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.

Deborah Westerfields Portraits

Although the winter has been a little ho-hum and today was cold, I had a great time photographing a great Artist and friend, Deborah Westerfield.

We did the images in her studio, and Debbie's art is always fun and whimsical and brings a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. For a little while I felt like I was in a wonderful garden, with the most incredible flowers of vibrant colors and then we eased into the world of Debbie's uniquely whimsical women. Check out the images and you'll see what I mean.