So I do not do a lot of formal or pageant shoots.  I have known Lindsey Claire for a few years now, but I really knew her grandmother, Mrs. Vashti Muse very well.  She was my reading teach at Hinds in 1996.  Mrs. Muse helped me in so many ways at Hinds.  I did not know much about the american culture other than watching it on TV.  She spent time with me to teach me, not just reading, but manners and how things are done down here in the south.  I will never forget her.  I know that she is now smiling down at Lindsey Claire and very proud of her. 

This is my first engagement blog and it could not have been so fitting to post the photos of Dawn and David.  I have known Dawn for a while and one of her best things I remember is her laugh and smile.  I was so excited to capture those moments for them.  As the time went by, I could tell that they both started to have more fun.  Even though both are Ole Miss fans and I am a big State fan, we still had some cools shots with their Ole Miss attire and my truck tag.

I took my first shots as soon as I took it out of the box....well, I called my insurance first :). I recieved the lens at Hinds CC where I work part-time.  Walked around the office and snapped these shots.

So, after shooting for nearly 8 years now. I finally have my own Prime lens. The 85mm 1.2 has been on my list for years and God has allowed me to save up to get it. I really cant wait to use this on Jase this wkend! I also have an engagement shoot Monday that I might have to woop it out! :) I will let you know how it goes!!

As you have noticed, the blog has changed formats and will probably change again.  I am just trying to get everything ready.  Yes, I could have done this before I went public, but I wanted to share everything with you.  Please feel free to comment and let me know what you would like to get out of this blog.  Sure, I will post photos of different photoshots and some other pictures.  But, I also want to be a resource for anything that deals with photography.  Any suggestions or advice would be great.  Looking forward to everything and dont forget to Smile For Jesus today!!

Ok, so I am going to try to start blogging for the first time.  Not sure how it will go, but I am going to try my best.  I am going to post images of the photo shoots that I take and just talk photography.  As of right now, I am still trying to get this blog looking like I want it to look.  I am sure Jana will help me with it soon!  If you have not noticed, she is the backbone of Chao Photography.  She does a wonderful job.  Thank you Jana!

Looking forward to start blogging!!