Moratorium

Got a call today... Because of White Nose Syndrome (see post below) all caving in the east (north & south) has been placed in what is called a "Moratorium", meaning all caving is illegal until further notice. Most commercial caves like Mammoth will remain open however. Poor little bats...

  Since I was about 17, I've been an avid caver (funny story for another post). There are over 100,000 caves in Tennessee alone and the Chattanooga area just happens to be a hotbed. Recently, my friend Jerry Wallace asked me, as well as a few members of the Chattanooga Grotto, to do a trip to a cave in Sewannee, TN.
   If you want to learn how to use a flash, by golly, cave photography would be the hobby to pick up. We had so many flashes and people running and firing them off, trying to get the right angle at the right time...well, it all was a bit hysterical. I learned I'm more of a minimalist. I'm not very fond of lighting up every corner or having a big team of assistants. That's not how I visualize caving or a cave and that approach just seems to take away some of its allure.
Also, please educate yourself about White Nose Syndrome, which is spreading quickly from North to South wiping out the country's adorable brown bats at an alarming pace.

My good friend Roah was married yesterday to another friend of mine, Malach. I started photographing Roah nearly 4 years ago when she was the only single woman at her commune. Malach and Roah joined the same community on the same day by coincidence 10 years ago and now they're married! There really couldn't be a more perfect match, considering both have an amazing sense of humor and energy (and they certainly didn't hold back during the wedding). Here are a few outtakes:







Their first kiss!

Happy Easter/ Chocolate Animal Day!!
I found this little bird while walking to a wedding after doing an Easter portrait sitting with an energetic Toddler who was determined to make me run the entire time. Spring has finally arrived it seems...



little man on a mission! (to avoid my camera)

also, my external hardrive broke, so until I get it fixed, I'll be posting new stuff and then I'll post the rest of the DC photos. Cheers!