In 2008 the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Pediment Publishing held a photography contest called Capture Arkansas. At the end of the the contest they published the winners in a beautiful bound coffee table book. I was fortunate enough to have three photos published. I'm thrilled they have brought it back for 2010!!!

Capture Arkansas is so much more than a photo contest, It's a community of talented photographers. I made so many new relationships and connections and the experience was overwhelmingly positive!

If you are a photographer or simply have a love for beautiful photos, please head over to Capture Arkansas and check it out!!!

While you're there you're welcome to sign up and show me some love by voting on some of my photos!!!

 Ok, it's official, Spring is here and wildflower season is in full bloom!

A trip through Lost Valley and Smith Creek Preserve yield an amazing symphony currently underway. An orchestra of spring beauty and wildflowers serenade the valley and all those who are fortunate enough to have an opportunity to visit.

If you can't tell I'm really excited, spring is my absolute favorite season. If you have been waiting for a good time to visit the valley, NOW is that time.

Reminder:
Smith Creek Nature Preserve - Photo Field Day, Saturday, April 10, 2010 beginning at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to visit the preserve. While the preserve is always open to the public, a normal visit will require you to park at the gate and hike in. This hike is over a mile down and about a 600 foot drop in elevation. For the field day, the conservancy will have the gate open and allow you to drive in for this event.

To reserve a spot, please call Brenda Luper at 479-973-9110

More information on the Smith Creek Nature Preserve.
http://www.smithcreekpreserve.com
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arkansas/preserves/art27772.html

Red Barn Publishing recently contacted me about photographing two Arkansas families for articles in two of their Fall 09 agriculture magazines.

I was really excited about the opportunity. I had six photos published in the Fall 2009 issue of Massey Ferguson Farm Life Magazine and another two photos published in the Fall 2009 issue of AGCO Advantage Magazine.

I had a great time doing these shoots, and hope to have the opportunity to work with Red Barn Publishing again soon.

Click here to see a PDF copy of the article from Massey Ferguson Farm Life Magazine.

Photos from Massey Ferguson Farm Life:

Photos from AGCO Advantage Magazine:

I was ecstatic to see my son Bryan pick up two first place finishes for his photos in the Nature and Animal categories.

Pictured below with his award winning photos. Congrats Bryan!!!