Peachtree International Triathlon

Can you swim 1 mile in a lake, bike 30 miles, and then run 6 miles all in less than 3 hours? I sure can't, but for the 446 participants on Saturday-that was the goal. Ranging in ages 19-69, guys and gals braved the 73 degree water, the monster hills, and tunnels that smelled like roadkill for the coveted title of "Triathlete." I am proud to call the triathlon winner my Uncle Mike, and the 20th place finisher my little brother (top in his age group and his first tri since he was 8). In an effort to continue learning all I can about sport photography, I brought my gear with me. While the pictures are here for you to see, you cannot truly understand the amount of energy, excitement, and adrenaline the day held. If you are interested in seeing a Triathlon first hand...check out the Rock N Roll Triathlon on May 30th at Lake Tobesofkee. Visit the website for more details. Uncle Mike will be competing in this one too! Now...on to the photos!

Love Is All You Need!

Love was the theme of the day last weekend. Diane and Horace did not need the frills and fancies of a wedding day...it wasn't about that. The love between these two was more important than anything else. The couple exchanged their vows quietly and intimately last Monday, May 4th, and decided to have a fun, family celebration on Saturday. While their vows were said without the fuss, Diane still wished to create her very own wedding pictures album. A kind and generous relative of the couple contacted me with the hopes of giving them a few pictures to remember these moments. Although they didn't know until I showed up-the couple enjoyed being themselves in front of the camera. I love working with people who aren't afraid to snuggle up close and let their true colors shine!

On a side-note, while Diane ran back inside to freshen up after a short while, Horace filled me in on the proposal. The two were out riding the 4-wheeler in the moonlight one evening. With the ring in his pocket, Horace could not keep from asking her any longer...nor could her son (who, I was told was extremely eager for his mom to get engaged! Needless to say-he asked, she said Yes! So sweet!!

Meet Our Senior Representatives!!

I am pleased to introduce the Class of 2010 Senior Representatives! These 4 guys and gals are some of the finest upcoming seniors Middle Georgia has to offer, and I am honored to be able to work with them. Keep an eye out for their sessions in the next month or so...as we are waiting until after End of Course Tests to do their sessions (grades ALWAYS come first)!! Without further ado, meet:

Elizabeth Babb

Elizabeth is a Senior at Baldwin High School. She is an active and proud member of the Baldwin High Marching Pride and is the Band Captain for the upcoming year. She has been dancing with Studio One School of Dance since she was 3 years old and is a member of their Competition Team. She is a member of the Spanish Club and hopes to be a part of the BHS Theater production of FAME in the fall. Elizabeth is also the senior president of the 4H Horse club in Baldwin county.

Audie Wilcox

Audie is a student at Jones County High School. I am a former JCHS Competition Cheerleader and am taking my Senior year off to concentrate on academics. I enjoy softball, shopping, and photography. I plan to go to GC&SU for two years and then finish at UGA.

Leighton Akins

Leighton is an upcoming senior at JCHS where he is also on the marching band staff and in symphonic band and chorus. Leighton is currently working as the Music Director at Christ Community Church in Gray, Georgia. He plans on going to college after high school to earn a degree in Music Education and minor in ministry.

Taylor Moats
Taylor is 17 and is a student at Baldwin High School. He is a member of the Baldwin swim team and is on the drumline with the Baldwin Marching Pride. He also swims for the Baldwin Aqua Dragons and can be found on stage with the BHS Theater Department's production of Guys & Dolls.