Wow, what a year I had in 2024! When I moved to Arizona from Peoria, Illinois 5 1/2 years ago, I figured that I’d be easing into retirement and that would be the end of my working for clients. Not the case at all and I think it was one of my busiest years ever in my 34 years of self-employment! I put 37,000 miles on the rental cars for all these road trips and I’m sure the rental car company loves me for that!

The best part about all of this is that I’m working because I love what I do and all the great people that I work with and not because I have to work to support myself! That’s a great feeling indeed!

2025 is already here and the phone is ringing for shoots and I’m as excited as a kid on Christmas morning and I can’t wait to get started!

Let’s all have a great 2025!!!! 🙂

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden attracts photographers, gardeners, scientists, and nature lovers from around the world. They offer over a mile of trails lined with thousands of rare and endangered flora from all parts of the globe. It is a magical place where paths and bridges guide you over mountain-fed streams and waterfalls into awe-inspiring views of Onomea Bay along the beautiful Hamakua Coast.

Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church (also called simply The Painted Church) is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Honaunau, Hawaii. It was built between 1899 and 1902 under the direction of the Belgian Catholic missionary Father John Velghe, who then painted frescoes along the interior ceiling and walls. An untrained folk-artist, Fr. Velghe depicted various biblical scenes, such as Cain’s murder of Abel, Jesus refusing the Devil, and the writing on the wall, as well as a vivid illustration of sinners in Hell. While the building itself is small and rectangular, Fr. Velghe painted Gothic vaults above the altar, creating the illusion of a European Gothic cathedral, inspired particularly by Burgos Cathedral.

The cafe was started in 1944 in Tumacácori Arizona by the Wisdom family and it’s a treasure of the Southern Arizona area. The Wisdom family talks about the history of the cafe along with the wonderful food and drinks that they serve their customers! https://www.wisdomscafe.com

Rancho Santa Cruz is a historic B & B in Tumacácori, Arizona. Join Susan Berryman as she talks about the history and rebuilding of Rancho Santa Cruz.

This is the story of the Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Company from Tumacacori, Az. It’s a wonderful family business that has been selling local Chili’s and Chili Powder for over 75 years! You’ll meet Jean England Neubauer who is still running the family business that was started by her parents back in 1943. https://santacruzchili.com