Staff News
Interested in family outdoor portraiture with fall colors? Call soon! We've been busy scheduling sessions and are booking up fast!
A display of our fine art will be going up at The Louvre salon-gallery in Fairview Heights, Illinois on Monday, September 29. It will remain on exhibit until December 1st.
Helpful Hints for the "Sunday Shooter"
When taking pictures of the kids this Halloween make sure you are aware of the effective flash distance of your camera. Normal rule of thumb is not to exceed 10-12 feet from camera to subject when using a flash that is built into the camera.
Favorite Quote
Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. ~ Henri Cartier-Bresson
Georgia's Journal
Halloween is just around the corner and its arrival brings fun parties, trick-or-treaters, and lots of delicious candies. However, this entertaining holiday can be potentially hazardous to pets. The ASPCA offers these helpful hints so pet parents can keep their loved ones healthy and safe during Halloween:-- Chocolate is not appropriate for pets. It is toxic to them.
-- Candy can be dangerous. Pets are very good at sniffing out the treats they shouldn't have. Candies and gum often contain large amounts of sweetener which can be toxic to pets, especially dogs. Ingestion can produce a sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, incoordination and seizures.
-- Keep a close eye on your pet's whereabouts.
-- Tag your pet. Halloween brings a flurry of activity with visitors constantly arriving at the door. Pets may escape the safety of their home. Be sure that your pet has identification tags, should he or she accidentally get loose.
-- Watch those wrappers! Keep foil and cellophane away from pets. They can cause intestinal blockage and induce vomiting.
-- Protect your decorations. Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn may cause stomach upset.
-- Take care with costumes. If you do decide to dress up your pets for the holiday, check that the costume does not limit their movement, hearing, sight or ability to breathe or bark. And don't forget to check for choking hazards!
