Sharpay: The early years

O.K. Who was I to doubt the power of Disney? But, I did! Idiot! Who knew High School Musical would be so big that even a 3 year old knows the words to all the songs. Our little Sharpay sang and danced for this photo shoot the other week. A true rock star in the making.

October 21: High School Senor! Mercer's shoot

O.K., so I know a lot of guys only get their High School Senior portrait photographed, because their mothers' make them. Who could blame them, having to wear that goofy fake tux, but there is an alternative. Mercer, really looked forward to shooting in downtown Baltimore, this is soooo much better than the tux or the girl's rose! (Props to InvisibleSnow on Deviant Art for the use of the scrawl brushes, Thanks!)

Total Demolition! October 15, 2007

What is it about a Demolition Derby, that unearths the "Circus Maximus Spectator" in all of us. We were promised "total destruction" in the compact car division, by the over-the-top, auctioneer/announcer. What we got we got was tons of crazy collisions for a meager $5 fee. This derby was at the county fair in Lancaster, Ohio. The participants informed me, (as they wired together the pieces of their car most likely to jettison) that this part of Ohio has a circuit of about 9 derbies in the fall. Some of these guys and girls hit them all. My back was out of whack just cheering them on. Man, you gotta love it!

Lancaster County Fair:October 14th

This weekend I had a rare trip away, to Lancaster, Ohio (my husbands childhood home) for the annual County Fair. Lancaster has a quintessential American fairground set almost in the center of town, with a rare round barn. You are almost expecting strolling barbershop quartets to come round the corner, like in the Music Man. I was there at 7 a.m with the rest of the 4-H'ers. Check it out, and come back tomorrow for the pictures of the DEMOLITION DERBY!!!

October 3: Isabelle

This High School Beauty is a talented photographer herself and a kindred spirt. When I recommend this farm and garden stand for her senior photo shoot, she went with faith and an open mind. THIS IS WHY I LOVE SHOOTING ON LOCATION!
Thanks so much to George who owns and runs this stand on Route 450&424 in Crofton MD. He generously let us shoot till the lights went out. Check out his stand in all seasons for a visual and edible mish mash. His stand is the last picture in this post.