PHOTO BLOG

Water levels at the LaDue Reservoir in Auburn Township Ohio have reached critical levels. The abnormally dry conditions of summer have persisted thus far into mid-September. The water level typically decreases at this time of year, but local residents

Friends and family of Kenneth “Ken” Pike turned out for a memorial service on September 7, 2024 at the Hiram Christian Church in Hiram, Ohio. Ken passed away at the age of 87 on June 22. Ken was a fixture

Here are photos from the first annual Zach Peterson Memorial Car Show. The event was held at the Nelson Ledges Race Course in Nelson Township Ohio on Labor Day, September 2, 2024. The show was a scholarship fundraiser to help offset the cost

I photographed the ribbon cutting ceremony at Reed Memorial Library in Ravenna Ohio on Thursday evening, July 17, 2024. The event was to mark the official open of the new outdoor pavilion and

The Independence Day celebration in Hiram, Ohio is by far the biggest community event of the year. It begins with a community gathering on the evening of July 3 which was capped by the National Anthem sung by Lorena Vines followed by fireworks. Activities resumed at 9 am on July 4th…

Spent Friday evening in Garrettsville photographing the annual Summerfest carnival. Weather was absolutely perfect, and the venue was jam-packed with people. The main street is blocked off for the event, and forms an inviting corridor flanked by the historic storefronts. There’s a stage at each end

June 7 was Rodeo Night, the summer kick-off event at Ravenna City Park of Dreams in Ravenna Ohio. The annual event is a partnership with the Reed Memorial Library and Ravenna Parks & Recreation. This year’s gathering featured a wild west theme with a petting zoo, hay rides

I was honored to photograph the annual Memorial Day observance here in Hiram, Ohio. It’s a way to show respect for veterans while preserving a visual record of the proceedings. The event is rich in the small town atmosphere which I thrive upon. As customary, the parade stepped off from Hayden Street and

The Hiram and Garrettsville Police Department’s Pancake Breakfast was held Saturday, March 29, 2024. The all-you-can eat event was staged at the Kennedy Center on the Hiram College Campus. The breakfast serves

Hiram College and the Hiram Christian Church partnered to host a chili cook-off on Sunday, February 25 at the church. The event was a fund-raiser for HAPPI Place, a resource center for Hiram College

The first in a series of community events for Hiram Village took place on January 31st in the lobby of the Price Auditorium on the Hiram College campus. The event was conceived by newly-elected Mayor Anne Haynam as a way

Here’s a selection of portraits from the Civil War Encampment that have been time regressed to simulate 19th century tintypes. At these historical reenactments, many people simply appear as contemporary folks

Finally posting photos from the Civil War Encampment from May, 2023. The event is staged at Century Village in Burton, Ohio. Reenactors from across the area gather amid the picturesque

I photographed the Oath of Office Ceremony on December 15, 2003 for local elected officials in the Hiram, Garrettsville-Mantua area. The event was held

I was honored to photograph the swearing in of newly-elected Village Mayor Anne Haynam last evening. In addition awards were presented to outgoing Mayor Lou Bertrand, council members

I visited the annual Pizza with Santa event hosted by the Kiwanis of the Western Reserve on Saturday, December 2. Kiwanis members were on hand at Fellowship Hall

Attended the opening of the Colors of Nature exhibit at the West Woods Nature Center in Novelty Ohio on October 13, 2023. Friday the 13th brought

A fundraiser for the Lou Bertrand for mayor campaign was held at Maggies in Hiram on October 4, 2023. Lou was on hand along

The annual Hiram Police Car Show was held in Hiram Ohio on August 5th, 2023. This year’s show was a joint venture with the Garrettsville Police Department. The venue was the picturesque Hiram College

Attended a couples bridal shower for my niece Elizabeth and her fiancé Jason on July 8. The venue was the picturesque Blind Squirrel Winery. Lots of familiar faces