The Spaghetti Moment

Image © Robert Harris Photography


There is a moment in time when all of the elements of a scene come together for just a fleeting moment. When that moment is frozen in a photograph, it seems too perfect to be unplanned, when in fact it truly is. Remember the scene in "Lady and the Tramp" when the two dogs are eating spaghetti and they both unexpectedly begin to eat opposite ends of the same noodle? The moment the two canines slurp the noodle until their noses touch and their expressions peak; that is a spaghetti moment. These moments not only happen in fictitious movies, they happen in everyday life as well.

We had the pleasure of creating images of two year old, Cooper for a painting for his parent's home. During our time together, his mother Stephanie had been quietly present and just out of camera range. At the end of the session, Cooper stretched as far as he could to kiss his mother and "the spaghetti moment" happened for just an instant. His feet left the floor to reach his mom and the moment was gone, but the image will now last for a lifetime.

Spaghetti anyone?


Many individuals shape our careers and help to perfect our vision and craft. The analogy of the movie mentioned above was brought out during a week long study with portrait artist, Greg Daniel last year. I appreciate his insights that have now become part of my experiences as an artist. Thank you, Greg.

Happy Valentine's Day

Wanda and I found ourselves in Virginia Beach on Valentine's Day and decided to take a brief stroll on an almost deserted beach. After all, it was 70 degrees in February! I'd like to say I planned it, but sometimes the day just works out.


The only other souls on the beach was the couple in the distance and a few gulls.

Limited Edition Prints of The Colonial Theatre

We have had the pleasure in recent weeks to witness and photograph the revitalization and reopening of the Colonial Theatre in my hometown of South Hill, VA. This 400 seat theatre is truly a refurbished gem and poised to host theatrical and musical events for years to come. We have had numerous requests for and thus created limited edition prints (11"x17") of this historic venue. These beautiful prints are attractively priced at $45.00 each and suitable for framing. You may purchase your signed prints at the Colonial Center as well as Thomason Frame Shop in South Hill.


Colonial Center
220 South Mecklenburg Ave
South Hill, VA
434-262-4170

Thomason Frame Shop
49 Frame Shop Lane
South Hill, VA


If you live outside the area, please contact us directly to reserve your print.

Robert Harris Photography
9521 Amberdale Drive
Richmond, VA 23236

Studio number: 804-276-1200