Monthly Archives: November 2009

The Simmons Family | Telliquah Falls, TN

It’s no exaggeration to say that the Simmons family have become some of my favorite people in the world… the whole bunch of them. I have known Mike & Kay for some time now as they were friends of my parents when I was growing up. Mike was my vice-principal when I was in Junior...

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December 1, 2009 - 11:43 pm

Ben Green - These pictures are exquisite, I have enjoyed everyone but I must say drew your beard is a magnificent piece of work, you should call it “fantasia”

November 30, 2009 - 10:10 pm

Bethany Simmons - Ben,
Your did a fantastic job! The pictures are absolutely beautiful! I agree with mom that this should be a thanksgiving tradition!We had so much fun with you, Joy, and your precious boys! We so appreciate all you have done for us! God has been gracious in allowing us time with your sweet family!

November 30, 2009 - 6:19 pm

joy - These look great in black and white..but you should see them in living color!! Everyone needs to sign the guestbook so they can see the great colors! Love you! Great job and beautiful objects!

November 30, 2009 - 5:19 pm

Kay Simmons - Well, Ben…I’ve looked at these multiple times today and have been so overcome with emotion that I haven’t known how to begin to comment. These photos are just INCREDIBLE! They are even more special to us because it is you who captured them. Thank you!! I’m kinda wondering if this could be a Telliquah Falls tradition, too…the Finches game?

November 30, 2009 - 1:47 pm

Meggie Simmons - Ben, these are great! I love them! You did an amazing job and I’m so glad we got to see you and your fam and finally meet Knox!

November 30, 2009 - 11:58 am

Ashley Hodgson - This is one of my favorite family shoots you have ever done. I love that all the pictures are in B&W. Excellent, excellent shots, Ben! Oh and the Simmons are such a great family!

Thanksgiving ’09 | Embracing the Unexpected

Sometimes we must embrace the unexpected; this was the case this year for Thanksgiving. The plans were set for us to head out Wednesday before noon to Muscle Shoals, AL, to visit my extended family. Things were going great as I was able to wrap up a few projects early Wednesday am & was ahead...

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December 1, 2009 - 6:51 pm

Donna - This looks so yummy…it looks like it turned out ok after all! Happy Holidays!

November 26, 2009 - 9:41 pm

Bonita - Again a Fabulous job. And I would love to have that meal for “any” occasion. Thanksgiving is not about the meal itself. Its taking time to stop and really reflect on lifes blessings…. well and some not so blessed times too…:)

Christmas on the Square | Athens, TN

It is certainly true that in Athens, TN, we have a wonderful community tradition, Christmas on the Square… and it takes place before Thanksgiving (I think the official name is ‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ but I like the other better). And why not? Christmas on the Square has been going on for several years now &...

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November 23, 2009 - 10:49 pm

Erin O’Neil - Oh my gosh Ben! Your studio is awesome! I love this location!

Balch & Borwick portrait session

Welcome to my new blog! I am so pleased to be making a transition from my old blog that I have been using for almost a year to this new, updated, & super cool blog. Foremost, I wanted to be able to showcase my images better & I think you will see a drastic improvement...

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November 24, 2009 - 7:24 pm

Bonita - Ben your photographs are amazing. You have such a talent.

November 23, 2009 - 3:34 pm

Jennifer Keim - Simply beautiful Ben!

November 20, 2009 - 10:54 am

Melissa Jill :) - Really love it Ben! Great new look for your blog. Very clean and professional. Way to go friend!

November 20, 2009 - 12:12 am

Denise - AHHHHH . . . now THIS blog does your work justice friend! Love it!

November 19, 2009 - 3:40 pm

Donna - LOVE the new blog! Looks great!

November 19, 2009 - 2:55 pm

Alison Nation - Love the new blog and the pictures are awesome!

November 19, 2009 - 12:27 pm

Kelly Balch - Ben – these are amazing! LOVE THEM!!!

November 19, 2009 - 12:05 pm

Heather Hacker - I am more and more impressed by your abilities…these are just beautiful! Rock on Mr. Finch, Rock on!!!