Saturday, August 15, 2009

Richard Thomas - "John Boy Walton"


I did this photo session several years ago for the Lexington Opera House. The image is on display in the studio and almost everytime someone sees it they stop and stare. They'll then ask, who is that, I know him. Yes everyone feels like they know "John Boy Walton", afterall we grew up with him for many years on telvision and who could forget the closing of the show. It was a wide shot of the house with only the illuminated windows showing and each of the brothers and sisters telling everyone goodnight and then turning off their lights.


Richard Thomas is a wonderful actor! He nailed the lead in 12 angry men here in Lexington and it was a powerful performance by everyone in the show. He is also an incredibly nice guy. Although he was running late from meeting and greeting prior to the evening performance he came to me on the set where I had the lights set and waiting and applologized for keeping me waiting and then proceeded to give me all the time I needed to capture a nice series of portraits for the Opera House Gallery.


Just thought you might enjoy the picture and the story behind it.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

So You Think You Can Dance!

I've gotten really into So You Think You Can Dance this season. Today I photographed a young man who is a High School Senior that may be one of the next great stars!

Will Goeghegan is an incredibly talented dancer with a determination and spirit that will take him as far as he wants to go in dance. During his senior portrait session we got to play a little and came up with some really cool photos.

Above are just a few of the ones I've had to time to work with.

I hope everyone enjoys the images and Will's dancing as much as I do.