This year makes my 53rd year on earth and like most of us, I say it's time to take a life inventory. It's time reorganize everything, physically and mentally. It's time to do your rankings of everything, again, to remind yourself what matters. In the prior 2 years, my life hasn't changed significantly, only that its taken away some normal occurrences I've enjoyed. Most of my family haven't been physically impacted by Covid-19, because we took it seriously. We listened to scientists and healthcare leaders and adapted to the constant changes in lifestyle. We didn't live in fear, but kept a healthy respect for a disease that could potentially kill us. We stayed safe and adhered to the ever changing guidelines, realizing that challenges are meant to be overcome, not ignored, knowing it can cause others to suffer.

In the coming weeks, I'm going to list the things I'll be working on for 2022, not in any real order of importance and not that anyone really cares, but it's been proven that when you write something down you're more likely to actually do it. Let's call it "The 2022 List"

I'm going to read more and for longer every single day. Reading is the best way to stay sharp and focused, exercise for the mind. My go to genre is Crime/Thriller novels by women authors from the UK, like Elly Griffiths and her female archaeologist super sleuth character Ruth Galloway. However, I am going out of my comfort zone with whatever I may find, plus I can always  learn more about photography.


(© 2022 toddstringerphoto)

If you need to take a break to decompress and calm down a bit (because we all need to calm down), a quick walk around Radnor Lake will do the trick! 

One of my specialties is photographing artists. There are many types of artists out there that need to control their image and what their client, customers, patrons and fans see. Its an image that needs to be welcoming and true. Here's a shout out to all singers, songwriters, performers, painters, sculptors, potters, etc... I can help you put yourself out there, the way you want to be seen. Below is an example my friend Vic Sorrell, a singer and activist and all around awesome Nashvillian. 

Vic Sorrell © Todd Stringer Photographer 

After taking a few executive headshots of my friend Joanne, we did some stylized portraits, just for kicks. I love how they turned out. Here is one of my favorites! 

This was a fun photo session with Gina Butler, the founder of Gigi's Cupcakes. I photographed her way back when, in her original location on Broadway in Nashville. In the years since the local and national cupcake game has flourished. After building up her business and opening more than a dozen locations across the U.S. she sold Gigi's in 2016. Since then Gina opened another original eatery in Franklin, TN. Gigi's Kitchen, cafe and bakery is currently thriving and selling and serving sweet treats and pies as well as unique southern fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.