Your Life My Vision

New Website and Blog!!

2009-06-09T01:08:00.004-05:00

I won't be using this blog anymore...please check out www.yourlifemyvision.com

Youngworth's

2009-06-07T14:32:00.003-05:00

The Youngworth's rented the Phelps house in Carthage for Shelby's graduation party...and since it was rented for all day, we decided to do a little impromptu photo shoot! Shelby was one of my senior models from Carthage, and did a fantastic job...you've seen some cool images of her on my blog!! Her sister Keely has signed up to be my senior model as well! How cool!!

We had a blast that afternoon, and created some crazy cool images! I'm sure it was a long day for both...but, they did a fantastic job!

Check out these images!

Camden

2009-06-02T01:36:00.003-05:00

You all have seen Camden before...he's awesome to shoot, always full of character!! We went with a little ally shoot around town here for something different.

Here are a few to share!

Aubrey - Senior

2009-05-31T01:46:00.002-05:00

Aubrey came to me for her senior pictures, and we did a full on 3-4 hour shoot, and ended up with plenty of awesome images to choose from! The wind was crazy, it started to sprinkle a little bit...but, still had a great shoot.

I got a couple cool new chairs that morning that we incorporated into the shoot.

Here's a few of my fav!

The Del Val Family!

2009-05-21T23:23:00.002-05:00

Julissa came in several weeks ago for a family shoot that she'd won on a donation I made to the local Carthage Soroptimist club! Talk about three handsome young boys!

Here's a few from their family shoot.

Lambeth Family

2009-05-05T19:47:00.002-05:00

We had a fantastic evening for a shoot a couple weeks ago...wonderful sunset, a little cloud cover mixed in...great evening!

Jennifer's boys are the cutest things ever...let's just say, boys will be boys!

Here's a few images from our evening together.

DeVillers Family

2009-05-05T19:27:00.003-05:00

I had a shoot with the DeVillers family a few weeks ago, and we barely squeezed this one in! The weather was cold, it had been raining...but, we made it work. Gloria's oldest son was heading off to California into the armed services that weekend, so, it was important to get the shoot in!

Check out the color coordination too! How awesome is that??

Here's a couple of my favorite!

Taylor - Jordan E-Session

2009-04-28T02:51:00.004-05:00

Taylor and Jordan dropped by the other evening for their engagement session! They are getting married here in a couple months! I'm very excited for them!! They definitely had chemistry which made it easy for me to capture their true emotion and love for one another!

Taylor has her bridal session coming up soon...so, stay tuned for those images!

Here's a few from the E-session!

Emily - Senior

2009-04-26T20:01:00.003-05:00

I had Emily and Co. come and visit me couple weeks ago for her senior pictures and then a few shots of the family as well. What a cool family! We had a great day to shoot, and even got some candy from the Easter Bunny! Who'd a thought that??

Here's a few from the shoot.

Brett = Happy Baby!

2009-04-24T00:16:00.003-05:00

So...Brett came in this past weekend, and I'm telling you, this baby did not stop being happy! I loved it!! Both him and his sister...pure glee! Nothing makes you smile like the happiness of a baby or child!!

Brit...I know you wanted to see a few...so, here you go! I'll work up the rest and give you a call in a couple weeks!

Epoch - Recognition Banquet

2009-04-23T23:46:00.004-05:00

Tonight was a fun night! I was hired to freelance Epoch's Recognition Banquet, which included taking couples pictures, freelancing the social hour, and then the award presentation! Michelle and the ladies put on a fantastic event for their company...delicious looking food, a little piano music, and a wonderful employee recognition event at the end of the evening!

The cheese cake, while I didn't have a piece, looked AMAZING!

I look forward to their next banquet, and just a forewarning, I may walk off with a piece of that cake!

Thank you Michelle and to Epoch for inviting Life Captured to photograph your Recognition Banquet!!!

Here's a few pictures from the evening!

Emily - Senior Model Carthage 2010

2009-04-22T01:31:00.003-05:00

I met Emily the other day through the yearbook staff at Carthage. What a great bunch! Back in the day, I was on the yearbook staff at Jasper...so, I know the hard work that goes into that yearly publication!

Emily is one of my 2010 Carthage Senior Models.

Here's a couple from our initial shoot.

Anna - Webb City Senior Model

2009-04-22T01:22:00.003-05:00

Anna is one of my senior models from Webb! She came in for her shoot, and we had some windy, cloudy weather that evening! We had a killer idea to crash a carnival going on that evening in Joplin, but I wasn't prepared to subject my equipment to that! Maybe next time...

We still got some cool shots!

You'll be seeing more of her in the next few months!

Here's a few from her first shoot!!

Lauren - Senior

2009-04-14T00:12:00.003-05:00

Lauren came all the way from Wheaton as a referral client! Ended up having a great afternoon for the shoot..a little overcast and sunshine all mixed in!

Here's a few from her shoot.

Enjoy!

Ashley - Senior Model

2009-04-11T00:21:00.003-05:00

Ashley is one of my senior models from Webb for 2010! I got to hang out with her parents and her for a fantastic first shoot. We created some insanely cool pictures! You'll be seeing more of her in months to come!

Here's a few to share!

Charlie - Senior

2009-04-05T17:19:00.002-05:00

Patricia...also known as Charlie came in for her senior pictures a few weeks ago.

Here's a few from her session!

Chelsea - Senior

2009-04-04T21:53:00.003-05:00

Chelsea came in a couple weeks ago for her senior shoot. She was a referral from Amanda! Thanks Amanda!

Here's a few from that indoor shoot!

Emma - One year!!

2009-03-29T14:25:00.006-05:00

Emma came in a couple weeks ago for her one year old shoot. She's already standing up!! How exciting! We decided on a little outdoor shoot, and caught a fairly nice afternoon with some flowers in early bloom.

Here's a few from that session.

Delaney - Webb City

2009-03-23T20:42:00.003-05:00

Delaney came in this evening for an indoor shoot for her senior pictures. She is very beautiful and has a wonderful natural smile!

Thanks Dawn and Delaney for such a fun shoot!

Here's a few that caught my eye from this evening.

Fran and Brian engagement session

2009-03-22T21:22:00.003-05:00

I hung out with Fran and Brian this afternoon to shoot their engagement session! What a cool and fun couple! They are getting married here in a few weeks and I'm looking forward to their wedding!

Here's a few from this afternoon.

Photoshop Fun!

2009-03-10T23:04:00.008-05:00

The other night I went to visit a fellow photographer to discuss business, and he asked one of his previous clients to come in so we could test out his new studio area.

I purchased some new software that allows me to apply makeup/lipstick...and well, color hair! I thought I would share a before and after of one of the shots that I used this new product on. I think it works pretty well!! Also attached are a couple others of mine from that shoot. Enjoy!!

BEFORE

Shauna - Sweet 18

2009-03-05T08:48:00.003-06:00

Last fall I shot Shauna's senior pictures, and shortly after was hired to shoot her Sweet 18 Birthday Party! What a fun night! I freelanced most of the evening and then the girls took a limo ride to my studio for a mini fashion shoot!

Here's a few from the studio shoot! Check out the Zoolander pose in that second shot! You go girls!!!

Amanda - Senior

2009-02-24T23:21:00.004-06:00

Amanda came in about a week ago for her senior pictures. Wonderful young lady! We had some seriously awesome weather for this time of year. A little chilly, but, not bad!! Here's a few from the shoot that were pretty rock'n!

Amanda...I'll be calling you in about a week for your viewing and ordering session!

Enjoy!

Lincoln - Newborn shoot

2009-02-19T02:26:00.003-06:00

Welcome Lincoln!

This little guy was born in January! He's got a couple wonderful parents! They invited me to their home last December for the maternity shoot, and got some wonderful images, and I enjoyed some coffee while I was there! Thanks for the hospitality!

Here's a few images from the newborn shoot! I'll be calling you next week with the proofs!

Josh

Shoulder surgery

2009-02-18T11:12:00.005-06:00

I'm having shoulder surgery this coming Friday which will put me out of commission for four weeks as far as photography is concerned. I've had to move a couple sessions around, and adjust a few of my baby plan shoots by a couple weeks. I want to thank those for their understanding on the changes.

I'll come out of this in several weeks with a new stronger me! While I'm not shooting over that time, I'll be doing a little marketing, catching up on some shoots, and spending some time studying a new project I'm working on for my clients. My only hint for now is that it is a truly artistic product, and will be one of kind and timeless!

Much love,
Josh

Sam - Model Shoot

2009-02-15T22:25:00.003-06:00

Sam came in for a modeling shoot this past weekend to help out her portfolio and career! Sam and her friend were easy going, and we had a great time!

Here's a few of my favorites! Enjoy!

Shelby

2009-02-09T02:11:00.005-06:00

Shelby is one of my senior models from Carthage, and it'd been a while since we last shot! We figured up it was last summer! Too long!!

Here's a few from our recent session...you'll be seeing some of these images floating around your school!!!

Natural Light

2009-02-09T02:07:00.003-06:00

I had the pleasure of doing a natural light shoot in my friends home with their nine month old son Hayden! Toddlers are so much more at ease in their own environment...and they had coffee for me! You can't go wrong with coffee!

Here's a few from the shoot...

Codi - Senior

2009-02-06T00:45:00.004-06:00

Codi came in a couple weeks ago for his senior shoot. A very nice and respectful young man! He wanted a few with his tattoo he's working on...turned out pretty cool! Here's a few from his shoot. Enjoy!

David - Linda Wedding

2009-02-06T00:42:00.002-06:00

Here's a few more from David and Linda's wedding!

David - Linda Wedding

2009-02-04T23:35:00.003-06:00

David and Linda got married on December 14th, and it was a beautiful wedding! Wonderful families on both sides! I was happy to be a part of this!

Here's a handful of images! I'll post a few more tomorrow once I finalize them!

Emily - Senior

2009-02-02T00:26:00.003-06:00

Emily and her mom drove all the way from Olathe for her senior pictures! How cool is that?? We had a great afternoon together for the shoot. Sun was awesome...even though it was a little chilly out!

Here's a few quick ones that stood out until I work up the rest!

London

2009-01-31T13:20:00.002-06:00

London came in for her three month shoot in December. My how she had grown in just three short months! Such a cutie and some great smiles!

Landis Family

2009-01-31T13:15:00.003-06:00

I was really excited when Brandi contacted me about shooting her family portrait! We tried in November, but the weather just didn't work out, so, we rescheduled after Christmas and had a wonderful morning to shoot! I worked with Brandi many years ago as a bank teller and became great friends over that time. It was wonderful to see how everyone was doing, and their two handsome boys! My how time flies!

Family Studio shoot

2009-01-29T09:44:00.004-06:00

I shot this wonderful family in the fall outdoors and then a few weeks ago they came back in for a more traditional shoot in the studio. Such a wonderful family and two adorable kids!

2010 Seniors...

2009-01-24T20:02:00.005-06:00

Get one of these and redeem for two free sheets of wallets (16 wallets)!!*

Look for them with your school's Life Captured senior models!

*Redeemable with paid session and minimum $250 order on or before July 19th 2009.

Lyndi - Whit

2009-01-23T22:34:00.005-06:00

Lyndi, Whit and I got together for another senior shoot a while back, and ended up with some pretty cool images for their senior portfolio! It was crazy windy that day! But, we worked through it! It was a wonderful evening, nice sunset for the afternoon shoot...

Check 'em out!

I'm going to do what??

2009-01-14T23:20:00.006-06:00

Today I signed up for the world's longest non-stop river race...340 miles. From Kansas City to St. Charles along the Missouri river! I think this is their fourth year, and the last couple years I kept thinking this is something I need to do... I signed up as a soloist and will float it in my kayak, but, if I find a partner, we'll canoe it. I'll for sure keep you posted...and oh yea, might take a couple pictures along the way! :-)

Check it out!

www.rivermiles.com

I'm also looking into going on a missions trip with my church. They are going to Honduras this summer, and if all works out financially and with my vacation time, I'll be going on that as well. I'll be certain to document the trip with pictures and create a video for you all to view!

God Bless!

Jared - Senior

2009-01-07T08:41:00.004-06:00

Jared came in for his senior pictures on a nice fall afternoon. He is a senior at Webb City.

One of the props that he brought was a drum cover when the band played in the Rose Bowl. Having been in band myself, I can say that that would've been an awesome to experience! Congratulations Jared!

Thanks for hanging out with me for your senior pictures!

Brooke - Video

2009-01-02T18:01:00.002-06:00

I shot Brooke this fall, and had previously posted a couple images of her. I got around to finishing up her video, and thought I'd share, along with a couple other cool images!

Shauna - Senior

2008-12-30T22:41:00.004-06:00

I've got to know Shauna over the past couple months...very easy going and beautiful young lady. And a wonderful family as well!

We did her senior shoot on a very cloudy and super cold day...but, she was quite the rock star and fought off the chill!! Her mom Pam was awesome as well, and did some great videoing! As we were heading back to my studio, we went past the mall and the Freeman Med Flight was in the parking lot! They had just finished delivering Santa for all the kids to see! How cool was that? They were gracious enough to let us use their helicopter as a prop. No door handles were touched in the making of these images! Promise!

Thanks Freeman for letting us use your helicopter!!!!!

Here's a few from her senior session, along with the video of the shoot by the helicopter, and a little video of all her images!

Shank Wedding

2008-12-30T01:37:00.002-06:00

Scott and Carolina had their wedding ceremony this past fall, and it was a beautiful wedding! I was excited to be their photographer!

Here's some of my favs...

Shank Wedding

2008-12-30T01:33:00.003-06:00

Here's a few more...

Donnie

2008-12-21T09:39:00.003-06:00

Donnie came all the way from KC to have his senior pictures taken!

Good luck your senior year...and keep on smiling!

The Sherwood's

2008-12-16T11:44:00.003-06:00

The Sherwood's came in the other day for a family shoot for Christmas, as well as some shots of their new daughter Avery!

They are such a beautiful and nice young couple!

Here's a couple from their session!

Emma

2008-12-15T14:51:00.002-06:00

Little Emma came in a few weeks ago for her nine month shoot. I have purchased a few Petti Skirts which look adorable!! So, Emma got to be the first one to try them out...CUTE CUTE!!

Andrew - Senior

2008-12-04T02:37:00.004-06:00

Andrew came in for his senior pictures a few weeks ago, and we got to use his Dad's Corvette, which was pretty cool as well as Andrew's own car!

I worked with his mom several years, so, was excited to get the call to do Andrew's senior pictures!

Here's a few of my fav and a video! You know...that second pictures, reminds me of the Beatles...cool.

It's been a week?

2008-12-02T00:18:00.002-06:00

Whoa!! How time flies!!!

Just a reminder...December 5th is the last day for prints to be ordered to be guaranteed before Christmas. Of course I'll take them after, and try my best, but the labs are busy this time of year with holiday orders, and of course I'm at their mercy!

Lastly...Gift certificates!! This is a great gift to give a friend or family member for Christmas! New parents, grandparents, senior, family... a perfect gift!

Take care,
Joshua

Lucas - Remix

2008-11-24T13:13:00.003-06:00

I finished up Lucas' images...and ended up with some pretty cool stuff. Here's one of my favorites from the studio, along with a killer video!!!

What is Life Captured?

2008-11-23T19:51:00.004-06:00

Here's the responses that I received in order:

"Life Captured to me means me being a daughter, a student, and a very strong christian. The main part to my my meaning of my life being captured is me devoting my life to god! My life is captured!"

"Life Captured to me means capturing something special to hold on to forever!!"

"Life captured means so much to me. Joshua Carter photographed me during a year that has changed my life. He captured my senior year in a way that I can always remember. This year is a time to grow but also a time for remembrance. Life Captured has taken this year and put it in a time capsule for me to look back on for the rest of my life. That is what Life Captured means to me, taking someones life and capturing it so you can look back on that time and remember."

"A Friend."

"Life captured is like when we were taking Trey's senior pictures at your family's farm and we're focused on Trey and then we turn around and my 5 year old is planted in tall wildflowers just mesmerized looking at them. I was thinking I need a picture of that and before I could say anything you saw it too and captured a picture of life with Anna!"

"Life Captured is amazing. You can dance and just have fun, and you end up getting gorgeous pics! I love it... and Joshua's pretty cool I guess. Lol jk he's awesome!"

"Life Captured can portray the essence of each individual person’s personality. If your are heart and mind are “Captured” you log in just to see the newest creations of someone’s Life Captured."

"Life Captured . . . . . life is short, life is unpredictable. Life Captured, to me, means life as it is on that day at that moment in time. If it's family, it is those you hold in your arms during that shoot. You never know what life will throw at you, for life itself is not guaranteed. Take the opportunity to capture life's moments that are special to you and yours."

Thank you for all who responded to that request, it was truly amazing and wonderful to read what Life Captured means to you.

I believe there is meaning behind what I do, greater then myself. I like to "think" it's "my vision", but what I capture is the beauty that God has created. With a click of the shutter, for just that moment, if I can give them that in a photograph to hold on to, and remember, then I will walk away with a smile.

Brooke - Senior

2008-11-20T18:36:00.003-06:00

Brooke came all the way from Nevada one afternoon about two weeks ago...and it was a cold cold afternoon and overcast, but, a little overcast is a good thing, and ended up with some great shots!! Here's a couple so far.

Brooke...I'll hook you up with a sweet video mix when I finish up the rest of the images!

Josh

Gift Certificates!

2008-11-19T11:01:00.003-06:00

A gift certificate from Life Captured Photography is a perfect Christmas gift for a friend or family member this holiday season!

Are you like me and wander aimlessly trying to figure out what to buy people, and especially those people that have "everything"?? Then a gift certificate if the perfect gift! Who doesn't want an updated family picture? A picture of their grandchild, or child, or a family that will have a graduating senior, or a newborn, a family pet...the list goes on!

Shoot me an email and I'll get your gift certificate out right away! Sold in $50 and $100 increments.

Take care,
Joshua

Shelby - Senior Video Mix

2008-11-18T07:13:00.003-06:00

I finished up Shelby's images this past evening, and since I haven't done any video mixes in a while...thought I'd create one for Shelby!

Check it out!

Family shoot

2008-11-17T06:44:00.002-06:00

I did a family shoot last weekend on Saturday morning..at 7:00! It was cold cold! Not just cold, but cold cold! They had a couple young children, and bless their little hearts they did such a GREAT job!

I had acquired a true antique Santa sleigh, put it out in a prairie field to use for this shoot.

Here's one of my favorites from that morning. A little more abstract, but, love the family all huddled up to stay warm...gives it that Christmas feel.

Mack

2008-11-15T23:20:00.003-06:00

I had the pleasure to shoot Mack a few weeks ago and get to know him a little bit that afternoon. He is the quarterback for Webb City Cardinals...so, I went into this shoot with an idea or two for a couple artistic shots, which I think turned out pretty cool. The one below with him holding the ball up high is one of them.

Ok...so, as you may have seen, I've been using my little video camera quite a bit during the shoots, and it's been a lot of fun, and source of entertainment. As we were doing this particular shoot, I thought it'd be cool to run a couple pass plays!! I think I surprised him with my speed!

Mack...thanks for being a sport, and I'll be calling you soon with your proof images!

Alli - Texas!

2008-11-13T23:52:00.004-06:00

Alli gets the award for coming the furthest for her senior pictures. She came all the way from Texas for her senior pictures. Ok, well, maybe to visit some friends of the family...but, chose to do her senior pictures here with me! I'm honored! We had a wonderful evening, and her friend Lindsey was CRACKING me up...I couldn't get a serious face from Alli if I wanted! This video I'm showing was tame compared to the others with these two!! Thanks for keeping me on my toes and making me laugh!

Who am I?

2008-11-13T13:10:00.005-06:00

I am Husband.
I am Dad.
I am Son.
I am an Artist.
I am Life Captured.

I want to give a special thanks to Julie Lowry of Chantrelle Photography for the shot you see below! She did a few shots of those attending a workshop that she was part of that I attended in Nashville. She also was a wealth of information! You can check out her work at www.chanterellephotography.com

First one to comment on what Life Captured means to them will receive a free 8x10 with their next paid session and order!

Heartfelt Loss

2008-11-12T07:08:00.003-06:00

I had a very close friend of mine lose her Mom this past week to a degenerative disease. Megan had contacted me about a year ago to do a shoot with her Mom and Dad...out doing what they loved...riding his Harley. Megan...my prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.

JHS Football Homecoming

2008-11-11T03:53:00.004-06:00

About a month ago I worked Jasper's High School Football Homecoming dance. It brought back old memories as that's where I went to school! A special shout out to Mr. Tom Jones who asked me to shoot the dance, and making me feel welcomed again. I took one of my former senior models (Shae) to help me with equipment, keeping track of files and orders. Thank you Shae!!

Here's a couple group shots from the dance! The main group is the Jasper Student Council! Good luck this year!!!

Taylor - The Remix!

2008-11-10T15:28:00.002-06:00

I finished up the remaining images for Taylor, and thought I'd share a couple more.

I shot a friend of hers this weekend, Brooke, who also made the 45 minute trek from Nevada! A special thank you to both of you for having confidence in my work...I hope the trip was worth while!

Trey - Senior

2008-11-10T03:48:00.004-06:00

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Trey and his family one afternoon for his senior shoot. We hit some cool locations, got a quick shot of Trey and his beautiful sisters, along with some great senior shots for him.

Trey can flat out slam dunk a ball! When I was his age, I could only slam dunk a ball AFTER my senior basketball season was over, and it was with a girls ball. Did I just say that out loud??

We hopped onto a local court where some other kids were playing at another hoop. I think they were in AWE when Trey dunked it!! And you must listen to the commentary by Baylee...she was cracking me up the whole time! Here's a few from his senior session!

Nashville!

2008-11-09T01:47:00.003-06:00

I just got back a couple days ago from a four day INTENSE photography workshop! All I can say is WOW! I had a great time hanging out with about 130 photographers from all over the United States, many the best in the industry! I had a one day workshop on fashion and modeling, then the remaining days were on posing, business, new marketing ideas, and finding out what's HOT right now, weddings, and a couple guest speakers that demonstrated some new photoshop plugins that are pretty cool (Lollipop)! The days were long but fun. The workshops went from 9-9 each day, and then of course after that I spent time networking, and sharing ideas with other photographers until the late hours of the night! It was a blast, but I'm glad to be back home and ready to get down to business!

Lucas - Motorcross

2008-11-08T01:00:00.002-06:00

I was really excited about doing this shoot when I found out that Lucas enjoyed motocross! We found a jump that was OK, but didn't get him the air he really likes...but, still got some awesome shots. I took a few with my fisheye lens, and about had to lay underneath him when he jumped over...it wasn't THAT close, but it was close enough!!! We had a great time...and I really enjoyed this!

I'll be calling you soon to pick up your proofs!

Lollipop!

2008-11-06T21:31:00.002-06:00

Coming SPRING '09!! Details to be announced soon!!

Jeanette - Senior

2008-11-06T12:19:00.003-06:00

Here's a couple of images that I worked up from Jeanette's "stage" shoot at Webb. That was a LOT of fun!!! It ended up being Homecoming night, so, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to make it with all the traffic and tailgater's!!

Jeanette - my wife and I really enjoyed your shoot on the stage there and hope you enjoy these images, and we look forward to seeing you again this weekend for the rest of the shoot outdoors!!

Commercial Work

2008-10-30T03:35:00.006-05:00

I'd been hired to do a little commercial work lately, so, thought I'd share a couple images from those. The first was for M&M Wrecker Service here in Carthage Missouri ran by my brother-in-law Shawn Meister and his LOVELY wife Ashley (my sister!). I shot many images over the course of a month depicting the different services they offer, and equipment available. It's quite the operation!! Here's the cover shot of the four page spread I did for them.

The other image was for a company called Dsheet that has created a new daily planning system that also is used for holding your credit cards, and some cash. You can check that out at www.dsheet.com

Here's one of the images from that shoot:

Blayne

2008-10-30T03:23:00.005-05:00

I shot Blayne several weeks ago, and wanted to share a couple of my favorite. I love the expression in the first one, and the last one...well, it just cracks me up! You'd think he'd modeled all day long and was tuckered out by the pose he struck there!

Kaley - Revisited

2008-10-23T08:58:00.004-05:00

Well...I finally finished up the images for Kaley and Emily, and wanted to share a few more of Kaley.

Thank you ladies and I look forward to working with you both again!

Josh

Webb City vs. Carthage!

2008-10-14T23:47:00.004-05:00

My good friends Melissa and Jared came in with their little boy Hayden. I think it's self explanatory where each parent teaches!! I loved this idea they had for a Webb City vs. Carthage theme... kind of appropriate for this Friday!!!!

Phillip - Senior

2008-10-14T22:47:00.004-05:00

I've had a run of great weather (knock on wood!) for my senior shoots lately, and Phillip's shoot was no exception!

We spent some time on the family farm before ending up in the studio.

I'll be calling you soon Gloria for your proofs!!

Riley

2008-10-14T22:31:00.003-05:00

Riley's grandma brought him in for a shoot a couple weeks ago. In not so many words he let us know that the shoot would be much better at the park then in the studio!! So...with John Deere in hand, off we went! And he was right! It was beautiful outside!

Shelby - Senior

2008-10-03T01:33:00.003-05:00

Shelby is a senior in Carthage this year, and we took her senior photo's this past weekend. We had some amazing light that afternoon!! Monique thought my Flip Video was pretty cool, and took some great footage of her beautiful daughter modeling and me working to get "the shot"! Good stuff here if I say so myself!

Shelby...you still owe me a dolla'!!!! *HONK*

Here's a little video clip of a shot we worked on and then below the final image.

I'll be calling in a couple weeks for your proofs!!

Ashley - Senior

2008-10-03T01:15:00.003-05:00

Ashley is a senior at Webb City and we did her indoor/outdoor session this past weekend. We had some great sunshine...a little hot, but it was nice!

Ashley and Misty were my first to try out my new Flip Ultra Video...it's a little cam that I'm taking on shoots. It's pretty cool to show part of the shoot, and a little on how we got a certain shot. Here's a short clip of one of the shots below.

Hey Ashley...I was glad to move up one notch on your totem pole (inside joke!). I'll be calling you in a couple weeks to get your proofs!

Garrick - Senior

2008-10-03T00:56:00.004-05:00

Garrick and I hung out one afternoon a few weeks ago for his senior shoot. We had a great time, and I enjoyed talking a little hunting with him! Good luck this season Garrick!!

Here's a couple from our session! I'll be calling you within the next few days for your proofs!!

Taylor - Nevada Senior

2008-09-21T20:40:00.004-05:00

Taylor and her mom drove from Nevada to get her senior pictures taken with me!! I had scouted out a couple new locations that we hit before we ended up in the studio and came up with some sweet shots!

Here's just a couple of my favorite!

Thanks again Taylor! It was great getting to know you and good luck this volleyball season!!

Courtney - Carthage Senior Model

2008-09-21T14:33:00.004-05:00

Courtney came in about a week or so ago for her first senior model shoot with me. This girl, if you don't know her is all smiles and laughs! I'm very excited to have her as one of my senior models this year!

Here's a couple Courtney! I'll have the rest finished up first part of the week for you!!!

Josh

Weddings - continued

2008-09-19T09:06:00.024-05:00

And a few more images...

Jovie!

2008-09-19T09:06:00.023-05:00

Andrew and Leah came in to see me a couple weeks ago with Jovie...their new beautiful baby daughter!! Congratulations to both of you!!

Weddings???

2008-09-19T09:06:00.021-05:00

Yes, you read right...WEDDINGS! I've tried to stave off weddings as long as I could! I knew I wanted to freelance several, and also purchase what I consider essential wedding gear before I start offering weddings. The time is near everyone...

Beginning January '09, I will be offering weddings. To insure that I'm keeping up with my normal workflow with seniors, families, babies, and commercial work, I will be only booking one wedding a month until Life Captured is my only full time job.

I'm developing my pricing and will have that available by the end of October.

If you know of anyone that would be interested in my services and more importantly my style of shooting, then please have them contact me.

Here's plethora from a wedding I freelanced a couple weekends ago.

Enjoy.

Senior - Vanessa

2008-09-19T09:06:00.020-05:00

I had the pleasure of taking Vanessa's senior pictures this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, and with her mom and aunt hanging out with us...we had a blast! I would hardly call it work!!

I mentioned this to Vanessa, but I'll say it here...she's got the dang prettiest eyes you'll ever see!

Thanks again for spending the afternoon with me, and I'll have your images ready within a couple weeks. Here's a couple until then...

Josh

Em revisited...

2008-09-19T09:06:00.019-05:00

Here's a couple more of Emily...these I shot some time ago, but just now finishing them up.

Kaley my friend...I'll post a couple of yours this weekend!! I look forward to you two coming up and hanging out w/ me again early next year!!!

Josh

Cooper

2008-09-11T09:45:00.004-05:00

Cooper in Latin I've decided means "fast crawling child"! This little guy could crawl faster then I can run!! But alas...he couldn't outcrawl the camera!

Ava

2008-09-08T07:27:00.004-05:00

Last I saw Ava, she had just turned one, and is now walking around, exploring life and all that it has to offer.

Thanks for sharing that with me Justin and Heather!

London

2008-09-04T02:00:00.001-05:00

London came to visit me a couple weeks ago with her parents for her newborn shoot! She is such a beautiful little girl!

Thank you Zac and Sara for letting me be a part of your celebration! I'll be calling you shortly!

L@@K HERE NOW!

2008-09-02T14:27:00.001-05:00

Ok...if you are a senior and book in September, you'll receive two sheets of wallets for free*!! For those that have booked already, this special will be extended to you as well!!

Please note that I'm booked out nearly two weeks, so, there are only a few remaining appointments available for this September special!

*Two sheets = 16 wallets. One pose only. Must be a two hour session. Minimum order of $100 required.

Shelby - GO TIGERS!!!!

2008-08-27T03:12:00.001-05:00

Shelby is my senior model for Carthage! She's a cheerleader and a master at twirling! You should've seen her keeping eye contact AND smiling WHILE twirling for some cool shots! YOU GO GIRL!!!

Here's a couple of my favs! I'll be giving you a call shortly Shelby!!

Josh

Lyndi

2008-08-27T02:30:00.001-05:00

Lyndi is one of my senior models for Webb City! Thank you Lyndi for an awesome shoot! I know the clouds rolled in and spoiled part of our outdoor session, but, we still managed some sweet shots!

Here's just a couple teasers until I finish the rest!!

Kaley and Emily!

2008-08-27T01:22:00.001-05:00

These two young ladies along w/ Kaley's mom came all the way from Oklahoma City for a modeling shoot! We couldn't have asked for better weather that day!

These two girls were hilarious and fun to hang out with! Here's a few that I've worked up...I'll have to share more later, but just giving you all a taste of what we did that day!!

Josh

Kels...get'n frosty!

2008-08-26T12:30:00.001-05:00

Ok...so, these may not be senior pics necessarily, but that's what's great about being, or having a senior model...is the opportunity to try something new and different! We all want to be different and stand out...right???

Here's a few shots of Kels from a couple weeks back on a shoot we did.

Dana...I PROMISE we'll get some "regular" senior pics for you!!!

But...for the seniors out there looking for something different...this is my way of saying "no problem! Let's create something that sets you apart!!!"

The Proberts!

2008-08-21T09:16:00.000-05:00

This was such a fun shoot! We had a great time, the weather was perfect as it had just cooled down some, and ended up with some great captured moments!

Seriously...

2008-08-18T02:04:00.000-05:00

Camden is quite possibly the happiest child I know!!! Not a care in the world! Here's a couple of my favorite from his nine month shoot!!

Wells 40th!

2008-08-18T00:03:00.000-05:00

Congratulations on the Wells for 40 years of marriage!!

Thank you all very much for having me be a part of your celebration!!! Everyone was so awesome, and the hospitality was great!!

Britt - Maternity

2008-08-15T14:31:00.000-05:00

Britt is due here in a couple months, and came in for maternity shots with her family.

Here's a couple of my favorite!

Kirsten

2008-08-11T04:40:00.000-05:00

My sister-in-law, for a gift bought her niece a modeling session with me. We had a great afternoon and wonderful light! Here's a few of my favorite...

I think I found a senior model for me here in a year!!!!

Keaton

2008-08-09T22:06:00.000-05:00

Josh and Missy came in a few weeks ago for the newborn shoot of Keaton. Here's a couple of my favorite. Congratulations to both of you...he is truly a little angel!!!

Whitney - Senior Model

2008-08-05T20:42:00.000-05:00

I think Whitney and I picked the HOTTEST day of the summer for her first shoot as a senior model...but, she did fantastic!! Even though it was HOT, the sun was absolutely perfect for that golden evening light.

Megan - Senior Model

2008-08-02T22:35:00.000-05:00

Megan is one of my newest senior models from Joplin! We got together for her first of a few shoots with me, and we braved some nasty weather that was rolling in that evening, but ended up with some great images!

I just had to share a couple! ;-)

Prairie Field

2008-07-28T19:15:00.000-05:00

Have you ever asked your wife to help you take the couch to a field? I have!! What a challenge that was!

It was totally worth it! Beautiful sunset...colorful prairie field. Check out these images from our shoot a few weeks ago with the Diningers!

2008-07-28T19:09:00.000-05:00

We did Hayden's three month shoot a while back, and wanted to post a couple images! His dad LOVES airplanes...so, kind of went with that theme a little bit with the poses! Looks like he had fun!!!

Ella's first pictures

2008-07-22T14:42:00.000-05:00

I was super excited to take Ella's pictures! She was a sweetheart and just as cute and content as can be!! Here's a couple of my favorite!