Brandon is my 11 yr. old cousin that lives in Alabama. He is such a cool kid and I really enjoy spending time with him. The images in this album are of Brandon and his pet Parakeet named Rainbow. The two really have a sweet connection!
Our lives are constantly intersecting with others, that is unless you never leave your house. While on my last trip to Huntsville to see my relatives, I stopped in Ardmore to photograph an old house that looked like it had been abandoned for quite some time. As I was walking back to my car I was approached by two little girls. One was holding a turtle. Dad was nearby so I introduced myself and asked for permission to photograph his daughter. It turned out that the little girl(Alex) loves animals. Without me even having to ask she said “this is Rose.” Of course we connected immediately and I shared a few of my animal stories with her. While I only spent 10 minutes with Alex, I walked away feeling happy…feeling grateful for the little exchange that had just taken place. For 10 minutes Alex’s story became mine and vice versa!
The images below were taken on Memorial Day at the Nashville National Cemetery. I wanted to remember and honor all the soldiers that had given their life serving our country. Words will never be able to express my gratitude for the selfless, sacrifice that so many soldiers and families have made and continue to make every day. As always, thanks for looking at my images. Peace be with you all.