PHOTO BLOG

Hiram embraces Independence Day with community-wide activities that serve as the cornerstone event of the summer. This year was no exception with the July 3 evening gathering near the Hiram College athletic field for a concert, food vendors, and balloon artist. Sales were brisk at the

I specialize in portrait photography, both in studio and on location. My absolute favorite genre is one I call dark glamour. The concept is to combine elements of fashion photography with hints of darkness. The result

Great to visit Garrettsville on Memorial Day weekend for the first Car Cruise event of the summer season. Main Street is my favorite venue for these shows as the historic storefront create a wonderful backdrop that literally screams small town America

I was honored once again to photograph the annual Memorial Day observance here in Hiram, Ohio. As customary, the parade stepped off from Hayden Street and proceeded up Wakefield Road to Fairview Cemetery. Mayor Anne Haynam presided. Hiram Township was represented by

I attended the Civil War Family Ties event on March 23, 2025. It proved to be a very engaging dramatic reading of historical letters between Hiram area soldiers of the Union army and their family members. The correspondence was originally compiled by David Anderson and edited by Joanne Sawyer several years ago. The family names read like a who’s-who of 19th century Hiram: James and Lucretia Garfield

March 2, 2025 marked the observance of the 190th anniversary of the Hiram Christian Church. The church was founded in 1835 and has been a fixture in the Hiram community

The long-awaited exhibition of the Garfield campaign flag was held at the Kennedy Center on the HIram College campus February 20-22. The exhibit was a collaboration between HIram College and the Hiram Historical Society. The flag dates to the 1880 presidential campaign

The second annual Holiday Extravaganza concert was held on December 18th at the Hiram Christian Church in Hiram Village, Ohio. The Hiram Community Concert Band performed a selection of holiday music under the direction of Dr. Issac Winland of Hiram College. There was also a performance

The annual Blessing of the Animals service was held at the Hiram Christian Church on October 3, 2024. A small group of people and their pets gathered on the lawn as a prayer was offered by Reverend Chris

I visited the Terrier Tailgate party, part of the Hiram College Homecoming event on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Faculty, students, athletes, and alumni gathered beneath

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