Welcome to my blog!

Even professionals have a life outside their work and I don't mind sharing some of mine with you. Although photography is a passion of mine, I have many different interests.

So here you'll find a little business, a little personal, and a little bit of everything in between.

Some of the photos in this blog are taken with a cell phone, so try not to be too hard on the quality of some of the images. Most of my professional work will be marked with my signature watermark.

I hope you enjoy your visit and return often.

~Gila

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Olivia

April 20, 2013
***As of April 20th, Olivia is still missing. We can only hope that wherever she is, she is safe and loved. OLIVIA IS MISSING IN THE AREA OF RT. W AND BOUTIN DRIVE IN CA...
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The Pack and Me: a photo challenge

April 14, 2013
This blog entry is going to be an ongoing, year long blog, surrounding my pets and me. It's a photo challenge, to take at least one image per week, of me and/or my pets,...
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Cash is looking for a good home

March 30, 2013
Update 04-06-13: Cash went to rescue. No one stepped up to give this gorgeous guy a home and so he was placed in the best possible situation. He'll transport to a rescue...
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Wedding Photography - You get what you pay for

February 02, 2013
Below is an exchange (email) between Linda and myself about her daughters wedding images. Linda had originally contacted me to shoot her daughters wedding but because...
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie from leftovers

December 29, 2012
After the holidays we all have a lot of leftover. But there are so many great first time entree's that can be made from leftovers, it doesn't seem to matter. On Christma...
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Family holiday slideshow

December 28, 2012
Love getting together with my family anytime, but the holidays always make it pretty special. We all usually take a load of images and it's hard to swap and share with on...
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Starting the spring garden

November 21, 2012
I do realize it's not even Christmas yet, but I am already planning my garden. I'll be starting seeds in January and February so that I can get them into the ground in th...
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SOOC, proof, portrait; it's a process and the magic of imagery

October 31, 2012
When I tell a client it will be two to three weeks before their proofs are done, some look at me like I am crazy. Why so long? Don't I just plug my camera into my PC, dow...
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Fall colors in my hood: Lake Bella Vista, my own little paradise

October 15, 2012
Bella Vista Lake Estates, my little piece of paradise. Bella Vista means beautiful village, and I have to admit, it certainly is. Just outside of Fruitland, Mo. about 5...
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Reviews on my handcrafted products

October 15, 2012
I have gotten a lot of great feedback on my handcrafted items and decided to open this blog entry so that others can read them as well. If you notice several comments ap...
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"What a great photograph. You must have a really good camera."

October 10, 2012
"What a great photograph. You must have a really good camera." This is a statement that just makes me want to hurl or throw a complete fit, every single time I hear it...
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Cairo, Illinois: A living ghost town

August 31, 2012
Took a trip to Illinois a couple of weeks ago for an appointment in Cairo. I've never seen a ghost town, until now. A living ghost town none the less. I know that seems...
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Image Restoration: John and Darphenia Lane 1885- An interesting transformation

August 19, 2012
I have been asked to reproduce some unique images over the years but today's was by far the most interesting yet. Enter Barbara Meales. Barb had seen a notice on Facebo...
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Fundraiser for the Caruthersville Humane Society

August 11, 2012
Have a photo you just love but you wish it had a little more pop? Is the color, lighting, or cropping just a little off? Would you like to have an plain old image turne...
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Now taking orders for my handcrafted bar soaps

July 09, 2012
I know it's still blazing hot outside, and not even the middle of July yet, but I am already taking bulk Christmas orders for my handcrafted soap bars. I now offer bulk o...
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