Bridgeforth Photographics

If your family has been touched by Alzheimer’s or Dementia, you’re not alone. It’s yet another “me too” moment that no one asks to join. June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Being a caregiver is challenging to say the least, but trust me that over here, you are seen. ❤️

What Alzheimer's Taught Me About Family Photos and Legacy After watching Alzheimer's affect both my family, I learned why photographs and printed photo books are more than keepsakes. they're a way to preserve memories, connection, and legacy for future generations.

Aglow. The Jefferson Street water tower is undergoing some maintenance (assuming repainting because extreme tent camping is a liability…😂) The glow against the evening sky is pretty stunning. Sometimes amazing imagery is just outside our windows—we just need to pay attention. No worries—I’ll do it for you—that’s my job.

I have new work in this show! If you’ll be downtown for First Fridays in Old Town Wi******er stop by ShenArts!

Come join us Friday at ShenArts - Shenandoah Arts Council on the walking mall and see some of the newest ArtScape originals (including mine)!

Artscape 16 comes down soon to make way for Artscape 17 (come to our Opening Reception this Friday, June 5 from 5 - 7 on the walking mall!) Anyone know where this gorgeous work of artwork from Bridgeforth Photographics is located?

Colorfast. I photographed the installation of these 800 flags in the pouring rain. Yes my cameras and lenses cost 1000’s of dollars. No expensive electronics shouldn’t get wet. But those dedicated Rotary volunteers worked in the rain. Our military serves in ugly weather too. While it’s unfortunate there haven’t been as many visitors with the rain, the Healing Field of Honor remains a place of peace and remembrance, and I can create something beautiful even in less than ideal conditions. One of my adjunct photo professors ingrained in us that as professional photographers we make images not excuses. That lesson stays with me decades later. So yes I worked. In the rain. If they can do it, so can I.

🇺🇸 A heartfelt thank you to Bridgeforth Photographics for your generous sponsorship and support of the Healing Field of Honor.

The Wi******er Rotary Club is grateful for your partnership in helping us honor our veterans, military, and first responders. Your support helps make this meaningful tribute possible. ❤️🤍💙

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Time Travels. Today I was shooting grad portraits for a nearby police academy. I had donated my dad’s academy notebooks to them from 1960, as he was Arlington County LEO 1960-65 and this academy trains the Arlington County officers. They returned the notebooks today as they weren’t official academy issue. Due to scheduling conflicts, I found myself with a couple hours to kill while waiting for the grads’ availability. I was a bit chapped at first, but then I eyed those notebooks that I’d never looked through before and started down a rabbit hole. Sometimes…a couple hours of downtime can have unexpected benefits. I never knew my dad could draw—that cover artwork is freehand. Just a kid in her cop-dad’s world. 💙

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Lock and Load. Hundreds of American flags are cleaned then attached to these poles in preparation to fly soon. prepares them as part of the Healing Fields of Honor in front of Handley High School over Memorial Day Weekend. We are one of several proud sponsors of this effort. ❤️💙🇺🇸

Curb Appeal. Our grandson James has the best seat in the house for Saturday’s Apple Blossom Grand Feature Parade.

In Bloom. There’s nothing like the backlight of a sunset to warm any scene. Soft pink Japanese Cherry blossoms glowing in a golden sunset—almost like nature said, “look at me let’s show off a little.” Captured through a professional lens, every petal looks perfectly placed like they just knew I’d be along to appreciate them. These are the sorts of details I include in my commercial jobs—there’s always something unexpected to see, and I make sure my clients see it too.