Paul Newman

I was busy washing the hood of a Datsun Z when I heard a voice say “Hey kid is this the way to Bob Sharps office?”

I looked up from what I was doing into the bluest eyes I have ever seen, and my heart jumped into my throat. “Yes, right down there” I finally mumbled after a long pause. “Thanks” said Paul Newman as he continued through the garage.

This was the beginning of my long association with the actor/ race driver/ philanthropist, Paul Newman.

Back in the 1970’s my father was the General Manager of Bob Sharp Datsun. Bob Sharp was a successful race car driver until a horrible crash convinced him it was time to retire. About this time Paul Newman was getting interested in racing and was looking for a ride. He lived in the next town over (Westport, CT), and they gave him a shot.
Mr. Newman turned out to be very good driver, winning multiple national championships. I would look forward to going to the races every summer and watching Mr. Newman win. Always a gentleman, he insisted that the other drivers treat him as one of their own. He did not want any “star” treatment at the race track.
With his passing this past weekend the world has lost a great man.

Pizza, Cake, and Baseball....

Max had his 9th birthday party at Diamond Sports Training. It is a baseball training center and the gang played some indoor baseball and kickball.

Here is the birthday boy about a crush a pitch.
Master B rounding the bases after a homer.
M looks like a baller!
The pinball machine got plenty of attention.
Jack Attack kickin with Big Papi of the World Champion Red Sox.
Max blowing out the candles on his football themed cake.
Christina in negotiations with W about how big a piece of cake he can eat.
Jack says no more pizza for me!
Bigger bigger bigger!
D is in cake eating heaven.

Kristen and Rich

I had a fantastic engagement session with Kristen and Rich.
They were both easy to work with and great in front of the camera. I am really getting to know some beautiful spots in the DC area. We walked around the mall area. This was at the National Gallery of Art.



We had a fun day and I am looking forward to the wedding at Wades Point Inn, which is located in St. Michaels, MD.

Are you ready......

for some football! This is what a game face looks like.
Max had his first tackle football game. He plays for the Cougars, who have a lot of spirit, but in the end they lost 24-0.
The coach is firing up the team.
W is also wearing his game face.

Max has the look of determination in his eyes. This running back is not getting by him!

Don't try to get by The Maxito, he will wrap you up.

I can only hope I was like this!

I had a great portrait session with a fun little guy.
S has a lot of personality and he and I had a blast!




































I could not help thinking that I was like him when I was his age. (I can only hope.)