Lunch Break musician...

Ever wonder what musicians do on their lunch break?

They Play:



Juan works with me at my 9-to-5...and we just happened to be on lunch at the same time...(that almost never happens) He goes into an unoccupied room and puts a cd of his favorite artist in the computer and plays along with them...if he doesn't know the song...he figures out how to play it on the spot...I've seen him in action...He's amazing...

Don't Feed the Photographers...

Of Course I'm joking...you should always feed the photographers : )

This lovely family invited me to breakfast before our shoot...Rhonda must've read my mind...because one of my favorite things to do outside of taking pictures is eating...lol...

Meet siblings Rhonda, Lolo, and Tiff and their beautiful families...















I had the opportunity to capture Lolo's (aka laura) wedding day...and I appreciate Rhonda and family bringing aboard for "picture day w/ breakfast"...it was alot of fun...

A-licious

After going back and forth with myself about posting this I finally gave in...As my photography mentor put it, "it's some of your best work, why not display it."

So I present to you a black and white artistic expression of the lovely model AJ...I call this piece A-licious....Enjoy:

Arthur + Laura

I had yet to meet a couple more perfect for each other until I met Arthur and Laura...I was blessed with the opportunity to travel a small distance to East Chicago, IN to capture the lovely moments that these two shared with friends and family...


please click here to enjoy their memorable day....

Greg and Elizabeth

These two are adorable....




I met Greg a couple of years ago at the 9 to 5...
Of course I'm always in someones ear saying, "you should visit my website"...And Greg fell for it...next thing I know he and his lovely fiance were making out in front of me...lol

here's a couple of more images from that day:

The Buzz....

Guess What Ma.....I shot a book cover...lol

I am proud to announce the release of an AMAZING book by an AMAZING author...Freelance writer and entertainment blogger Stefanie Newell has penned her debut novel The Buzz: When celebrity gossip goes wrong…A fictional piece on the entertainment industry, gossip and the Internet. The Story follows Ebony, a successful business owner who has everything she could wish for. But her perfect world becomes hectic when the newest target of her hate, R&B singer Arika, and her rapper boyfriend Buzz collaborate on a project together. From there the drama ensues and all of Ebony’s dirty little secrets come spilling out.

please visit www.stefanionline.com to purchase this refreshing novel....

...and www.themusichotspot.com to visit Stefani's Entertainment Blog to stay informed and updated on the latest in the entertainment industry...




I'd personally like to Thank Shaneen and Melissa for looking sooooo great and spreading all that gossip on the cover....and I'd like to give a special thanks to Ms. Niena Drake for concept, wardrobe, and location to make this shoot a special one for Dartise Photography and Write One Publications....

monika

Hello my friends...

I had a little break in between weddings and met this bubbly young lady who needed some images to help promote her music...here are a few images:














This young lady is the only person I know who owns ferrets...yes I said ferrets....I'm amazed...the fact that she owns ferrets should explain a little about her personality....she's fun and energetic....so please, I encourage you to click here to check out her music...

dartise