Madison Takes on the Playground

Last weekend we spent a sunny afternoon outside with Miss Madison Bothe. It’s crazy how much she’s changed over the last year! Her mom mentioned that one of Madison’s favorite things is riding through the neighborhood in her red wagon, and boy was she right! Once we got going, you couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she rode with water bottle in hand. We stopped for a break in a field, and it was fun to watch her reaction as she sat and crawled in the fresh summer grass. We also found a nearby playground and Madison loved playing peek-a-boo with Mom and Dad in the tunnel. Her genuinely happy demeanor and awesome little personality made capturing “a day in the life” a pretty easy task!

Chet Retires at Quantico

On July 31, 2012 we were honored to attend the retirement ceremony of Master Gunnery Sergeant Corey Shafer. After nearly 22 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, the positive impact Chet Shafer has had on his family, his country, and his fellow servicemen was evident. My goal was to capture the immense tradition, the unwavering love of the Shafer family, and the great deal of emotions wrapped up in this very special day.  We wish the Shafer family the best as they close this chapter of their lives and begin a new journey together.