Category Archives: photography

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

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

“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,

“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,

“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

“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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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