Lighting Things Up

Severna Park High's Ryan Forsyth and Rhys Burgett race in the White Clay Creek
Classic Cross Country Invitational in Newark, Delaware on Friday, September 13, 2013.

I took a ride down to Delaware last week to photograph the Severna Park cross country team
in action again. The team kept things rolling with a victory in the White Creek Classic
invitational. Ryan Forsyth and Rhyss Burgett paced the field both breaking the course record
with their 1-2 finish.

Off and Running

Varsity boys runners take off during the start of the PTXC 5 Cross Country Invitational at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 7, 2013.

I took a trip up to Kutztown University on Saturday to watch the Severna Park High School kick off their cross country season. The team won a state championship in Maryland last season and got things off to a nice start this year with a second-place finish in the invitational.

Jackson's First Photo Shoot

Jackson Breslawski works on his walking skills in Hyland Park in Rochester, New York on Friday, July 12, 2013.

We took a trip back to Rochester this week to do a little photo shoot with the Breslawskis. What a nice time! Bob (Jackson's dad) is one of my best friends and one of the nicest people I know. We've been friends since before kindergarten. It seems like just yesterday we were riding our BMX bikes all over Hamlin. Now, he's got a wonderful family of his own!  Bob, thanks again for asking us to come up and spend the evening with you guys! It was awesome seeing everyone again!

The Graduate!

My wife Taren (center) and her family pose for a photo at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey on Thursday, June 20, 2013 after Taren's graduation from her Dietetic Internship.

On Thursday, my wife Taren completed her dietetic internship. Over the course of the last year, she rotated into dozens of positions at hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities, learning from Registered Diettitians. It's been a long road as she started classes at Montclair State in 2009, left her first career in 2010 to hit the books full time, graduated with her degree last spring and knocked out the internship this year. The fam also braved the trip up the New Jersey Turnpike from South Jersey so we could all be there for her. It was a really nice night celebrating her awesome accomplishment with our family. I'm so proud of you wife!

The Party Was Jumping!

Wedding guests watch cousins of the bride put on an epic dance show during Sarah and Mark Ferrante's wedding at The Manor House in Pierrepont, New York on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Wow! Mark and Sarah couldn't have asked for a nicer day to get hitched. And just like the weather the wedding was awesome too. Great couple, great ceremony, great venue and great guests. One of my favorite moments of the day came when Sarah's cousins from Italy helped get the reception bumping with a sweet hip hop dance routine they put on for the bride and groom. These guys were awesome. Busting out back flips and all kinds of other moves. Congratulations Mark and Sarah, it was an honor to help document your big day! I wish you guys all the best in your new life together as husband and wife.

I can't thank Amy and Guy at  Keech Photography enough for giving me the opportunity to shoot and assist with you guys. It was a blast! Already looking forward to my next trip!