Note Cards Now Available!

Over the years, on occasion, I have gifted clients with a little note card with their order. To my surprise, the little cards became quite popular! And especially for those now living outside of West Virginia. I suppose the natural beauty and wonder of our state lives long in the heart of natives.

I haven't sold the cards as a boxed set since my early days with Natural Elements Photography (prior to 2003) when I frequented Art Fairs. Now I am making them available through my new online store and plan to add many more! So, thanks for your support and encouragement to make these available to a wider audience.

Fall Family Session

What a blustery, but fun & colorful afternoon we had!

This is a family session shot on location in Fayetteville, WV on one of those very cool autumn afternoons.

One of the best things about photographing children in the great outdoors is that I'm able to capture them exploring their world...I love that!

Family sessions always include many individual shots of each child as well as the family group.

Thanks for the opportunity to photograph such an awesome family! See more from their session.

Senior Photos

See, this is why I love photography... being outdoors, enjoying the cool autumn air at familiar locales- not to mention the fun in working with great people. The scenic areas around Gauley Bridge, WV provide an ideal setting for those who love outdoor activities.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Mason!

Congratulations to Karen & Jim

What a lovely couple! Thank you for the opportunity to serve your family on your wedding day. It has been a pleasure getting to know Karen & Jim and I especially loved the opportunity to make photographs in the scenic garden at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. The music provided by their family & friends was such a delightful touch.

May God grant you many joyful years!

Justin & Tara

Congratulations to Justin & Tara on their most excellent wedding celebration! Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with and for asking Natural Elements Photography to document this blessed day.

I especially enjoyed making the fun images and hearing everyone chuckle. And this candid moment, posted below, just after your ceremony is one of my favorites.

GBHS Reunion

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the Gauley Bridge High School Class of ’64. What a fun group! What an honor to be invited back to document moments from their 45th year reunion. This is one of the pages from a Memory Booklet I designed for them:

See more photos from their reunion.

Bridal Session

What a delight to photograph Tara’s Bridal Session in Charleston at the state capital. This is one of my favorite places to shoot because I love the combination of stately architecture with the grace and beauty of a bride. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites from this session.

Wedding images coming soon!

Treworlas Farm

Isn't he the cutest fuzzball you've ever seen?  

What fun to spend time at Treworlas Farm, located in Fayetteville, WV recently to capture some images of the new arrivals.   Located just miles from the New River Gorge Bridge, Treworlas Farm is home to a variety of well-bred animals.    

It's always a treat to watch the foals play and check out their new surroundings!

Natural Elements Photography specializes in offering personal as well as commercial images to promote your farm, breeding program or other equine venue.

Fare Thee Well, Friends

What a distinct pleasure to photograph a family that has become very special to me over the past two years.   It is with a sad, yet grateful heart that I bid them farewell.  Sad because I will miss visiting with them each Sunday and learning so much from Fr. Andrew’s lectures and sermons.   Grateful because they have a beautiful new chapter in life to embark upon and their positive influence will resound in our parish and in my personal life for a very long time.

I enjoyed spending this evening with them and, in particular, watching their little one chase bubbles.  To me, this photo illustrates pure joy and wonder.  

May God continue His bountiful blessings in your lives!

Tara & Justin

Congratulations to Tara & Justin on their engagement and upcoming wedding!   It was such an enjoyable evening we spent together at locations around Gauley Bridge and Ansted for their engagement session.  It's easy to see their love for one another and I appreciate the honor of making photographs for them at this time in their lives.    You are beautiful people!