Francis Crandall - 99 years old

update:
Rev. Francis Gilbert Crandall went to be with Jesus at the young age of only 101 and a half... (I told him we count halves after 100). His (auto)biography has been dictated and is being re-written for publication - planned for release in 2019. Contact me if you'd like to be notified when it publishes!

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Francis Crandall is going to be 100 years old soon! I got a chance to sit with him and take his portrait, listen to his stories and record some of them. His biography is this old man's 100-year birthday wish?
Do you know someone over 75 who you would like to remember with a portrait, or personal video? Contact me today and I'll work with them to capture their story, and their image, for generations to come.

Chocolate-Strawberry Birthday Candles

This little lady had a strawberry cake...
It was not just strawberry flavored, but a giant strawberry dipped in chocolate for her birthday!
Happy Birthday, K!

Family and friends

It was such a joy to photograph these friends in early fall at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville. We made a picnic out of it and had a great time... But my favorites are the tender, peaceful moments...

Getting boys to want a picture taken is somewhat like asking them not to be boys! But get them talking about something they love and they might just be willing to relax just long enough.

Family Memories

The experience of photography is more than getting a picture made. It is a beautiful and fun process to find that laughter, that joyful spark that makes someone feel special. That is when a photograph becomes a moment to remember. You can look back and relive the feeling of joy or conflict or pride you felt at that moment. Taking pictures is done by everyone. But I love the craft of making simple life into grand moments that remind our hearts of great achievement, of joyful times, of passions and love.
These two boys will always remember this Thanksgiving day in Murfreesboro, waiting for turkey dinner, unpacking Christmas decorations...

Weekend Warrior

Photography is a joy! I love the fresh experience of creating something new every time I shoot. As part of the creative design process I've been shooting events and portraits professionally since 2008. As a weekend warrior I love to meet new people and create memories together. Pictures tell a tale. They can transport us back in time, Make us believe in something geater than our own experience, or take us to a fantasy realm where we are the prince and princess. There is always a story to tell. 

I am Daniel... storyteller... poet... photographer