Katie
Katie
28 January 2012 | Copyright © 2012 Gary Allman
Michaela – Two
01 October | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Michaela – One
Shortly after this session my computer went into terminal decline. As a consequence I stopped taking pictures, except those needed to complete my 365 days project.
I now (December 2011) have a new, much better machine, and I can start processing again, so it’s time to get out and take pictures though now the weather’s settling into a winter pattern.
01 October 2011 | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Proud dad
Natalie Anne holding Lanie's finger
Ginger holds Natalie Anne, born on the evening of Wednesday February 2, 2011, while dad, Matt, hovers protectively in the background.
As I was editing these pictures I received news of a death in the family back in the UK.
It was expected, but I was deeply saddened by the news. Saddened that it happened so soon and so quickly. Saddened that I wasn’t there to say my goodbyes or provide support.
Just as one life ends another has begun.
03 February 2011 | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Lighting test
It turned out all my preparation was in vain as I ended up taking pictures on stage during the ceremony.
29 January 2011 | Diocese of West Missouri Youths’ 2011 Bishop’s Ball | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Christ Episcopal Church Father Daughter Dance
I was asked if I would take pictures at the Church’s annual father daughter dance. I’m glad I did as I managed to get several nice portraits. This one is my favorite from the afternoon’s shoot. Here are a sample of the afternoon’s pictures.
18 April 2010 | Copyright © 2010 Gary Allman | Christ Episcopal Church Father Daughter Dance
Table decorations
Ray concentrating on folding table decorations.
I volunteered to go with the Youth Group to the annual Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri Youths’ Bishop’s Ball 2010. Held this year in Kansas City. Then I was asked if I’d mind going early and help get things ready. I enjoy helping out, and I like the driving so it’s not a problem. Between shifting tables and preparing them for the ball I took a few pictures. This is my favourite picture from the weekend. It’s a shame I didn’t notice the decoration was upside down. However, I resisted the temptation to put it right in Photoshop.
30 January 2010 | Copyright © 2010 Gary Allman | Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri Youths’ Bishop’s Ball 2010 |
Breakfast Flickr meet at Aunt Martha’s
Our Flickr friend Jim detoured down to Springfield to say hello on his way home from a wedding shoot. We left the girls to do their choir duty and set Jim up for the drive home with a hearty Ozark breakfast at Aunt Martha’s. Our plan (successfully executed) was to go back and surprise Lanie after Church.
I’ve known Jim via Flickr and Facebook for over two and a half years. It is great to be able meet the people I’ve be-friended online in real life.
18 October 2009 | Aunt Martha’s Pancake House, Springfield Missouri | Map | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Enjoying the ride
My son Keith and his friend Jon have been spending 3 months touring the US. They arrived back in Springfield on a surprise (for me only it seems) visit while crossing the country en route to Florida. I wanted to show them a bit more of the mid west way of life, so I took up my friend’s Tom’s offer to take us all out fishing.
Tom has been offering to take me out on the lake for ages and what with one thing and another I’ve not been able to set a date. I’d already had a look at his boat, but what hadn’t registered was the 200HP engine, and I don’t think the lad’s had fully taken in the implications of the beast at the back. It was fast and exhilarating, especially to someone like me who is more used to sailing than motor boating. Keith and Jon’s enjoyment of the ride is quite evident in these pictures.
29 August 2009 | Table Rock Lake | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Day Four, demolition
To reduce cost, some temporary buildings are being removed. Our task was to move some office furniture and then remove and reclaim the timber from the 80′ wooden walkway between the temporary building and the existing office building.
06 August 2009 | Mission Trip 2009 | Bay St Louis | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
‘Top Cat’ awards
This evening we went along to watch Lanie and her school mates receive their ‘Top Cat’ awards.
I took advantage of the event to sneak in a quick portrait picture.
26 February 2009 | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Lanie
This is Lanie caught being a bit subdued – which is fairly unusual.
Of course if you could see the un-cropped shot you’d also see Ginger imparting some motherly wisdom, again not normally sufficient reason to subdue Lanie. Whatever the reason, it gave me an opportunity to put together a very nice portrait.
16 January 2010 | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Lynn’s big day
Taken on the morning of her wedding, just after she’d finished having her make up put on. The lady doing her make up kindly held the black backdrop up behind Lynn for me.
12 July 2008 | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
You’d better not cry
24 December 2007 | Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman
Mistletoe
22 December 2007 | Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman
Thanksgiving Scrabble
22 November 2007 | Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman
Jim
22 November 2007 | Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman
Bunner
21 November 2007 | Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman
Apart…
…for now.
A collaborative picture. Ginger took her self portrait, and I added my half. Matching the tone and lighting was the main challenge.
Day 270 of my 365 Days Project. Day 331 of Ginger’s 365 Days project.
04 October 2007 | Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman | Large on black
