Background

I've always been rather intrigued with photographs. Photos could alway's take me places that I could never go; and still today they do. Images hold such a powerful force in society today. Without them, could you possibly imagine a newspaper or magazine?

I began to really grow serious about photography my Junior year in high school. I had recieved my first camera for Christmas the year before, but had not really put much energy into it until then. I attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY  during my first year of college where I served as photo editor of the school paper. Starting in the fall semester of 2008 I  began attending Kent State University where I am part of their photojournalism program. During the summer and while on breaks, I work as a part-time photographer for The Alliance Review, the local newspaper from my hometown of Alliance, Ohio. I really enjoy my time there and have graciously been given the opportunity to practice and advance my photography skills through my work for them.

The photos below and in the blog archive have been taken for various photo classes, The Alliance Review, The Asbury Collegian, and for my own enjoyment. I hope that you like them!

Monday, May 21, 2007

Celtic Festival

For those of you who don't know, my dad plays the bagpipes. This past weekend he and his band played nearby and so I was able to go see one of their performances at this celtic festival. Below are two of the many photos I took, one of a group of gals who do traditional type dance and another of one of the members of the band my dad is part of. You all should try and listen to some good old bagpipe music. It's good for the soul.

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Chief

Here he is...John Fetty; chief of Louisville Fire Deptartment. Congratulations Dad! We are all proud of you! Your hard work finally paid off.