Rising Star Photography

06/02/2024

Midwest Fashion Week Indianapolis 2023 - Rising Star Photography

10/12/2023

Before I looked outside and eventually took this picture I was feeling down for several reasons. The 15th anniversary of losing our Mom, missing our Dog like always, thinking about what we were doing this day a year ago, etc. I looked outside, saw the sunset and hurried to get out to take pictures.

I started walking across the street to get a different angle and all I could think of was all of the times that we walked Rok Star there. I haven't been too far into that neighborhood since the last time we walked her there. The further I walked, the harder it got.

I stopped and went back towards the house. The memories are just too hard. Nothing anyone says will change that. It's just how it is with us. This day is always hard. But today was the hardest ever.

09/12/2023

15 years ago tonight on December 8, 2008, we said our last words to our Mom. She passed away the next day, on December 9, 2008. I'll never forget that night. I'll never forget who was there, and how unexpected, and hard it was to find out that she was in her last hours of life. It still brings tears to my eyes. It took me an hour or two before I could go into her bedroom and say my last words.

I know that her and Dad are in Heaven, playing cards, watching TV, and probably talking about us kids, and the rest of the family. Mom is probably still cooking, cleaning, working in the garden, and not sitting still. Dad was also a hard worker, and a self made man. They were great parents, and helped teach us life. They helped keep us away from drugs, and alcohol. Dad smoked. And we always tried to get him to quit. We even asked him how many home runs we had to hit, to get him to quit.

I miss them more than anything. Especially during the holidays. My heart hasn't been into Christmas since this day in 2008. Time to stop typing, before I flood this place with tears. It's not much easier than the night I said goodbye. I love and miss Mom and Dad.

09/12/2023

Purple plant at a hair salon in Fishers, Indiana. Rising Star Photography

03/12/2023

Church in Franklin Township on the South side of Indianapolis.

25/11/2023

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19/11/2023

Last minute job tonight doing video for Midwest Fashion Week at the Arts Garden in downtown Indianapolis.

10/11/2023

Support us and our small business and decorate your home or office by purchasing our prints. This one from the Skyline Club is one of many available to purchase in many different sizes. Rising Star Photography

26/10/2023

08/10/2023

Rok Star’s

08/10/2023

I finished my purple and blue Rok Star project. It took some work and the detail of each star could be better. But I’m glad that I got it done.

I had these metal stars made a long time ago. They were originally going to be my “drum cage” to use on stage. That never ended up happening. So, I’m getting some use out of them now.

Rising Star Photography/Rising Star Rehearsal