August 27, 2012

Whitewater Rafting on the Chattahoochee
The Chattahoochee River is being restored to it's natural state, and that means the longest urban whitewater stretch in the United States. What fun it was to be a part of this test run!
The pros love it, too!
The Superman
The smile says it all.
Whitewater Columbus will be open some time in 2013. Stay tuned!

August 4, 2012

Now Featuring...
Highlights in Architecture
Do you recognize these places?

July 18, 2012

An art background means diverse experience and interests:
Circular from right to left: A "dead" salt sea in California, Arches in San Francisco, colored pencil "The Dancer", "In the Mist" calla lily, and Abstract in Copper.

June 30, 2012

June 2012
The Housing Authority of Columbus
Board and Administration Photo Sessions
(In preparation for the Annual Report publications)

May 20, 2012

National Infantry Museum Event

National Infantry Museum Coin Launch
February 17, 2012
What a cool thing to be a part of! I loved being with all the press, and getting the 'shots' that we had talked about and hoped for with this event.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THESE IMGAES ARE VERY LOW-RESOLUTION. ACTUAL IMAGES ARE LARGE AND HIGH QUALITY IMAGES. To view actual images, please send request to jenniferapffel@gmail.com.
Performance (above): The Rangers break through the smoke at the beginning of their powerful introduction. Performance (below): The band delights the crowd.
Dan Amos, Aflac CEO, gives an inspiring speech.
The graduating soldiers march to the front of the National Infantry Museum (above). Dan Amos, Aflac CEO, with the infantry graduating class (below).
A local high school orchestra performs at the celebration in front of the National Infantry Museum (above). A soldier shows the newly minted US Coin honoring the infantry (below).
A newly graduating soldier holds his infant daughter.
A Soldier shows off his coin to family. (Yes, that's an Aflac duck the girls are holding.)
My favorite of all the images captured from this event (above): A soldier lets his son hold the beautiful Infantry Coin.
Congratulations to this Graduating Class of Infantry from Ft. Benning, GA!

May 12, 2012

Teacher of the Year
Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation MCSD May 3, 2012
Mayor Teresa Tomlinson speaks to the 800+ audience at the Trade Center.
A teacher celebrates with his family at the Gala.
Vincent Sneed, 2012 Teacher of the Year: I heard about the judges visit to his classroom, and I was near tears at how thoughtful, sincere and caring, intelligent, and inspiring this teacher is for his students.
Vincent speaks to the media.

April 30, 2012

The Coates Family Photo Session
April 2012
What makes a great family portrait? Light, composition, and everyone feeling comfortable are a few aspects. How do you choose the location? Choose a place that matches the family personality. How do you prepare what to wear? Ask me for recommendations!
How do you prepare for a photo shoot with young children? Plan it well: time of day, meals and snacks, nap times, & toys. What works for you?
Make the most of your family sessions and get individual kids with each parent.
Catching the moments in between poses = fun... and some great shots!
Using light to make 'WOW' images.