Nature's Inspiration

"Colors are the smiles of nature." Leigh Hunt. (original photography by Sheri & Bill) Then we saw it: a bush so vibrantly pink it looked like it won a bet with a flamingo. Sheri: I took this shot at the Botanical Gardens. These friend-seeking leaves were smiling at me, wanting my attention and I didn’t refuse their call – I did my best to capture the heart of our encounter. Bill: Something about that neon shrub and Sheri’s reaction to it that cracked my cynical shell.

Have a Clear Point of View - Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) There’s something reassuring about a lighthouse. It doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. It simply stands tall, shines brightly, and does its job: to guide, to warn, and to stay focused. That’s the beauty of a clear point of view. When we know where we stand, what we value, and where we’re heading, everything gets simpler. A clear point of view, like a lighthouse, helps cut through the fog

A Smile is a Curve - Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) A smile is a curve that can set everything straight. Okay, okay…we know the smiles in our photo aren’t technically real, but when we spotted these two cuties, they seemed to be grinning back at us! So, when we brought our happy image home, we took a little creative license, enhancing the smiles we knew were there if nature had allowed. Sheri: Smiles are contagious. When someone flashes a genuine grin, it

"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln ... (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) “Whatever you are be a good one” Abe Lincoln are wise words from our 16th President. Whether you're a butcher, baker, or candlestick maker, why not shoot for the stars? Imagine being the best tennis player, best friend, or author of clever stories. Whatever you are, be good at it! The roots of your confidence can then grow like a water lily—deep beneath the surface, invisible to the nak

With the right lens the world is a garden...Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Ever feel like your life is more of a tangled jungle than a well-kept garden? Trust us, we get it! But here’s the secret: with the right lens (spoken like true photographers😊), you can transform chaos into something beautiful. How about the daily grind? Just a wildflower field in disguise. The puddle you stepped in? A tiny, picturesque pond. That rogue leaf smacking you in the fac