*Seeing for She's Creative Nature Photography Workshop For Women
I am leading a new photography workshop program that is new to the Natural Impressions schedule this August. This program is Seeing for She's Creative Nature Photography workshop for Women in the Great Smoky Mountains. It will be a fun weekend of learning and making new friends!

A New Gallery
Provence to Paris, a new collection of images of my recent trip to France has been added to the Travel gallery. I would love for you to take a look!

A Winning Image
"The Crossing" 2009 Honorable Mention in the National Wildlife Refuge Association's Photography Contest.

In Bloom, A Photo Essay
I was fortunate enough to be published in the April 2009 issue of Our State Magazine. Our State Magazine celebrates the people and places that make North Carolina great. From the mountains to the coast, Our State features North Carolina travel, history, folklore and beautiful scenic photography. Click to see the images published. "The earth laughs in flowers." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

NATURE'S BEST MAGAZINE'S WINDLAND SMITH RICE AWARDS
It is my honor to have my "Calla Curves" image chosen as a winner in the Highly Honored category of Nature's Best Magazine's Windland Smith Rice International Awards!

Nature's Best Winner!
Backyard Photo Contest Winner!

Spring In The Great Smoky Mountains
I kept hearing that this was the best Spring in a long time in the Great Smoky Mountains. I can't stand to miss out on anything so I headed out with a friend to check it out. I love Springtime in the Smokies. The new Spring green does something to refresh my soul. Throw in some wildflowers and you have the perfect mix of Mother Nature. The water levels were a bit low but what a gorgeous site it was to behold. I have never seen the Dogwoods look more beautiful. I was able to meet up with some good friends who are professional photographers and we had an amazing time photographing everything from Cades Cove to Roaring Fork. We got up each morning at 5:00 a.m. and sometimes didn't return until 11:00 p.m. We were exhausted but had such a great time. It was wonderful to catch up with friends and relish in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains!