Baby Jayden and Big Brother

Here is the first look at baby Jayden. I am sure there will be many more to come. Her big brother is very proud of his new sister.

9 Months and counting!

Here are a few photos less than 2 weeks before baby Jayden was born. The proud brother is waiting for his little sister to arrive. In the next set I will show you the first girl born into the family in 108 years.

2009 Missouri State Buddy Bass Tournament

It was a cold morning to start but heated up nicely. Everyone had a great time at the Lake West Chamber of Commerce Missouri State Buddy Bass Tournament. All of the tournament photos can be view at www.PhotosByGum.com. Let us know and we will be happy to take photos at your special event. Hopefully it will be above freezing next time.

2 Weeks Old

They are so cute when they are sleeping. This 2-week old was great to photograph until he got hungry. They don't stay small very long so you had better catch those moments when you can.

Matthew's Senior Photos

We are still working on our outdoor portrait park. I think it is a never ending job. Here are a few photos of Matthew on a beautiful Saturday morning.

Terry & Sue - June 19th, 2009

Weddings can be a challenge. Being at the right place at the right time, lighting, exposure, and what is in the background. The best tip I can give is to just have fun and catch the action as it happens. Anybody can take a group photograph, you need to look for the emotion and feelings. Those are your best shots.

Tips on Photographing flowers

Use a simple background
Find a position that provides a plain, non-competing background.  Or place a black or pleasingly colored cardboard behind the flower.

Get close
If your camera has a close-up focusing mode, use it and get as close as the camera manual suggests. With a digital camera, use the display screen to compose the picture. Accessory close-up lenses are mandatory for dedicated flower photographers.

Shoot at different angles
Vary the level of your viewpoint. Shoot down to create attractive pinwheel patterns of daisies; kneel to the level of other flowers, such as tulips and daffodils.

Use creative lighting
Observe the lighting on your flowers. Backlighting shining through some flowers gives them an appealing glow. Cloudy-day lighting reveals subtle hues.

Control the wind
Is the wind tossing the tulip about? Bring the tulip indoors and create an attractive still life that you can easily photograph. Put the tulip in a vase and place it near a window. Or use a piece of cardboard to block the wind. Choose your camera angle so the cardboard doesn't show in the picture. Or choose a colored board and position it to block the wind and to serve as the background.