year and the next two follow the history of battles and hardships. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music

post card invitation to civil war reenactment event

2012 ACFL&MH Living History Weekend Post Card

2012 still recognizes the sesquicentennial, or the 150th anniversary, of the Civil War; last year was the beginning of the war, this year and the next two follow the history of battles and hardships. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music

pastel sketch of trail

Donated Art, and an Event

I took a walk on the Panhandle Trail on Christmas Day 2011, a lovely sunny day and even fairly warm, no snow, but no rain either. Of course, there were many photo opportunities and one of my pleasures of being

pastel sketch of trail

Donated Art, and an Event

I took a walk on the Panhandle Trail on Christmas Day 2011, a lovely sunny day and even fairly warm, no snow, but no rain either. Of course, there were many photo opportunities and one of my pleasures of being

photo of moon among branches

Photo Published in Conservation Newsletter

The Hills Conservation Network (HCN) of Oakland CA published one of my photos, “Wolf Moonrise”, in their latest newsletter. The HCN was formed after the devastating 1991 East Bay Hills fire. In a state known for wildfires this was the

photo of moon among branches

Photo Published in Conservation Newsletter

The Hills Conservation Network (HCN) of Oakland CA published one of my photos, “Wolf Moonrise”, in their latest newsletter. The HCN was formed after the devastating 1991 East Bay Hills fire. In a state known for wildfires this was the

library entrance

Two Photo Exhibits at ACFL&MH

My two exhibits of local photography, “Of Harps and Fig Leaves” and “Carnegie Photographed”, are once again on display in the Reception Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. Stop by to peruse them and read the notes

library entrance

Two Photo Exhibits at ACFL&MH

My two exhibits of local photography, “Of Harps and Fig Leaves” and “Carnegie Photographed”, are once again on display in the Reception Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. Stop by to peruse them and read the notes

Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation 2011 Tribute Scroll

Deb Chebatoris and I are pleased to bring the second annual Tribute Scroll to you. I am personally pleased with the way the idea became reality. The Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation Tribute Scroll includes photos and written tributes from families

Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation 2011 Tribute Scroll

Deb Chebatoris and I are pleased to bring the second annual Tribute Scroll to you. I am personally pleased with the way the idea became reality. The Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation Tribute Scroll includes photos and written tributes from families