Windsor Symphony - Brass Quintet

Oops. Sorry I forgot to post these. I went to a summer concert by the Totally Awesome Windsor Symphony Brass Quintet.

Any of you who are thinking, "Ewwwwww, loud brass players make soooo much noise," I gotta tell you. They were absolutely fabulous. These guys aren't your high school band memories. These are your super-professionals, and when they play together, they create this beautiful, almost ethereal sound. They make the clouds part and the sun shine.

Yeah. I used to hate brass, too. But I changed my mind once I heard this amazing trumpeter. I never knew a trumpet could have such a voice-like quality and express so much emotion. It's like the world stops when he plays. The guy in the front row, on the right. Not to say the others aren't as cool as he is. They are ALL awesome, but nobody can make a trumpet sing like him.

YEAH, I'M BIASED. WHAT!?!?!

(Ahahhahahhaha.....)

Portrait Session | Paul

One of the best things in life is your friends.

You know when you meet someone, and you just KNOW that they're a good person? Paul is one of those people. He's all goodness. You can trust him. Pretty cool!!

When Paul asked me to take a few portraits of him so he could "shamelessly promote" himself, I was thrilled to help out. He has such a cool, clean look. And - of course - that violin thing.

(I'm a violinist-geek type too.)

I've been loving the classic black-and-whites these days, but just in case anyone thinks I always do the same thing and get stuck in a rut... I don't!! I have crazy ideas, too. See??

Hmmm... maybe not the best for your professional photos, but fun anyway!! Thanks for trusting me with your image, thanks for letting me pick your brain, and above all, thanks for being a friend.

(Hi Liz!!!)

Senior Session | Brian

Last month, I was lucky enough to do a senior portrait session with one of my students, Brian. I've known him for about four years now, and he's always been one of my favorites (not that I play favorites or anything). He's really smart, athletic, and has a great personality too. He's always been a bit quiet and reserved, but he has that shine of life in his eye. I know that as he goes off to college, his inner self will come out with some serious strength. He is going to wow people.

He has these amazing colored eyes: hazel, brown and green, all in one.

I love the warm, golden light of early evening.

This is the last shot that I took, which also happens to be my favorite. He just looks so relaxed and happy.

I have a big fault when it comes to my students... I get really attached to them. It's pretty sad when they grow up and leave. Well, not really, since they go on to bigger and better things, but... *sniff* *sniff* I will miss Brian.

But, I have another whole year to torture the poor guy before he escapes....